Trojan Boat Forum

1977 Trojan 318 engine performance issues?! I have twin 318's, electronic ignition, one helm my best performance is 3100 RPM and 29 MPH my props are factory size, and specs... I seem to read a lot of people getting 4000 RPM, and higher speeds... so all you engine performance people on here!! what is...

I thought I would describe a strange issue I had this past weekend on my 1977 F30 Express with 2 318's. I noticed on my weekend outing that my Starboard engine voltmeter was reading 0, no voltage at all So I headed into my dock, and turned engines off... I tried to start Starboard engine but battery...

I am putting 2 new stewart warner temp gauges in my 77 f30 with 318’s that i got on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FT303I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 what temperature sensors should i get for block to send electric signal up to new gauges? i know senders should...

1977 water temp gauge for trojan F30 express

where is a good place to find a replacement...

thanks

Svend

that is some great advice what is a normal reading on the round globe that covers the thermostat? by the way... my temperature gouge on helm, shows NO reading at all... I am thinking when my engine got to a VERY HIGH temperature, it damaging something, most likely the temperature sensor? thanks agai...

Need some thoughts on an engine issue with my 1977 318. I was out the other day, and one of my freeze plugs popped out... it was a while before i noticed it, until i saw smoke in exhaust due to high engine temperature . when the freeze plug pops out, fresh water from lake does not get up into top of...

Great!!
Thanks for the thoughts!

I took my starter of the other day, and did not see the solenoid ... is it part of the battery combiner?
So if i want to remove Emergency combiner, I need to get a solenoid and hook that up?

Thanks!

With my goal to simply my engine compartment, I want to remove the battery joiner in my 1977 F30 Express Cruiser with twin 318 engines... Does anyone have a writing diagram for this devise that sits between the 2 engines? Has anyone removed theirs and can offer some tips? I have a big bank of house ...

I want to remove my engine synchronizer on my 1976 Trojan F30 Express with 2 318's has anyone done this? What needs to be done... I don't want any connections between the 2 engines? I have read that some synchronizers actually sync the running of the 2 engines, but i don't think trojan's like mine h...

Greetings...
I blew out my freeze plug behind the bell housing on my 1976 Chysler 318 F30 Express boat. Have any of you been through this. Any advice on me doing this myself? Are there any good video's out there describing the process? Thanks for any help!

greetings all... I have a 1977 F30 EXPRESS with twin chysler 318's the carbs are 2 barrel... if i changed out carbs to 4 barrel, would i see a performance increase? what other benefits would there be? also... i have the stock , original electronic ignitions. what are benefits of going with a modern ...

Is it feasible to convert 1976/77 F30 EXPRESS non flybridge to FLYBRIDGE capability ? main goals would be steering and engine controls

Thanks!

Svend

@ Liberdade: I think you were right... I had a slight leak in fittings that was letting air and water in/out. Once I tightened everything up , it worked like you said... turn on switch and leave it on. Thanks for your guys help!!

Svend

great ideas and help... thanks! Attached is a picture of my pump. It looks like it has pressure switch on one end?!

this pump looks to me made in 2000, so it is not original by a long shot.

I have a 1977 Trojan F30 Express, and have some question on normal operations, and possible upgrades. Here is the situation I have now. I installed a new faucet in galley, and ran a new water line directly from 12V pump which is located right next to large aluminum water tank. To run faucet, I must ...