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Transmission/Damper Plate Noise

Last post by Cooler « May 12th, 2020, 10:17 am
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by riwanika » May 11th, 2020, 6:14 pm

Can anyone confirm if this sounds like a failed damper plate? Please see the link below to my video:

The following has been done and checked:...

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May 12th, 2020, 10:17 am
Generator blew a hole through Venalift muffler.

Last post by bvcllc « May 8th, 2020, 8:02 am
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by bvcllc » April 20th, 2020, 6:28 am

Hello. I'm new here and new to boating. I purchased a 1988 4207 Carver AFT
cabin. I've been having problems keeping the generator running. It seems...
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May 8th, 2020, 8:02 am
Electronic Ignition

Last post by RGrew176 « May 6th, 2020, 1:29 am
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by RGrew176 » May 1st, 2020, 11:50 pm

This looks like the year I will finally install electronic ignition in my Carver. I am going to use my stimulus check and stimulate my mechanics...

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May 6th, 2020, 1:29 am
Transmission Running Hot

Last post by daviddodd « May 2nd, 2020, 12:01 pm
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by daviddodd » April 2nd, 2020, 8:08 pm

I need a little assistance from the mechanic guys out there. 1999 Carver 350 Mariner. Port side transmission is running hot. The v-drive is cool....

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May 2nd, 2020, 12:01 pm
1999 MIE 7.4 MPI ECM Parameter's

Last post by Oldie « April 25th, 2020, 11:39 pm
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by waterbug » March 19th, 2020, 8:06 pm

Hello all, I am currently searching for a gremlin in my port engine. I have Diacom and can pull all the info the ECM receives however I don't really...
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April 25th, 2020, 11:39 pm
98 355 Carver 7.4 Mercruiser rpms

Last post by hawkinscm2 « April 24th, 2020, 9:22 pm
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by hawkinscm2 » April 23rd, 2020, 10:17 pm

Hey everyone! I just purchased this lovely 98 355 and on a 450 mile river run home I started having a issues with my port engine, after running for 1...

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April 24th, 2020, 9:22 pm
Parts 1987 Carver 4207

Last post by iburypaul « April 22nd, 2020, 2:48 pm
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by iburypaul » April 22nd, 2020, 2:23 pm

I've searched and searched and searched... Having no luck. I need to change out the impellers on both engines, Crusaders serial 66544/45. Also I need...

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April 22nd, 2020, 2:48 pm
Question on heat exchanger

Last post by denpooch « April 19th, 2020, 4:26 pm
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by Helmsman » March 30th, 2020, 8:21 pm

Ok. The project for this spring was to replace all the hoses, and replace the heat exchanger on the starboard 2006 Crusader 6.0 engine. I was able to...

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April 19th, 2020, 4:26 pm
No pre start lighting or beeps, turns over wont start

Last post by CLARKSON « April 8th, 2020, 7:30 am
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by CLARKSON » April 7th, 2020, 3:46 pm

Occasionally my starboard engine "pre igition " sequence of warning lights and double beep doesn't happen.. engine will turn over but not...

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April 8th, 2020, 7:30 am
carver 3207 fuel sending unit

Last post by RobGunn « April 7th, 2020, 9:51 am
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by ataylor233 » April 5th, 2020, 10:31 am

i know there are soooooooo many options here does anyone know of a more direct replacement for the stock medallion instruments b-1321... if not How...

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April 7th, 2020, 9:51 am
ignition click

Last post by Viper « March 29th, 2020, 7:38 pm
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by 2impulsive » September 27th, 2018, 3:49 pm

I have a 1986 Carver Riviera with two Mercruiser 305 cid V8 engines. Starting them has become difficult, when I turn the ignition key there is just a...
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March 29th, 2020, 7:38 pm
Port engine access 2004 360 Sedan (8.1 Crusaders)

Last post by pepmyster « March 27th, 2020, 3:49 pm
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by Homelite » March 23rd, 2020, 7:51 am

Hello. I need some advise from someone that is familiar with the 2004 360 (8.1L Crusaders) sedan with access to the top of the port engine. I need to...

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Last post by pepmyster View the latest post
March 27th, 2020, 3:49 pm
89 Kohler genset won’t start

Last post by denpooch « March 14th, 2020, 8:47 pm
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by CptBacardi » January 25th, 2020, 11:14 am

Hello, I have an 89 Carver 38 Santego with a 4 cylinder Kohler generator which has a magneto. It was running fine last season, when all of a sudden...
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March 14th, 2020, 8:47 pm
Filter Recommendations

Last post by Midnightsun « March 9th, 2020, 5:59 am
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by Peter3607 » March 7th, 2020, 6:49 pm

'89 Carver 3607 Aft Cabin
Mercruiser 7.4L Blue Water Inboard Thunderbolt IV Ignition (gas)
What is the manufacturer's recommended oil filter and...

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Last post by Midnightsun View the latest post
March 9th, 2020, 5:59 am
what oil to use?

Last post by Viper « February 22nd, 2020, 7:25 pm
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by RWS » January 30th, 2020, 9:24 pm

Needing input on what oil to use. We have an 1987 3607 with Merc gas engines with 340 hp which have about 1600 hours on them. We have only had this...
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February 22nd, 2020, 7:25 pm
96 355 Aft - Kohler Gen not firing up!

Last post by km1125 « February 15th, 2020, 12:57 pm
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by Jfriz » July 6th, 2019, 4:09 pm

Hello All! Looking for some input here. Gen is not firing up and the canister fuel filter is dang near empty? Is this a fuel pump issue?
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February 15th, 2020, 12:57 pm
Shifter/Throttles

Last post by pepmyster « February 13th, 2020, 6:07 am
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by Homelite » January 27th, 2020, 9:02 pm

Hello,
On my 2004 360 Sedan, the soft "grippy rubber" handles on my "carver" named shifters are all cracked up from the sun over...

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Last post by pepmyster View the latest post
February 13th, 2020, 6:07 am
Exhaust flapper valve replacement, 1990 Santego 3467

Last post by Cooler « February 11th, 2020, 12:05 pm
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by BarryK » February 9th, 2020, 2:36 pm

Hi all,

The exhaust flapper valve on my starboard Crusader 454 is very noisy. It is inside the exhaust system somewhere, it is not on the exterior...

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Last post by Cooler View the latest post
February 11th, 2020, 12:05 pm
2006 Carver 36MY VP 8.1L stumble/die from quick throttle change to neutral

Last post by Cliffm « February 10th, 2020, 10:56 am
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by Cliffm » August 2nd, 2019, 7:52 pm

The captain and I recently took her 2006 Carver 36MY out for a 5 day cruise in PNW. We experienced a couple of occasions where some low speed...

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Last post by Cliffm View the latest post
February 10th, 2020, 10:56 am
Exhaust Riser replacement Port side 2004 360 sedan

Last post by Homelite « February 7th, 2020, 7:18 pm
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by Homelite » February 3rd, 2020, 10:58 pm

Hello,

Just fishing here for some info on performing the following on the port engine. I have Crusader 8/1's. I did the starboard last week. Now the...

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Last post by Homelite View the latest post
February 7th, 2020, 7:18 pm
Fuel / Water separator with bowl

Last post by Midnightsun « January 27th, 2020, 12:32 pm
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by CajunCruiser » January 26th, 2020, 7:26 pm

While I am getting more and more familiar with our new boat, I am also starting to replace parts or stock up on spares. Installed are Sierra 18-7949...

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Last post by Midnightsun View the latest post
January 27th, 2020, 12:32 pm
Balancing amount of gas in internal tanks - Carver 41 CMY

Last post by tomschauer « January 27th, 2020, 12:15 am
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by bobcinga » May 18th, 2019, 2:02 pm

We recently purchased a 2006 Carver 41 CMY. The owners manual talks about valves on the bottom of the main tanks towards the front, inboard section...
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Last post by tomschauer View the latest post
January 27th, 2020, 12:15 am
Volvo Penta Easy Connect

Last post by Viper « January 12th, 2020, 10:38 am
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by DanM » January 11th, 2020, 11:22 am

For Volvo Penta gas engine owners. Has anyone installed the Volvo Penta Easy Connect on their engines?

I am considering it mainly for fuel flow...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
January 12th, 2020, 10:38 am
Transmission cooler

Last post by Viper « December 21st, 2019, 9:44 am
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by Torsson » December 20th, 2019, 11:42 am

Hello. On my Carver 28 i have 2 different transmission cooler on is about 25cm long and the other 40cm long. Is there any reason or did someone just...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
December 21st, 2019, 9:44 am
Stalling Port engine

Last post by km1125 « November 24th, 2019, 11:24 am
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by km1125 » August 6th, 2017, 7:14 pm

OK, I've read enough about other folks having their engines stall when docking... now I guess it's MY turn!! ;(

1983 Crusaders 454ci 350hp with...
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November 24th, 2019, 11:24 am

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