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by aaronbocknek
Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:15 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Old Groco seacock
Replies: 13
Views: 6539

Re: Old Groco seacock

i believe the best bet is to either try beacon marine or groco directly. either should have what you are looking for. google groco and see where the HQ and # is. better yet, take a pic and send it to the general customer service or tech support email addy for them. is it part #5 on the exploded vie...
by aaronbocknek
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:54 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel Sending Units
Replies: 6
Views: 4550

Re: Fuel Sending Units

replaced my fuel sending unit a few weeks ago. tried the moeller sending unit in a preinstall wire up. the gauge didn't budge. i purchased a sending unit and gauge kit from sunset harbor marina supply store and tried the same technique with my old gauge. worked perfectly. when i get to the boat i'l...
by aaronbocknek
Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:18 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: PANEL FACE LIFT FOR ENTERPRISE....SORT OF...
Replies: 3
Views: 2413

Re: PANEL FACE LIFT FOR ENTERPRISE....SORT OF...

Most hour meters can be hooked up to power to ad hours . Most folks just note the old reading when replacing , some keep the old ones wire tied behind the dash as prof of hours hey thanks paul. something to consider. thank you. and, while i know that some prefer the new digital technology, this swa...
by aaronbocknek
Sun Jun 07, 2015 7:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: PANEL FACE LIFT FOR ENTERPRISE....SORT OF...
Replies: 3
Views: 2413

PANEL FACE LIFT FOR ENTERPRISE....SORT OF...

greetings from memphis...and spokane tomorrow. on the road for work. HOWEVER, this past week i finally got the gumption to give my instrument panel a slight face lift. the gauges are tired and showing their age. some needed to be tapped a bit just to give a reading. i've decided to honor the tri ca...
by aaronbocknek
Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Harry Schoell advice for a Trojan Newbie
Replies: 8
Views: 4676

Re: Harry Schoell advice for a Trojan Newbie

wow. cool thread. it's great that mr. schoell responded. and recognize our brand loyalty.
by aaronbocknek
Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:11 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: My F32 Repower
Replies: 21
Views: 12163

Re: My F32 Repower

ooohhhhhhh nice!!!
by aaronbocknek
Wed Jun 03, 2015 5:09 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Need Advice on Boat Disposition
Replies: 14
Views: 5342

Re: Need Advice on Boat Disposition

+++oops meant phill is history :) its okay larry........ an ex is an ex........no matter what side of the fence they come from. my brother is dealing with a crazy ex wife now. i'm amazed at what some women will try to do. and i've known alice since 1974. but, i don't even recognize 'this alice'. yi...
by aaronbocknek
Wed Jun 03, 2015 4:55 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1969 36' Tri-Cabin Generator
Replies: 2
Views: 2132

Re: 1969 36' Tri-Cabin Generator

WOW!!!! welcome to the forum and to the family of tri cabin owners. just to fill you in, if you've not seen any of my posts, i grew up with the tri cabin. my mom and dad owned one straight from the factory with our own modifications from 1972 (the first year it was ''all fiberglass'', until 2007. i...
by aaronbocknek
Sun May 31, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Old Groco seacock
Replies: 13
Views: 6539

Re: Old Groco seacock

You probably have the SV-Serries and here is the link to the parts list... http://www.groco.net/SVC-MAN-07/Sec4/PDF/SV.pdf I could not find a resource on-line, however a phone call to Jamestown said that they can special order them... Not sure if that was just BS since I don't think Groco manufactu...
by aaronbocknek
Sun May 31, 2015 10:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Need Advice on Boat Disposition
Replies: 14
Views: 5342

Re: Need Advice on Boat Disposition

nope, brad is history, I think. Oops did not know which Brad. LOL nooooooooooooo brad is anything but history. he's the one that actually LOVES the boat and enjoys my 'hobby'. PHIL was the one who HATED the boat. well, loved it until he realized that there was more to it than just casting off and h...
by aaronbocknek
Sun May 31, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Need help finding Fuel Pump - Gray Marine
Replies: 8
Views: 4505

Re: Need help finding Fuel Pump - Gray Marine

just looked at their website, then hit WIKI...... so paul, gray marine was the original manufacturer of the 6-71? No they marinized them using GM built 6-71 . I have worked on a few of the Gray 6-71s " Gray built their own engines up to 1924, but converted automotive engines from about April 1...
by aaronbocknek
Sun May 31, 2015 9:45 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Need Advice on Boat Disposition
Replies: 14
Views: 5342

Re: Need Advice on Boat Disposition

larryeddington wrote:watch out aaron you slipup and own two boats again. :lol:
then you can explain it to brad......... :D
by aaronbocknek
Sun May 31, 2015 9:35 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Need help finding Fuel Pump - Gray Marine
Replies: 8
Views: 4505

Re: Need help finding Fuel Pump - Gray Marine

just looked at their website, then hit WIKI...... so paul, gray marine was the original manufacturer of the 6-71?
by aaronbocknek
Sun May 31, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Old Groco seacock
Replies: 13
Views: 6539

Re: Old Groco seacock

Are the rubber plugs still available for the old style Groco seacocks? not sure. however, they have a great tech department. give them a ring and ask. i have one of the original groco valves on the boat and i plan on replacing it this summer with one handle ball valves. here is their contact info.....
by aaronbocknek
Sat May 30, 2015 6:54 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Why the &*!@ own 2 boats?
Replies: 11
Views: 6150

Re: Why the &*!@ own 2 boats?

larryeddington wrote:It may be crazy but I find it stimulating and enjoyable (most of the time) bringing these and other things back to life. Most people just thing throwaway, unfortunately at times I not one of them. :D
here here larry. here here. :D :D :D :D