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1998 Crusader 350 XLi - RPM Fall-off until it dies after 45 minutes

Last post by Capn Crunch « August 2nd, 2021, 12:19 pm
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by Fully_Vetted » June 2nd, 2021, 2:40 pm

Good Day all,
Trying to track down a problem we've been having with our 350 Mariners engines.

Engines: 1998 Crusader 350 XLi's, Fuel Injected into...
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August 2nd, 2021, 12:19 pm
Stalling after x length of run time

Last post by chpsk8 « August 1st, 2021, 6:59 pm
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by chpsk8 » July 25th, 2021, 5:34 pm

I had an odd thing happen yesterday and I could use some help troubleshooting it.

We took a 5 hour run north on the Mississippi last Monday. Speed...

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August 1st, 2021, 6:59 pm
Carver Riviera - Re-Engine

Last post by waybomb « July 31st, 2021, 7:29 pm
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by hcarmich » July 29th, 2021, 12:16 pm

Good day,

I recently bought a used 1983 Riv. The previous owner swapped out the Crusaders back in 2003 with GM 4-bolt mains truck 350 cid engines....

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July 31st, 2021, 7:29 pm
440 Aft Cabin Engine Hours

Last post by plittle2005 « July 31st, 2021, 3:47 pm
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by jbowlby » June 9th, 2021, 3:22 pm

Looking at a 1989 44 Aft Cabin with 1200 hours. 502 XLi
Thoughts or concerns?
Life span in hours for a well-maintained fresh water gas engine?...

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July 31st, 2021, 3:47 pm
Crusader 350 not starting after winter

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by Torsson » June 28th, 2019, 1:34 pm

Hello i have 2 crusaders 350 in my Carver 28. After winter one of the engine dies as soon as i rev. Me and my father got it running after putting it...
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July 28th, 2021, 5:46 pm
Walter 26D Oil pressure switch

Last post by Torsson « July 28th, 2021, 5:41 pm
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by Torsson » April 13th, 2021, 2:44 pm

Hello. I am pretty sure my V-drive low oil pressure warning switch is dead on my Carver 28 Voyager with Walter 26d. If i understand these correct the...

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July 28th, 2021, 5:41 pm
Transmission fluid change

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by nazinteck » July 23rd, 2018, 12:46 pm

I have Series 5000 Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmissions on my two 350 Crusader engines on a 1997 325 Carver Aft Cabin. I am still in the process of...
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July 20th, 2021, 9:43 am
Cleaning exhaust risers and manifold.

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by VicB » July 17th, 2021, 8:05 pm

I have pulled my exhaust manifold and risers from my crusader 454. Water passages are rusty, but will clean up well. Exhaust ports have a lot of...

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July 18th, 2021, 10:06 pm
8.1 Volvo Gi throttle issue

Last post by bud37 « July 17th, 2021, 1:37 pm
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by Coastal Escape » July 16th, 2021, 12:15 pm

2006 396 MY with Volvo 8.1 Gi won’t throttle up past idle on the port engine. I swapped out the throttle body from the starboard engine and still had...

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July 17th, 2021, 1:37 pm
idle issue

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by megbert » June 16th, 2021, 8:59 pm

I have a 1997 Voyager 320 with twin 350 Crusaders at about 870 hours each, twice this year, upon starting, port engine started at 1300 rpm and would...

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July 12th, 2021, 4:08 am
Gas tank leak

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by Matt1989Carver3807 » May 20th, 2021, 1:34 am

Hi. After haul out fall 2020 port alum tank started to leak from an unseen site. Tank was full and appears to have pinhole leak about a cupful daily....
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July 10th, 2021, 8:30 am
Cooling Issue Crusader 454 XL

Last post by Viper « July 6th, 2021, 7:13 pm
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by 390Express » June 30th, 2021, 2:37 pm

Apologies for the duplicate post, posted in gen maintenance, probably better suited here:

Boat is a 1996 390 Express, complete closed cooling, only...

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July 6th, 2021, 7:13 pm
1998 350 Mariner Mercruise 350 Magnum 2800 RPM WOT issue

Last post by Viper « July 5th, 2021, 8:59 pm
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by grizer » September 4th, 2018, 3:39 pm

Ok I have a strange one which will require a real GURU to give some new hints. I have read lots of posts about RPM limits under WOT but none of them...
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July 5th, 2021, 8:59 pm
Hot water issue

Last post by Jean-Pierre « July 3rd, 2021, 9:33 pm
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by Jean-Pierre » May 28th, 2021, 10:32 am

Hello !
1992 Carver 28 Raw water cooling. bought boat last fall. I noticed while under way that I had no hot water from faucet, I got hot water while...
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July 3rd, 2021, 9:33 pm
3607 1989 starboard transmission failure need repair options

Last post by Cheers4227 « July 2nd, 2021, 12:24 pm
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by stutting » June 14th, 2021, 7:20 pm

Coming back from Nashville to Iowa, I made if to chester Illinois mm 110 limping on one motor. I have lost the starboard transmission. It does not...
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July 2nd, 2021, 12:24 pm
Oil change with vacuum

Last post by Phrancus « July 1st, 2021, 5:10 am
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by KandJ72 » June 29th, 2021, 8:45 pm

I know I’m kinda the odd-man out here at times due to the boats age and the fact we have Ford based PCM engines. So here’s my head scratcher. I...

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July 1st, 2021, 5:10 am
Run on 2 batteries or one

Last post by km1125 « June 30th, 2021, 5:33 pm
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by KandJ72 » June 23rd, 2021, 7:35 pm

Okay so I was able to get my hands on a owners manual for the era of the boat (some revisions are '78) from Carvers archives.
The manual states to...

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June 30th, 2021, 5:33 pm
1996 370 AC

Last post by Viper « June 29th, 2021, 9:33 pm
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by hkyplr18 » June 28th, 2021, 3:31 pm

I've tried to search the forum to answer this with no luck but what is the process for removing an engine in these aft cabins? I am looking at a 96...

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June 29th, 2021, 9:33 pm
Cool Fuel system

Last post by Viper « June 24th, 2021, 7:22 pm
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by Artswarlock » June 20th, 2021, 11:26 pm

My 2001 404 CPMY with a 7.4 Mercruiser developed a water leak and it seems the fitting on the fuel cooler drain plug has come off. I found it in the...

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June 24th, 2021, 7:22 pm
Borg-Warner V Drive

Last post by ColRon « June 23rd, 2021, 9:44 pm
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by Agriman » June 21st, 2021, 1:27 pm

Can someone tell me if my V Drive is water cooled via a pump/propeller or by scupper under the hull? My starboard Drive is showing 98 degrees after a...

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June 23rd, 2021, 9:44 pm
Alternator Replacement

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by mvpacificrose » June 19th, 2021, 10:41 pm

My attempt to upgrade my system to Balmer's was a failure do to mainly the high cost. So now I'm going down the path of installing new DELCO MARINE...

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June 23rd, 2021, 6:23 pm
Warner or Walter drives

Last post by KandJ72 « June 21st, 2021, 11:14 am
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by KandJ72 » November 22nd, 2020, 12:33 am

Trying to figure this out. By going with PleasureCraft engine plate(s) in our '76 Mariner '33 it appears I should have counter rotation 351 (5.8 std)...

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June 21st, 2021, 11:14 am
3607 Carver 1989 18,500Lbs - how far driving on one engine?

Last post by km1125 « June 18th, 2021, 10:34 am
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by stutting » June 16th, 2021, 9:09 am

I wanted to start another subject as I am considering getting the boat to a marina that can do my repair. I need to do a 50 mile up the Mississippi...
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June 18th, 2021, 10:34 am
Kohler 7.5R generator burns up impellers?

Last post by VicB « June 14th, 2021, 12:39 pm
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by VicB » June 13th, 2021, 1:26 pm

I have a 7.5R Kohler gasoline generator in my 88’, 3807. Last spring on first startup, I smelled rubber. Raw water impeller disintegrated. I’m...

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June 14th, 2021, 12:39 pm
1995 Carver 355 Vacuum in Crankcase

Last post by Viper « June 11th, 2021, 10:18 pm
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by Triwing » June 8th, 2021, 2:01 pm

Hello, new Carver owner. Just bought a 95 355 aft cabin. Starboard engine want running after previous owner did a "tune up". Found firing...
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June 11th, 2021, 10:18 pm

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