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Walter RV 40 V drive fluid change

Last post by ron54 « September 22nd, 2023, 1:09 pm
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by ron54 » September 16th, 2023, 2:08 pm

New to me 1985 3697 Mariner with Crusader 454 ch350, Velvet Drive 1:1 to RV 40s.

Have the Velvet drive trannies done, now to the V drives which are...

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September 22nd, 2023, 1:09 pm
Velvet Drive fluid level check 3697 Mariner

Last post by km1125 « September 15th, 2023, 9:04 am
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by ron54 » September 11th, 2023, 12:16 pm

1985 Carver mariner 3697, with a 72 series velvet drive 1 to 1 ratio to Walter RV40 v drives. Acquired the boat three months ago and checked fluid...
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September 15th, 2023, 9:04 am
Thermostat Housing

Last post by MyPleasure « September 10th, 2023, 2:11 am
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by MyPleasure » August 5th, 2023, 8:00 pm

Hi fellas,
I have twin Volvo Penta 740b gas engines in my 1992 Carver 36 aft cabin. I managed to fresh water cool the engine itself, but cannot find...
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September 10th, 2023, 2:11 am
Fuel tank / line issues part 2

Last post by cpoint « September 7th, 2023, 3:13 pm
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by cpoint » April 10th, 2023, 2:30 pm

I think I mentioned this latest problem piggy back on another post, so I'll start fresh. Since pandemic, we been using the boat as weekend getaway on...
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September 7th, 2023, 3:13 pm
Part # for temp sensor

Last post by Viper « August 21st, 2023, 6:47 am
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by Ctmangrum » August 20th, 2023, 11:44 am

Anyone have a part number for a temp sensor for a 1976 Ford Windsor 351W, Mercruiser 233? Can't seem to find it in my parts catalog. Thanks.

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August 21st, 2023, 6:47 am
99 MerCruiser 454 L29 in Carver 406 - Failed to stay running then OK

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by kgarguilo » July 5th, 2023, 4:01 pm

All, I was out for the last few days on the water and while under anchor in a cove for a few hours in the HOT (over 90 degrees F) Georgia sun as we...
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August 12th, 2023, 3:18 pm
Crusader CH 35O (454 Gen 4) harmonic balancer

Last post by bud37 « August 12th, 2023, 1:39 pm
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by ron54 » July 6th, 2023, 1:03 pm

Finally after a year we bought an 85 Carver 3697 Mariner, 16 years older than the 2001 350 I posted on over a year ago. Spent a lot less money of...

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August 12th, 2023, 1:39 pm
Not engaging into gear right away

Last post by Lisasammy « August 9th, 2023, 8:48 pm
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by Lisasammy » August 7th, 2023, 7:17 pm

I have a 1990 Carver santego with twin volvo pentas. Shifting into neutral has always been tricky. It's almost like I have to shift past neutral...

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August 9th, 2023, 8:48 pm
1989 Carver Santego 2767 RPM Question

Last post by buster53 « August 8th, 2023, 9:25 pm
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by DukeLang83 » August 7th, 2023, 10:35 pm

I have a Carver Santego 2767 with twin 4.3 Mercruisers. I am not sure if my RPM gauges are showing accurate information. I
cruise at about 28 MPH at...

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August 8th, 2023, 9:25 pm
"Sluggish" port engine shaft

Last post by plittle2005 « August 6th, 2023, 10:14 pm
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by Superg » July 29th, 2023, 4:00 pm

When my boat was last laid up, I noticed that the port side shaft had a LOT more resistance to rotate than the starboard shaft, which rotated quite...

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August 6th, 2023, 10:14 pm
Heat Exchanger

Last post by KyleR « August 3rd, 2023, 9:45 am
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by carver355owner » August 1st, 2023, 5:35 pm

I just flushed my heat exchanger - a friend at the dock suggested using a product on the inside of the hose ends before sliding them back on and...

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August 3rd, 2023, 9:45 am
Engine service manuals

Last post by plittle2005 « August 2nd, 2023, 8:27 pm
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by Johns55690 » July 27th, 2023, 11:19 am

Hello,
I have a 1998 carver 405 aft cabin with 454 XLI. I've been trying to locate an engine service manual but haven't had any luck. Does anyone...

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August 2nd, 2023, 8:27 pm
1997 Crusader 454XL raw water pump leak

Last post by tgmkwill « July 26th, 2023, 12:44 pm
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by tgmkwill » July 24th, 2023, 12:40 pm

Impeller and wear plate was just replaced on engine.

Water sprays enough from the small "retaining screw cam" that I could tell from...

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July 26th, 2023, 12:44 pm
Port Engine won’t start

Last post by bud37 « July 25th, 2023, 12:20 pm
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by Thelma Jean I » July 6th, 2023, 9:00 pm

Hello everyone! I got a 95 380 Santego with 454XLi engines. It’s cranks but won’t turn over.. any troubleshooting advice?
Thanks!!!
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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
July 25th, 2023, 12:20 pm
temp sensender

Last post by tonyiiiafl « July 22nd, 2023, 8:28 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 7th, 2023, 5:57 am

I am going to upgrade the temp gauges on my 1994 7.4 closed cooled Bluewater 7.4. I saw two sanders coming out of the tstat housing. WHich is teh...

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July 22nd, 2023, 8:28 am
Temp Gauge

Last post by bud37 « July 16th, 2023, 8:51 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » July 16th, 2023, 7:34 am

I replaced the temp gauges yesterday, going to replace a sender on starboard engine. Port now needs steady, no tapping the gauge. It has a the...
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July 16th, 2023, 8:51 pm
Walter RV26 V Drive

Last post by ColRon « July 11th, 2023, 5:15 pm
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by RichS » July 8th, 2023, 10:31 am

Hey all! I have a 1995 Carver 320 Voyager. I am looking for a used or rebuilt Walter RV26 V-Drive with a 2.05-1 gear ratio. I can't seem to find one...

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July 11th, 2023, 5:15 pm
crusader 8.1l 2007 diagnostic plug

Last post by paulr « July 4th, 2023, 9:23 pm
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by mxproulx » July 3rd, 2023, 3:32 pm

HEY GUYS
i hav a 2007 carver 41cmy with twin crusader 8.1l mpi ..
i got a diacom adaptor with softwate and plug for my mefi7 ecm how ever i cant find...

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July 4th, 2023, 9:23 pm
Coolant Leaks

Last post by bud37 « June 12th, 2023, 9:19 am
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by Terra Nova » June 10th, 2023, 12:14 pm

I have a 2002 410 Sport Sedan. 8.1L Mercruisers for engines. Marina winterized the boat. When I came back in this spring after the boat was launched,...

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June 12th, 2023, 9:19 am
Velvetdrive less propulsion on one side.

Last post by 91Veteran « June 11th, 2023, 11:54 am
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by 91Veteran » June 4th, 2023, 11:33 pm

Question about Velvetdrives.

I have a 1983 Carver 3207 with Velvetdrive transmissions, Model 1017-007 as shown on the plate. I believe these may be...
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June 11th, 2023, 11:54 am
Port engine shudder and drop in RPMs

Last post by km1125 « June 8th, 2023, 11:12 am
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by tgebler » June 8th, 2023, 10:41 am

My 2000 396 aft cabin has twin 454 Mercruiser engines. This week the port engine would shudder and drop RPMs when brought up to about 3000 rpms or...

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June 8th, 2023, 11:12 am
Raw water pump fittings

Last post by km1125 « May 27th, 2023, 8:32 am
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by Bilgewater » May 27th, 2023, 8:11 am

Need to replace a Sherwood E35 raw water pump on my '77 Mariner on a 270 engine. I can find the pump, but can't find the fittings that connect the...

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May 27th, 2023, 8:32 am
454xl leaking fuel

Last post by bud37 « May 15th, 2023, 7:51 pm
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by Thelma Jean I » May 13th, 2023, 2:46 pm

My port side 454xl leaking fuel from pump into fuel filter. Has anyone had to repair this? If so, was it more difficult to find the replacement pipe...

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May 15th, 2023, 7:51 pm
'89 Montego 3257 with 7.4 Bravo Engine: Replacing the Ignition Control Module

Last post by plittle2005 « May 10th, 2023, 12:02 am
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by tkmclm » May 9th, 2023, 1:00 am

Our '89 Montego 3257 has twin 7.4 Liter Mercruiser Bravo 454 engines. The port engine was running rough and it appears it needs a new Ignition...

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May 10th, 2023, 12:02 am
engine differences for wiring harness

Last post by km1125 « May 6th, 2023, 10:18 am
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by jimpeter » May 6th, 2023, 10:01 am

what is difference between 8.1 Gil- E and 8.1 GiL - D

I need Wiring Harness 3863229 for my 8.1 GiL -E..They do not make anymore. I want to replace...

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May 6th, 2023, 10:18 am

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