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Kohler genset fuel issue

Last post by Keith S « September 21st, 2019, 2:21 pm
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by bpritchett » September 9th, 2019, 9:24 am

Have a 1980s Kohler 7.5R27 that i suspect has a fuel pump issue. It will start and run sometimes if it has been sitting for a while, as you add load...

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September 21st, 2019, 2:21 pm
Drive Shaft Replacement

Last post by Viper « September 17th, 2019, 5:04 pm
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by abcoker » September 17th, 2019, 3:07 pm

I broke the Starboard drive shaft on my '93 350 Aft Cabin just after it exits the hull. I'm having a hard time finding replacement parts.. The prop...

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September 17th, 2019, 5:04 pm
3297 mariner exhaust

Last post by Viper « September 15th, 2019, 8:26 pm
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by Jjwyc » September 14th, 2019, 9:30 pm

Does a body know if this exhaust nozzle is a factory set up? I have 260 mercs with 4” to 3” exhaust hose on-each manifold they run to mufflers then...

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September 15th, 2019, 8:26 pm
Need help troubleshooting Alarm on 8.1L Horizon engines

Last post by bud37 « September 10th, 2019, 3:56 pm
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by mhanch » September 6th, 2019, 10:03 pm

Hey Folks,

I've got a 2000 Carver Voyager 374, and it has twin Gas 8.1 Liter Mercruiser Horizon engines (they are a repower from 2007). The boat is...
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September 10th, 2019, 3:56 pm
2003 Carver 396 Fuel Capacity

Last post by mobinakhtar « September 9th, 2019, 2:39 pm
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by mobinakhtar » August 29th, 2019, 11:51 pm

Hello Folks,

After a month and a half of dry-storage for a full bottom job, some fiberglass repair, wax, buff, etc got the boat on the water. This...
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September 9th, 2019, 2:39 pm
Installing a new thermostat

Last post by denpooch « September 2nd, 2019, 2:50 pm

by denpooch » September 2nd, 2019, 2:50 pm

Hey folks, has anyone installed a thermostat on a Crusader 6.0 Captains Choice engine? I am told it is 'in line' with a hose leading to the engine's...

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September 2nd, 2019, 2:50 pm
2006 Carver 36MY VP 8.1L stumble/die from quick throttle change to neutral

Last post by Cliffm « August 26th, 2019, 9:21 am
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by Cliffm » August 2nd, 2019, 7:52 pm

The captain and I recently took her 2006 Carver 36MY out for a 5 day cruise in PNW. We experienced a couple of occasions where some low speed...

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August 26th, 2019, 9:21 am
Port Engine runs hot on plane

Last post by km1125 « August 21st, 2019, 10:00 pm
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by paboater76 » May 14th, 2017, 7:45 am

Hello all,

I'm having an issue with my port engine. I'm running out of options tracking down the root cause of the high temp.

While at idle and up...
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August 21st, 2019, 10:00 pm
Engine removal from 1991 38' Carver Aft Cabin

Last post by whfd15 « August 21st, 2019, 9:11 am
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by bikeboybob » August 6th, 2017, 8:05 am

How do I get the engines out of my 1991 38' Carver Aft Cabin. The companionway door appears to be too narrow.
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August 21st, 2019, 9:11 am
To rebuild or replace???

Last post by mwest74 « August 20th, 2019, 10:02 am
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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...

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August 20th, 2019, 10:02 am
ignition click

Last post by George D « August 17th, 2019, 8:12 pm
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by 2impulsive » September 27th, 2018, 3:49 pm

I have a 1986 Carver Riviera with two Mercruiser 305 cid V8 engines. Starting them has become difficult, when I turn the ignition key there is just a...
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August 17th, 2019, 8:12 pm
Carver 366

Last post by RGrew176 « August 15th, 2019, 1:18 am
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by Stevie B » August 14th, 2019, 8:22 am

Good morning,

New to the club, I am looking at a 2003 Carver 366 Aft Cabin that has twin 8.1 Volvo engines. Feedback on these engines would be...

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August 15th, 2019, 1:18 am
Limited RPM's

Last post by bud37 « August 12th, 2019, 12:25 pm
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by Marty » June 21st, 2019, 7:16 am

Final trip of last season on the way back to the marina my RPM's slowed while on plane (was cruising around 3200 and fell to 3000). Normally just...
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August 12th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Port engine stalled after retarding throttle

Last post by mwest74 « August 7th, 2019, 3:31 pm
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by mwest74 » August 4th, 2019, 9:12 pm

Hello everyone. I am the owner of a '95 Carver 330 Mariner with twin Crusader 350 xl's. To say this boat has been a money pit since I bought it is an...
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August 7th, 2019, 3:31 pm
RPM loss on return trips

Last post by km1125 « August 6th, 2019, 11:16 pm
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by megbert » July 14th, 2019, 7:48 pm

twin 350XL Crusaders on our 32' Voyager. Last two weekends on our return trip from our favorite anchorage, port engine dropped to 3600rpm from normal...

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August 6th, 2019, 11:16 pm
454XLi exhaust manifold replacement 96 Carver 400

Last post by hausherrs « August 5th, 2019, 2:39 pm
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by hausherrs » July 6th, 2019, 12:28 pm

Hi

I have a '96 carver 400 with the 'little' big blocks. Crusader 7.4 XLI :-P

I think these are the original 96 manifolds. And I got a hole in one...
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August 5th, 2019, 2:39 pm
Crusader 350 not starting after winter

Last post by bud37 « July 29th, 2019, 10:17 am
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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 29th, 2019, 10:17 am
Loss of RPM above 2500

Last post by Viper « July 28th, 2019, 10:28 am
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by ronniemacd » July 22nd, 2019, 10:55 am

Got a 1989 Carver 3207 with Dual 5.7 gas Merccruisers. Engines run fine at 2500 RPM I can run forever. Go to 2800 on the Starboard engine and RPM...

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July 28th, 2019, 10:28 am
How to select fuel sending unit?

Last post by hausherrs « July 14th, 2019, 9:00 am
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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...
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Last post by hausherrs View the latest post
July 14th, 2019, 9:00 am
ecu losing voltage

Last post by Viper « July 10th, 2019, 6:49 am
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by Mike Dieterle » July 8th, 2019, 5:21 pm

Hello my name is Mike and my wife and I are not new to boating but new to the yachting side. We have a 1996 320 voyager with twin 350 crusaders. We...

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July 10th, 2019, 6:49 am
96 355 Aft - Kohler Gen not firing up!

Last post by km1125 « July 8th, 2019, 9:20 am
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by Jfriz » July 6th, 2019, 4:09 pm

Hello All! Looking for some input here. Gen is not firing up and the canister fuel filter is dang near empty? Is this a fuel pump issue?
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July 8th, 2019, 9:20 am
454 XL TBI rpm issue

Last post by 390Express « July 2nd, 2019, 2:37 pm
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by 390Express » October 26th, 2018, 6:58 pm

I'm at a loss, and leaning toward replacing the fuel pump. Replaced the MAP sensor in the starboard motor, and it instantly ran excellent- perfect...
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July 2nd, 2019, 2:37 pm
Borg Warner trans leak

Last post by bud37 « June 26th, 2019, 9:28 am
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by 650Guy » June 10th, 2019, 6:09 pm

Project 3 of 5 here. Ugh... love boating as it always keeps me so busy so I can relax! Hahaha

While repairing my Generator I found my starboard...
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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
June 26th, 2019, 9:28 am
Primary Fuel Filter 1997 454 Xli

Last post by 390Express « June 24th, 2019, 9:44 am
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by Wayne162 » June 21st, 2019, 1:05 pm

Has anyone replaced the screen and gasket on a primary fuel filter on a 454 Xli? Its the one that looks like a flying saucer. I am going to replace...
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June 24th, 2019, 9:44 am
Proper Impeller kit? 454 Crusader V-pulley

Last post by 390Express « June 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm
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by 390Express » May 10th, 2019, 1:39 pm

Is this guy right?

Just making sure. I thought I had a Jabsco pump, but the pump says Sherwood, Detroit, MI cast into the housing. The impeller...
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June 20th, 2019, 7:12 pm

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