Trojan Boat Forum

I removed the stove/oven from my boat and replaced it with a two burner electric cook top and installed the microwave where the oven used to be. I'll post a pic of it tomorrow, I'll be working on the boat.

Jim

The 318's are just about ready to go back into the boat, can't wait for spring!

Thanks for all the help and advice. There will be many more questions in the future as I remodel the interior. I'll post picks as I go.

Jim

Before I put my motors back in I want to deal with the hollow keel. Has anyone tried putting concrete in the keel? Or what about 8lb foam? I would like to fill it with something to get rid of the stinky water situation. If not, I'm thinking of a bilge pump with a hose extending into the keel that co...

Thanks Mike,
The valve covers are off brand, just found stickers and cut to fit. Won't hear them run until spring, little nervous, never put motors together before. But you're right, feels good doing it your self!
Jim

With all the advice and help from the Trojan Forum, here is the starboard motor just about ready to come off the stand. It's a new long block with the old parts and a few new parts installed.

Thanks Guys!

Congrats on your new boat Capt G! Post pics.

Welcome aboard! Don't forget, we all love to see pictures.

Thanks Mike,

All of this is great help, I feel a lot better putting the motors together now.

All you guys are awesome!

Thanks, Jim

I looked at the Summit brand remote and it states not for marine use, not sure why. It looks like all the rest and a good price. I think you add the U shape fittings Larry did and it would be good. My opinion, but I'm just learning this stuff.

Jim

Thanks Big D,

Larry, I didn't see any obvious mark on the drop in gear, do I have to remove it to see it.

Thanks

I found a kit from Mr Gasket for around $80.00. Anyone familiar with that brand, is it good or stay away from it?

Thanks

Big D,

What is fully ported?

Thanks

Ignore the last post!

I just read a past post from Larry that explained how to line up the gears. Now I just need to make sure I know which cylinder is number 1, are they the same for both motors even though they have a different firing order?

Again Thanks everybody, Jim

Good morning All, I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about the timing and putting the distributors back in. The gear that drives the distributor and oil pump can not just be dropped in can it? Because it is slotted I have only two options to its position driving off the cam, is that corre...

That's a great question, I want to do the same with my 318s. I'm sure there will be some good advice for us on this forum.

Jim