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by gardnersf
Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: A small project or what have I gotten into
Replies: 43
Views: 18400

Re: A small project or what have I gotten into

Looks Great.

RWS, when I bought my boat, the PO gave me an article on adding a transom door to the 10 meters. It should be with the old paperwork if I can find it. I'm still considering doing it
by gardnersf
Tue Jun 25, 2013 11:41 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Help please with manifold-any pics
Replies: 10
Views: 4105

Re: Help please with manifold-any pics

This was on a Trojan 10 meter mid cabin
by gardnersf
Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:42 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 10.8 Meter Express with Diesels
Replies: 7
Views: 2672

Re: 10.8 Meter Express with Diesels

If the engine room is crap, why would I pay a surveyor? Clueless broker. Most Surveyor's are not as strong with mechanicals as they are with structural integrity. As my surveyor said on my survey. Once the deck and hull were determined to be in good shape, the rest is just replaceable parts dependin...
by gardnersf
Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:39 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Help please with manifold-any pics
Replies: 10
Views: 4105

Re: Help please with manifold-any pics

Probably a little late, but the method I have used for my manifolds is to get a couple of studs that match the thread pattern for the bolts and are long enough to extend mast the manifold. Put two studs in the block, Put the gasket and manifold over the stud and put a nut on each stud to hold the ma...
by gardnersf
Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:31 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: genorator frustration- I am about ready to throw it in the
Replies: 24
Views: 11310

Re: genorator frustration- I am about ready to throw it in t

Back to your issue, 1. On my Onan, there is a fuel filter\screen on the pump. May be clogged. 2. One year, I had to run the fuel pump for a couple of minutes to get fuel through the line. Took a long time to prime. I attached the fuel pump to 12 V with the outlet line off the generator until I saw f...
by gardnersf
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: h.e.i. swap info please.
Replies: 8
Views: 6675

Re: h.e.i. swap info please.

I wish I would have seen this when I bought mine a couple fo years ago. Coil built into the unit, easier install. Good price.
by gardnersf
Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:08 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: h.e.i. swap info please.
Replies: 8
Views: 6675

Re: h.e.i. swap info please.

I swapped mine on one of my engines with a Barr HEI conversion kit. The kit contained a new coil, wires and distributor with timing jumper. Installation was straight forward although I had to rig a new way to mount the coil. I will say that the supplied wires were not long enough for my Counter Rota...
by gardnersf
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: water leaking from manifold
Replies: 18
Views: 6801

Re: water leaking from manifold

Congrats on the new boat. This is generally a straight forward remove and replace. As for the Fresh water cooling, you do not want to convert old blocks to freshwater cooling. 1. If the boat has ever been in Salt Water, the residual Salt will react with the antifreeze and gel. Also Fresh Water Coole...
by gardnersf
Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:31 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 available in RI
Replies: 2
Views: 1738

F26 available in RI

No Connection to this boat but thought I would share

http://providence.craigslist.org/boa/3847638217.html
by gardnersf
Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Exhaust manifold will not come off
Replies: 4
Views: 2454

Re: Exhaust manifold will not come off

You have a headache on your hands. First off, soak the remaining bolts with Penetrating Oil (Liquid Wrench, PB Blaster, etc.) Hit it several times and let it sit for a day or two. You also may need to apply heat. Best bet would be to heat up the block area to allow a little expansion. Can the motor ...
by gardnersf
Tue Jun 11, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Quick video of my 10 meter cruising
Replies: 8
Views: 3628

Re: Quick video of my 10 meter cruising

Nice. I see you have a little bit of steam. What was the water temp? What RPm were you running? She sounds good.
by gardnersf
Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:41 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Clear Plastic Cleaner
Replies: 19
Views: 8116

Re: Clear Plastic Cleaner

When I had Strataglass, I used a Collinite product (925) It worked well. I continued using it on my normal vinyl windows now. I start with Meguiar's plastic wondow cleaner and follow up with Collinite. teh Collinite keeps it supple and helps keep it clean for months. This Year I had some 210 spray p...
by gardnersf
Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan raw water pump shaft and seal
Replies: 17
Views: 8321

Re: Onan raw water pump shaft and seal

Try the Onan forum at SmokStak as well.

http://www.smokstak.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1
by gardnersf
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: help with Nav lighting
Replies: 7
Views: 2917

Re: help with Nav lighting

When I added my radar, I put it on a platform with an all around light. I disconnected the front light and the stern light stopped working. I carry a raft on the swim platform so the stern light was often covered anyways. I jumpered the all around light to be on forward and aft in either position on...
by gardnersf
Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:07 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.
Replies: 607
Views: 270070

Re: 1987 10 meter mid cabin complete restoration.

Todd, I just spent last 45 minutes catching up on this post. I had red the beginning and the later but missed all the stuff in the middle. you are doing an incredible amount of high quality work here and you should be proud of all you have done,.\\. I'm heading back to the boat today freshly motivat...