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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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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
Fuel starving on 2000 mariner 350

Last post by After Taxes « June 9th, 2015, 12:37 pm
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by Bobh » June 4th, 2015, 11:52 pm

just put boat in for the season. It started up fine. Went for ride. When started again starboard engine stalled. Seemed liked it flooded. Started...

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June 9th, 2015, 12:37 pm
99 mariner 350 fuel filters

Last post by After Taxes « May 26th, 2015, 9:03 am
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by lakegirl » January 30th, 2015, 10:06 am

recent purchase, trying to do my maintenance a little at a time.

where are the fuel filters on my 99 carver mariner 350 with crusader engines?
I see...

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May 26th, 2015, 9:03 am
Make Your Generator Happy

Last post by feeez « May 21st, 2015, 10:56 pm
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by After Taxes » May 21st, 2015, 7:58 pm

I had a perfectly good running Kohler 4KW genny on my previous boat. Why did it run so well? Regular oil and filter changes, and change the...

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May 21st, 2015, 10:56 pm
Inacurate Flo-Scans

Last post by waybomb « May 14th, 2015, 11:50 am
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by Steamboat Willie » May 13th, 2015, 2:40 pm

I have a 1997 325 aft cabin with two 350 Crusaders. Flo-Scans were installed somewhere along the way by a previous owner. The starboard seems to...

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May 14th, 2015, 11:50 am
1977 2576 Camper - OMC 235 Cruising Speed? Max RPM?

Last post by Rearadmiral « March 11th, 2015, 6:20 am

by Rearadmiral » March 11th, 2015, 6:20 am

Hello All,

Hope someone can help, just finished restoring a 25' Carver Camper with OMC 235 (351W) and Stringer outdrive. I'm getting around 15-16...

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March 11th, 2015, 6:20 am
Moisture Inside Distributor Cap - HELP!

Last post by Sailorbanker « February 19th, 2015, 12:29 am
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by Sailorbanker » February 18th, 2015, 11:15 am

Hi there. Have a 1986 32 Aft cabin with 305 Crusaders. Have owned boat for three years and we love it! It was very well maintained and upgraded by...

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February 19th, 2015, 12:29 am
1989 3807 Starts in gear - No neutral.

Last post by waybomb « January 12th, 2015, 4:57 pm
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by justtls » January 12th, 2015, 1:50 pm

Greetings, Just purchased 1989 3807 with the 454 Mercruisers and Borg Warner drives. When I put the Transmission levers in the Neutral Position to...

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January 12th, 2015, 4:57 pm
Head Gasket replacement

Last post by Bella Notte « December 19th, 2014, 7:47 am
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by Bella Notte » December 16th, 2014, 12:42 pm

Bella Notte is a 1979 voyager 3326 with Crusader 350 engines.

Has anyone replace the head gaskets on a 79 350 engine?

I had a marine mechanic look...

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December 19th, 2014, 7:47 am
Running on one engine

Last post by Lyndon670 « October 14th, 2014, 6:13 pm
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by nolacarver » October 9th, 2014, 4:14 pm

Does anyone have an opinion about slow speed cruising on one engine for economical purpose ? I heard some say it is bad for the dead gear box ....

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October 14th, 2014, 6:13 pm
Starboard Engine idle's Faster

Last post by g36 « September 29th, 2014, 9:27 pm
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by Fullvolley » September 29th, 2014, 8:30 pm

Looking for and ideas on where to start looking.

I have a 2003 360 Sport Sedan with 5.7 Volvos and ZF 61 transmission with 600 hours on both...

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September 29th, 2014, 9:27 pm
1989 Mercruiser 3.7L Thermostat question?

Last post by tricountytrail « September 14th, 2014, 2:40 pm
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by tricountytrail » September 10th, 2014, 2:32 am

1989 Mercruiser 3.7L Thermostat question?

My twin engine Carver runs about 120 130 degrees.
Boat ran great all summer, I believe the previous owner...

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September 14th, 2014, 2:40 pm
Multiple, separate problems, starting with smoke at 2500+RPM

Last post by Seif911 « September 13th, 2014, 8:29 pm
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by Seif911 » April 6th, 2014, 9:11 am

Good Morning All. It has been a while. So I actually stored my Carver in my yard from last fall. I am trying to give it a quick, intensive make over...
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September 13th, 2014, 8:29 pm
Oil

Last post by Lyndon670 « September 8th, 2014, 3:55 pm
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by throwback2 » March 21st, 2014, 10:00 am

Was curious as to what engine oil people are using these days.I have a pair of 1987 small block Chevies and was using Kendall that had zinc in it but...

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September 8th, 2014, 3:55 pm
Holly Carb issue

Last post by waybomb « September 6th, 2014, 7:18 pm
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by Dpoelstra » May 19th, 2013, 12:05 pm

Well I tried my first carb overhaul this weekend. The starboard endine was running very rich and was running uneven...not a consistent miss, but just...

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September 6th, 2014, 7:18 pm
3.8 liter Crusader Engine - Parts-Replacement-Availability

Last post by PCOMT « August 26th, 2014, 9:07 am
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by PCOMT » July 4th, 2014, 7:13 am

I am considering a purchase of a 1981 3007 aft cabin with 3.8 liter twins.
The engine hours are unknown: Broker's Quote: "Unfortunately I have...

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August 26th, 2014, 9:07 am
Anti-Syphon Valves

Last post by Steamboat Willie « August 19th, 2014, 8:42 pm
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by Steamboat Willie » August 18th, 2014, 8:27 pm

I have a 1997 325 Aft Cabin with 350 Crusaders. The manual says there are anti-syphon valves in the fuel system, and recommends inspecting/cleaning...

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August 19th, 2014, 8:42 pm

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