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2004 Carver 466 MY Transmission Problem

Last post by Viper « May 6th, 2020, 4:18 pm
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by wkeith » May 2nd, 2020, 9:52 am

Hello All!
I have the Volvo 480 hp diesels with ZF model 280-1A transmissions. While under power at 1900 RPM my starboard transmission went to...

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May 6th, 2020, 4:18 pm
Suspected EVC Problem

Last post by jspin101 « February 25th, 2020, 6:23 pm
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by Brad Tubbs » February 15th, 2020, 2:39 pm

I am having ignition issues. I have twin Volvo 2005 Penta D6's with EVC (old style, no LED display). The port engine cranks and runs normally....

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February 25th, 2020, 6:23 pm
Changing Impellers on Cummins 6BTA 5.9 -Any Tricks?

Last post by mjmason1 « January 4th, 2020, 5:16 pm
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by FSP » December 3rd, 2019, 2:50 pm

I've taken off the caps and inspected the impellers and they are fine. Managed to wedge my camera into the port side space to take a picture and did...

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January 4th, 2020, 5:16 pm
RPM VS Knots

Last post by 650Guy « November 23rd, 2019, 8:46 pm
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by bobfino » October 10th, 2014, 1:49 pm

Hello, I have new to me the 2005 Carver 396MY with the D6 Diesel 370 inboards. Trying to get a feel with other owners on what they are seeing for...
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November 23rd, 2019, 8:46 pm
Cummins Fuel Burn Table

Last post by 650Guy « November 23rd, 2019, 8:44 pm
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by zoomiej » June 10th, 2019, 3:01 pm

396, Cummins 370's - I am wondering if anyone has developed a table for the 396 on fuel burn through power settings.

Before the "depends"...

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November 23rd, 2019, 8:44 pm
valve lash adjustment

Last post by 650Guy « November 23rd, 2019, 8:29 pm
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by rjr » November 11th, 2019, 4:10 pm

Anybody have this done recently? Cost? I'm going to have it done next year.

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November 23rd, 2019, 8:29 pm
Carver 396 370B Fuel Burns

Last post by 650Guy « November 6th, 2019, 8:50 pm
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by 650Guy » November 5th, 2019, 10:25 pm

Hey All - So I am new to my 396, and found something I have always looked for. Below is a table of fuel flows. Not sure if it will hold its format...

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November 6th, 2019, 8:50 pm
Recmar oil filters?

Last post by jspin101 « October 2nd, 2019, 5:13 pm
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by jspin101 » October 1st, 2019, 5:42 pm

Hi All,
Sad time of year for us northerners. :confused: :cry:
Starting up with the winterizing processes...
Does anyone have experience good or bad...

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October 2nd, 2019, 5:13 pm
Carver 360, 2007 Piston Assembly

Last post by vik1111 « October 2nd, 2019, 12:23 pm

by vik1111 » October 2nd, 2019, 12:23 pm

Hi,

I am looking for the piston assembly kit for my engines, attached is a diagram.

Engine - Yanmar 6LPA-STP

Local Yanmar disti only provides new...

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October 2nd, 2019, 12:23 pm
450 voyager prop size

Last post by km1125 « September 21st, 2019, 12:12 pm
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by outtoc » January 19th, 2019, 8:54 am

hi my name is john:
i have Volvo 480 HP engines and zf 280-1 2.27:1 ratio for transmissions
can anyone who owns a 450 voyager tell me
your prop...

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September 21st, 2019, 12:12 pm
Aftercooler & Heat Exchanger Zinc Replacement Periods

Last post by ssd1439 « September 10th, 2019, 10:47 am
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by FSP » August 7th, 2019, 1:33 pm

Hello, I'm a new owner of a Carver 405 with Cummins 6BTA5.9 330hp engines. I'm just servicing my aftercoolers and found the zincs were either gone or...

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September 10th, 2019, 10:47 am
Volvo Penta Electronic Throttles

Last post by Tireless « August 15th, 2019, 3:19 pm
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by Tireless » August 15th, 2019, 11:08 am

I am putting this out there in the event any Carver owners have similar issues with their Volvo Penta electronic throttles.

I have a 2006 Carver 44...

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August 15th, 2019, 3:19 pm
Carver 405 - Cummins 6BTA 5.9 330hp Prop Shaft Diameter

Last post by Viper « June 25th, 2019, 7:02 pm
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by FSP » June 23rd, 2019, 1:52 pm

Looks like I'm about to be the new owner of a very nice 1998 Carver 405 with Cummins 6BTA 5.9 330hp engines. One of the survey items was that the PSS...

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June 25th, 2019, 7:02 pm
Zinc location on Volvo Penta tamd74p

Last post by golgi « June 20th, 2019, 10:13 am
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by David M. » May 9th, 2019, 9:16 am

I'm having trouble locating the zincs on my 2000 Volvo Penta tamd74p, I have located one, but I'm under the impression there are 3 per engine. I cant...

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Last post by golgi View the latest post
June 20th, 2019, 10:13 am
impellers on volvo diesel engines

Last post by Hugo « May 7th, 2019, 9:47 am
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by winedown » April 26th, 2019, 6:57 pm

Was wondering how long it should take to change impellers on volvo diesel engines on a 396 Carver...thx

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Last post by Hugo View the latest post
May 7th, 2019, 9:47 am
Fuel Selectors in Engine Room

Last post by RGrew176 « May 1st, 2019, 2:37 am
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by samcrouse » April 24th, 2019, 10:16 pm

I have a 99 504 CPMY and am confused about the fuel selector panel in the engine room. I have four tanks. two mains and two auxiliary tanks.

The...

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May 1st, 2019, 2:37 am
Volvo D6 Water Pump Impeller

Last post by Viper « April 29th, 2019, 10:05 pm
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by Midnightsun » April 27th, 2019, 1:53 am

Guess this is addressed to Viper. I checked the parts list only to find out the impeller (Volvo Penta 3593573) is out of production? Can you verify...

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April 29th, 2019, 10:05 pm
12D EDC/ TAMD 75 Advice

Last post by Alaska 530 Voyager « April 16th, 2019, 1:26 pm
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by Carpediem » April 16th, 2019, 10:51 am

We are looking at two 564s, one with 1400 hrs on Volvo 12D EDCs and one with 800 hrs on TAMD 75s. We will be doing primarily bay and delta cruising...

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Last post by Alaska 530 Voyager View the latest post
April 16th, 2019, 1:26 pm
Biodiesel

Last post by Renovatio « April 14th, 2019, 8:38 am
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by rjr » April 4th, 2019, 2:57 pm

Has anyone used it? Opinions? Good? Bad? Damaging?

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Last post by Renovatio View the latest post
April 14th, 2019, 8:38 am
Volvo Penta TAMD74P-A Fault Code 3.3

Last post by mjk1040 « April 8th, 2019, 6:11 am
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by golgi » April 6th, 2019, 9:36 pm

Hi all... Prepping the boat for launch after a long layup. Port motor turned over great. Starboard gives me a 3.3 fault. Can't clear it. The motor...

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April 8th, 2019, 6:11 am
‘01 356 with Cummins

Last post by Midnightsun « April 3rd, 2019, 5:29 am
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by thp1957 » April 2nd, 2019, 6:29 pm

Hoping to get some insight from the group. I winterized and serviced our 356 last fall before it was wrapped for the winter. I did not get the...

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April 3rd, 2019, 5:29 am
444/44/396 turbo not spooling up

Last post by Huckleberry « March 30th, 2019, 2:34 am
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by Huckleberry » November 4th, 2018, 1:30 am

Bought a 2005 44 with volvo diesels that have under 300 hrs . At sea trial in TN it ran perfect . Survey showed air filters were deteriorating so the...
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March 30th, 2019, 2:34 am
Volvo Penta Diesel corrosion help, please...

Last post by Viper « March 28th, 2019, 4:52 pm
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by fleck05 » March 27th, 2019, 12:21 pm

Most of my motor looks good, except this (pictured). I know corrosion means leakage, so I should probably open it, wire brush it clean, and replace...

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Last post by Viper View the latest post
March 28th, 2019, 4:52 pm
530 Volvo D-12 Port engine won’t reverse

Last post by kkochner « March 24th, 2019, 6:51 pm
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by kkochner » March 16th, 2019, 11:04 am

Yesterday I was pulling out of my slip and realized my port engine would not go into reverse. It goes into forward with no issues and runs fine. I’ve...
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Last post by kkochner View the latest post
March 24th, 2019, 6:51 pm
Transmission problems.

Last post by Viper « March 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm
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by David M. » May 28th, 2018, 12:17 am

Help! My wife and I just recently purchased a 2000 Carver 45 voyager with twin 480 Penta Volvos. I had the boat out and was experiencing a delay in...

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March 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm

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