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by CYO Admin » January 30th, 2013, 9:07 am » in Introduce Yourself!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Navigating in salt water with Crusaders

Last post by JimCarver « September 29th, 2021, 8:05 am
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by JimCarver » September 13th, 2021, 4:06 am

Hello,
My home port is in Gananoque, Ontario where my 360 Mariner with Crusader engines has ran in fresh water its whole life (650 hours). I'm...

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September 29th, 2021, 8:05 am
Oil change?

Last post by pepmyster « September 28th, 2021, 6:38 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 27th, 2021, 8:14 pm

I am not one to change oil early, I rather go to what is recommended. I changed my 2019 Tiguan every 10,000 and when I owned heavy diesel tractor...
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September 28th, 2021, 6:38 pm
Best DIY way to drain gas tank?

Last post by Dewmyster « September 21st, 2021, 6:00 pm
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by darylann » September 20th, 2021, 6:07 pm

We finally figured out why my port engine won’t run. I’ve got spark and the carburetor is getting gas, but we can’t keep it going without starter...

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September 21st, 2021, 6:00 pm
Crusader 350 / 270 hp Temperature

Last post by Redemption « September 9th, 2021, 7:06 am
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by LeapofFaith » March 28th, 2016, 8:16 am

Hi Folks,

What is the operating temperature range for a 350 Crusader / 270 hp with fresh water cooling? This is a new boat to me so I am not sure...

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September 9th, 2021, 7:06 am
Crusader 350 XL Alarm Beep Interpretation

Last post by Viper « August 29th, 2021, 11:18 am
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by Thekaj » June 1st, 2021, 1:10 am

Coming home from the Memorial Day weekend trip, an alarm started going off in the dash of our 1995 325 Aft Cabin with 3550 XL Crusaders. It was...

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August 29th, 2021, 11:18 am
Riser replacement intervals

Last post by Viper « August 29th, 2021, 11:13 am
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by tonyiiiafl » August 28th, 2021, 8:20 pm

Merc 454’s, 3/4 closed cooling. Engine and manifolds have coolant, risers raw water. Less than 50 hours per year right now. What is your take on...

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August 29th, 2021, 11:13 am

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