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big problem 454 xl

Last post by MyPleasure « April 8th, 2023, 10:04 pm
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by ataylor233 » April 5th, 2023, 12:49 pm

So I got a deal on a 1993 Carver 350 aft cabin the Starboard engine wasn't properly winterized , as a result there is a crack in the block. I am...
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April 8th, 2023, 10:04 pm
carver 350 aft cabin 454xl

Last post by km1125 « April 6th, 2023, 7:27 am
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by ataylor233 » April 4th, 2023, 5:05 pm

does anyone have a manual for this engine ... its from 1993 its a crusader 454 with msts ... i may need to do some work on this it has an electric...

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April 6th, 2023, 7:27 am
Lifters for 2001 Mercruiser 350 MPI

Last post by Viper « April 5th, 2023, 6:50 am
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by Dark Horse » October 14th, 2022, 3:11 pm

I have 2 350 Mercruiser MPI in My 2001 350 mariner.
One of the motors has a lifter tick I just cant eliminate.
I am going to put a new set of...

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April 5th, 2023, 6:50 am
Fuel consumption 4207 with Mercruiser 350s

Last post by MyPleasure « April 4th, 2023, 3:21 am
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by bobwhorn » February 19th, 2023, 11:18 am

Is there a chart of fuel consumption at different sppeeds/RPMs? Coming from a sailing background where that was never an issue.
Thanks,
Bob

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April 4th, 2023, 3:21 am
Gas smell....355 Carver..

Last post by bud37 « March 30th, 2023, 1:08 pm
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by benica » March 22nd, 2023, 8:03 pm

Now ventilated.
Floor boards removed...fans blowing.
Issues? Did not top off the tanks. 3/4 level each tank..
1 tank Port...1 tank SB...3rd...
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March 30th, 2023, 1:08 pm
Raw water system cleaner

Last post by Youghster « March 17th, 2023, 4:30 pm
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by Youghster » March 16th, 2023, 9:58 pm

I'm thinking to clean the heat exchangers on my 5.7 Crusaders. I saw a utube video that featured "Barnacle Buster" and, if it works, I'm...

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March 17th, 2023, 4:30 pm
Kohler 6.5kw gas generator

Last post by tomschauer « February 9th, 2023, 9:03 am
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by Franklt1 » February 6th, 2023, 4:57 pm

I have a Kohler generator and not getting fuel to the fuel filter. I have replaced all fuel lines, fuel filter, fuel pump and main circuit board....

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February 9th, 2023, 9:03 am
Need Starboard Starter ID 1993 Carver Mariner 330

Last post by Cooler « February 2nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
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by LuckyRuby330 » January 16th, 2023, 8:45 pm

Greetings,

I have a 1993 Mariner 330 with twin Crusaders 350XL/305CI My starboard starter motor failed. I have been trying to find a replacement,...

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February 2nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
Risers

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by tonyiiiafl » January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm

My 1994 390 CPMY has 7.4 carb Mercruiser (GM) engines, closed cooled, full system. Stamped on exhaust riser is 807988-C. I see numbers ending in A3,...

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January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm
1994 7.4 390CPMY Mercruiser risers

Last post by paulr « December 22nd, 2022, 4:50 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 25th, 2022, 6:10 pm

Closed cooling, risers only, manifolds are anti-freeze cooled. Just completed season 6 on the risers, so it should be time for replacement. It is a...

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December 22nd, 2022, 4:50 pm
Onan MCCK 6.5KW GenSet ignition coil search

Last post by Viper « December 16th, 2022, 8:45 pm
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by rictamily » December 16th, 2022, 10:12 am

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can buy an ignition coil part number 166-0382? Generator info is:

model/ spec number is 6.5 mcck - 3cr/1h

Class= F...

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December 16th, 2022, 8:45 pm
Source for rebuilt Velvet drives?

Last post by waybomb « December 7th, 2022, 6:53 pm
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by waybomb » October 21st, 2022, 4:34 pm

Bringing the boat over to the marina for winter storage, blew the starboard Trans.
Is there a reliable rebuilder out there. As close to michigan as...
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December 7th, 2022, 6:53 pm
1997 Carver Aft 355 with twin Crusaders.. 7.4's...

Last post by Viper « December 6th, 2022, 10:23 pm
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by benica » December 6th, 2022, 6:33 am

Hopefully, I can help another when the time comes...
Today I need some ideas...
Started out on a 7 day boat ride...
Fresh oil, fuel, plugs, wires,...

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December 6th, 2022, 10:23 pm
Carburetor for 7.5 KW Generator

Last post by gctiii « November 10th, 2022, 7:07 am
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by gctiii » November 6th, 2022, 3:44 pm

Hi all you smart boat mechanics and suppliers. I am the owner of a 1990 model 3557 Montego.

I have a serious dilemma; I am looking for operable...
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November 10th, 2022, 7:07 am
Fuel cut off valves

Last post by Cooler « October 28th, 2022, 10:50 am
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by Rckafla77 » October 27th, 2022, 2:48 am

I am in 19 9028 foot carver mariner and I can’t find out I can’t figure out where the fuel valves are and only thing I can think of for the engine...

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October 28th, 2022, 10:50 am
33ss 8.1 crusader engines fluctuating rpms HELP

Last post by cpoint « October 24th, 2022, 1:43 pm
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by mrterry72@gmail.com » August 27th, 2021, 6:35 pm

On my 33ss we ran about 3 hours and the starboard engine rpm went from 3000 to 2500 back to 3000 then to 1700 rpm pack to 3000 and so on .. I...
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October 24th, 2022, 1:43 pm
Tune up needs another going over

Last post by Cooler « October 18th, 2022, 8:13 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 16th, 2022, 5:24 pm

Brought the old gal up the river to winter storage. Ran great, or so I thought. Started fine, idled supreme and moved along at 3,000 perfectly. I...
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October 18th, 2022, 8:13 am
WHAT are people thinking who THINK they are a mechanic ?

Last post by KyleR « October 11th, 2022, 5:06 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 17th, 2022, 8:24 pm

I have been around gas engines many years, but my forte are diesel engines. Old school Detroits, Series 60’s and some Cummins.

My engines have been...
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October 11th, 2022, 5:06 pm
MEFI-4 Idle Hunt at Start Mystery

Last post by bud37 « October 8th, 2022, 7:57 pm
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by Delorean6855 » August 22nd, 2022, 12:37 pm

Am struggling with a mystery.

I have twin 2004 crusader 6.0s. On any start, hot or cold, the engine hunts for idle with wide swings. It settles...
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October 8th, 2022, 7:57 pm
2007 Carver Mariner help!

Last post by Cooler « October 3rd, 2022, 7:06 am
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by JPS » October 1st, 2022, 12:36 pm

I’m at wits end with my 2007 Carver Mariner equipped with 5.7 MPI Crusader gas engines.

The problem is that after about an hour of moderate load on...

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October 3rd, 2022, 7:06 am
1997 325 engine replacement

Last post by gwhynot « September 29th, 2022, 6:07 am
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by gwhynot » September 27th, 2022, 6:55 am

Morning all,
My port engine has a rod knock and needs to be replaced, anyone have any experience or any tricks on the removal and the installation...

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September 29th, 2022, 6:07 am
Quick Tip: Cleaning a Crusader 6.0 Heat Exchanger

Last post by mjk1040 « September 18th, 2022, 4:19 pm
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by Delorean6855 » September 11th, 2022, 2:47 pm

In case this helps someone else...probably would work for other HE's I'm sure.
My port engine was running a little hotter (pushing 180 degrees) at...

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September 18th, 2022, 4:19 pm
Gas in Exhaust

Last post by RobGunn « September 13th, 2022, 8:49 am
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by hinzee623 » September 12th, 2022, 7:39 am

Hi All,
Yesterday noticed an abnormal amount of gas in my starboard engine exhaust. At first, I thought I might have flooded the engine, so waited...
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September 13th, 2022, 8:49 am
1994 GM 7.4 Edelbrock Carbs, Gen V

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 12th, 2022, 3:48 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 5th, 2022, 5:38 pm

Looking for what you all use for spark plugs. I have right now NGK BR6FS in there. AC has the M$43T listed.

I am not a Champion person

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September 12th, 2022, 3:48 pm
2 part post, start with 454 carbs

Last post by RobGunn « September 6th, 2022, 8:55 am
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by tonyiiiafl » September 3rd, 2022, 1:07 pm

My 390 has 454 Carbed engines. The starboard is newer with 125 hours. Been about 4 years and I am ready to replace spark plugs. NOT. lot of room in...

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