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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
gas engine choices for a repower

Last post by bud37 « July 15th, 2016, 5:56 pm
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by bud37 » July 14th, 2016, 8:01 pm

Ok engine gurus, opinions on who is the best to repower with, a 20,000 lb boat thru RV drives.....mercruiser, crusader or volvo penta........I know...
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July 15th, 2016, 5:56 pm
Crusader clicking sound

Last post by tomschauer « July 12th, 2016, 8:15 pm
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by jmm48m60 » July 12th, 2016, 6:03 pm

My starboard engine has a clicking sound when you increase rpm from idle. Idle to 1200 rpm. Repeat it several times.
Can this sound be the fuel...

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July 12th, 2016, 8:15 pm
Knocking sound in port side

Last post by AV8ORed « July 7th, 2016, 7:25 pm
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by AV8ORed » July 6th, 2016, 8:38 pm

Hi all.

I'm new to the carver boats. Just bought a 2000 carver 356 aft cabin. Has 7.4 mercruser' and a 7.3 kW genny. I bought this boat from FL....

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July 7th, 2016, 7:25 pm
Fuel selector switch on Carver Riviera 2807? Where?

Last post by waybomb « July 5th, 2016, 7:25 pm
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by MikeL77 » July 5th, 2016, 5:38 pm

I'm am looking for the fuel selector switch on a 1988 Carver Riviera 2807. Is it in the front of the engine compartment?
Thanks!

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July 5th, 2016, 7:25 pm
Need help with Tides StrongSeal hose routing

Last post by Viper « June 27th, 2016, 10:25 pm
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by anothernewb » June 27th, 2016, 3:37 am

Can ANYONE with dripless packing and gas motors tell me where the hoses for the raw water to lube the seals hooks up to the engines? I've contacted...

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June 27th, 2016, 10:25 pm
2000 Carver 404 - Gas Line-Engine Issue

Last post by tomschauer « June 20th, 2016, 11:28 am
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by Reardon » June 17th, 2016, 11:16 pm

Hi Fellow Boater

I was cruising with my Carver 404 when I had a strong smell of gas thoughtout the boat. Also lost power in what I determined to be...

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June 20th, 2016, 11:28 am

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