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 Repowering:Topaz -  Engine mounting bolt size and shaft coupler installation tips? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Fri Sep 19 08 1:22 AM
Sep 19 2008
01:22 AM
Level-1 Member Bill Waters   I´m ready to start drilling the aluminum brackets for the motor mounts. For Volvo 41B, what is better 3/8 or 7/16? Also, I haven´t seen any tips on best practices for installing the sh.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Volvo TAMD40A - Engine Lifting Points? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Mon Aug 4 08 4:04 AM
Aug 3 2008
01:46 PM
Level-1 Member Bill Waters   I´m almost ready top pull the engines. My TAMD40A engines have lifting point attached to the intake manifold. There isn´t one at the rear of the engine. Should I attach one at the back of .....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  The dealer is backing out on the engine deal? VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 8  Thu Jul 31 08 2:07 AM
Jul 29 2008
02:52 AM
Level-1 Member Bill Waters   I talked to a Volvo dealer/engine re-builder last week. The guy who picked up the phone was very knowledgeable about the work the shop does and spent 30 minutes telling me how through of a job the do .....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Repowered 28 Topaz w/ 200 hp Volvos VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Sat Jul 26 08 11:36 AM
Aug 29 2007
12:46 AM
Guest Jim Miller   I repowered my 28 Topaz with the TAMD40´s 200 hp. The boat cruises at 25 knots at 3200 rpm. At 3000 rpm I am cruising at 19-20kts. I prefer to run at 3000 because it steers better. The boat .....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Topaz 28 - Repower - Comparing the costs VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 9  Fri Jul 25 08 3:06 AM
Jul 21 2008
04:27 AM
Level-1 Member Bill Waters   I started comparing the cost for a repower of my Topaz. Many of you have had the same shell shock. The new engines are so expensive. $50,000.00 for two engines and transmissions is hard to justify. .....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Source for repower parts VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Thu Jul 24 08 4:40 AM
Jul 24 2008
04:40 AM
Level-1 Member Bill Waters   I´m in the planning stages of my repower project. I want to relocate and replace the seacocks and other equipment while the boat is high and dry. I noticed in just Seacocks there are several.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Topaz 28 - Seacock Location VIEW/REPLY Includes Attachments Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 9  Wed Jul 23 08 1:23 AM
Jul 21 2008
04:02 AM
Level-1 Member Bill Waters   I have a 28 ft Topaz with Volvo TAMD40A engines. One engine is having problems so I am investigating my re-power options. One complaint I have with the boat is the location of the seacocks. My boat.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  How do you detmine the max horse power a boat can handle VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 0  Wed Jun 25 08 5:23 PM
Jun 25 2008
05:23 PM
Guest Topaz32   I have a 1986 topaz with 3208TA //320hp. Were could I find enginering information about repowering this boat with 450C?
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Engine Options for 1982 Topaz 28 VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Wed Jan 31 07 10:42 PM
Jan 25 2007
04:05 PM
Guest Jerry   I see most of the posts point towards yanmar 240 and volvo 230. Are there other options? I know Carolina Classic uses Cummins in their 28. Is a 4B250 an option? One reason I ask is that all quotes.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Repowering topaz 28 Chev.350´s to Diesel VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 6  Sat Dec 3 05 12:46 AM
Nov 15 2005
08:13 PM
Guest Mike N.   I am considering repowering my 1979 Topaz with Yanmar diesels or, cummins volvo.if it makes reasonable sense. the boat is very solid, well maintained and i feel worth the investment. Can anyone who ha.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  repower 29 topaz VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Fri Apr 29 05 12:14 AM
Mar 28 2005
03:12 PM
Guest greg macc   looking to repower 29 topaz from 200 hp volvo to something with at least 230hp. Havent decied I want to get my cruise speed to at least 26kts. My question is will I haveto make major changes ie. str.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  repower 28 topaz VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Mon Oct 18 04 2:49 PM
May 25 2002
04:23 AM
Guest john cook   I am planning on replacing the 350´s in my 28 topaz with diesel power, and would appreciate any input on what I can expect. The space I have is limited. I know yanmar makes some that will fit, .....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  repower 28 topaz VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 1  Fri Oct 15 04 12:22 PM
Oct 15 2004
10:52 AM
Guest rich   i am looking to repower a 28 topaz with motors in the 200 to 250 range and want to keep existing shafts 1.25 how do i calculate the motors rpm and tranny gearing with the weight to calculate the speed.....
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 Repowering:Topaz -  Repowering a 29´ Topaz VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 4  Wed Sep 24 03 4:28 PM
Sep 17 2003
10:06 AM
Level-1 Member Brian Heuer   Anyone repower a Topaz with a pair of 4 BTA´s or 6 BTA´s?
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 Repowering:Topaz -  28 topaz VIEW/REPLY   Notify me of any new messages to this topic. 2  Sat Jul 20 02 10:54 AM
Jul 19 2002
08:57 PM
Guest richard brescher   i am looking to repower a 28 topaz express that weighs 8000 lb has 1 1/4 shafts and 17+19 props with tmd40a volvos where can i find a reasable priced contractor from noth carolina to long island that .....
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