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Can't find neutral

Last post by Viper « April 18th, 2016, 8:53 pm
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by tonym » April 14th, 2016, 10:37 am

Greetings All,
Any suggestions as to why I can't find neural on a B/W Velvet drive ?
thanks,
tony

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April 18th, 2016, 8:53 pm
FUEL FILTER LOCATION

Last post by Viper « March 10th, 2016, 7:50 pm
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by djvj » March 10th, 2016, 7:21 pm

We need to know were the fuel filters are located for the 7.4/454 mpi engines on a carver 380 santego. She has been setting up for about a year and...

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March 10th, 2016, 7:50 pm
Drive units

Last post by Viper « February 1st, 2016, 10:33 pm
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by Ilboy217 » January 30th, 2016, 9:38 pm

Question. I'm kinda new to the inboard thing. Why would someone have the drive shafts and props plus have out drives?

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
February 1st, 2016, 10:33 pm
rpm drops at high speed

Last post by SplashyLady « February 1st, 2016, 4:11 pm
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by mhirschhorn » January 31st, 2016, 12:45 pm

I have a1987 Riviera 28 with twin 220hp crusaders. One engine is fine at low rpms, but when advancing the throttle, the revs drop and then go up and...

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February 1st, 2016, 4:11 pm
Suggested Oil for 1997 Crusader 454 XLi's

Last post by waybomb « January 14th, 2016, 12:43 pm
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by Wayne162 » December 26th, 2015, 9:53 pm

I am sure that their have been past discussion on this topic but here go's anyway.
I am looking for a good marine grade oil for my boat's power...
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January 14th, 2016, 12:43 pm
Anybody know what this is?

Last post by SplashyLady « January 5th, 2016, 3:36 pm
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by Washopay » August 21st, 2015, 12:39 pm

Hi boys,
I'm having a problem with my Onan Genny. I believe I've isolated it down to a fuel issue. Does any body know what this silver can on the...

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January 5th, 2016, 3:36 pm
1994 Carver 39' Motor Yacht

Last post by tonyiiiafl « December 31st, 2015, 5:10 am
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by tonyiiiafl » December 30th, 2015, 6:19 pm

We just became the proud owners of a 1994 Carver 39' Cockpit Motor Yacht. She had been owned by the same person the last 18 years and yard...

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December 31st, 2015, 5:10 am
Volvo Penta 7.4 H.P.

Last post by Ramsport47 « December 30th, 2015, 8:02 am
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by 1Hatterasman » December 16th, 2015, 8:52 pm

I'm looking at a 1995 Carver 250 Mid Cabin with a Volvo Penta 7.4 in it . Anyone know the H.P. for that motor and that year? Thanks

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December 30th, 2015, 8:02 am
A very strange Issue, We need Help

Last post by Lyndon670 « December 8th, 2015, 4:55 pm
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by canalside » December 7th, 2015, 6:23 pm

I have a real strange issue. I have a 7.4 liter Volvo penta engines. The engine ran for 58 days as we traveled south and every thing was great. IT...

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December 8th, 2015, 4:55 pm
V Drive problem. replace or rebuild?

Last post by nolacarver « November 24th, 2015, 7:58 am
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by nolacarver » November 19th, 2015, 6:34 am

My v drive started making a horrible noise and when i pulled the dip stick the oil was burnt. Can I remove v drive while in the water? should I...

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November 24th, 2015, 7:58 am
Changing Oil

Last post by Viper « November 7th, 2015, 11:27 pm
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by Jangocat » November 2nd, 2015, 2:25 pm

Hi Group, I need to change the oil in our 1975 Santa Cruz. It has twin 302 Wauskesha Fords. Whats the best way to remove the oil from the engine?...

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November 7th, 2015, 11:27 pm
Oil Type

Last post by Viper « November 4th, 2015, 8:18 pm
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by Terra Nova » November 4th, 2015, 10:23 am

I have twin 5.7 litre merc cruiser engines. Thunderbolt ignition. I bought the boat used and the former owner who had it for 18 years has always used...

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November 4th, 2015, 8:18 pm
Flybridge Throttles

Last post by Terra Nova « November 4th, 2015, 10:16 am
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by Terra Nova » September 8th, 2015, 1:32 pm

I have a 1988 3207 Aft Cabin Carver. The Starboard throttle on my flybridge keeps slipping so I have to continuously hold it to keep it in position....

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November 4th, 2015, 10:16 am
1997 Carver 405 Gas Engines

Last post by Wayne162 « September 25th, 2015, 10:15 am
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by Wayne162 » September 21st, 2015, 5:31 pm

I have a question on the 405's gas engines that I am having surveyed and sea trialed tomorrow. The boat has Crusader 454's in it but I don't know the...

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September 25th, 2015, 10:15 am
Oil Pressure Sensor

Last post by waybomb « September 21st, 2015, 12:15 pm
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by feeez » September 20th, 2015, 11:22 pm

I have a intermittent jumpy oil pressure gauge on my port side. I have checked the connection at the back on the gauge and every thing is tight. I...

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September 21st, 2015, 12:15 pm
Oil dipstick reading

Last post by RGrew176 « September 20th, 2015, 11:15 pm
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by Chris86 » September 20th, 2015, 1:20 pm

Hi all. I have twin 454 Crusaders in a 1986 4207. I bought the boat about 3 months ago. The oil in both mains looks practically new. But how can you...

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September 20th, 2015, 11:15 pm
Engine starter won't engage

Last post by Viper « September 13th, 2015, 10:55 am
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by dsouder » September 12th, 2015, 10:04 pm

I have a '94 Carver 300 AFT Cabin with 350 Mercursier engines. Just out of no where, when I engage the starter ignition switches, nothing happens....

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September 13th, 2015, 10:55 am
1995 carver 370 w/ crusader engine rpm issues

Last post by PCOMT « August 28th, 2015, 11:07 am
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by bwilson » July 26th, 2015, 3:35 pm

I need help tracking down a problem. I have a '95 carver 370 acmy with crusader 454 XL EFI engines. As I brought the engine down to 1500 rpm the port...

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August 28th, 2015, 11:07 am
Gas fill hose replacement

Last post by johnotte « August 19th, 2015, 9:49 pm
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by johnotte » August 19th, 2015, 5:25 pm

I have a 1999 Carver 406 Motor yacht. Both my Port and Starport fill hoses are defective. From the fill point to the top of the tank. I have ordered...

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August 19th, 2015, 9:49 pm
Can it be fixed in Port

Last post by Viper « August 4th, 2015, 10:04 pm
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by My Jurisdiction » August 2nd, 2015, 9:39 am

Leaking shafts 3007 81'

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August 4th, 2015, 10:04 pm
Transmission Overheat

Last post by waybomb « July 30th, 2015, 12:13 pm
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by Asset Allocation » July 26th, 2015, 12:59 pm

I have a '99 355 with Crusader 454's. It's been a little over a month since I took her out and both engines wouldn't go past 3200 RPM maintaining...

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July 30th, 2015, 12:13 pm
How much HP can Volvo AQ280PT handle

Last post by dcrahn « July 14th, 2015, 6:05 am

by dcrahn » July 14th, 2015, 6:05 am

As the title says how much can they take? I'm getting ready to order parts to build a new engine for my Monterey project but I want to bump up the HP...

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Last post by dcrahn View the latest post
July 14th, 2015, 6:05 am
Checking Vdrive fluid?

Last post by After Taxes « July 1st, 2015, 12:18 pm
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by Boathooked » December 22nd, 2014, 10:10 am

So I believe I am rather low on the port engine Vdrive. It says to check the transmission fluid at operating temperature. The problem is I am...

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July 1st, 2015, 12:18 pm
oil additives

Last post by waybomb « June 29th, 2015, 8:21 pm
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by e burger » June 28th, 2015, 10:17 pm

I am not a fan of additives except seafoam but I have a small issue that I would like some help with. I have a carver 3607 aft cabin with crusader...

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June 29th, 2015, 8:21 pm
Put New Spark In Your Lovelife

Last post by Lyndon670 « June 24th, 2015, 2:51 pm
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by After Taxes » May 30th, 2015, 7:48 pm

My love affair seemed to be going ok, and she started whenever I asked, but I thought I'd check on the spark that keeps us going. The specs on the...

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June 24th, 2015, 2:51 pm

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