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Crusader 8.1 eng oil

Last post by Midnightsun « October 6th, 2016, 9:16 am
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by jmm48m60 » October 3rd, 2016, 11:15 am

Good Day Everyone,
Just purchased a 2002 356 aft cabin with crusader engines...looking to change the oil. Many articles on engine oils. I hear the...
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October 6th, 2016, 9:16 am
Techmate Pro

Last post by g36 « October 6th, 2016, 7:46 am
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by mjk1040 » September 30th, 2016, 6:13 pm

Anyone have or used a Techmate Pro scanner on their engines to get the codes, etc? Mike

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October 6th, 2016, 7:46 am
mercruiser engine service manual/ code reader

Last post by mjk1040 « September 25th, 2016, 11:57 am
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by bud37 » September 23rd, 2016, 11:13 am

Would anyone know where to get an engine diagnostic tool for these engines ( 2001 merc 6.2 mpi), would like to be able to hook up and see what is...

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September 25th, 2016, 11:57 am
winterizing closed-loop system

Last post by Scienceguy « September 20th, 2016, 7:25 pm
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by Scienceguy » September 19th, 2016, 4:44 pm

Hi All,

I've never winterized an inboard. So I need some affirmation.

This is a closed - loop system, so besides the heater hoses on the port...

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September 20th, 2016, 7:25 pm
Trim

Last post by mjk1040 « September 20th, 2016, 3:34 pm
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by Vinceaux » July 29th, 2016, 9:10 am

Who can tell me how they get their trim to work on their boat? Can't tell if mine are working. Also what might be causing me not to be able to get...

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September 20th, 2016, 3:34 pm
volvo penta 7.4 won't turnover

Last post by Viper « September 11th, 2016, 9:46 pm
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by Scienceguy » September 11th, 2016, 6:45 pm

Hi All,

Here's the worst; an intermittent problem. The stbd engine on my 406 Aft cabin will simply choose not to turnover (of course it turns over...

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September 11th, 2016, 9:46 pm
Experience with engine cutting out

Last post by Viper « September 9th, 2016, 8:54 pm
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by gholsie » September 9th, 2016, 11:46 am
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Hi all,

I have a 1989 Carver 3207 Aft cabin with twin gas 350 Merc's. I thought I'd share some knowledge about my experience with a flaky running...

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September 9th, 2016, 8:54 pm
2000 Carver 404 - Gas Sheen While at Dock

Last post by mjk1040 « September 7th, 2016, 7:55 pm
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by Reardon » September 6th, 2016, 9:25 am

Good Morning Fellow Boaters

My neighbor (about 4 docks down) mentioned to me that he thought there was a "Gas Sheen" coming from my dock...

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September 7th, 2016, 7:55 pm
Noisy port engine

Last post by bud37 « September 7th, 2016, 12:10 pm
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by hausherrs » August 30th, 2016, 9:22 am

Boat: 1996 400 Crusader 454Xli, Velvet drive 20-01-005.
I have a noise coming from my port engine/trans. It seems to be coming from the rear of the...
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September 7th, 2016, 12:10 pm
2000 Carver 404 - Engine Sync Question

Last post by AaHubb « September 6th, 2016, 8:10 pm
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by Reardon » September 5th, 2016, 11:20 am
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Hi Fellow Boaters

I have a Carver 404 with twin Mercruiser 7.4 V8 engines (340HP). The engines have around 400 hours each and with the exception of...

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September 6th, 2016, 8:10 pm
Fuel Stabilizers and Fogging

Last post by Viper « September 2nd, 2016, 9:53 pm
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by feeez » September 2nd, 2016, 4:46 am

In past yearsI have used Seafoam as my fuel stabilizer. It was recommended to me by one of my marina mates where I kept our last boat. I have just...

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September 2nd, 2016, 9:53 pm
1995 crusader 454XL TBI spark timing

Last post by Already There « August 29th, 2016, 4:26 pm
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by Already There » August 27th, 2016, 10:52 pm

1995 crusader 454XL TBI spark timing. Not sure if it is in initial timing mode or run mode? Can anyone tell me what plug is correct for run. Will not...
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August 29th, 2016, 4:26 pm
2000 Mariner 350 - Kohler Gen

Last post by anothernewb « August 18th, 2016, 9:03 pm
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by plots10 » August 18th, 2016, 1:49 pm
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I have a rebuilt Kohler 7.3E generator that will start up without issue, but will only run for 10 seconds and shut off. So far here are the things...

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August 18th, 2016, 9:03 pm
HELP 2000 Carver 350 Mariner Transmission Vibration

Last post by hausherrs « August 18th, 2016, 10:28 am
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by plots10 » August 17th, 2016, 10:43 am
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Hello all!

I am new to the forum, but excited to see if anyone can help me. :help:

I just bought a 2000 350 Mariner and after one week I found a...

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August 18th, 2016, 10:28 am
Port engine starting slow when hot

Last post by waybomb « August 11th, 2016, 5:51 am
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by Good News » August 3rd, 2016, 5:59 pm
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My 454xls always start but when hot starboard engine starts instantly with no throttle. Port engine takes some winding to start. Both engines had...

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August 11th, 2016, 5:51 am
Enigines out of sync then back in

Last post by Viper « August 8th, 2016, 10:12 pm
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by denders » August 7th, 2016, 6:59 pm

Hi all - looking for a place to start with this one. We have a 1982 3396 Carver Mariner with twin 350 crusader engines. As we were coming back from a...

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August 8th, 2016, 10:12 pm
Gasoline engine oils

Last post by feeez « August 5th, 2016, 12:25 pm
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by After Taxes » July 6th, 2016, 1:49 pm
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As gas Mercruiser owners, we know the factory recommended lubricant is the Mercury Quicksilver 25W40 conventional oil. I am using it now in my Merc...
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August 5th, 2016, 12:25 pm
Starting Issue,,, Neutral Safety Switch?

Last post by feeez « August 4th, 2016, 10:59 pm
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by feeez » June 12th, 2016, 12:47 am

I think I may have an issue with the neutral safety switch on one of my engines. I have to constantly jiggle around with the shifter to get it to...

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August 4th, 2016, 10:59 pm
90 santego exhaust

Last post by bud37 « August 3rd, 2016, 7:13 am
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by bud37 » August 2nd, 2016, 8:49 am
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Can someone tell me how you tell how much water flows out the exhaust ports in the swim platform ? I am not sure what I am looking at,is there...

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August 3rd, 2016, 7:13 am
Intake Manifolds 454ci

Last post by waybomb « July 30th, 2016, 10:03 pm
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by Chris86 » July 29th, 2016, 12:42 pm

Hello all! I have twin 454's on my '86 4207. Are the Edelbrock Performer intake manifolds factory stock on them? I have to replace both of them due...

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July 30th, 2016, 10:03 pm
Question

Last post by tomschauer « July 28th, 2016, 1:08 pm
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by Bankerbiz87 » July 27th, 2016, 7:44 pm
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We have two 220 crusaders in our Carver we want to change the oil what type of oil should we use and what kind of plugs and the gap for the...

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July 28th, 2016, 1:08 pm
Oil pressure question

Last post by waybomb « July 28th, 2016, 12:13 pm
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by Bankerbiz87 » July 28th, 2016, 7:38 am

One of our engines has a oil pressure of 80 running hot what maintenance would you recommend ???
Thank you

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July 28th, 2016, 12:13 pm
How does fuel selector switch work on Carver Riviera?

Last post by Viper « July 27th, 2016, 6:55 am
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by MikeL77 » July 26th, 2016, 11:20 am

I have a 1987 Carver Riviera that has two 220 Crusader V8's and two 80 gallon fuel tanks. Each motor runs off a single fuel tank. I want to install a...

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July 27th, 2016, 6:55 am
Mercruiser 7.4 MPI - Fuel Starvation?

Last post by Wkuhilltopperfan « July 25th, 2016, 7:37 pm
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by jmagrann » July 17th, 2016, 3:37 pm

Greetings,

Carver 400 CMY, twin Mercruiser 7.4 MPI. 500 hours.

I saw a similar post, but that was for a carbureted boat.

Port engine, has been...

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July 25th, 2016, 7:37 pm
Mercruiser 7.4 MPI - 3,200 Max RPM, High Fuel Consumption

Last post by Wkuhilltopperfan « July 17th, 2016, 6:32 pm
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by jmagrann » May 16th, 2016, 8:30 pm

Greetings,

I have a 1998 Carver 400 CMY with twin Mercruiser 7.4 MPI engines, MEFI-2. I've had the boat for about 6 months. Starting with the sea...
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July 17th, 2016, 6:32 pm

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