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velvet v drive transmission fluid change on mercruiser 350

Last post by BillC « April 18th, 2021, 6:46 pm
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by BillC » March 7th, 2021, 1:08 pm

First time ATF change any pointers? Can I get all the fluid out with a suction type pump? Can I refill the fluid through the dipstick hole? Anything...
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April 18th, 2021, 6:46 pm
Different shaft rotational resistance

Last post by bud37 « April 18th, 2021, 12:39 pm
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by Superg » April 17th, 2021, 9:43 pm

The port prop shaft in my 1985 3207 with crusader 270s offers more resistance to turning than the starboard shaft. The starboard shaft rotates quite...

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April 18th, 2021, 12:39 pm
2005 41 CMY Volvo Gi

Last post by Steve2020 « April 16th, 2021, 4:49 pm
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by vickyb » April 13th, 2021, 12:55 pm

Hello All,

Wondering if anyone has any recommendations on ideal plane RPM. What could be an expected speed at that RPM

Thanks

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April 16th, 2021, 4:49 pm
Walter 26D Oil pressure switch

Last post by bud37 « April 14th, 2021, 8:51 am
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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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April 14th, 2021, 8:51 am
Electric Fuel pumps

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 12th, 2021, 7:01 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 11th, 2021, 11:07 pm

Has anyone installed electric fuel pumps on a Gen V 7.4 Mercruiser? I have the mechanical fuel pump on the sea water pump. Getting tired of changing...

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April 12th, 2021, 7:01 pm
Source maintenance parts for 5.7L online

Last post by km1125 « April 11th, 2021, 11:29 am
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by Dad Joke » April 8th, 2021, 7:19 pm

I just bought a 1984 Carver 3207 and I have a couple of questions.

1. What's a good online source for external engine consumables?
Distributor caps...

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April 11th, 2021, 11:29 am
Mercruiser 5.7 cooling hose part numbers

Last post by tomschauer « April 7th, 2021, 8:40 am
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by vgcapano » March 28th, 2021, 9:33 pm

Ladies and gents, I want to replace the cooling system hoses on my mercruiser 5.7 inboards. I was able to get a few of the part numbers but some of...

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April 7th, 2021, 8:40 am
Not Going Into Forward Gear

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by vgcapano » July 6th, 2020, 1:20 pm

Ladies and gents I’m having an issue with my starboard mercruiser 350 motor not going into forward gear. Long story short,I took my kids out and came...
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April 5th, 2021, 7:00 pm
10E Koehler Generator Overhaul

Last post by Serendipity « March 29th, 2021, 9:44 pm
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by Serendipity » February 9th, 2021, 2:43 pm

I have about 700 hours on the generator. Fluids, plugs, new carburetor etc were changed 2 years ago and about 100 hours.

I am wanting to replace the...

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March 29th, 2021, 9:44 pm
Removal of STBD Transmission

Last post by vgcapano « March 28th, 2021, 9:27 pm
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by vgcapano » March 25th, 2021, 7:36 am

Gents,

After my STBD transmission quit working early last year due to the packing within failing, the time has come to repair. After having a...

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March 28th, 2021, 9:27 pm
Anyone have any info on adjusting carburetor (fuel air mixture) and idle. 1993 Crusader 350XL

Last post by Tommyfmu « March 26th, 2021, 1:37 pm
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by LUCKY RUBY » September 19th, 2020, 5:25 pm

Greetings all,

I have been enjoying the forum this past year. It has answered a lot of questions for me regarding my 1993 Carver Mariner with twin...

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March 26th, 2021, 1:37 pm
MPI vs carb

Last post by turin0905 « March 25th, 2021, 9:29 pm
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by turin0905 » March 10th, 2021, 9:57 pm

I bought a Carver Mariner 350 1999 with two 454 XLI engines. I have no idea the conditions of the fuel injection system as they have not been used...

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March 25th, 2021, 9:29 pm
1988 Carver 3067 Santego trimming outdrives

Last post by Viper « March 24th, 2021, 4:31 pm
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by Mowery1 » March 22nd, 2021, 7:21 pm

Just purchased a 1988 Carver 3067 Santego and having trouble figuring out how to trim up the outdrives. If I just push the "up" button they...
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March 24th, 2021, 4:31 pm
Questions regarding 84 aft cabin

Last post by bud37 « March 21st, 2021, 11:25 am
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by Dad Joke » March 19th, 2021, 5:04 am

Does anyone here have a spec on the transmission used on this boat and a link to an online shop manual for them?

Which engine spins in the...

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March 21st, 2021, 11:25 am
Volvo Penta 8.1 issue

Last post by bud37 « March 16th, 2021, 8:50 am
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by av8or98 » January 5th, 2021, 8:21 pm

Hello all. I purchased my first Carver, a 396 with Volvo Penta 8.1 GiL-E engines, about six months ago. Since then I've been having issues with the...
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March 16th, 2021, 8:50 am
Gas engine exhaust manifold compare

Last post by Cooler « March 15th, 2021, 11:09 am
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by Cliffm » November 1st, 2020, 5:28 pm

The captain and I had a short trip yesterday after determining our starboard engine starboard side exhaust elbow was actually cracked and puffing...
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March 15th, 2021, 11:09 am
1998 350 Mariner Mercruise 350 Magnum 2800 RPM WOT issue

Last post by tbachelor « March 14th, 2021, 12:31 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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March 14th, 2021, 12:31 pm
Mobil One Synthetic

Last post by Viper « February 25th, 2021, 8:10 pm
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by Serendipity » January 23rd, 2021, 2:07 pm

Guys.
Quick question, I have no idea what type oil has been used in my engines over the years. I have about 80 hours on the oil and neither engine...
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February 25th, 2021, 8:10 pm
Shaft alignment

Last post by Viper « February 8th, 2021, 10:25 pm
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by eburklo » July 10th, 2017, 2:43 pm

2003 Carver 564 with Volvo D12 and ZF311 transmission. When we purchased the boat in 2013 our surveyor recommended shaft alignment. We have not done...
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February 8th, 2021, 10:25 pm
Replacing fuel filters on Santego 3467, Crusaders

Last post by Viper « February 4th, 2021, 8:43 am
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by BarryK » January 26th, 2021, 2:38 am

Hi all,

I'm going the change all of the fuel/water separator elements. I have Crusader 454s with the separators mounted low on the engines. There...
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February 4th, 2021, 8:43 am
Crusader 6.0 T-stat question

Last post by denpooch « January 30th, 2021, 9:17 pm
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by Delorean6855 » December 20th, 2020, 12:39 am

Hi, have 2004 Crusader 6.0s... hopefully a simple question...to change the t-stat on the heat exchanger, do you need to drain off any of the coolant?...

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January 30th, 2021, 9:17 pm
Aluminum gas tank 88’ 3807

Last post by Viper « January 29th, 2021, 9:08 pm
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by VicB » January 29th, 2021, 8:37 am

1988, 3807. Starboard fuel tank was replace in 2012, way before I bought it. Port fuel tank (both aluminum by the way) is original. I wonder if one...

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January 29th, 2021, 9:08 pm
Fuel Pump

Last post by bud37 « January 22nd, 2021, 11:25 am
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by abcoker » January 21st, 2021, 4:25 pm

The Fuel pump went out on my starboard 1993 Crusader XL. I ordered this part from Amazon
I installed the pump and the engine starts and runs great,...

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January 22nd, 2021, 11:25 am
Parts manual

Last post by PAULDOC « January 4th, 2021, 2:16 pm
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by PAULDOC » January 3rd, 2021, 2:28 pm

Hi I am looking for a parts catalog for a Crusader 220 LH rotation engine.
Thanks

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January 4th, 2021, 2:16 pm

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