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by sponge
Mon Nov 17, 2008 10:55 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water in Cylinders
Replies: 15
Views: 9487

Well I reinstalled the head and intake manifold last weekend. The exhaust side of the head did have rust marks and as you said it’s too hard to determine if there is a crack in the exhaust manifold by pouring water through the water channels. I didn’t have the head magnifluxed I just gave it a v...
by sponge
Fri Nov 07, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water in Cylinders
Replies: 15
Views: 9487

Thanks for the tip. I will be doing a close inspection for the tell tale signs and start the reassembly this weekend. More to follow Monday.
Thanks
Dan
by sponge
Thu Nov 06, 2008 6:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water in Cylinders
Replies: 15
Views: 9487

Thanks Gerry. Everyone so far suspects the exhaust manifold.
I will poor some water in the ports to see if any enters the exhaust area . You guys have been helpful.
Thanks,
Dan
by sponge
Wed Nov 05, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water in Cylinders
Replies: 15
Views: 9487

Thanks Prowlerfish.
I will check the manifolds this weekend.
by sponge
Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:18 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water in Cylinders
Replies: 15
Views: 9487

Water came out of all the spark plug holes on the left side but mostly from the top cylinder. I did not inspect the exhaust manifold because I replaced them this summer. I will have a look and check for signs of rust on the exhaust side of the head I had just left the marina and been underway for 20...
by sponge
Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:59 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Water in Cylinders
Replies: 15
Views: 9487

Water in Cylinders

My starboard motor started blowing white smoke after 2min at 2500 RPM. After realizing the motor had hydro lock, I pulled the plugs to drain the water ( left bank only) turned the motor to expel the water, replaced the plugs and changed the oil and filters. Without opening the seacock I started the ...
by sponge
Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:03 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: out of sequence HIN?
Replies: 1
Views: 3140

out of sequence HIN?

On the edge of purchasing an F32 - I am in the process of purchasing a 1977 F32 and have noticed the HIN is not in the correct sequence, the model is at the end of the HIN and the HIN on the boat registration is missing some digits. Also the stamped HIN on the transom is not very straight I would th...