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1995 325 Muffler blown

Last post by Cooler « July 13th, 2023, 12:45 pm
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by rbutler1959 » July 11th, 2023, 12:33 pm

I have a 1995 325 aft cabin with twin Crusader 350XL motors. The port side muffle is cracked and leaking. I searched the Owners manual and can’t find...

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July 13th, 2023, 12:45 pm
Walter RV26 V Drive

Last post by ColRon « July 11th, 2023, 5:15 pm
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by RichS » July 8th, 2023, 10:31 am

Hey all! I have a 1995 Carver 320 Voyager. I am looking for a used or rebuilt Walter RV26 V-Drive with a 2.05-1 gear ratio. I can't seem to find one...

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July 11th, 2023, 5:15 pm
crusader 8.1l 2007 diagnostic plug

Last post by paulr « July 4th, 2023, 9:23 pm
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by mxproulx » July 3rd, 2023, 3:32 pm

HEY GUYS
i hav a 2007 carver 41cmy with twin crusader 8.1l mpi ..
i got a diacom adaptor with softwate and plug for my mefi7 ecm how ever i cant find...

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July 4th, 2023, 9:23 pm
Coolant Leaks

Last post by bud37 « June 12th, 2023, 9:19 am
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by Terra Nova » June 10th, 2023, 12:14 pm

I have a 2002 410 Sport Sedan. 8.1L Mercruisers for engines. Marina winterized the boat. When I came back in this spring after the boat was launched,...

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June 12th, 2023, 9:19 am
Velvetdrive less propulsion on one side.

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by 91Veteran » June 4th, 2023, 11:33 pm

Question about Velvetdrives.

I have a 1983 Carver 3207 with Velvetdrive transmissions, Model 1017-007 as shown on the plate. I believe these may be...
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June 11th, 2023, 11:54 am
Port engine shudder and drop in RPMs

Last post by km1125 « June 8th, 2023, 11:12 am
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by tgebler » June 8th, 2023, 10:41 am

My 2000 396 aft cabin has twin 454 Mercruiser engines. This week the port engine would shudder and drop RPMs when brought up to about 3000 rpms or...

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June 8th, 2023, 11:12 am
Raw water pump fittings

Last post by km1125 « May 27th, 2023, 8:32 am
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by Bilgewater » May 27th, 2023, 8:11 am

Need to replace a Sherwood E35 raw water pump on my '77 Mariner on a 270 engine. I can find the pump, but can't find the fittings that connect the...

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May 27th, 2023, 8:32 am
454xl leaking fuel

Last post by bud37 « May 15th, 2023, 7:51 pm
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by Thelma Jean I » May 13th, 2023, 2:46 pm

My port side 454xl leaking fuel from pump into fuel filter. Has anyone had to repair this? If so, was it more difficult to find the replacement pipe...

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May 15th, 2023, 7:51 pm
'89 Montego 3257 with 7.4 Bravo Engine: Replacing the Ignition Control Module

Last post by plittle2005 « May 10th, 2023, 12:02 am
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by tkmclm » May 9th, 2023, 1:00 am

Our '89 Montego 3257 has twin 7.4 Liter Mercruiser Bravo 454 engines. The port engine was running rough and it appears it needs a new Ignition...

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May 10th, 2023, 12:02 am
engine differences for wiring harness

Last post by km1125 « May 6th, 2023, 10:18 am
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by jimpeter » May 6th, 2023, 10:01 am

what is difference between 8.1 Gil- E and 8.1 GiL - D

I need Wiring Harness 3863229 for my 8.1 GiL -E..They do not make anymore. I want to replace...

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May 6th, 2023, 10:18 am
Approximate cost to rebuild 4207 350

Last post by Viper « May 2nd, 2023, 7:21 am
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by bobwhorn » February 19th, 2023, 11:20 am

Looking at a 1986 4207. Owner claims he had the starboard engine rebuilt for about $12,000. Is that a reasonable price? Boat is in Seabrook/Kemah...

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May 2nd, 2023, 7:21 am
Crusader 454xl no start

Last post by bud37 « April 28th, 2023, 11:45 am
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by ataylor233 » April 27th, 2023, 4:08 pm

Hey guys I'm stomped I'm thinking a carb rebuild? When I put fuel into the carb it tries to start. So I took a loose the fuel line from the pump to...

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April 28th, 2023, 11:45 am
Volvo Penta 8.1 issue

Last post by DanM « April 22nd, 2023, 9:03 am
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by av8or98 » January 5th, 2021, 8:21 pm

Hello all. I purchased my first Carver, a 396 with Volvo Penta 8.1 GiL-E engines, about six months ago. Since then I've been having issues with the...
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April 22nd, 2023, 9:03 am
When to replace manifolds and riser/elbows?

Last post by PoppyTortuga « April 12th, 2023, 4:22 pm
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by PoppyTortuga » April 12th, 2023, 11:53 am

Here's what I have:
2004 8.1 Volvo Penta gas engines with heat exchangers. Engines have about 1,050 hours on them, 800 of which were fresh water...
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April 12th, 2023, 4:22 pm
Gen IV 454ci 350 hp: does this engine require a intake valley pan?

Last post by 390Express « April 10th, 2023, 8:10 pm
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by Yukon56Vic » April 10th, 2023, 1:22 pm

:pirate: :pirate: Have two Gen IV 454 ci 350 hp. Just replaced my port engine with new long block but was missing a box of parts needed to complete....

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April 10th, 2023, 8:10 pm
big problem 454 xl

Last post by MyPleasure « April 8th, 2023, 10:04 pm
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by ataylor233 » April 5th, 2023, 12:49 pm

So I got a deal on a 1993 Carver 350 aft cabin the Starboard engine wasn't properly winterized , as a result there is a crack in the block. I am...
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April 8th, 2023, 10:04 pm
carver 350 aft cabin 454xl

Last post by km1125 « April 6th, 2023, 7:27 am
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by ataylor233 » April 4th, 2023, 5:05 pm

does anyone have a manual for this engine ... its from 1993 its a crusader 454 with msts ... i may need to do some work on this it has an electric...

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April 6th, 2023, 7:27 am
Lifters for 2001 Mercruiser 350 MPI

Last post by Viper « April 5th, 2023, 6:50 am
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by Dark Horse » October 14th, 2022, 3:11 pm

I have 2 350 Mercruiser MPI in My 2001 350 mariner.
One of the motors has a lifter tick I just cant eliminate.
I am going to put a new set of...

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April 5th, 2023, 6:50 am
Fuel consumption 4207 with Mercruiser 350s

Last post by MyPleasure « April 4th, 2023, 3:21 am
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by bobwhorn » February 19th, 2023, 11:18 am

Is there a chart of fuel consumption at different sppeeds/RPMs? Coming from a sailing background where that was never an issue.
Thanks,
Bob

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April 4th, 2023, 3:21 am
Gas smell....355 Carver..

Last post by bud37 « March 30th, 2023, 1:08 pm
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by benica » March 22nd, 2023, 8:03 pm

Now ventilated.
Floor boards removed...fans blowing.
Issues? Did not top off the tanks. 3/4 level each tank..
1 tank Port...1 tank SB...3rd...
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March 30th, 2023, 1:08 pm
Raw water system cleaner

Last post by Youghster « March 17th, 2023, 4:30 pm
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by Youghster » March 16th, 2023, 9:58 pm

I'm thinking to clean the heat exchangers on my 5.7 Crusaders. I saw a utube video that featured "Barnacle Buster" and, if it works, I'm...

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March 17th, 2023, 4:30 pm
Kohler 6.5kw gas generator

Last post by tomschauer « February 9th, 2023, 9:03 am
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by Franklt1 » February 6th, 2023, 4:57 pm

I have a Kohler generator and not getting fuel to the fuel filter. I have replaced all fuel lines, fuel filter, fuel pump and main circuit board....

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February 9th, 2023, 9:03 am
Need Starboard Starter ID 1993 Carver Mariner 330

Last post by Cooler « February 2nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
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by LuckyRuby330 » January 16th, 2023, 8:45 pm

Greetings,

I have a 1993 Mariner 330 with twin Crusaders 350XL/305CI My starboard starter motor failed. I have been trying to find a replacement,...

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February 2nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
Risers

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by tonyiiiafl » January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm

My 1994 390 CPMY has 7.4 carb Mercruiser (GM) engines, closed cooled, full system. Stamped on exhaust riser is 807988-C. I see numbers ending in A3,...

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January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm
1994 7.4 390CPMY Mercruiser risers

Last post by paulr « December 22nd, 2022, 4:50 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 25th, 2022, 6:10 pm

Closed cooling, risers only, manifolds are anti-freeze cooled. Just completed season 6 on the risers, so it should be time for replacement. It is a...

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December 22nd, 2022, 4:50 pm

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