Trojan Boat Forum

thanks for the ideas! "Away" getting 400RPM is pretty good i think... I am upgrading my 318's to new edlebrock carbs, and new ignition components, distributor, coils, etc... so I am hoping the engine will purr very nicely, and I can get them down from my 600-500 rpm which should help... th...

I wanted to throw this question out since there are so many smart boaters, trojan owners out there... when i have my 2 318's running at absolute slowest speed (idle) my boat still goes 4-4.5 MPH... which i would like to get down to half that... (while still running bother engines, so steering is as ...

on 1976 Chrysler 318 CW and CCW distributors, do I need to buy the same units or different version for each rotation? I also heard one side has a plate that lifts the distributor around 1/2" to make the same unit work? If this is true, what does raising it slightly do mechanically to make it wo...

thanks!! a second pump it is!!!

you guys are the best

happy fall 2020

great ideas... thanks for the various inputs and suggestions.

thanks as always to our great Trojan community

thanks for your thoughts... the boat went down low enough to cover both engines! the water went high into the cabin - ServePro Cleaners did a great job drying and cleaning inside... smells better than before! lol After draining boat, and getting boat back to normal level at dock, I focused on engine...

thanks! that is very helpful!
I will also be tracing lines, but some were cut and blocked off, so i wanted to know where they might have gone to at one time, so this helps!
As always, you are super knowledgeable on these things... thanks!

I have a 1976 Trojan F30 Express I almost had a sinking the other day I noticed I have leaks down low in the BULKHEAD between the cabin and engine compartment ... this let water that came into the engine compartment flow into cabin area that assisted sinking... Should I seal this bulkhead 100% so th...

on my 1976 F30 Express, there are 5 near waterline through hulls. Can someone tell me what each one was for back when boat was manufactured ...
thanks!!

I have labeled them 1-5

thanks!

Svend

Electronic Ignition for 1977 vintage 318's

looking for recommendations for Electronic Ignition for 1977 vintage 318's, to replace the original big giant ones at back of engine. Has anyone done this and had success and better engine results?

thanks !!

Svend

thanks!!!! I think i see it under the electronic ignition... as usual , not a great place to get to! engines should do a stint as a mechanic, then design engines!! lol

greetings,

where can i find the 1977 Chrysler 318 oil pressure sensor that goes to helm gauge.

thanks!

Svend

hi prowlerfish can you explain Photo tach to check your tachs I am a newbie on engines also, would love to hear your thoughts on 3 glad vs 4 blades... and your thoughts on goals for a cruiser boat with most time spent at low speed cruising, and then wanting to get home quickly sometimes (but never n...

great ideas!!

3 blades or 4 ?

what is a good way to test tach's to make sure they are accurate...

thanks!

Svend

Thanks for reply!

the prop has this stamped on it: 14 R 11
and they are 3 blade props

look forward to your thoughts!

Svend