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Cooling Issue Crusader 454 XL

Last post by Viper « July 6th, 2021, 7:13 pm
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by 390Express » June 30th, 2021, 2:37 pm

Apologies for the duplicate post, posted in gen maintenance, probably better suited here:

Boat is a 1996 390 Express, complete closed cooling, only...

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July 6th, 2021, 7:13 pm
Hot water issue

Last post by Jean-Pierre « July 3rd, 2021, 9:33 pm
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by Jean-Pierre » May 28th, 2021, 10:32 am

Hello !
1992 Carver 28 Raw water cooling. bought boat last fall. I noticed while under way that I had no hot water from faucet, I got hot water while...
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July 3rd, 2021, 9:33 pm
3607 1989 starboard transmission failure need repair options

Last post by Cheers4227 « July 2nd, 2021, 12:24 pm
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by stutting » June 14th, 2021, 7:20 pm

Coming back from Nashville to Iowa, I made if to chester Illinois mm 110 limping on one motor. I have lost the starboard transmission. It does not...
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July 2nd, 2021, 12:24 pm
Oil change with vacuum

Last post by Phrancus « July 1st, 2021, 5:10 am
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by KandJ72 » June 29th, 2021, 8:45 pm

I know I’m kinda the odd-man out here at times due to the boats age and the fact we have Ford based PCM engines. So here’s my head scratcher. I...

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July 1st, 2021, 5:10 am
Run on 2 batteries or one

Last post by km1125 « June 30th, 2021, 5:33 pm
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by KandJ72 » June 23rd, 2021, 7:35 pm

Okay so I was able to get my hands on a owners manual for the era of the boat (some revisions are '78) from Carvers archives.
The manual states to...

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June 30th, 2021, 5:33 pm
1996 370 AC

Last post by Viper « June 29th, 2021, 9:33 pm
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by hkyplr18 » June 28th, 2021, 3:31 pm

I've tried to search the forum to answer this with no luck but what is the process for removing an engine in these aft cabins? I am looking at a 96...

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June 29th, 2021, 9:33 pm
Cool Fuel system

Last post by Viper « June 24th, 2021, 7:22 pm
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by Artswarlock » June 20th, 2021, 11:26 pm

My 2001 404 CPMY with a 7.4 Mercruiser developed a water leak and it seems the fitting on the fuel cooler drain plug has come off. I found it in the...

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June 24th, 2021, 7:22 pm
Borg-Warner V Drive

Last post by ColRon « June 23rd, 2021, 9:44 pm
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by Agriman » June 21st, 2021, 1:27 pm

Can someone tell me if my V Drive is water cooled via a pump/propeller or by scupper under the hull? My starboard Drive is showing 98 degrees after a...

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June 23rd, 2021, 9:44 pm
Alternator Replacement

Last post by KandJ72 « June 23rd, 2021, 6:23 pm
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by mvpacificrose » June 19th, 2021, 10:41 pm

My attempt to upgrade my system to Balmer's was a failure do to mainly the high cost. So now I'm going down the path of installing new DELCO MARINE...

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June 23rd, 2021, 6:23 pm
Warner or Walter drives

Last post by KandJ72 « June 21st, 2021, 11:14 am
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by KandJ72 » November 22nd, 2020, 12:33 am

Trying to figure this out. By going with PleasureCraft engine plate(s) in our '76 Mariner '33 it appears I should have counter rotation 351 (5.8 std)...

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June 21st, 2021, 11:14 am
3607 Carver 1989 18,500Lbs - how far driving on one engine?

Last post by km1125 « June 18th, 2021, 10:34 am
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by stutting » June 16th, 2021, 9:09 am

I wanted to start another subject as I am considering getting the boat to a marina that can do my repair. I need to do a 50 mile up the Mississippi...
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June 18th, 2021, 10:34 am
Kohler 7.5R generator burns up impellers?

Last post by VicB « June 14th, 2021, 12:39 pm
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by VicB » June 13th, 2021, 1:26 pm

I have a 7.5R Kohler gasoline generator in my 88’, 3807. Last spring on first startup, I smelled rubber. Raw water impeller disintegrated. I’m...

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June 14th, 2021, 12:39 pm
220 crusader engine dies and won’t restart

Last post by bud37 « June 4th, 2021, 9:11 am
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by Carver Cruiser » May 28th, 2021, 6:22 pm

I’ve got a 1984 Carver Mariner twin crusader engines 220’s
Last year my starboard engine would cut out every now and then but it would restart this...

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June 4th, 2021, 9:11 am
Freeze plug is gone. Water in oil.

Last post by Midnightsun « June 2nd, 2021, 2:13 pm
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by CptBacardi » May 26th, 2021, 6:22 pm

Had a hard freeze. 1989 454. I verified the middle freeze plug is gone and water shoots out of the hole. Oil looks like milk. Am I screwed?
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June 2nd, 2021, 2:13 pm
1989 454 (7.4) no water

Last post by CptBacardi « May 19th, 2021, 7:01 pm
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by CptBacardi » April 25th, 2021, 8:50 am

Hey fellas, I just swapped the impeller and the port engine still isn’t flowing water out the exhaust. The hose going into the impeller housing was...
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May 19th, 2021, 7:01 pm
Floscan/Twinscan

Last post by tonyiiiafl « May 15th, 2021, 7:00 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » May 11th, 2021, 7:58 pm

I have a twinscan fo my twin 454 carved engine. It is about 5 years old. One side works great, the other side does not root GPH. The gauges does its...

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May 15th, 2021, 7:00 pm
Fan cooled oil cooler for Walter v-drive

Last post by ColRon « May 7th, 2021, 9:19 pm
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by Fireriders » May 6th, 2021, 9:16 pm

Hi all and a question about Walter V-drive. My cooling system on the V-drive is shot. Cover is corroded so bad it pisses out water all around the...

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May 7th, 2021, 9:19 pm
Gas Genset availability?

Last post by dlldxb « May 2nd, 2021, 11:27 am
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by dlldxb » April 22nd, 2021, 2:28 am

Hi

I have a 1999 350 Mariner. On this haul out, decided it was time to replace the old Kohler 6.5 (never ran right or for very long) with a...

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May 2nd, 2021, 11:27 am
Prop Shaft Coupling Removal

Last post by Viper « May 2nd, 2021, 10:00 am
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by sailcail » October 7th, 2019, 10:54 am

I’m looking for advice on removing the shaft couplings on a 2002 366 Aft Cabin. I need to remove the couplings to replace the shaft seals. The boat...
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May 2nd, 2021, 10:00 am
Different shaft rotational resistance

Last post by Superg « April 29th, 2021, 12:35 am
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by Superg » April 17th, 2021, 9:43 pm

The port prop shaft in my 1985 3207 with crusader 270s offers more resistance to turning than the starboard shaft. The starboard shaft rotates quite...

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April 29th, 2021, 12:35 am
Fuel Pressure Tester Help - Schrader Valve Size?

Last post by edw « April 25th, 2021, 8:13 am
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by Erntster » April 23rd, 2021, 6:54 pm

2000 Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI Horizon, MEFI 3 - Serial #OL394802
I’m trying to connect a fuel pressure tester to the schrader valve on the front/end of...

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April 25th, 2021, 8:13 am
velvet v drive transmission fluid change on mercruiser 350

Last post by BillC « April 18th, 2021, 6:46 pm
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by BillC » March 7th, 2021, 1:08 pm

First time ATF change any pointers? Can I get all the fluid out with a suction type pump? Can I refill the fluid through the dipstick hole? Anything...
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April 18th, 2021, 6:46 pm
2005 41 CMY Volvo Gi

Last post by Steve2020 « April 16th, 2021, 4:49 pm
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by vickyb » April 13th, 2021, 12:55 pm

Hello All,

Wondering if anyone has any recommendations on ideal plane RPM. What could be an expected speed at that RPM

Thanks

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April 16th, 2021, 4:49 pm
Electric Fuel pumps

Last post by tonyiiiafl « April 12th, 2021, 7:01 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » April 11th, 2021, 11:07 pm

Has anyone installed electric fuel pumps on a Gen V 7.4 Mercruiser? I have the mechanical fuel pump on the sea water pump. Getting tired of changing...

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April 12th, 2021, 7:01 pm
Source maintenance parts for 5.7L online

Last post by km1125 « April 11th, 2021, 11:29 am
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by Dad Joke » April 8th, 2021, 7:19 pm

I just bought a 1984 Carver 3207 and I have a couple of questions.

1. What's a good online source for external engine consumables?
Distributor caps...

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April 11th, 2021, 11:29 am

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