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by Deadmeat
Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 30ft Clean Machine stress cracks
Replies: 3
Views: 2933

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I cleaned the antifouling paint off of a section of the bottom to get a better look at the cracks and I found that the cracks in the gel coat werent as bad as I thought, but I found that there is some "alligator" cracking along the strake. Does anybody have feedback on this?
by Deadmeat
Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:24 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Hynautic Steering Rebuild\Reseal
Replies: 4
Views: 5516

Scott, I rebuilt the same helm for my flats boat last year after it took a dump. Although no longer made, Hynautic Canada tech support was helpful in advise and PDF diagrams (Hynautic Canada 604 270 6899-Mark). The kit was easy to install, just several O-rings and gasket(s?). I dont remember the det...
by Deadmeat
Mon Aug 10, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Chrysler 318 to 360's
Replies: 5
Views: 3965

Thanks guys, I'm pretty sure the engines are toast. I soaked the cylinders with ATF over a period of weeks, but the cylinder pressures are from 40 to 90spi and cant get them to run. If there's rust in the cylinders, I'm sure theres more elsewhere and "might as well" do it right while it's ...
by Deadmeat
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:31 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Chrysler 318 to 360's
Replies: 5
Views: 3965

Chrysler 318 to 360's

Hi all, My Clean Machine was supposedly fitted with overhauled 318's about 5 years ago with only tune up time and never been in the water. Unfortunately, the rings are either stuck or rusted and have poor compression. Instead of pulling the motors apart and going through them, I thought I’d get a ...
by Deadmeat
Sun Aug 09, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 30ft Clean Machine stress cracks
Replies: 3
Views: 2933

30ft Clean Machine stress cracks

Hi all, A couple of questions before I dive headfirst into the empty pool. I aquired this clean machine about a year ago and havent done anything with it due to cash flow. Im still not flowing, but I'd like to start in on this project. First and foremost are the stress cracks Ive seen on the hull. I...