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Engine mounting bolt size and shaft coupler installation tips? |
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Fri Sep 19 08 1:22 AM |
Sep 19 2008 01:22 AM |
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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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Volvo TAMD40A - Engine Lifting Points? |
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Mon Aug 4 08 4:04 AM |
Aug 3 2008 01:46 PM |
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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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The dealer is backing out on the engine deal? |
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Thu Jul 31 08 2:07 AM |
Jul 29 2008 02:52 AM |
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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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Repowered 28 Topaz w/ 200 hp Volvos |
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Sat Jul 26 08 11:36 AM |
Aug 29 2007 12:46 AM |
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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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Topaz 28 - Repower - Comparing the costs |
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Fri Jul 25 08 3:06 AM |
Jul 21 2008 04:27 AM |
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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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Source for repower parts |
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Thu Jul 24 08 4:40 AM |
Jul 24 2008 04:40 AM |
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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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Topaz 28 - Seacock Location |
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Wed Jul 23 08 1:23 AM |
Jul 21 2008 04:02 AM |
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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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How do you detmine the max horse power a boat can handle |
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Wed Jun 25 08 5:23 PM |
Jun 25 2008 05:23 PM |
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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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Engine Options for 1982 Topaz 28 |
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Wed Jan 31 07 10:42 PM |
Jan 25 2007 04:05 PM |
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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 28 Chev.350´s to Diesel |
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Nov 15 2005 08:13 PM |
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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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repower 29 topaz |
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Mar 28 2005 03:12 PM |
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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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repower 28 topaz |
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Mon Oct 18 04 2:49 PM |
May 25 2002 04:23 AM |
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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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repower 28 topaz |
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Fri Oct 15 04 12:22 PM |
Oct 15 2004 10:52 AM |
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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 a 29´ Topaz |
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Wed Sep 24 03 4:28 PM |
Sep 17 2003 10:06 AM |
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Brian Heuer
Anyone repower a Topaz with a pair of 4 BTA´s or 6 BTA´s? |
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28 topaz |
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Sat Jul 20 02 10:54 AM |
Jul 19 2002 08:57 PM |
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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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