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RPM loss on return trips

Last post by mjk1040 « July 15th, 2019, 5:29 am
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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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July 15th, 2019, 5:29 am
454XLi exhaust manifold replacement 96 Carver 400

Last post by bud37 « July 14th, 2019, 10:59 am
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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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July 14th, 2019, 10:59 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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July 14th, 2019, 9:00 am
Crusader 350 not starting after winter

Last post by km1125 « July 13th, 2019, 1:44 pm
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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 13th, 2019, 1:44 pm
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
Limited RPM's

Last post by bud37 « July 4th, 2019, 6:00 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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July 4th, 2019, 6:00 pm
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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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
Is this the right manual?

Last post by km1125 « June 20th, 2019, 12:55 pm
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by Chas B » June 19th, 2019, 10:33 am

Hi,

New here. Please be gentle. :-)

I've got a pair of Volvo Penta AQ225Ds in a 3007 from 1982. The boat's been sitting idle for a few years and...

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June 20th, 2019, 12:55 pm
Tranny Chatter

Last post by Viper « June 19th, 2019, 8:31 pm
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by Sadey » June 19th, 2019, 9:43 am

Anybody experiencing this or have? Low RPMs on starboard motor, 690-1100, lots of chatter from the starboard transmission goes away after 1200 RPMs...

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June 19th, 2019, 8:31 pm
454 Crusader XL Starting/Starter Issue

Last post by 390Express « June 19th, 2019, 12:20 am
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by 390Express » June 10th, 2019, 5:33 pm

Port motor starts and runs great, lights gauges etc. barely flicker when I push the start button. Everything seems normal there. Starboard motor,...
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June 19th, 2019, 12:20 am
Fuel starvation

Last post by 1992330aftcabin « June 15th, 2019, 10:46 am
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by Jimhanley01 » May 27th, 2019, 9:22 am

Looking for ideas. I have been fighting a fuel starvation problem for a year. After 10 minutes at cruise, the starboard engine cuts out. Switch to...

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June 15th, 2019, 10:46 am
Balancing amount of gas in internal tanks - Carver 41 CMY

Last post by tomschauer « June 15th, 2019, 12:19 am
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by bobcinga » May 18th, 2019, 2:02 pm

We recently purchased a 2006 Carver 41 CMY. The owners manual talks about valves on the bottom of the main tanks towards the front, inboard section...
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June 15th, 2019, 12:19 am
1994 Mercruiser stumbling above 2700

Last post by bud37 « June 13th, 2019, 3:13 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » June 8th, 2019, 4:17 pm

1994 Carver 390 CPMY with mercruiser 7.4L carb engine. The carb was rebuilt by the marina this past winter. When I brought it home, it would get up...

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June 13th, 2019, 3:13 pm
396MY - Starboard engine shuts down - no reason

Last post by bud37 « June 13th, 2019, 3:09 pm
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by TomO » May 28th, 2019, 7:02 pm

Hi. My name is Tom. I have a 396MY with Merc 8.1 gas engines. I have been dealing with an issue of stalling out on the starboard engine. I will give...
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June 13th, 2019, 3:09 pm
Heat Exchanger / Cooling issue

Last post by RGrew176 « June 11th, 2019, 1:22 am
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by 390Express » April 14th, 2019, 2:38 pm

Had too many issues last year to worry about the cooling system. My port motor would occasionally overheat and puke out coolant. Delving into that...
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June 11th, 2019, 1:22 am
1998 350 Mariner Mercruise 350 Magnum 2800 RPM WOT issue

Last post by Viper « June 8th, 2019, 6:57 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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June 8th, 2019, 6:57 pm
Carbon monoxide when underway

Last post by Xavierhn « June 4th, 2019, 12:03 am
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by Xavierhn » June 1st, 2019, 7:58 pm

Hello everyone. I just bought a 2004 36 sport sedan and I absolutely love it. On my 4 hours cruise to my home marina I did realized the carbon...
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June 4th, 2019, 12:03 am
Carver Mariner 350 serpentine belt tensioner

Last post by denpooch « May 22nd, 2019, 10:10 pm
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by Blake » May 11th, 2019, 9:03 pm

Greetings,
I had my alternator rebuilt over the winter. On splash day had a chirp from port engine, same as alternator that was rebuilt.

2002...
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May 22nd, 2019, 10:10 pm
Unidentified Hoses

Last post by Wayne162 « May 18th, 2019, 12:25 pm
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by Wayne162 » May 17th, 2019, 11:56 pm

I have some unidentified heater hoses that are laying between my port engine and port side gas tank that are zip tied together. The hoses are not...
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May 18th, 2019, 12:25 pm
Carvr 325 MY Transmission overheating

Last post by tomschauer « May 16th, 2019, 10:23 pm
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by Hepp325 » May 16th, 2019, 1:36 am

Hello everyone. I am the proud owner of my first boat - a 1996 Carver 325 Motor Yacht. I love the boat but so far she does not love me. Last year we...

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May 16th, 2019, 10:23 pm
Starboard engine still running hot

Last post by mjk1040 « May 11th, 2019, 6:46 am
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by Nharrison5 » April 23rd, 2019, 11:12 pm

I took the boat out this past weekend and still have a problem with the starboard engine running hotter than the port. I used a temp gun to get some...
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May 11th, 2019, 6:46 am

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