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by Trowerpower
Sat Jul 06, 2019 2:21 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

My port engine has a temperture spiking problem. We replaced the impeller but has not changed the problem. Its strange, cruising along at 1200rpm and all of a sudden the temperature spikes. Will replace the thermostat tomorrow and will check the strainer gaskets and intake hose and clamps. I flow lo...
by Trowerpower
Sat Jul 06, 2019 1:46 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: LM 318 140 thermosts
Replies: 9
Views: 22718

Re: LM 318 140 thermosts

Thanks for your replies, i got two of them from Lakeland Automarine store.
by Trowerpower
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: LM 318 140 thermosts
Replies: 9
Views: 22718

LM 318 140 thermosts

Anybody have a source for chrysler marine thermosts?
by Trowerpower
Wed Feb 20, 2019 10:32 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Delta Propeller in Cincinnati recommended 15 x 14.25 Acme 4 blade props with .045 cup. Part no. 2262acme and no.2263acme. My guestimate on the total weight of our boat is 14,000 pounds with all equipment ,fuel, water, iesenglass etc. The engine builder rated the engines at 350h.p. Norris Lake is alm...
by Trowerpower
Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Hey Jeff, i bought them several years ago, i will pull my folder and post the size soon. They are 4 blade props.
by Trowerpower
Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Hey Jeff! Spring is two months away, looking foward to pulling Blue Sky to clean the hull, check intakes and anodes and swap out the props. Yes, i beleve the engines are going to live a long life now.. we used good parts so by now any install issues should have raised there head. Fingers crossed!
by Trowerpower
Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:31 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Did not get to change the props this year, will do it in the spring. 210 hours on the engines and they are running great. Winterized the boat last weekend, dewinterize early April. Stay warm until the spring!
by Trowerpower
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:37 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

No, nothing was below 100 ft. Lbs. Of torque. Running great thank you Lord! We should pull it out of the water in late August and install the 4 blade props and pressure wash the bottom. That will be interesting.
by Trowerpower
Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:24 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 318/392 Stroker Motors
Replies: 90
Views: 275042

Re: 318/392 Stroker Motors

Checked the head bolts on Monday and they are tight to spec. at 100ft.lbs. after 30 hours of operation.
by Trowerpower
Tue Jun 12, 2018 7:59 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Impeller size for a 440 Chrysler
Replies: 4
Views: 8080

Re: Impeller size for a 440 Chrysler

Depends what pump you have. They used a number of them depending on the year. My 87 has Sherwood G7 pumps on it. Impellers should be replaced every two years. Good luck!