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Engines

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:57 pm
by firern1969
Does anyone know what engines were available as original equipment in the 1979 F 32?

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:21 pm
by jefflaw35
most I have seen have been chrysler 318's but im sure someone else will chime in soon buddy. I just got a replacement from an old F-28. I got his starboard motor, reverse rotation for my 74 F-25, BTW welcome aboard!!

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:24 pm
by captainmaniac
Mine has Chrysler 360's (250hp ea), but the 318s were also common (225hp ea), and 228hp Mercruisers. They also offered 200 hp Chrysler Diesels...

That's on the Sedan.

The Express didn't have a Diesel option (according to my manual).

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:28 pm
by prowlersfish
Chrysler 318 and Mercury (ford ) 302 and 351 there was a diesl opption also (rare) I belive thats it . I have seen them repowered with chevy small and big blocks , and Volvo , Cummins diesels

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:45 pm
by Big D
Welcome aboard. Hope you got the info you're looking for. Buying one?

Re: Engines

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 5:56 am
by rossjo
Trojan Specsifications wrote:"Twin to 500HP.
Diesels available
"
per specs

[url]http:/RNR-Marine.com/Trojan/1979-Trojan-Specs.jpg[/url]

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:31 am
by Stripermann2
Here is the engine list offered for the F32.
This is for model year 1980. May be similar to equipment for 1979?

225 Chrysler
228 Mercruiser
250 Chrysler
200 Chrysler Diesel
145 Renault Diesel
210/240 Renault Diesel

1979 F 32 Engines

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 3:54 pm
by firern1969
Thank you to all for your help. I have the twin 360's. :D

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 9:37 pm
by Big D
Tell us more, tell us more :)