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WINTERIZATION...the "W" word

Last post by tonyiiiafl « September 8th, 2020, 6:50 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » August 30th, 2020, 12:25 pm

I winterize the water system and sanitary systems myself and have had no issues. I was thinking of doing the Kohler 6.5 myself this year, engines I...
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September 8th, 2020, 6:50 pm
Do port and starboard engines always sound the same?

Last post by km1125 « September 7th, 2020, 6:53 pm
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by RWS » September 7th, 2020, 2:28 am

1987 3607 aft cabin, both engines are the same make and have about the same hours on them but my port engine has a deeper sound than my starboard...

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September 7th, 2020, 6:53 pm
Port engine won't start unless generator is running

Last post by mjk1040 « August 30th, 2020, 7:36 pm
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by Laker50 » August 28th, 2020, 10:05 am

Just bought a 2003 366, with 550 hours on the engines, overall well-maintained. When the boat has shore power both engines fire right up. However,...

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August 30th, 2020, 7:36 pm
Lost Drive Control on Port Side

Last post by GotLuckyPA « August 24th, 2020, 7:18 pm
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by GotLuckyPA » July 14th, 2020, 9:42 pm

Returning from an outing in a no wake zone at idle i lost control of the port drive. Motor ran fine, just no drive. Opened engine bay and found trans...

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August 24th, 2020, 7:18 pm
Prop Selectiion

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by tonyiiiafl » August 23rd, 2020, 6:30 pm

I have a 1994 390 CPMY with 7.4 carb Big Blocks. The props are 22 x 22, and that is what is on the build sheet. I can hit 4000 rpm under ideal...

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August 24th, 2020, 2:59 pm
How to remove heat exchangers, spark plugs on Santego 3467?

Last post by BarryK « August 22nd, 2020, 11:39 am
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by BarryK » August 18th, 2020, 3:00 pm

Hi all,

I may need to remove the heat exchangers to clean them. I have Crusader 454s with V-drives on a 1990 Santego 3467. The exchangers are under...

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August 22nd, 2020, 11:39 am
Kohler 7.3E Won't Start

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by jsurfwhite » July 19th, 2020, 2:55 pm

I had my 2000 356 Aft Deck out for a cruise, with the generator running when we left the dock. Back to dock, generator was not running. Remote switch...

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August 21st, 2020, 8:44 pm
Need help troubleshooting Alarm on 8.1L Horizon engines

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by mhanch » September 6th, 2019, 10:03 pm

Hey Folks,

I've got a 2000 Carver Voyager 374, and it has twin Gas 8.1 Liter Mercruiser Horizon engines (they are a repower from 2007). The boat is...
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August 10th, 2020, 9:19 pm
engine alarm

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by LAZ » July 30th, 2020, 1:25 pm

Greetings all. I have a first time issue which has my mystified. Hopefully someone can help. For the first time, when under load, my alarm goes off...
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August 4th, 2020, 6:39 pm
8.1 Volvo Overheating

Last post by tjh408 « August 3rd, 2020, 11:23 am
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by tjh408 » July 14th, 2020, 8:48 am

I have 8.1 Volvo's with 600 hours in a 2003, 360 SS. The port engine runs hotter than It should. At one point it ran up to 240 on the gauge. I have...

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August 3rd, 2020, 11:23 am
Part Number for crusader 270 distributor cap?

Last post by Cooler « August 2nd, 2020, 8:42 am
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by gotjeepzj » July 31st, 2020, 12:28 pm

Trying to source one locally. Looks like this:

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August 2nd, 2020, 8:42 am
MS5 Volvo Seal Repair

Last post by KEND « July 30th, 2020, 8:36 pm
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by KEND » July 29th, 2020, 3:46 pm

Can anyone recommend a repair shop that would work on MS5A 5-1 reduction Volvo transmissions in the Michigan or Northern Ohio Lake Erie, St.Clair...

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July 30th, 2020, 8:36 pm
1998 Crusader MP-7.4l Xli's-Stall Issue

Last post by mjk1040 « July 28th, 2020, 8:40 pm
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by mjk1040 » October 24th, 2018, 12:15 pm

So recently my starboard engine on initial start up for the day is fine. If however I shut it down and go to start it again, it will start and stall,...

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July 28th, 2020, 8:40 pm
How to remove spark plugs

Last post by Cooler « July 27th, 2020, 5:49 pm
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by Tbone17 » July 26th, 2020, 5:19 pm

I am wondering how to remove spark plugs on a 220 crusader engine do I have to remove the risers to remove them or can I just unscrew them out?

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July 27th, 2020, 5:49 pm
V drive light on

Last post by Viper « July 26th, 2020, 10:23 am
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by Tbone17 » July 23rd, 2020, 7:04 pm

I was wondering why my v drive light was on on my 1984 carver with 220 crusaders even though I checked the oil which it said to do in the Manuel but...

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July 26th, 2020, 10:23 am
Impeller replacement

Last post by Cork the Whine « July 21st, 2020, 3:46 pm
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by Bill L » July 9th, 2020, 12:25 pm

Hi! Bought my first boat a month ago, already had to replace the impellers. After replacing them, my starboard engine’s RPM keep dropping From 2500...
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July 21st, 2020, 3:46 pm
Engine won't start in timing set up

Last post by wbatkiewicz « July 19th, 2020, 11:57 am
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by wbatkiewicz » July 8th, 2020, 1:48 pm

I have a 1991 Carver aft cabin with twin 454 Crusaders. Starboard engine runs fine in "run mode". Wiring harness off distributor has run...

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July 19th, 2020, 11:57 am
Fuel Filter Count and Location

Last post by g36 « July 13th, 2020, 10:12 am
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by chpsk8 » June 15th, 2020, 1:35 pm

I am troubleshooting a slight stumble mid RPMs, and wanted to eliminate any fuel delivery problems.
Motors are 1995 Crusader 7.4 XLi's
Port side is...
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July 13th, 2020, 10:12 am
Engine swap, coupler question.

Last post by Beufort « July 9th, 2020, 6:45 pm
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by Beufort » July 5th, 2020, 7:13 pm

So, I’m a sucker who bought something he shouldn’t have, please help before my wife kills me! I have a 85 model montego, 5.7 mercruser alpha 1, its...

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July 9th, 2020, 6:45 pm
Serpentine belt conversion Crusader 350

Last post by bud37 « July 9th, 2020, 4:11 pm
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by mvpacificrose » July 8th, 2020, 7:17 pm

Hi,

I'm upgrading the alternators on my 1986 Carver 3807 with Crusader 350's to Balmar 120 amp models. As part of the upgrade I'm considering...

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July 9th, 2020, 4:11 pm
Dipstick rubber for V-drive

Last post by Dark Horse « July 6th, 2020, 7:37 pm
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by Dark Horse » July 6th, 2020, 12:10 pm

Does anyone know where I can get just the rubber piece that goes on the V-Drive transmission dipstick?
I can find plenty of replacment dipsticks but...

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July 6th, 2020, 7:37 pm
Crusader 350 oil and filter

Last post by g36 « July 6th, 2020, 2:29 pm
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by Torsson » July 3rd, 2020, 3:05 pm

Hello. I have been fighting with overheating on one of the engines for almost a year now. I think the problem is the belt for the impeller becaus i...

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July 6th, 2020, 2:29 pm
454 CI carburetor question

Last post by km1125 « July 3rd, 2020, 1:12 pm
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by VicB » June 24th, 2020, 5:56 pm

Each 454 on my 3807 has Rochester carburetors. This is the interesting part. They have divorced chokes. Meaning they have a separate metal coil...
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July 3rd, 2020, 1:12 pm
Engine cooling system air lock

Last post by tomschauer « July 3rd, 2020, 12:20 pm
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by Metterdvm » May 11th, 2020, 10:16 pm

Hello all,
Wondering if anyone has had this problem before. Launched a new to me 2003 356 with 8.1 Mercruiser Horizon engines this weekend. Both...

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July 3rd, 2020, 12:20 pm
Engine sync gauge vs. rpm's

Last post by mjk1040 « June 30th, 2020, 8:06 pm
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by Dark Horse » June 30th, 2020, 12:41 pm

The other day while taking my boat on its maiden voyage, I noticed that when the engine sync gauge was right in the middle (synced) the rpm's were...

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June 30th, 2020, 8:06 pm

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