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crusader starter...counter clockwise rotation?

Last post by Hudsteve « June 5th, 2022, 11:17 am
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by Hudsteve » May 30th, 2022, 9:20 am

Hi Everyone

I have to change a starter on a 1990 crusader 454 7.4l starboard side

No numbers on starter to match up.

I have found starters that...

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June 5th, 2022, 11:17 am
1989 Carver Montego w/Volvo Penta AQ271c

Last post by Viper « June 2nd, 2022, 7:12 am
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by jrides55 » June 1st, 2022, 9:41 am

Hey, I'm looking for some advice on part of the cooling system on this engine. Where the raw water hose comes through the transom, it goes into a...

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June 2nd, 2022, 7:12 am
454 Gen 4 lifting ring

Last post by Petemait « May 7th, 2022, 9:46 am

by Petemait » May 7th, 2022, 9:46 am

I am taking out my generation for generation for crusader 4 54 to be rebuilt.. One of the lifting rings is missing. The existing ring is installed on...

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May 7th, 2022, 9:46 am
Ignition Module needed - Mercury 431 Gas Engine

Last post by buster53 « May 6th, 2022, 9:27 am
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by Bluenoser » May 4th, 2022, 8:23 am

Hello. I have a 1991 Carver 530 Montego with Volvo Penta 431 engines.
The ignition module burnt out. The engine serial number has worn off.
There is...

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May 6th, 2022, 9:27 am
Crusader Hoses

Last post by Helmsman « May 3rd, 2022, 11:23 am

by Helmsman » May 3rd, 2022, 11:23 am

I posted some hoses I bought new in 2020 for a Crusader engine. I sold my Carver in 2020 and they have been sitting in conditioned space. I plan to...

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May 3rd, 2022, 11:23 am
1982 carver 3007 aft prop shaft diameter

Last post by tomschauer « April 29th, 2022, 10:06 pm
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by thunderbay2tracker » April 16th, 2022, 6:07 pm

good evening I'm looking to see if someone can tell me the prop shaft diameter on my 1982 carver 3007 aft. I'm currently away from my boat its a hour...

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April 29th, 2022, 10:06 pm
low voltage reading

Last post by Midnightsun « April 24th, 2022, 5:39 pm
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by Crowbar » April 20th, 2022, 12:33 pm

1987 voyager twin 230 gas. STB engine only running, voltage shows 10 V. Port engine only running, voltage shows14 + V. Together running, voltage...

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April 24th, 2022, 5:39 pm
Engine stalls when put in gear - Lower shift cable

Last post by Blueboy « April 18th, 2022, 7:03 pm

by Blueboy » April 18th, 2022, 7:03 pm

Good evening - 1st time user and could use some help

Looking for repair time to remove and replace the lower shift cable on a 1979 Carver Monterey...

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April 18th, 2022, 7:03 pm
Side Shifter Istall

Last post by Phrancus « April 15th, 2022, 10:35 am
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by tonyiiiafl » April 14th, 2022, 7:46 pm

After the ventrifigo install I was ready to take on more responsibility of the Sideshift install. LOTS of putting against the hull, measuring, second...

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April 15th, 2022, 10:35 am
1995 Carver 355 Vacuum in Crankcase

Last post by tomschauer « April 2nd, 2022, 10:32 pm
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by Triwing » June 8th, 2021, 2:01 pm

Hello, new Carver owner. Just bought a 95 355 aft cabin. Starboard engine want running after previous owner did a "tune up". Found firing...
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April 2nd, 2022, 10:32 pm
carver 320 1992 speed poor

Last post by buster53 « March 27th, 2022, 9:20 pm
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by Robert » March 27th, 2022, 3:22 am

Hi all I have carver 320 1992 with two Volvo Penta tamd31 I get full revs under load 3900 rpm
gearbox ratio is 1.93 prop size 18x15 can only get 10...

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March 27th, 2022, 9:20 pm
Spark Plugs

Last post by Cooler « March 22nd, 2022, 11:21 am
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by Capt Happy » March 22nd, 2022, 6:30 am

Good Day All,

What do the members' considers to be the best plug and wires for the CM 350HT, V-8? Time to replace.

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March 22nd, 2022, 11:21 am
New to me Carver 3227. Questions about v-drive & Generator - owners please help

Last post by Viper « March 19th, 2022, 9:14 pm
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by mobinakhtar » December 10th, 2021, 12:26 am

Hello Guys. I recently acquired a 1988 Carver 3227 (previously erroneously called 3207 by me) convertible. seems to have been very well kept. I...
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March 19th, 2022, 9:14 pm
93 Mariner 330 "18L 19" Propeller

Last post by km1125 « March 9th, 2022, 12:49 pm
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by Pura Vida » March 6th, 2022, 4:32 pm

Am I correct to assume that this stamping on my propeller can be read as 18 inch diameter, Left engine rotation, 19 pitch ?

Reading through the many...

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March 9th, 2022, 12:49 pm
crusader 270 distributor issue.

Last post by ataylor233 « March 5th, 2022, 1:55 pm
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by ataylor233 » February 22nd, 2022, 10:38 pm

Ok I'm so confused I have an issue with my starboard engine. the distributor is hosed .....The Crusader engine manual says it should have a Mallory...

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March 5th, 2022, 1:55 pm
Unleaded fuel 1984 PCM 351 engines

Last post by Justright « February 20th, 2022, 11:30 am
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by Justright » January 25th, 2022, 6:21 pm

Apologies if this has been addressed but my searches found nothing. I recently purchased a 1984 Riviera with twin Pleasure Craft Marine 351 Fords....

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February 20th, 2022, 11:30 am
Port engine flywheel missing a tooth

Last post by Georgeviking « January 17th, 2022, 7:06 pm
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by Mack » January 8th, 2022, 8:12 pm

Hello.

I just put my rebuilt starter back in, and it cranks but makes a nasty clicking noise.

Sure enough, the Gopro revealed that the flywheel is...

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January 17th, 2022, 7:06 pm
Single fuel gauge but boat has dual fuel tanks

Last post by mobinakhtar « December 13th, 2021, 9:39 pm
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by B.Henry » March 18th, 2019, 2:20 pm

We just got a 1986 Carver 4207. It has dual tanks, however there is only one fuel gauge. I hate to sound stupid but is this common? Shouldn't there...
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December 13th, 2021, 9:39 pm
Crusader 8.2L 502XL oil recommendation

Last post by Cooler « December 5th, 2021, 4:50 pm
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by Seanflanman » December 1st, 2021, 12:43 pm

Hi everyone, just bought this boat a few months ago. Can anyone give me advise on what oil and filters to use on my 1997 Carver 455 with Crusader...

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December 5th, 2021, 4:50 pm
Michigan Motorz ok? Need new long block

Last post by tonyiiiafl « November 14th, 2021, 8:18 pm
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by CptBacardi » November 4th, 2021, 2:21 pm

Some of y’all may recall that I need to replace one of the 454 long blocks in my ‘89 Carver. Has anyone ordered from Michigan Motorz? Any feedback or...

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November 14th, 2021, 8:18 pm
Needed: engine machine shop near Annapolis

Last post by tomschauer « October 22nd, 2021, 9:55 pm
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by Dad Joke » October 22nd, 2021, 6:38 pm

I’ve decided to rebuilt the 5.7s in my Carver 3207 over the Winter. I need a machine shop for machining and hopefully balancing.

Thanks

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October 22nd, 2021, 9:55 pm
8.1 Volvo Penta oil capacity???

Last post by PoppyTortuga « October 20th, 2021, 8:23 pm
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by PoppyTortuga » October 17th, 2021, 2:39 pm

This one is driving me crazy captains and I need some guidance. I have the 8.1 Volvo Penta engines. The manual states it takes 8 quarts for an oil...

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October 20th, 2021, 8:23 pm
Gas tank leak

Last post by Matt1989Carver3807 « October 18th, 2021, 2:43 am
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by Matt1989Carver3807 » May 20th, 2021, 1:34 am

Hi. After haul out fall 2020 port alum tank started to leak from an unseen site. Tank was full and appears to have pinhole leak about a cupful daily....
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October 18th, 2021, 2:43 am
1997 Carver 325 exhaust collector

Last post by Cooler « October 14th, 2021, 10:14 am
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by carver#325 » October 12th, 2021, 4:15 pm

Just wondering if anyone else has removed the backflow valves in the exhaust collectors? I cannot see the need for them as they are well above the...

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October 14th, 2021, 10:14 am
Do it again jack.

Last post by tonyiiiafl « October 1st, 2021, 3:45 pm

by tonyiiiafl » October 1st, 2021, 3:45 pm

Well. Put this in the do it again pile. Replaced raw water pump in my 454 merc Gen. IV. Done and fired it up and the pressed on pulley is pressure...

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October 1st, 2021, 3:45 pm

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