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Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-06-2013, 05:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 678
Posted By Senor Falcon

Mercruiser TR upper gear sets

Hi All,

I'm looking for 2 sets of Mercruiser TR 1.5:1 upper gear sets, 17/17. They were used in the TR commercial drive, see here (http://bluewatermarinesvc.com/pdf/mercruiser_gear_ratios.pdf)...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-29-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Update...... I drilled the transom...

Update......

I drilled the transom yesterday, to check for rot. 6 1/4 holes across the transom, just below the lower gimble bolt holes. All looked like a brown mush. It looked wet but when I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-17-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

WOW, Thank you so much for your valuable...

WOW, Thank you so much for your valuable contribution. Being such an inteligent and helpfull individual, maybe you would want to contact Peninsular (http://www.peninsulardiesel.com/WP-PENTEST/) and...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-14-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

It looks like I'm going to be better off...

It looks like I'm going to be better off replacing the complete transom. I've noticed an outward bow in the outside surface of the transom, so there could be some swelling and / or delamination going...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
03-05-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Thread revival

Hi all. It's time to revive this thread and the job. I've started getting things ready to get this done. The centers of the engines are 86cm and after careful measuring I have marked out there...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-27-2010, 03:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Reality says beware but gut says go for it. I...

Reality says beware but gut says go for it. I doubt that there will be anything in Spain, for the TRS but, they are strong?

The problem I have is, I canīt afford new drives and I really like the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-27-2010, 04:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi All The centres are not fully decided as...

Hi All

The centres are not fully decided as yet. Mainly because I am realising that the further outboard the drives are, the higher the engines will be, in the boat. I have also noticed that the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-24-2010, 03:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Template prepared

Hi All, I got the rough template done today. Itīs not mm perfect but when I transfer it to a stiffer card I will trim exact. I think it will help a lot, having the transom in the lounge (not what the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-14-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Need to move drive outboard (wider apart)

Hi All, My original Alpha 1 drive centreīs were about 33". I have taken many measurements from the new engines and the centreīs should be about 37 3/4", allowing 4" between the engines. The TRS...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-07-2010, 02:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Thanks for the points. Sounds like the Corsa was...

Thanks for the points. Sounds like the Corsa was an interesting boat. I am hoping that with these moving forward slightly (because of Velvet boxīs) I shouldnīt need extra weight forward. There is a...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
12-06-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi All, any ideas for engine mounts, for these...

Hi All, any ideas for engine mounts, for these engines? Pics of engine bay here http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/showpost.php?p=534706&postcount=23

Pete
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-29-2010, 11:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Same question + a new one

Hi guys, same question as for the drive height, for a twin setup, with TRS drives. Also, I need to fit through hull water pickups. I was thinking of putting them through the hull, close to the...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
11-26-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Update

At last I have found time to get back on the boat. Stripped most of the engine bay and removed the (Alpha 1) drives and gimbles.

I made a template for the TRS gimbles and checked the difference,...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-28-2010, 07:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi, Boat is now on hardstanding and both old...

Hi, Boat is now on hardstanding and both old engines removed. Good thought though. I can only guess that the boat design must account for a lot of weight forward of the engines, as I said, the 100...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-28-2010, 06:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Thanks Audiofn, Uncharted waters, is a...

Thanks Audiofn,

Uncharted waters, is a perfect description for this situation. I guess you/we will have to watch this space and we might all learn a little something. I just hope itīs not the type...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-28-2010, 06:13 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi mrfixxall, I did consider surface drives btu,...

Hi mrfixxall, I did consider surface drives btu, again, the cost has not been accounted for and, here on the island, the harbours are very small. Having looked into surface drives, I have read so...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-27-2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi All. Well, it looks like I will be keeping the...

Hi All. Well, it looks like I will be keeping the TRS drives. To be honest, to pay out another 10 to 20 K for drives, was not accounted for. Also, by putting the engines further back in the engine...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-22-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi, aparently the Peak Torque: 495ft.lbs. at 2200...

Hi, aparently the Peak Torque: 495ft.lbs. at 2200 rpm and they should rev to 3600. Does this help?

Pete
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-14-2010, 03:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Photos

The second shows the original engines in the boat, with front mounting beam.

First is the new engine

Sorry, I canīt put photos on, so I have put them here...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-14-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Thanks for that Ghostrider, that all makes sense....

Thanks for that Ghostrider, that all makes sense. I would have just enough room for the complete setups, as they are (was measuring everything today) but would prefer more room in the engine bay.
...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-14-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi, Yes, engines are for sale, if I am offered...

Hi, Yes, engines are for sale, if I am offered the right money. They can be seen here, http://s751.photobucket.com/albums/xx154/FalconBonito/Original%20Engines%20and%20Drives/Engine%20Video/ ...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-14-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Hi, Iīm not sure of the torque, will try to find...

Hi, Iīm not sure of the torque, will try to find out. Aparently they should be pushing out 330hp

Thanks

Pete
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-13-2010, 07:36 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,005
Posted By Senor Falcon

Engine swap...HELP...

Hi all,

I have a 36ft Falcon Bonito. I bought it with two GM 5.7 and Alpha 1 drives. Engines were good apart from one water pump and a starter solenoid. The drives were noisey and needed complete...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
09-13-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 662
Posted By Senor Falcon

New member.... HI

Hi all, just wanted to say hello. I have been directed here because of the knowledge of guys on here. I hope I can find the answers I need and I am more than happy to share what I have learnt, if...
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