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- Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:20 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: New Props for 1977 F30 Express
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4069
Re: New Props for 1977 F30 Express
Some interesting info on Props from my research over many many sites... PROPS!! I would say it is very possible to increase mileage at displacements speeds by adjusting the prop pitch away from one chosen for maximum planing speed. However I think your example may not be accounting for rpm change wi...
- Thu Sep 29, 2016 11:56 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: 1987 F36 Tri-Cabin - prop sizing
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9583
Re: 1987 F36 Tri-Cabin - prop sizing
I found a lot of great prop info on the net... thought i would share... PROPS!! I would say it is very possible to increase mileage at displacements speeds by adjusting the prop pitch away from one chosen for maximum planing speed. However I think your example may not be accounting for rpm change wi...
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:14 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: New Props for 1977 F30 Express
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4069
New Props for 1977 F30 Express
New Props for 1977 F30 Express... I am curious if I can get better fuel usage (lower) by changing props. My main speed when out boating is 5-10 mph. I hardly am wot or going fast. I think my boat has the original props for my two 318's Any ideas suggestions for a prop size, number of blades, etc for...
- Thu Sep 22, 2016 11:02 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Newbie question on draft
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5659
Re: Newbie question on draft
Do you have a good depth gauge device? I use mine all the time and consider it essential gear, especially on my lake. I have the sensor at the bottom of my hull, and my props stick down 1 foot. So if the depth says 3 feet, I know I have 2 feet to the props. (there is probably a way to create an offs...
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:53 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: murky, dirt filled water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2916
Re: murky, dirt filled water
lol... good point...
guess better to stay away from that water... and do the checks like you mentioned
thanks
Svend
guess better to stay away from that water... and do the checks like you mentioned
thanks
Svend
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: murky, dirt filled water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2916
Re: murky, dirt filled water
great thoughts Paul
is there a better filter I could install since i am going at low speeds most the time... 5-9 mph
thanks!
Svend
is there a better filter I could install since i am going at low speeds most the time... 5-9 mph
thanks!
Svend
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:03 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: murky, dirt filled water
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2916
murky, dirt filled water
As the season on my lake comes to a close and water levels are super low, i noticed when i went out the other day, the water behind me was all murky brown and looked like it was a mixture of water and fine silt/mud... what effect does this have on engine cooling? is there a filter for water coming i...
- Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:28 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Chrysler 318 Manifold temperatures
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2683
Re: Chrysler 318 Manifold temperatures
great feedback!! thanks
I guess it is safe to say if the manifold temperature reaches the block temp, things are not good.
can they be cleaned out, descaled inside or better just to buy new ones...
thanks... this forum is the best!
Svend
I guess it is safe to say if the manifold temperature reaches the block temp, things are not good.
can they be cleaned out, descaled inside or better just to buy new ones...
thanks... this forum is the best!
Svend
- Mon Sep 19, 2016 1:05 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Chrysler 318 Manifold temperatures
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2683
Chrysler 318 Manifold temperatures
Chrysler 318 Manifold temperatures I was talking to guy last night that has been around boats all his life and he said a good thing to keep track of is manifold temperature vs the black temperature using one of those laser temperature devices... Have any of you guys done this? What are the temp diff...
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:45 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Engine Winterization
- Replies: 36
- Views: 15498
Re: Engine Winterization
Thanks for the great ideas!
I live in Gilford NH, and our Yacht club closes at end of Oct, so that is when I must take my boat out ;-(
so for me it is only 45 days away
Thanks again for the ideas! I am new to dual V's, in the past only having a small outboard 4 stroke engine.
Svend
I live in Gilford NH, and our Yacht club closes at end of Oct, so that is when I must take my boat out ;-(
so for me it is only 45 days away
Thanks again for the ideas! I am new to dual V's, in the past only having a small outboard 4 stroke engine.
Svend
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:17 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Engine Winterization
- Replies: 36
- Views: 15498
Engine Winterization
It is that time of the year... and here is some info I found on engine winterization. Would love to see if there are other important items to do ;-) CHEAT SHEET ON HOW TO WINTERIZE YOUR BOAT Follow our tips for winterizing, and your boat will be ready and eager to go in the spring. Too many boats di...
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:24 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9213
Re: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
awesome ideas!
I think the flow meter would be very cool...
to know what low RPM gets good flow rate and what high speed rpm on plane gets best gph
thanks again for the great ideas and thoughts and advice!
you are a great asset to this forum!
thanks
Svend
I think the flow meter would be very cool...
to know what low RPM gets good flow rate and what high speed rpm on plane gets best gph
thanks again for the great ideas and thoughts and advice!
you are a great asset to this forum!
thanks
Svend
- Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:34 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9213
Re: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
Great thoughts BIG D! I love the idea of replacing and checking a multitude of other boat things while engines are out! I don't know the past history of the engines, so I am not sure how I would know if they were rebuilt?! Is there an easy way to check? Speaking of engine hours, my meters are at 230...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 3:21 pm
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9213
Re: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
great thoughts BIG D! let's change the direction of this thread a bit... REBUILDING the 318's what is involved? what is minimum that should be done what is the maximum that could be done? what are the benefits? do you reset the hour meters? would you change out original electronic ignition with new ...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:45 am
- Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
- Topic: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9213
Re: Repowering a dual engine 1970's Trojan
Let me rephrase the question... This is more of an intellectual disscussion on pie in the sky ideas and solutions, while still being practical... My main objective was not to save fuel... I just threw that out there... and BTW... I had my last boat for 9 years, a custom built pontoon boat made out o...