Chrysler 318 Help

anorton6 · Post by **anorton6** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:20 pm

So, I am a new member from Georgia. I have a what I believe to be a Trojan 26' 1970's model. I will try to get up some pictures. I am currently looking for either a new or reworked carburetor and was wondering if I could find one on here or if anyone new of any good DEALS. Also I was wondering what all I should check or go over before attempting to start the motor. It has been sitting for probably five to eight years. Thanks

Allen Sr · Post by **Allen Sr** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:04 am

Welcome to the forum. First I would remove all spark plugs and squirt some marvel mystery oil down each cylinder then try to ar the engine over by hand first before attempting to start it. If engine is not seized up then I would proceed to trying to start it. Is it fresh or raw water cooled?

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 5:35 am

Welcome aboard.

g36 · Post by **g36** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:04 am

are you sure theres a carb problem? if the carb is a carter afb which mine are on my chrysler 318's why not open it up yourself. these are easily rebuilt. the rebuilt kit bascially contains gaskets and new needle float valves and seats, and accelerator pump. if you do open it you will see how bad if any junk is in the bowls etc?. you can check the float heights and give it a good cleaning and reassmble it.
anyway welcome i live near chattanooga (chickamauga lake) glad to have another trojan owner in the south

rbcool · Post by **rbcool** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 7:13 am

Welcome to the Forum
I'm wondering why you would want a new carb if your not even sure if it is locked up or not? I think I would make sure the engine is good first thing, 8 yrs is a long time! Just a thought

Ron

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:11 pm

rbcool wrote:Welcome to the Forum
I'm wondering why you would want a new carb if your not even sure if it is locked up or not? I think I would make sure the engine is good first thing, 8 yrs is a long time! Just a thought

Ron

+1

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:14 pm

welcome along side....I'd get a bore scope and look for rust through a spark plug hole first after 8yrs

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:31 pm

Welcome, glad to have you aboard. Just so that we don't assume anything and start getting too technical, what are your abilities? Are you mechanically inclined enough to tackle some of this stuff?

I would first ensure that the engine is not seized before doing anything else as suggested above. I suspect that this is a single engine application, if this is the case, it will typically be a counter rotator. Keep this in mind for future reference. If the engine is not seized, I would do a couple more things first before cranking her over such as replacing fuel filter, and check your oil. If it's overfilled, it may be a sign of water in the sump...this could be an issue. If she runs, let her go for a few minutes then check the oil again. If all is well, change the oil, pump out old fuel, then consider other hardware. Keep us posted.

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:46 pm

Big D wrote:Welcome, glad to have you aboard. Just so that we don't assume anything and start getting too technical, what are your abilities? Are you mechanically inclined enough to tackle some of this stuff?

I would first ensure that the engine is not seized before doing anything else as suggested above. I suspect that this is a single engine application, if this is the case, it will typically be a counter rotator. Keep this in mind for future reference. If the engine is not seized, I would do a couple more things first before cranking her over such as replacing fuel filter, and check your oil. If it's overfilled, it may be a sign of water in the sump...this could be an issue. If she runs, let her go for a few minutes then check the oil again. If all is well, change the oil, pump out old fuel, then consider other hardware. Keep us posted.

+1, i have listened for a month, have new motor on the way, but I am going to further check my existing motor, i cant get it to unlock in the boat but maybe out on a bench. welcome aboard as well, sorry i didnt say it earlier, boss is a jerk and watches for me using my cell!

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:26 pm

jefflaw35 wrote:....going to further check my existing motor, i cant get it to unlock in the boat but maybe out on a bench....

Tip Jeff; remove all the plugs and pour diesel into the cylinders, then let it sit for a week. Try turning it manually after. This has usually worked for me unless cylinders are rusted in really really bad.

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:25 pm

Big D wrote:
jefflaw35 wrote:....going to further check my existing motor, i cant get it to unlock in the boat but maybe out on a bench....
Tip Jeff; remove all the plugs and pour diesel into the cylinders, then let it sit for a week. Try turning it manually after. This has usually worked for me unless cylinders are rusted in really really bad.

i used trans fluid, 5 days, no turn, gave up an bought a long block, little man syndrom i guess lol

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:26 pm

jefflaw35 wrote:
Big D wrote:
jefflaw35 wrote:....going to further check my existing motor, i cant get it to unlock in the boat but maybe out on a bench....
Tip Jeff; remove all the plugs and pour diesel into the cylinders, then let it sit for a week. Try turning it manually after. This has usually worked for me unless cylinders are rusted in really really bad.
i used trans fluid, 5 days, no turn, gave up an bought a long block, little man syndrom i guess lol

miss read that sorry, ok i will try but looking like scrap metal to me LOL

Big D · Post by **Big D** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:40 pm

jefflaw35 wrote:..... looking like scrap metal to me LOL

Keep as many counter rotating specific parts as you can, ie most definitely the cam, and the starter.

jefflaw35 · Post by **jefflaw35** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:48 pm

OH i will. she already has her grave site dug out for her LOL.

Commissionpoint · Post by **Commissionpoint** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:20 pm

jefflaw35 wrote:OH i will. she already has her grave site dug out for her LOL.

Oh man..... Please don't tell me you are gonna bury that thing. Sell it for scrap and buy yourself a toy for the boat.

Oil+Groundwater=Kiddies playing in the sprinkler get cancer (plus a lot of other horrible ecological consequenses)