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by mrrudely
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 3945

Re: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid

can't say if it was burned up
I did not see all the parts when it was broken down
the parts I did see suffered from major corrosion

I am now thinking both engine problems at the same time was just a wierd coincidence
by mrrudely
Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 3945

Re: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid

still trying to figure out what happened I just replaced the port starter motor the old one was in such bad shape it was not rebuildable does anyone know if it is possible that a short in the starter motor could drain the battery so much that the alternator could not keep up? that would explain why ...
by mrrudely
Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:38 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin fuel starve
Replies: 5
Views: 2964

Re: 89 mid cabin fuel starve

got the starboard filter off today no debris in the bowl the problem is only with the port tank excessive amount of debris is it possible the float on the sending unit was made of cork and has disintegrated? the debris looks like ground up cork the filter is mounted high I am planning on installing ...
by mrrudely
Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:12 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Serial number location for 57 Trojan sea queen
Replies: 5
Views: 4436

Re: Serial number location for 57 Trojan sea queen

never mind the boat
what kind of car is that with the bubble top?
by mrrudely
Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin fuel starve
Replies: 5
Views: 2964

Re: 89 mid cabin fuel starve

I took the port fuel filter off today It was really nasty I will compare it with the starboard side in the next day or two How often should they be changed? engine hours or calendar? Also I was planing on installing the anti-syphon valve after the filter The filter is close to the fuel outlet and al...
by mrrudely
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 3945

Re: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid

That's my understanding as well
But something is not right
Both batteries were being drained
I think the dc/dc charger is the culprit
But why both batteries?
by mrrudely
Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin water level gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 4554

Re: 89 mid cabin water level gauge

thank you
I will check it out

rr
by mrrudely
Thu Sep 14, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid
Replies: 6
Views: 3945

89 mid cabin paralleling solenoid

I just installed a 100ah lithium battery to run my 1000 watt inverter I installed a Victron 30amp dc/dc non isolated charger to charge the lithium battery The dc/dc charger is powered by my starboard agm start battery On a 3 hour trip (around 3000rpm) with a fully charged lithium battery no issues. ...
by mrrudely
Wed Sep 13, 2023 11:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin inverter connection
Replies: 6
Views: 5716

Re: 89 mid cabin inverter connection

fyi With a little modification my plan worked I installed a line voltage relay (normally open) I powered it with the same a/c in of the inverter One leg of the charger is interrupted by the relay When connected to shore power or generator the relay closes and the charger is energized When there is n...
by mrrudely
Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin fuel starve
Replies: 5
Views: 2964

89 mid cabin fuel starve

my port engine was starved for fuel I had to open up the fuel crossover to keep it running floscans showed little fuel from port while the starboard made up the difference I have had problems in the past that were caused by a clogged anti syphon valve I am currently running without an anti syphon va...
by mrrudely
Tue Sep 12, 2023 10:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin water level gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 4554

Re: 89 mid cabin water level gauge

thx
sounds interesting
can you provide more info?
I tried google but did not have any luck

rr
by mrrudely
Tue Sep 05, 2023 11:46 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin water level gauge
Replies: 6
Views: 4554

89 mid cabin water level gauge

thinking I would like to install a fresh water level gauge
seems like I can just drill a hole in the top of tank and install a sensor
any thoughts or recommendations?
by mrrudely
Tue Aug 08, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: An Engine Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 4406

Re: An Engine Issue

I recently changed my distributors to HEI
while the engines are right and left rotation
the distributors are not, they were both the same rotation
maybe common knowledge but thought this might be helpful
also you might want to consider rebuilding the carburetor first if the advance curve checks out
by mrrudely
Mon Aug 07, 2023 2:15 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: An Engine Issue
Replies: 6
Views: 4406

Re: An Engine Issue

I agree with captainmaniac
I would check the advance curve first
also check the plugs again
I don't see how the accelerator pump would have anything to do with it
I did not understand "I have run the engines WOT because I didn't think to overburden the Engines."
by mrrudely
Sun Jul 02, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: What are your thoughts?
Replies: 2
Views: 2951

Re: What are your thoughts?

some more information might be helpful 1) what kind of ignition? 2 )carb or efi? 3 if carb mechanical or electric fuel pump? 4) how much fuel is in the tanks? 5) if you have two tanks, is the crossover open or closed? I agree with prowlersfish check the anti syphon valves although I think unlikely s...