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Carver 3326 crusader questions

Last post by tomschauer « June 23rd, 2017, 7:42 am
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by kileytaz » June 19th, 2017, 12:43 pm

Afternoon all. Recently bought a 1979 Carver 3326 ( crusader 270's ) and made a 4 hr trip to her new home. Couple things that were off and would like...
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June 23rd, 2017, 7:42 am
Volvo Penta 7.4L needed ASAP

Last post by bud37 « June 21st, 2017, 2:03 pm
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by pitshop » June 20th, 2017, 11:10 pm

Well, the good news is, we just bought a 2000 350 Mariner with only 300 hrs on port engine and 100 on starboard. Bad news is 300 hrs is all the port...
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June 21st, 2017, 2:03 pm
504 needs coupling

Last post by hausherrs « June 21st, 2017, 12:34 pm
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by sltorpey » June 20th, 2017, 2:29 pm

I need a coupling on my starboard side, I have been told they need to cut out the floor above the trans, in the salon to get to the trans bolts and...

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June 21st, 2017, 12:34 pm
Red wire on back of alternator

Last post by Helmsman « June 20th, 2017, 8:11 am
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by Helmsman » June 29th, 2016, 8:24 am

I was checking fluid levels, etc. the other day and found a wire (red) laying unattached at the back of the alternator. I checked the other engine...

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June 20th, 2017, 8:11 am
Walter V-drive Question

Last post by Viper « June 18th, 2017, 10:12 pm
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by amanphoto » June 14th, 2017, 9:15 pm

I'm new to this and would like some clarification and info. I have a Walter direct mounted "V" drive. The oil has leaked out. My questions...
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June 18th, 2017, 10:12 pm
Crusader 270 cuts out

Last post by mjk1040 « June 18th, 2017, 6:32 pm
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by Carcare » June 18th, 2017, 9:04 am

Hello, starboard engine starts and runs fine below 3000 rpm but when I run at 3400 rpm after 15 - 30 minutes sync gauge starts to jump to port then...

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June 18th, 2017, 6:32 pm
Engine Temp Alarm

Last post by Viper « June 17th, 2017, 1:20 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » June 15th, 2017, 11:13 am

I have a 98 Mariner with Crusader 454xi.
Has anyone added an aftermarket temp alarm to their engines?
Looking to install temp alarm for the engines...

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June 17th, 2017, 1:20 pm
rinda techmate pro scan tool

Last post by mjk1040 « June 15th, 2017, 8:53 pm
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by bud37 » June 4th, 2017, 11:42 am

Heh there....do any of the Canadian guys out there have a current tech mate pro that they might consider selling???...Thanks .. :beergood:
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June 15th, 2017, 8:53 pm
310 Santego 5.0 liter twins

Last post by km1125 « June 7th, 2017, 3:34 pm
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by Donald Claypoole » June 2nd, 2017, 11:49 am

Hi there and so I'm new and still investigating this boat, and may have a really STUPID question...I've just discovered that port is replaced and...

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June 7th, 2017, 3:34 pm
Generator rpm

Last post by Agriman « May 31st, 2017, 9:49 am
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by Jmatheson » May 30th, 2017, 2:29 pm

My generator will not maintain rpm. It swings up and down continuously until sometimes it dies at the low end. This happens when it's on load or not....

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May 31st, 2017, 9:49 am
Raw Water Impellers

Last post by g36 « May 26th, 2017, 7:53 pm
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by mjk1040 » May 23rd, 2017, 10:19 pm

So per Viper's advice I waited until launch and tackled the raw water impellers. Port engine was running at 140 degrees, but I was getting steam at...
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May 26th, 2017, 7:53 pm
2018 Boat Bucks

Last post by bud37 « May 14th, 2017, 5:54 pm
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by RGrew176 » May 12th, 2017, 10:49 pm

I am already planning how to spend some of my 2018 boating budget. I spoke with the mechanics at the new marina I am located at this year. I am...

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May 14th, 2017, 5:54 pm
Loses power at 2000 RPM

Last post by tomschauer « May 12th, 2017, 9:24 am
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by SharonAnne » November 13th, 2016, 9:08 pm

Boat started losing power at the end of last summer (2015). Had carburetor rebuilt. This season we began by having fuel filter changed - but it still...
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May 12th, 2017, 9:24 am
Fuel shutoff

Last post by Helmsman « May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am
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by Helmsman » May 4th, 2017, 12:00 pm

I have a 2006 Carver 33 SS with Crusader 6.0 l gas engines installed. I am planning to replace my fuel filters. My port engine rpm's are cycling up...

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May 8th, 2017, 9:14 am
Heat exchanger end covers

Last post by mjk1040 « April 29th, 2017, 7:27 pm
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by Ondercin » April 29th, 2017, 10:09 am

So last year while putting the boat away I'd noticed a small crack in the cover plate of my heat exchanger (oem part number 44446)
I put the boat in...

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April 29th, 2017, 7:27 pm
Generator Oil

Last post by Midnightsun « April 23rd, 2017, 4:52 pm
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by 405driver » April 23rd, 2017, 2:52 pm

Hi,

I have a Kohler 8E on my 405. I have just replaced the plugs, impeller and the belt. This week is "change oil week' in everything. I was...

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April 23rd, 2017, 4:52 pm
Has anyone used these engines?

Last post by Viper « April 13th, 2017, 4:09 pm
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by hausherrs » April 10th, 2017, 5:53 pm

I’m just curious. I’m not there yet. But under $6k list for a couple reman long blocks I could maybe do it sooner than later. I have 1800 hours on...

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April 13th, 2017, 4:09 pm
1996 355 oil pressure and water temperature

Last post by tomschauer « April 6th, 2017, 3:44 pm
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by csdaman2 » April 5th, 2017, 3:25 pm

I am a new menber and recently purchased a 355 Aft Cabin. I have only had the boat out3-5 times for short runs. I am a remoldeling the boat to bring...

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April 6th, 2017, 3:44 pm
Port engine spooling up slower than starboard.

Last post by Viper « March 17th, 2017, 12:03 pm
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by Tomion » March 12th, 2017, 11:54 pm

My Carver 444 Cummins 370 port engine is spooling up slower than Starboard engine after reaching 2000 rpms. The port engine start coming up to full...

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March 17th, 2017, 12:03 pm
Kohler generator overheat after coolant replacement.

Last post by km1125 « March 1st, 2017, 1:49 pm
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by Tomion » February 7th, 2017, 4:08 pm

I recently changed my impellar on my Kohler 10 EOZD genset with Yanmar engine. I also changed the coolant hoses and cleaned out heat exchanger. I...

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March 1st, 2017, 1:49 pm
V-Drive Slipping

Last post by Capt Happy « February 23rd, 2017, 8:07 pm
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by Capt Happy » November 3rd, 2016, 3:29 pm

Good Day All,
Hope everyone's season was a good one.

When transiting to our winter storage area, the St'bd drive seemed to be surging when placed in...

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February 23rd, 2017, 8:07 pm
Suggested maintenance if previous records incomplete

Last post by Midnight Sun « February 21st, 2017, 8:14 am
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by dsolo » February 18th, 2017, 5:01 pm

I have twin 1997 5.7 EFI Crusader engines with Velvet transmissions. Engines have enclosed cooling. There are 525 hours on them. Maintenance records...
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February 21st, 2017, 8:14 am
Carver 3697 transmission

Last post by Viper « February 18th, 2017, 9:45 pm
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by zedaffair » February 16th, 2017, 4:56 pm

Hi, does anyone know what transmission/V drive assembly is in a 1988 Carver 3697? Can't make it out to the boat to check but need the information....

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February 18th, 2017, 9:45 pm
Idle air control and tps sensors

Last post by bud37 « January 30th, 2017, 12:12 pm
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by bud37 » December 18th, 2016, 6:08 pm

After replacing one or both of these sensors , is there a procedure to tell the ecu ( mefi 3-4 ) it has a new sensor like key on switching etc or are...
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January 30th, 2017, 12:12 pm
PleasureCraft 351 Replacement Dipstick and tube

Last post by Mariner04008 « January 29th, 2017, 11:11 pm
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by Mariner04008 » January 29th, 2017, 9:24 pm

Hi guys! Last season I noticed a crack in my port dipstick tube. I tried to fix it but made things worse. Long story short I ended up brazing the...

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January 29th, 2017, 11:11 pm

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