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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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September 6th, 2022, 8:55 am
1988 Santego 30 - Throttle position to engage reverse is very very far back

Last post by uchu « September 5th, 2022, 6:36 pm
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by theorifice » August 22nd, 2022, 10:52 am

The throttle position to engage reverse appears to be very far into the travel. It has made getting into reverse with small amount of thrust...

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September 5th, 2022, 6:36 pm
Hurth Transmissions on 1994 390 CPMY, 454’s

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 3rd, 2022, 2:38 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 3rd, 2022, 1:12 pm

Been getting a squeak on transmissions, mainly starboard between 750 and 900 when motoring forward. Above or below don't hear it. Pretty much same as...

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September 3rd, 2022, 2:38 pm
1988 Carver 3067 Santego trimming outdrives

Last post by theorifice « August 27th, 2022, 1:08 pm
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by Mowery1 » March 22nd, 2021, 7:21 pm

Just purchased a 1988 Carver 3067 Santego and having trouble figuring out how to trim up the outdrives. If I just push the "up" button they...
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August 27th, 2022, 1:08 pm
Strange Starting Issue

Last post by Delorean6855 « August 22nd, 2022, 2:37 pm
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by Delorean6855 » November 22nd, 2020, 11:05 am

Hello, recently joined the forum and grateful it exists!
Have a 2004 Mariner 360 w/6.0 Crusaders. Went to start them up the other day and the port...

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August 22nd, 2022, 2:37 pm
1996 370 Voyager Twin 454 Crusaders

Last post by Cabin Boy « August 9th, 2022, 1:24 am
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by Hold'n On II » May 6th, 2021, 1:17 am

Did Carver ever use LH rotation engines for both Port & Starboard power, with the Starboard engine having a reverse rotation transmission?

New...

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August 9th, 2022, 1:24 am
Removing/Bypassing Heat Exchanger

Last post by 390Express « August 8th, 2022, 10:32 pm
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by 390Express » August 7th, 2022, 1:23 pm

Looking for advice, diagram, and/or parts list required for removing my heat exchanger.
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August 8th, 2022, 10:32 pm
2006 mariner 36

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by Maikgruft » June 23rd, 2022, 4:00 pm

Hi Guys , I bought last December a 2006 Carver mariner 36 .
The boat has the 5.7 volvo penta engines .
The survey found no issues with the boat ....
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August 7th, 2022, 10:27 am
Sooo im a complete DUMBA$$

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by ataylor233 » July 20th, 2022, 5:20 pm

ok so my crusader 270 needed a carb rebuild so I puled the carb rebuilt it went to reinstall it realized there was a washer missing ….. so I pulled...
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July 25th, 2022, 6:13 am
Crusader 350 stutter/dies over 3000 rpm

Last post by Torsson « July 24th, 2022, 2:51 pm
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by Torsson » July 18th, 2022, 4:43 pm

One of my crusaders dies when going from 2000rpm to 3000+rpm. I can run 2-3 hours at 2000rpm (7 knot restrictions) but on open water i try to go on...

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July 24th, 2022, 2:51 pm
Coolant

Last post by Viper « July 22nd, 2022, 4:33 pm
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by Petemait » July 22nd, 2022, 11:53 am

I am getting ready to start my engine after a rebuild.
I am looking to fill up the heat exchanger and coolant system today. The engine is a 1983...

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July 22nd, 2022, 4:33 pm
V drive light on

Last post by Torsson « July 18th, 2022, 5:01 pm
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by Tbone17 » July 23rd, 2020, 7:04 pm

I was wondering why my v drive light was on on my 1984 carver with 220 crusaders even though I checked the oil which it said to do in the Manuel but...
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July 18th, 2022, 5:01 pm
Crusader 270 falling on its face

Last post by km1125 « July 17th, 2022, 5:04 pm
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by ataylor233 » May 23rd, 2022, 11:49 am

Hello all, i have an older Carver 3207 with twin Crusader 270's ive replaced both Distributors with sierra 18-5494-2
.. port engine runs great...

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July 17th, 2022, 5:04 pm
1994 GM 7.4 (454) Gen V oil pressure sender

Last post by bud37 « July 4th, 2022, 10:07 am
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by tonyiiiafl » July 3rd, 2022, 7:27 pm

Any idea on where the oil sender unit it located on the port engine? 1994 454 GenV

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July 4th, 2022, 10:07 am
ZF Transmision Lag

Last post by rfverdery « June 28th, 2022, 1:34 pm
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by rfverdery » June 28th, 2022, 1:50 am

I have twin ZF280A transmissions mounted to twin Volvo TAMD 480P’s. The port engine has developed a 5-7 second delay in the detent position going in...

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June 28th, 2022, 1:34 pm
Volvo Penta 740 Big Block - noise and a knock

Last post by Viper « June 18th, 2022, 9:56 pm
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by MarkMaunder » June 16th, 2022, 2:52 pm

I have a 1990 Santego 2767. The motor is a Volvo Penta 740 Big Block (pic attached).
Anyway, we were having fuel issues for a month or so (stalling,...

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June 18th, 2022, 9:56 pm
Fuel Filter Count and Location

Last post by Viper « June 17th, 2022, 7:31 am
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by chpsk8 » June 15th, 2020, 1:35 pm

I am troubleshooting a slight stumble mid RPMs, and wanted to eliminate any fuel delivery problems.
Motors are 1995 Crusader 7.4 XLi's
Port side is...
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June 17th, 2022, 7:31 am
Generator Problems

Last post by bud37 « June 13th, 2022, 12:13 pm
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by BigJoel57 » June 13th, 2022, 9:17 am

I've owned my 1997 Carver 440 for 3 years now and only recently I started having issues with the generator. It's a Kohler generator. It has 1,700...

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June 13th, 2022, 12:13 pm
Slip-In Silencer

Last post by Hudsteve « June 10th, 2022, 2:31 pm
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by Hudsteve » June 8th, 2022, 8:52 pm

Has anyone used a slip in silencer to help reduce the noise?

Or any better ideas to help quiet our crusader 454's?

thanks

Steve 1990 carver montego
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June 10th, 2022, 2:31 pm
Cylinder Head Replacement

Last post by bud37 « June 10th, 2022, 11:15 am
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by jsurfwhite » June 6th, 2022, 1:30 pm

I have a 2000 356 Aft cabin with twin 7.4L Mercruiser gas inboard drives. The port engine needs a new, or rebuilt cylinder head. My mechanics are...
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June 10th, 2022, 11:15 am
PCM 351W Casting (frost) Plug(s)

Last post by KandJ72 « June 6th, 2022, 12:07 pm
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by KandJ72 » May 31st, 2022, 11:00 am

Has anyone attempted and been successful replacing the casting plug behind the engine mount on a Starboard PCM 351W in a Mariner without entirely...

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June 6th, 2022, 12:07 pm

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