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by lure washer
Mon Jan 19, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 4763

Re: engine rebuild

Thanks for theinfo, was going to have compression test done in spring. To answer some of the questions, it is in fresh water (lake Ontario) oil changed yearly, this year I put a whopping 40 hours on it, This was my first year with this boat, previous owner was 87 yrs. old when he passed last year an...
by lure washer
Sat Jan 17, 2015 1:16 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: engine rebuild
Replies: 8
Views: 4763

engine rebuild

I have a 318 Chrysler engine in my 26". It has been maintained to a high standard by it's one owner. It has 1500 hours on it and seems to run great except for the top end speed problem discussed on here previously. My question is, how many hours do you think an engine will give you before major...
by lure washer
Wed Dec 03, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Cabin Water Leak
Replies: 7
Views: 4678

Re: Cabin Water Leak

I had a small leak port side, silicone around window frame fixed it.
by lure washer
Thu Nov 20, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-32 potential parting out
Replies: 15
Views: 9621

Re: F-32 potential parting out

Away On Busine$$ wrote:MERC 233 HP
No good I have a 318 Chrysler
by lure washer
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:50 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F-32 potential parting out
Replies: 15
Views: 9621

Re: F-32 potential parting out

What does it have for an engine, always looking for spare parts. Also looking for a fresh water pump and system that will fit a F26
by lure washer
Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 top speed problem
Replies: 7
Views: 4645

Re: F26 top speed problem

Thanks for responding, Top speed is approx. 14-16 MPH depending on conditions. I am in the process of sanding the bottom of the boat, it was fairly rough to the feel. Had the carb checked by a mechanic, all he found wrong was the chock was not coming fully off. I looked into this while winterizing t...
by lure washer
Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: F26 top speed problem
Replies: 7
Views: 4645

F26 top speed problem

I own a 1977 F26 cruiser with a 318 Chrysler. Manual states that engine should achieve 225 HP at 4000 RPM. I can only get it up to 2800 RPM under load. The boat has a 14", 9 pitch prop. Is this the correct prop for this boat ? Have been told by one supplier to change to a 14" 13 pitch prop...