Trojan Boat Forum

It would appear Big D and Prowlerfish were on the right track. I replaced the plugs, and cleaned up the rotor and the contact areas in the distributor cap. Both the rotor and the cap were burnt. They both cleaned up pretty good with some 320 grit wet/dry sandpaper though. I fired it up and put it in...

Thanks prowlerfish. The plugs are black but not sooty. My mistake, the plugs in it are MR43T, not MR44T ( my misprint) I can't seem to find the AC plugs locally or on Amazon Canada. The Champion RV8C seem to be about 3 times as expensive on Amazon. Napa has the NGK crossover readily available acros...

As far as 1000-1200 in the slip, I don't know your dock or line conditions, but would have no issue with mine. But have seen some I would not. The dock is in tip top shape. Fairly new, professionally constructed with concrete slabs and a continuous rail for tying off. Fastened with galvanized ready...

Sorry about taking so long to reply. the RV8C crosses to MR43T. The MR44T is close but 1 heat range higher. Why do they recommend Champion on the big block I have no clue, maybe a marketing deal? Mercrusier recommends AC MR43T on their BB of the same HP. The "Y" on champion and "S&qu...

If the noise goes away when you raise the rpm, the cause could be a misfire or the dampener plate or both. They will aggravate each other. Even a slight miss can cause a noise. I have fixed many a transition noise issue with a carburetor adjustment. Maybe 1000-1200 rpm? As far as getting towed back...

I'm changing my spark plugs and I'm trying to replace them with the best plugs. My engine is a 1985 Crusader 350 which is a 454 c.i. ( 11 meter Trojan) In a previous post here, about 10 years ago someone recommended the AC-MR43T. Some recommended the AC-MR44T. According to my 1985 manual the MR43T i...

does the noise go away in neutral? No noise until I engage in forward or reverse. Does it go away when you raise the rpm? I didn't try that. I didn't want to do any further damage. Especially if it meant being towed back to my marina. So the boat hasn't left the slip since I heard the noise. I have...

mrrudely wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:47 pm does the noise go away in neutral?

No noise until I engage in forward or reverse.

Many a mechanic have been fooled into thinking that noise coming from behind the engine is always a tranny issue. You'd be amazed how sound bounces around the engine bay leading you to believe it's coming from a place that's not actually the source. Unless there's an obvious indication of a tranny ...

mrrudely wrote: ↑Wed Jun 12, 2024 12:54 am bow thruster?
now i'm jealous!

all kidding aside it won't matter how much looking you do
the tranny is coming out and getting rebuilt

Ain't that the truth. Skitter skatter, it's time to get at er.

You can probably do it yourself and I get the money part, but If you're asking for an opinion, let the mechanic do it. Save yourself the aggravation and do the easier stuff yourself. rr You're probably right. I pretty much do everything myself mechanically on the boat. But then again, I'm not a tra...

Trojan 37? Do you mean an 11-meter? Yes, the back of the engine has to be supported. The trans will weigh about 150+ pounds. Whether you can or should do it yourself or is a decision only you can make, I have no clue what your abilities are. Paying a pro to diagnose it is not a bad idea. Any chance...

Suddenly my starboard transmission is making lots of noise. It sounds exactly like a bunch of gravel in a cement mixer. Not a patterned steady sound but rather very random, but constant and very loud when listening to it in the engine room. At times it sort of gets quieter for a few seconds. But I'm...

Here is the answer in pictures. If you buy a Crusader Nut and Washer you will get the big nut which takes a 11/16 wrench. If you buy a aftermarket installation ket from which comes with studs and washers you get a smaller nut which takes a 9/16 wrench. We sell the Barr kit and have never had a prob...

About the placement of the seacocks. I can appreciate that it may be important that they are where they are because it was the optimal position for them to be, in regards to the flow of water as the boat is motoring along, particularly when the pedal is to the metal and a good portion of the hull ma...