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Walter V Drive Systems Gearbox Q

Last post by 390Express « May 30th, 2018, 10:00 am
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by 390Express » April 6th, 2018, 2:27 pm

I recently purchased a 390 Trojan Express (made by Carver, I believe) at auction. I am unsure if it was properly winterized. I'm expecting some bugs...
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May 30th, 2018, 10:00 am
mercruiser mefi 3 discussion

Last post by bud37 « May 28th, 2018, 10:57 am
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by bud37 » March 18th, 2017, 3:57 pm

Engines 2001 mx6.2 merc mpi......I would like to use this thread for this type of discussion for anyone.....In a short while, hopefully, I will be...
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May 28th, 2018, 10:57 am
454 Crusader XL Oil Drain Plug

Last post by 390Express « May 24th, 2018, 3:09 pm
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by 390Express » May 21st, 2018, 5:52 pm

The oil pans seem to be mirror image (same from one side to the other), with a small boss on both sides of the pan, near the bottom. These bosses...

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May 24th, 2018, 3:09 pm
454xli Repower

Last post by km1125 « May 22nd, 2018, 6:10 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » May 14th, 2018, 4:00 pm

Well, it seems San Juan Dreamer is due for a repower.
She has 1510hrs on both motors and port motor has a serious miss.
Shop says #4 cylinder is not...
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May 22nd, 2018, 6:10 pm
5.7 litre Mercruiser engine - underpowered

Last post by senjen « May 6th, 2018, 12:17 pm
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by toestedford » February 1st, 2018, 4:11 pm

Hello Carver owners. I am the new owner of a 1989 Carver Montego 2557 Express Cruiser. Just purchased in November 2017 in south west Ontario. This...

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May 6th, 2018, 12:17 pm
Oil filter

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by Killin time » April 28th, 2018, 2:30 pm

Can someone provide the number for an oil filter for a 355 with 454s? It currently has OE and because they are remote I can't just specify the year...
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April 30th, 2018, 9:11 am
Hard spot while cranking

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by SanJuanDreamer » July 8th, 2017, 12:18 pm

My port engine is a 1998 454xLs TBI with 1450hrs.
Lately, when starting the Port engine, it'll crank fine but at a certain point in the cranking...
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April 16th, 2018, 6:39 am
Suitable Fuel Filter

Last post by bud37 « April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
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by dcrahn » April 7th, 2018, 8:09 am

I'm looking for a fuel filter to install between the tank and fuel pump. The pump is a Carter electric for a GM 5.7 with a 600 cfm carburetor. Most I...

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April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
Oil for Crusader 8.1

Last post by tomschauer « April 5th, 2018, 1:28 am
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by buster53 » March 26th, 2018, 10:40 am

Going to pick up our new to us 356 this weekend and want to take some supplies with us just in case.
What oil do most people use in a Crusader 8.1?...
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April 5th, 2018, 1:28 am
3207 Transmission Replacement

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by redmen62 » July 10th, 2017, 11:32 am

Hello Everyone,

I've been lurking and reading here for a while, but unfortunately now have a problem I need some help with

I have a 85 3207 aft...
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April 1st, 2018, 1:19 pm
Dual Station Installation Errors

Last post by bud37 « March 30th, 2018, 4:00 pm
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by Eggbert » March 30th, 2018, 2:02 pm

Over the years I discovered what I consider some slip-ups on my Carver Mercruiser installation. Mind you, as I am the third owner, it may be due to...

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March 30th, 2018, 4:00 pm
RWC Engines in Saltwater

Last post by Flott « March 24th, 2018, 12:50 pm
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by Flott » March 22nd, 2018, 2:37 pm

How can you determine an engines internal condition when it has been used in saltwater but is raw water cooled and only has a Fresh water Flush...

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March 24th, 2018, 12:50 pm
Engine trouble on a 330 Mariner

Last post by mwest74 « March 19th, 2018, 10:22 pm
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by mwest74 » November 25th, 2017, 8:45 pm

Hello all,

I'm a recently new owner of a 95 330 Mariner. Let me apologize in advance for the long post, I have a lot of info I need to put out...
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March 19th, 2018, 10:22 pm
Should this be covered under warranty?

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by tomschauer » March 18th, 2018, 8:25 pm

I forgot to post this pic in the fall. Towards the end of last season my starboard motor would run a bit hot during longer cruises at 3200 -3400 so I...

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March 19th, 2018, 7:12 pm
Spark Plug Wires ???

Last post by mjk1040 « March 7th, 2018, 6:16 am
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by amanphoto » March 5th, 2018, 7:33 pm

I need a tie breaker.

The issue...
I have a 1999 Carver Mariner 350 with Mercruser Gas engines (300 hours in fresh water). Last summer the engines...

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March 7th, 2018, 6:16 am
Exhaust Risers Crusader 454 XLi

Last post by bud37 « March 1st, 2018, 6:13 pm
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by Wayne162 » January 27th, 2017, 2:44 pm

Eyeballing the exhaust risers on my Carver 405 for replacement. All runs well, however I noticed a little corrosion along the gasket seem to the...
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March 1st, 2018, 6:13 pm
Raw Water Strainer

Last post by Viper « February 25th, 2018, 12:31 pm
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by dcrahn » February 25th, 2018, 7:39 am

Should there a raw water strainer between the outdrive and the engine mounted raw water pump?

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February 25th, 2018, 12:31 pm
I have a 1999 Crver 356 with dual 440 engines. Under full power there is less than 3500 rpm's. Is that normal?

Last post by buster53 « February 22nd, 2018, 11:16 am
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by korchinsky » February 20th, 2018, 1:13 pm

Under full power I cannot get over 3300 rpm's. Is that normal?

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February 22nd, 2018, 11:16 am
Exhaust risers

Last post by jcoll « February 15th, 2018, 12:45 pm
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by jcoll » October 13th, 2017, 1:16 pm

One of the off season projects this year is exhaust risers. I'm replacing them on my 1998 Crusader 454 XLi engines based on age. I did have the...
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February 15th, 2018, 12:45 pm
Crack in the motor block

Last post by Viper « February 9th, 2018, 7:06 am
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by jipatton » December 30th, 2017, 5:00 pm

I recently purchased a 1989 Carver Montego 2755 and was told by my mechanic that it has a crack in the block. I don't know much about boat motors so...

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February 9th, 2018, 7:06 am
Kohler 9C63 gas genset governor pulley

Last post by Grady2011 « January 30th, 2018, 6:13 pm
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by Grady2011 » August 14th, 2017, 10:56 pm

So I just bought the boat and the genset runs smooth but it idles up and down at a nice slow pace but when a load hits it like a ac compressor it...

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January 30th, 2018, 6:13 pm
Raw Water Pressure

Last post by dcrahn « January 28th, 2018, 6:59 am
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by dcrahn » January 15th, 2018, 9:59 am

Typically, what pressure range do crank driven raw water pumps operate in, idle up to wide open throttle? I've been a little under the weather lately...
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January 28th, 2018, 6:59 am
valve job or complete overhaul?

Last post by George D « January 11th, 2018, 12:30 pm
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by glazingguru » January 31st, 2014, 8:34 am

I have a 1995 355 Aft Cabin with 454 carburated Crusaders with 480 hours. In June we did a comression test and both motors were all over the place....

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January 11th, 2018, 12:30 pm
Starter Solenoid

Last post by Viper « December 8th, 2017, 8:13 am
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by abcoker » June 23rd, 2017, 2:36 pm

Howdy!
I'm having a strange problem with my port engine that I'm hoping I can get some help with. When I turn the key to the "run"...

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December 8th, 2017, 8:13 am
loud unidentified noise

Last post by Viper « December 8th, 2017, 6:59 am
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by Scienceguy » August 24th, 2017, 8:23 am

Hi All,
My 406 with Volvo Penta engines, has suddenly started making terribly loud noises when in gear. It may be in both sides, but is minimal on...

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