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oil additives

Last post by waybomb « June 29th, 2015, 8:21 pm
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by e burger » June 28th, 2015, 10:17 pm

I am not a fan of additives except seafoam but I have a small issue that I would like some help with. I have a carver 3607 aft cabin with crusader...

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June 29th, 2015, 8:21 pm
Put New Spark In Your Lovelife

Last post by Lyndon670 « June 24th, 2015, 2:51 pm
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by After Taxes » May 30th, 2015, 7:48 pm

My love affair seemed to be going ok, and she started whenever I asked, but I thought I'd check on the spark that keeps us going. The specs on the...

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June 24th, 2015, 2:51 pm
Fuel starving on 2000 mariner 350

Last post by After Taxes « June 9th, 2015, 12:37 pm
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by Bobh » June 4th, 2015, 11:52 pm

just put boat in for the season. It started up fine. Went for ride. When started again starboard engine stalled. Seemed liked it flooded. Started...

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June 9th, 2015, 12:37 pm
99 mariner 350 fuel filters

Last post by After Taxes « May 26th, 2015, 9:03 am
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by lakegirl » January 30th, 2015, 10:06 am

recent purchase, trying to do my maintenance a little at a time.

where are the fuel filters on my 99 carver mariner 350 with crusader engines?
I see...

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May 26th, 2015, 9:03 am
Make Your Generator Happy

Last post by feeez « May 21st, 2015, 10:56 pm
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by After Taxes » May 21st, 2015, 7:58 pm

I had a perfectly good running Kohler 4KW genny on my previous boat. Why did it run so well? Regular oil and filter changes, and change the...

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May 21st, 2015, 10:56 pm
Inacurate Flo-Scans

Last post by waybomb « May 14th, 2015, 11:50 am
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by Steamboat Willie » May 13th, 2015, 2:40 pm

I have a 1997 325 aft cabin with two 350 Crusaders. Flo-Scans were installed somewhere along the way by a previous owner. The starboard seems to...

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May 14th, 2015, 11:50 am
1977 2576 Camper - OMC 235 Cruising Speed? Max RPM?

Last post by Rearadmiral « March 11th, 2015, 6:20 am

by Rearadmiral » March 11th, 2015, 6:20 am

Hello All,

Hope someone can help, just finished restoring a 25' Carver Camper with OMC 235 (351W) and Stringer outdrive. I'm getting around 15-16...

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March 11th, 2015, 6:20 am
Moisture Inside Distributor Cap - HELP!

Last post by Sailorbanker « February 19th, 2015, 12:29 am
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by Sailorbanker » February 18th, 2015, 11:15 am

Hi there. Have a 1986 32 Aft cabin with 305 Crusaders. Have owned boat for three years and we love it! It was very well maintained and upgraded by...

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February 19th, 2015, 12:29 am
1989 3807 Starts in gear - No neutral.

Last post by waybomb « January 12th, 2015, 4:57 pm
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by justtls » January 12th, 2015, 1:50 pm

Greetings, Just purchased 1989 3807 with the 454 Mercruisers and Borg Warner drives. When I put the Transmission levers in the Neutral Position to...

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January 12th, 2015, 4:57 pm
Head Gasket replacement

Last post by Bella Notte « December 19th, 2014, 7:47 am
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by Bella Notte » December 16th, 2014, 12:42 pm

Bella Notte is a 1979 voyager 3326 with Crusader 350 engines.

Has anyone replace the head gaskets on a 79 350 engine?

I had a marine mechanic look...

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December 19th, 2014, 7:47 am
Running on one engine

Last post by Lyndon670 « October 14th, 2014, 6:13 pm
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by nolacarver » October 9th, 2014, 4:14 pm

Does anyone have an opinion about slow speed cruising on one engine for economical purpose ? I heard some say it is bad for the dead gear box ....

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October 14th, 2014, 6:13 pm
Starboard Engine idle's Faster

Last post by g36 « September 29th, 2014, 9:27 pm
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by Fullvolley » September 29th, 2014, 8:30 pm

Looking for and ideas on where to start looking.

I have a 2003 360 Sport Sedan with 5.7 Volvos and ZF 61 transmission with 600 hours on both...

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September 29th, 2014, 9:27 pm
1989 Mercruiser 3.7L Thermostat question?

Last post by tricountytrail « September 14th, 2014, 2:40 pm
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by tricountytrail » September 10th, 2014, 2:32 am

1989 Mercruiser 3.7L Thermostat question?

My twin engine Carver runs about 120 130 degrees.
Boat ran great all summer, I believe the previous owner...

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September 14th, 2014, 2:40 pm
Multiple, separate problems, starting with smoke at 2500+RPM

Last post by Seif911 « September 13th, 2014, 8:29 pm
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by Seif911 » April 6th, 2014, 9:11 am

Good Morning All. It has been a while. So I actually stored my Carver in my yard from last fall. I am trying to give it a quick, intensive make over...
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September 13th, 2014, 8:29 pm
Oil

Last post by Lyndon670 « September 8th, 2014, 3:55 pm
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by throwback2 » March 21st, 2014, 10:00 am

Was curious as to what engine oil people are using these days.I have a pair of 1987 small block Chevies and was using Kendall that had zinc in it but...

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September 8th, 2014, 3:55 pm
Holly Carb issue

Last post by waybomb « September 6th, 2014, 7:18 pm
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by Dpoelstra » May 19th, 2013, 12:05 pm

Well I tried my first carb overhaul this weekend. The starboard endine was running very rich and was running uneven...not a consistent miss, but just...

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September 6th, 2014, 7:18 pm
3.8 liter Crusader Engine - Parts-Replacement-Availability

Last post by PCOMT « August 26th, 2014, 9:07 am
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by PCOMT » July 4th, 2014, 7:13 am

I am considering a purchase of a 1981 3007 aft cabin with 3.8 liter twins.
The engine hours are unknown: Broker's Quote: "Unfortunately I have...

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August 26th, 2014, 9:07 am
Anti-Syphon Valves

Last post by Steamboat Willie « August 19th, 2014, 8:42 pm
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by Steamboat Willie » August 18th, 2014, 8:27 pm

I have a 1997 325 Aft Cabin with 350 Crusaders. The manual says there are anti-syphon valves in the fuel system, and recommends inspecting/cleaning...

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August 19th, 2014, 8:42 pm
Walter V-drive RV36 2.09:1 15 degree

Last post by wbmiller3 « August 13th, 2014, 10:13 am
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by wbmiller3 » July 29th, 2014, 1:13 pm

Wire to my sensor broke and I developed a leak which led to my running the unit dry...ruined both gears and broke the pinion shaft. Anyone know of a...

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August 13th, 2014, 10:13 am
Crusader won't break 2100 RPM's

Last post by Seif911 « July 26th, 2014, 8:28 pm
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by Jab » July 5th, 2014, 3:17 pm

The Crusader engine in my '78 Santa Cruz 2866 won't break 2100 RPM.

The good news- I don't need it to. We use the boat mostly as a floating lake...
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July 26th, 2014, 8:28 pm
clean out of long un-used aux. fuel tank and other fuel tank

Last post by Lyndon670 « July 17th, 2014, 11:06 pm
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by glazingguru » July 15th, 2014, 9:55 am

Hi,
I think I saw this subject once before, and possibly a great solution, but can't find it.
I have a 1995 355 Aft Cabin with gas engines. I have...

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Last post by Lyndon670 View the latest post
July 17th, 2014, 11:06 pm
Intake Hose leak??

Last post by tricountytrail « June 3rd, 2014, 7:34 am
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by tricountytrail » June 3rd, 2014, 7:34 am

Just picked up new to me 1987 Carver 2557 Montego twin 180/3.7LX (4bbl) with alpha one outdrives.
Checked bellows before purchase looked ok newer all...

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June 3rd, 2014, 7:34 am
76 mariner 28ft twin 302 carb issue

Last post by jwrape « May 13th, 2014, 6:16 am
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by Lake Erie Monster » March 9th, 2014, 3:09 am

I am a former mechanic and i hate carbs with a passion, perhaps its because im a young wippersnapper and can't figure out where to hook up the lap...
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May 13th, 2014, 6:16 am
Fuel tank capacity - 1998 355

Last post by glazingguru « May 8th, 2014, 5:30 pm
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by Boathooked » April 1st, 2014, 11:12 am

I am trying to get a definitive answer on fuel tank capacity for my 1998 Carver 355.

In my research I have come across the total gallons as 318...

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Last post by glazingguru View the latest post
May 8th, 2014, 5:30 pm
changing transmission fluid

Last post by DanM « March 16th, 2014, 2:01 pm
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by millmax » March 10th, 2014, 8:42 pm

has anyone changed transmission fluid on 2004-05 carver366 motor yacht with 8.1 crusader engines and hurth transmissions,if so how did you access...

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March 16th, 2014, 2:01 pm

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