Trojan Boat Forum

I agree with PF. You should be seeing at least 4000rpms at WOT.

Ditto on checking the throttle linkage to the carb first. After that, do a compression and leakdown check. You can get a tester cheap or even borrow one from autozone. It's a fairly easy DIY project.

Thanks, I'll definitely try raising the tabs. I have them set flush with the bottom and usually don't need to mess with them, so I don't, but I give that a try. I have learned that "shoveling the coal to it" helps a lot, but I'm only seeing about 14knots at 3000rpms and that already burns ...

Oops. I forgot the link.

http://www.algroversmarine.com/dieselmenupage1.htm

First thing that's wrong with mine is that it's raw water cooled. After that, it's burns a little oil, lacks power, gulps gas, and it's seriously loud. It does start and run reliably and I plan to use it as-is this season, but I'd like to add clean it up, add some power, and maybe lower my burn a li...

I was really hoping you guys would provide a stringer case for the diesel, because I'm looking for a repower for my F25 and from the pictures, that Chrysler looks to be in great condition. Rodman, if you friend decides to repower, I want that motor! If I can't find a decent core to start with, I'll ...

Matt, what size prop did you get when you repropped? What brand did you buy?

I've noticed that mine is always a bit squirrely in a following sea.