Should be an internal regulator on the engine. Sounds like an easy fix there.Trojan Dave wrote:OK.. I was reading this thread and just had to chime in...
We just picked up our 30' Trojan that we had purchased from the west side of Lake Simcoe. We headed out..once we got past the speed zone (up the Holland River) I brought her up on plane. Shortly thereafter I saw the temp gauge go up past 220 deg.! [sound familliar] I shut down immediately! Opened up the engine compartment (single chrysler 280 BB) and had a look and smell. Everything appeared OK.. tried starting the engine - no go.... after much fiddling and checking - I realized that I was still in-gear (dummy),,continued on our way but kept RPM's down to about 1200..and watched the heat...no problems...tried to get above 1200 RPM to get to plane and the heat would jump to over 220 deg. spent the next two days limping back to the Kawarthas where we park the boat...
When we got to the upper side of Kirkfield - dead battery... switched to second battery and continued on... got to Bobcaygeon and second battery died... luckily a VERY generous fellow boater offered me a loaner to get me home - I must get it back to him - supper good sumaritan!
I am assuming that this IS an impeller issue?? I looked at the housing today - Sherwood - something?? Are these all the same size impellers?? or do I need a model #??
I was able to get the part number from the alternator and will be replacing the old one - I'm assuming that's the "no-charging" issue..if not - voltage regulator??? or???
Does this sound like I'm on the right track???
By the way - if anyone is travelling this route - If you need to stop for the night - the upper level of Lock #38 (Talbot?) is absolutely beautiful in the evening - water was like glass!
Nice adventure (somewhat stressful at times though)..
Sorry for being sooo long winded -
Dave
Sorry to hear about the issues on your first voyage.