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Exhaust dampers / flappers

Last post by krawdad « October 6th, 2025, 12:00 pm
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by krawdad » October 2nd, 2025, 6:06 pm

Has anyone ever had to service the exhaust dampers / flappers? ie: the things that keep water backing up the exhaust hose. I did not know there were...

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October 6th, 2025, 12:00 pm
2002 6.2 Mercruiser

Last post by Midnightsun « October 6th, 2025, 12:15 am
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by Pha8 » October 2nd, 2025, 7:54 pm

2002 6.2 Mercruiser MX MPI
Ran for 5min fine, then died? Started right up, ran for 30sec, then died. Changed the fuel/water separator, ran for 15sec,...

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October 6th, 2025, 12:15 am
Vetus wet muffler

Last post by paulr « October 4th, 2025, 6:03 pm
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by pepmyster » August 25th, 2025, 8:30 am

I had the chance to run our genny while in the islands and it was flawless. Met another boater who had the same genny and you could hardly hear it....

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October 4th, 2025, 6:03 pm
Props for 390 Cockpit Motor yacht

Last post by buster53 « October 4th, 2025, 4:09 pm
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by NJboater65 » October 1st, 2025, 1:44 pm

I'm purchasing a 1994 390 Cockpit motor yacht. The props are shot, maybe beyond repairing. Does anyone know what the correct factory size prop is? Or...

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October 4th, 2025, 4:09 pm
STBD engine has a breathing problem?

Last post by krawdad « October 2nd, 2025, 5:45 pm
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by Pha8 » June 16th, 2025, 1:27 am

2002 Carver 6.2mx Mercruisers

Twin 6.2 mx Mercs, stbd engine has a loud "hiss"?? Not sure if it has a air leak (Vaccume) or filter is...

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October 2nd, 2025, 5:45 pm
454 crusaders rpm drop from neutral to fwd

Last post by bud37 « September 30th, 2025, 9:09 pm
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by sbb2112 » September 28th, 2025, 9:48 pm

Just wondering about a normal range the rpms will drop going into gear. I have carbed delco ignition with v drives on gas. 1992 vintage.

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September 30th, 2025, 9:09 pm
Crusader 350XL 5.7 270HP LOCKED 94 Carver 300

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by ariannamarie1026 » September 24th, 2025, 2:30 am

Hello Everyone, I need some advice! We’re first-time boat owners of a 1994 Carver 300 Aft Cabin with twin Crusader 350 XL 5.7 engines, purchased in...
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September 27th, 2025, 5:34 pm
8.1 Engine replacement Aft Cabin

Last post by waybomb « September 25th, 2025, 8:38 pm
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by TrueNorthLat38 » September 25th, 2025, 3:59 pm

Anyone replaced the long block in their Aft cabin Carver? I'll looking for advise on how to get that damn thing out of there. I have a 2005 Carver...

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September 25th, 2025, 8:38 pm
Crusader 350XL won't start.

Last post by wingnut « September 23rd, 2025, 1:39 pm
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by wingnut » September 18th, 2025, 8:09 pm

Boat: Carver 325, 1996, Crusader 350XL.electronic ignition, throttle body injectors.
Suddenly, I have no spark and no fuel at the injectors. Engine...

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September 23rd, 2025, 1:39 pm
Genset running out of fuel

Last post by bud37 « September 11th, 2025, 4:49 pm
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by MyPleasure » June 16th, 2024, 4:58 pm

Hi fellas, I’ve been having problems with my genset running out of fuel after running for a while. when I switch positions on the fuel tank selector...
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September 11th, 2025, 4:49 pm
Engine maintenance

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by MyPleasure » September 11th, 2025, 12:45 pm

Hi everyone,
I think that I’m fairly knowledgeable about gas engines, at least I thought that I was until recently. One of my Volvo Penta 740b...

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September 11th, 2025, 12:45 pm
Data link connector location

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by Punch'Eau » July 28th, 2025, 10:30 pm

Hi, I have the chance to use a Mercruiser computer to check one of my engines for a few days but I can't locate the right connector on the engine....
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August 31st, 2025, 10:17 pm
Transmission fill tube

Last post by bud37 « August 24th, 2025, 8:28 pm
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by RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:46 pm

I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner this week. I'd like to do engine oil and transmission oil samples. Is the Transmission fill tube easily...

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August 24th, 2025, 8:28 pm
79 Monterey gm350 questions

Last post by Viper « August 18th, 2025, 7:24 am
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by Thomask702 » August 17th, 2025, 9:55 pm

Having trouble finding out if my engine is a 2 bolt or 4 bolt main, and was wondering if someone with a similar vessel could help with that.

Also,...

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August 18th, 2025, 7:24 am
Old exhaust system

Last post by Viper « August 16th, 2025, 10:00 pm
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by Kruggy88 » August 15th, 2025, 9:23 pm

I originally posted this in the general maintenance but realized it would be better here.

I just pulled the port Crusader 454 out of my 1993 carver...

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August 16th, 2025, 10:00 pm
Kohler 10E (gas) engine parts (Ford VSG413)

Last post by g36 « August 10th, 2025, 11:14 am
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by thatchh » September 1st, 2021, 10:09 pm

Hi All,
I have a Kohler 10E in my 396. It has a Ford VSG-413 4 cylinder gas engine with a build date of 2002. The generator has low hours on it and...

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August 10th, 2025, 11:14 am
Mercury Alpha 1 gen2 drives around 2004 to 2009

Last post by Viper « August 9th, 2025, 11:13 pm
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by bud37 » March 20th, 2025, 7:19 pm

Since I have no experience with these, the only outdrives we ever had were the cobras in the 80's. We may be considering another boat, ( just miss...

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August 9th, 2025, 11:13 pm
1998 Crusader 350XLI EFI Hunting/Surging

Last post by Capt Happy « August 6th, 2025, 7:04 pm
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by Capt Happy » July 23rd, 2025, 1:22 pm

Good Day All,

Recently finished a top end rebuild of the St'bd engine.

Heads replanned, valves replaced, new pushrods. All the normal things you...

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August 6th, 2025, 7:04 pm
Velvet V-drive removal from 454 Crusader in a 350 Mariner

Last post by bud37 « August 4th, 2025, 8:53 pm
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by Agriman » August 4th, 2025, 5:19 pm

I have a leaking seal and want to know if I have to pull engine to remove and repair?
Has anyone here done this? I have 1998 Mariner. Transmission is...

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August 4th, 2025, 8:53 pm
Need to replace shaft seal

Last post by km1125 « July 24th, 2025, 10:26 pm
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by PGMKGT » July 24th, 2025, 11:16 am

Hello!

I have a 1986 Carver Riviera that needs its shaft seal assembly replaced. Anyone ever have to do this repair and successfully find parts that...

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July 24th, 2025, 10:26 pm
Kohler 7.3e genny

Last post by Pha8 « July 18th, 2025, 10:34 pm
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by Pha8 » July 18th, 2025, 8:52 pm

2002 Kohler 7.3e genny hard to start, runs great for about 5min, then quits. (No load) Hard to restart, but then only runs for a 1-2 mins then shuts...

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July 18th, 2025, 10:34 pm
Carver 346 fuel transfer

Last post by Midnightsun « July 18th, 2025, 12:58 pm
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by Pha8 » July 17th, 2025, 12:07 pm

2002 Carver 346
Is their a way to transfer fuel from the STBD tank to the Port tank? Not seeing any switches or pumps?

Cheers
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July 18th, 2025, 12:58 pm
Starboard temp increase

Last post by bud37 « July 10th, 2025, 1:25 pm
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by BRHEAUME » July 7th, 2025, 5:08 pm

On my last trip, I noticed a 10 degree increase on the starboard engine gauge. This engine always heated up faster and ran (according to the gauge)...

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July 10th, 2025, 1:25 pm
Carver 325 oil pressure gauge problem

Last post by wingnut « June 17th, 2025, 7:17 pm
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by wingnut » June 14th, 2025, 6:07 pm

RE: 1996 Carver 325, 5.7L Crusaders, duel helm.

While underway, driving from the flybridge, 1600 RPMs (but I don' think that matters) the starboard...

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June 17th, 2025, 7:17 pm
Oil Pump Replacement

Last post by km1125 « June 12th, 2025, 5:56 pm
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by tonyp444 » June 10th, 2025, 4:40 pm

Hi everyone,

I have a 1996 325 with twin crusaders. Last season, the oil pressure was reading low on the port engine, but still within spec. I asked...

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June 12th, 2025, 5:56 pm

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