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by Paul
Fri Sep 29, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Interesting Trojan Story
Replies: 27
Views: 20885

Re: Interesting Trojan Story

I read a lengthy article about this several years back that stated that the boat came equipped with a forward bilge pump however had none at the rear. This is OK while the boat is off plane and sitting bow deep but when on plane they had no way of pumping out the water in the back of the hull.
by Paul
Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1977 F26 Trojan Vibration
Replies: 3
Views: 2851

Re: 1977 F26 Trojan Vibration

I did the same to my '78 F-26, I epoxied a cradle to the hull under the muffler and liner the edges where the muffler sits with soft rubber to further deaden vibration. Worked like a charm.
by Paul
Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Texas Trojan
Replies: 7
Views: 5652

Re: Texas Trojan

Big D wrote:Ya really worried for you guys, not lookin' good. Hope the worst is over and the recovery can begin. Our prayers are with y'all.
Absolutely, I can only begin to imagine the hardship that will have to be endured before things can get better.
by Paul
Mon Aug 28, 2017 2:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Texas Trojan
Replies: 7
Views: 5652

Texas Trojan

Any word from our Texas Trojan members?
by Paul
Tue Aug 08, 2017 12:26 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Changed fuel filter today oh wow.
Replies: 12
Views: 7173

Re: Changed fuel filter today oh wow.

That is exactly the type of sight bowl used on a MerCruiser engine's fuel pump to indicate pump failure. It looks like some where along the way someone added filter media to it and installed it inline. I'd recommend replacing it with something like this primarily for safety reasons but also for effi...
by Paul
Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 110V AC
Replies: 7
Views: 5462

Re: 110V AC

Paul wrote:
Big D wrote:14/2 plus ground, stranded
+1
If you replace the wire from the inlet to the panel, be sure to use something a little heavier like a 12/2 stranded.
by Paul
Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 110V AC
Replies: 7
Views: 5462

Re: 110V AC

Big D wrote:14/2 plus ground, stranded
+1
by Paul
Thu Jul 27, 2017 9:46 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Changed fuel filter today oh wow.
Replies: 12
Views: 7173

Re: Changed fuel filter today oh wow.

AlphaJustin wrote:Are you sure?
This is the way it's done on the MerCruiser engine, I'm assuming the sight bowl is used for the same purpose on the Chrysler.
by Paul
Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:24 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Changed fuel filter today oh wow.
Replies: 12
Views: 7173

Re: Changed fuel filter today oh wow.

The glass bowl located off of the side of the fuel pump is not a filter. If you see fuel in this, it means that the primary diaphragm in the fuel pump is shot and the pump needs to be replaced. If the secondary diaphragm is also damaged, you may see oil in the bowl or even worse you may be pumping g...
by Paul
Sat Jul 22, 2017 4:00 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Help me please
Replies: 10
Views: 9255

Re: Help me please

I had a problem similar to this years ago that was due to debris caught in the anti-siphon valve. This valve is the first fitting after the elbow on top of your fuel tank. It looks just like a standard fitting to connect the flared fuel line however it has a spring and check ball in it in which debr...
by Paul
Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Photobucket revoked third party hosting (photo linking)
Replies: 25
Views: 13726

Re: Photobucket revoked third party hosting (photo linking)

I received the same message today as well. That's allot of years worth of photos down the tubes.
by Paul
Mon May 08, 2017 1:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....
Replies: 22
Views: 14347

Re: 3200 RPM Max, 225hp LM318....

Good to hear Paul, I'll be interested to hear the results. My guess is the 14 x 9 will end up giving you better results however only testing will tell. I'm not in a big hurry to get the props back so if you would like to try them both under varying conditions, take your time and do that.
by Paul
Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New member here.
Replies: 12
Views: 5587

Re: New member here.

Welcome aboard! I've had my '78 F-26 since 2000 and think that these boats are great. They do have a few quirky handling characteristics however I'm sure that we can explain how to deal with them as arise.
by Paul
Tue Mar 28, 2017 7:01 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 needs some seats
Replies: 16
Views: 10889

Re: F26 needs some seats

Nice looking cockpit. I noticed that you covered over the AC panel access at the lower port side of the bulkhead, did you relocate it into the cabin?