Gas Engines/Transmissions

Welcome to Carver Yachts Owners Forum

We are a boating forum for owners of Carver Yachts to enthusiastically discuss all aspects of Carver Boat ownership. Whether you are looking for your first Carver or currently own one, you are sure to feel at home on CarverYachtOwners.com

You are currently viewing our board as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to searching the forum topics, post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

New Topic

360 topics

Page 1 of 15
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
15
Next

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

New Users - Please Read

Last post by CYO Admin « February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am
Posted in Introduce Yourself!

by CYO Admin » February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am » in Introduce Yourself!

CYO is a family friendly, spam free forum. Any posts deemed inappropriate, containing personal attacks and/or bashing/slamming a person or company...

0 Replies

25534 Views

Last post by CYO Admin View the latest post
February 6th, 2013, 7:49 am
Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

Last post by RGrew176 « May 6th, 2020, 12:54 am
Posted in Introduce Yourself!
Replies: 195
1

…

16

17

18

19

20
by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome to CarverYachtOwners.com!

It's always confused me as to why no one ever started a carver specific message board, so here it is.

I hope you...
195 Replies

78555 Views

Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
May 6th, 2020, 12:54 am

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Crusader 350 oil and filter

Last post by buster53 « July 5th, 2020, 11:27 pm
Replies: 3
by Torsson » July 3rd, 2020, 3:05 pm

Hello. I have been fighting with overheating on one of the engines for almost a year now. I think the problem is the belt for the impeller becaus i...

3 Replies

38 Views

Last post by buster53 View the latest post
July 5th, 2020, 11:27 pm
Engine swap, coupler question.

Last post by Beufort « July 5th, 2020, 9:05 pm
Replies: 4
by Beufort » July 5th, 2020, 7:13 pm

So, I’m a sucker who bought something he shouldn’t have, please help before my wife kills me! I have a 85 model montego, 5.7 mercruser alpha 1, its...

4 Replies

31 Views

Last post by Beufort View the latest post
July 5th, 2020, 9:05 pm
98 405 Port Engine Will Not Start

Last post by Johnnykey « July 5th, 2020, 11:40 am
Replies: 31
1

2

3

4
by Serendipity » May 25th, 2020, 4:33 pm

Hello guys,

So I finally get the boat out and stretched her legs yesterday. Running along at 3600 rpms at 20 mph actually heading back to the slip...
31 Replies

883 Views

Last post by Johnnykey View the latest post
July 5th, 2020, 11:40 am
454 CI carburetor question

Last post by km1125 « July 3rd, 2020, 1:12 pm
Replies: 12
1

2
by VicB » June 24th, 2020, 5:56 pm

Each 454 on my 3807 has Rochester carburetors. This is the interesting part. They have divorced chokes. Meaning they have a separate metal coil...
12 Replies

238 Views

Last post by km1125 View the latest post
July 3rd, 2020, 1:12 pm
Engine cooling system air lock

Last post by tomschauer « July 3rd, 2020, 12:20 pm
Replies: 5
by Metterdvm » May 11th, 2020, 10:16 pm

Hello all,
Wondering if anyone has had this problem before. Launched a new to me 2003 356 with 8.1 Mercruiser Horizon engines this weekend. Both...

5 Replies

173 Views

Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
July 3rd, 2020, 12:20 pm
Engine Replacement on 355 Aft

Last post by VicB « July 2nd, 2020, 4:40 pm
Replies: 1
by Jasonm71 » July 2nd, 2020, 2:36 pm

Hey everyone

First post here.

This is my second carver. I inherited a 91 355 Aft Cabin from my brother in law who passed away a year ago.

Short...

1 Replies

49 Views

Last post by VicB View the latest post
July 2nd, 2020, 4:40 pm
Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's

Last post by mjk1040 « June 30th, 2020, 8:06 pm
Replies: 3
by Dark Horse » June 30th, 2020, 12:41 pm

The other day while taking my boat on its maiden voyage, I noticed that when the engine sync gauge was right in the middle (synced) the rpm's were...

3 Replies

587 Views

Last post by mjk1040 View the latest post
June 30th, 2020, 8:06 pm
Looking for a Part

Last post by Jangocat « June 24th, 2020, 5:31 pm

by Jangocat » June 24th, 2020, 5:31 pm

Looking for the solenoid/resistor cover for our Waukesha 302 Fords. These are 1975 engines so it's probably wishful thinking. Jim

0 Replies

83 Views

Last post by Jangocat View the latest post
June 24th, 2020, 5:31 pm
Kohler 6.5 on 1994 390CPMY shuts doen

Last post by tonyiiiafl « June 24th, 2020, 3:30 am
Replies: 16
1

2
by tonyiiiafl » June 20th, 2020, 7:53 pm

Her is a stumper for me. My Genset has always been very reliable. However, today, it shut down suddenly. It restarted after a few moments, and ran...
16 Replies

278 Views

Last post by tonyiiiafl View the latest post
June 24th, 2020, 3:30 am
3807 both Transmissions stuck in reverse

Last post by VicB « June 22nd, 2020, 2:50 pm
Replies: 7
by Matt1989Carver3807 » June 8th, 2020, 7:19 pm

Hello,
looking for a little help,,( 1989 3807 Aft Cabin) I was underway yesterday i got about 1000 feet from the dock and when I shifted into...

7 Replies

217 Views

Last post by VicB View the latest post
June 22nd, 2020, 2:50 pm
Thermostat Help

Last post by Jangocat « June 20th, 2020, 11:46 pm
Replies: 2
by Jangocat » June 18th, 2020, 12:41 pm

Hi Group, I need to locate a couple of thermostats. These are for a Waukesha Ford 302's. The number on the stat is ST 358 170*. Can't seem to cross...

2 Replies

130 Views

Last post by Jangocat View the latest post
June 20th, 2020, 11:46 pm
00 356, Kohler 7_3E Has mind of its own!

Last post by Viper « June 18th, 2020, 10:42 pm
Replies: 8
by Mark2000356 » June 4th, 2020, 7:27 pm

First post... First Carver owned.

My Kohler generator has mind of its own. Some days it will run from the time we leave slip to the time return 8...

8 Replies

225 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 18th, 2020, 10:42 pm
Crusader 8.1 oil filter

Last post by buster53 « June 18th, 2020, 3:31 pm
Replies: 4
by buster53 » June 18th, 2020, 2:09 pm

OK, I have Crusader 8.1's Captains Choice, 385 HP.
Crusader oil filter part # 22679 has been replaced by part # R077001.

What are comparable oil...

4 Replies

130 Views

Last post by buster53 View the latest post
June 18th, 2020, 3:31 pm
Fuel Filter Count and Location

Last post by bud37 « June 18th, 2020, 3:02 pm
Replies: 10
1

2
by chpsk8 » June 15th, 2020, 1:35 pm

I am troubleshooting a slight stumble mid RPMs, and wanted to eliminate any fuel delivery problems.
Motors are 1995 Crusader 7.4 XLi's
Port side is...
10 Replies

190 Views

Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 18th, 2020, 3:02 pm
97' 355 AC, Fuel Selector Switch

Last post by g36 « June 15th, 2020, 2:09 pm
Replies: 2
by Cork the Whine » June 15th, 2020, 10:22 am

Hi all,

We own a "new to us" boat. My question regards the fuel selector valves w/ twin Crusader 454's. I recently filled up the three...

2 Replies

93 Views

Last post by g36 View the latest post
June 15th, 2020, 2:09 pm
2001 350 mag mpi audio oil sensor part number

Last post by bud37 « June 14th, 2020, 1:15 pm
Replies: 9
by Dark Horse » June 11th, 2020, 7:10 pm

Hello all,
I have a 2001 350 Mag Mpi that has a bad oil pressure sensor switch. This is the switch that causes the audio alarm. Oil pressure is just...

9 Replies

177 Views

Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 14th, 2020, 1:15 pm
Hello all and help me out!

Last post by Viper « June 4th, 2020, 9:56 pm
Replies: 9
by emunstar » May 29th, 2020, 2:43 am

Hi all, I'm Edwin from the gulf coast of Texas.

I'm hoping to purchase a 1986 3227 Convertible and am curious if the entire floor at the stern comes...

9 Replies

224 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 4th, 2020, 9:56 pm
Low WOT rpm on Santego 3467

Last post by Viper « June 3rd, 2020, 6:52 am
Replies: 9
by BarryK » May 26th, 2020, 11:27 pm

Hi all,

I'm not getting full rpm at wide open throttle, both engines. I will troubleshoot but I want to make sure that the propeller size is in the...

9 Replies

243 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
June 3rd, 2020, 6:52 am
Distributors for Crusader 454XL?

Last post by Tarpley3 « June 1st, 2020, 10:49 pm
Replies: 5
by Tarpley3 » May 30th, 2020, 5:40 pm

I've got a 1995 370 Voyager with twin 454XL. The starboard HEI Ignition Module went bad and was replaced. The Cap and rotor were also worn, I had the...

5 Replies

138 Views

Last post by Tarpley3 View the latest post
June 1st, 2020, 10:49 pm
How to select fuel sending unit?

Last post by jrafaello « May 31st, 2020, 12:58 pm
Replies: 22
1

2

3
by CptBacardi » July 14th, 2018, 11:17 am

My gas gauge needle sits all the way on empty and occasionally jumps rapidly to mid level and back down again. I suspect I need to replace the fuel...
22 Replies

1663 Views

Last post by jrafaello View the latest post
May 31st, 2020, 12:58 pm
Genset Puzzle

Last post by denpooch « May 30th, 2020, 9:14 am
Replies: 17
1

2
by denpooch » May 20th, 2020, 8:36 pm

Hey folks. Here is one for the experts.
I have a 2005 vintage Kohler 7.3 generator. Its a well maintained unit, new impellers every year, new carb 2...
17 Replies

423 Views

Last post by denpooch View the latest post
May 30th, 2020, 9:14 am
Prop question

Last post by Viper « May 15th, 2020, 9:12 pm
Replies: 20
1

2

3
by Nharrison5 » May 3rd, 2020, 9:16 am

Carver 33 SS 2006 with Crusader 6.0 MPI engines and ZF63 transmissions.

We grounded the boat last summer. It was a touch and go. Afterwards, we...
20 Replies

551 Views

Last post by Viper View the latest post
May 15th, 2020, 9:12 pm
Transmission/Damper Plate Noise

Last post by Cooler « May 12th, 2020, 10:17 am
Replies: 7
by riwanika » May 11th, 2020, 6:14 pm

Can anyone confirm if this sounds like a failed damper plate? Please see the link below to my video:

The following has been done and checked:...

7 Replies

210 Views

Last post by Cooler View the latest post
May 12th, 2020, 10:17 am
To rebuild or replace???

Last post by RGrew176 « May 12th, 2020, 9:55 am
Replies: 11
1

2
by mwest74 » August 18th, 2019, 7:08 pm

I own a 95 330 Mariner with Crusader 350 XL's. I have dumped probably my purchase price back into the boat at this point. If you want the details see...
11 Replies

676 Views

Last post by RGrew176 View the latest post
May 12th, 2020, 9:55 am
Generator blew a hole through Venalift muffler.

Last post by bvcllc « May 8th, 2020, 8:02 am
Replies: 12
1

2
by bvcllc » April 20th, 2020, 6:28 am

Hello. I'm new here and new to boating. I purchased a 1988 4207 Carver AFT
cabin. I've been having problems keeping the generator running. It seems...
12 Replies

1341 Views

Last post by bvcllc View the latest post
May 8th, 2020, 8:02 am

New Topic

360 topics

Page 1 of 15
- Jump to page:
1
2
3
4
5
…
15
Next

Return to Board Index

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum