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Replacing Thermostat on 330 6BTA

Last post by PJHoffnet « August 7th, 2018, 12:49 am
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by VolNavy91 » July 31st, 2018, 10:52 am

Still learning the ins and outs of diesel maintenance on my 400. Question, I think the process to replace the thermostat on my starboard engine (its...

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International Harvester Diesels

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by Kvw613 » July 18th, 2018, 5:06 pm

Are there any owners who have the IH v8 diesels from Pleasurecraft Marine? Mine are fine but it would be nice to compare notes. Thanks....

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July 18th, 2018, 5:06 pm
Carver 280 overheating

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by Ricky mason » July 15th, 2018, 1:39 pm

Hi guys looking for some help and advice please , I have a carver 280 s , 7.3ltr v8 turbo diesel , I have recently got her back in the water / fresh...
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Engine Sensors

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by flyingfish » July 11th, 2018, 11:21 pm

I have a Carver 2001 506 with 6cta engines. Have installed new electronics. Axiom pro is the flat screen unit that I would like to display engine...

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July 12th, 2018, 4:39 pm
Transmission oil Volvo TAMD75EDC engines 2006 46MY

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by Makin Waves » June 24th, 2018, 6:57 pm

Where do I check transmission oil levels?
Are the transmissions using engine oil?
Service dept at my marina gave me a large filter and a small filter...

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July 11th, 2018, 7:08 am
Volvo Diesel Injector Servicing

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by Midnightsun » June 28th, 2018, 6:05 pm

I figure it is about time (1200 hrs) to have my injectors serviced and want to get any info I can from anyone who has done this before. Apparently...

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July 8th, 2018, 6:52 am
Cummins 370 6TBA raw sea water pump

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by Tomion » February 8th, 2017, 2:08 pm

Its time to replace my sea water pump impellers, they are 4 years old. Ugh! I have seen an upgrade replacement pump from Seaboard SMX 1730. They...
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Best way to measure out oil change

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by VolNavy91 » May 16th, 2018, 2:50 pm

New to diesel maintenance so advise would be appreciated. When buying oil in bulk by the gallon or 5 gallon bucket, whats the best way to measure out...

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May 16th, 2018, 3:03 pm
Oil capacity for Volvo TAMD 74EDC

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by Makin Waves » March 15th, 2018, 8:13 pm

I can't seem to find the oil capacity for my boat engines, 2006 Carver 46MY
2006 Volvo TAMD74EDC
I was sick in the fall and didn't change the oil, I...
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May 6th, 2018, 8:37 am
Remove/Replace Engine Carver 374 Voyager

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by sharkdaddy » April 24th, 2018, 6:41 am

Does anybody have experience with removing engines from a Carver 374 Voyager? My starboard engine (Cummins 6BTA 5.9 M2 370 HP) aft-most cylinder is...

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April 24th, 2018, 6:41 am
Exhaust Temperature Alarm

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by mikekomm1 » April 20th, 2018, 1:07 pm

I'm about to install an exhaust temperature alarm on my Carver with twin Caterpillar 3208's. There are two popular products that I'm considering from...
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April 21st, 2018, 12:38 pm
Adding 2-stroke oil to fuel tank-good idea or bad?

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 2:38 am
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by nightsky » September 14th, 2016, 10:38 am

I was talking to a fellow boater the other day who suggested adding 2-stroke oil to the diesel fuel tank (ratio 100:1 diesel to oil) in order to add...

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April 21st, 2018, 2:38 am
Cat, Cum, or Vol ....

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by PJHoffnet » September 9th, 2016, 4:12 pm

Researching our next new to us boat. Homing in on a Carver 404 cockpit.

Caterpillar, Cummings, or Volvo ... big pluses or minuses in any brand - any...
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April 21st, 2018, 2:29 am
How to clear EVC fault codes

Last post by Tennessee River Rat « April 16th, 2018, 3:49 pm
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by rhoclan » May 28th, 2014, 10:55 am

We recently purchased a 2007 Carver 560 Voyager. Immediately after transport, everything seemed to be working properly. We have Volvo D12-675's. We...

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April 16th, 2018, 3:49 pm
New Engines Arrived!

Last post by km1125 « April 4th, 2018, 2:26 pm
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by SplashyLady » April 3rd, 2018, 10:49 am

New power for the 3227 arrived today! Should be enough.... :-D

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April 4th, 2018, 2:26 pm
Cummins 370 power loss.

Last post by Tomion « March 11th, 2018, 11:30 pm
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by Tomion » February 10th, 2018, 11:56 pm

Hello, My port engine has been losing power a little bit at time over the last year since I had my prop shafts and bearings replaced. It started with...
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March 11th, 2018, 11:30 pm
Smoking engines

Last post by Viper « February 26th, 2018, 8:10 pm
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by cutter1 » May 2nd, 2016, 8:49 pm

Why is there so much smoke pouring from the engines once we go over 8 knots?

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February 26th, 2018, 8:10 pm
Racor Filters

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by yardley99 » December 26th, 2017, 8:53 pm

I have Volvo Diesels in my 2005 44 MY and I keep getting a white powder built up in my Racor Filter Bowls. any ideas? once this occurs, I cant get...

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January 7th, 2018, 7:28 pm
405 Raw Water Pump

Last post by Viper « December 12th, 2017, 7:04 am
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by GarryD » October 15th, 2017, 3:35 pm

Hello everyone.

Does anyone know if a remote belt driven raw water pump is available for the Cummins 5.9 BT6 Diesel engine.

I have no trouble...

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December 12th, 2017, 7:04 am
430 Carver Diesel fuel transfer switches

Last post by Tracy58 « November 24th, 2017, 1:02 pm
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by x2ryder » August 30th, 2017, 12:32 pm

Hello
I am new to the board. I have a 1996 430 Carver cockpit with Cummins Diamond series diesels in it. The boat has 3 fuel tanks. Port Starboard...
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November 24th, 2017, 1:02 pm
Engines won't stay running

Last post by RGrew176 « November 17th, 2017, 11:10 pm
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by PJHoffnet » October 20th, 2017, 10:21 am

Cummins 330 diesels ... will crank and run as long as they key is held in the start position, but engines stop as soon as key is released. Thoughts?...
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November 17th, 2017, 11:10 pm
Draining Racor filter

Last post by Makin Waves « October 14th, 2017, 8:10 pm
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by Makin Waves » October 14th, 2017, 4:33 pm

When I was winterizing I saw water in the glass bowl on one racor filter. I drained the water and it looks like it filled with fuel
I will not start...

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October 14th, 2017, 8:10 pm
Soot on transom and dinghy

Last post by mjk1040 « August 13th, 2017, 4:47 pm
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by peterrenton » August 4th, 2014, 11:28 am

Hello everyone,

I am having a major problem with soot mainly all over my dinghy as well as the transom of the boat. I have the Cummins diesel...

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August 13th, 2017, 4:47 pm
Engine change out ballast problem

Last post by waybomb « August 8th, 2017, 12:40 pm
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by glueman90 » August 8th, 2017, 9:13 am

1987 Carver Mariner 36'. In 2008 the engine were replaced with rebuilt twin Detroit's 4-53 140 hp,rebuilt trans and V-drives. New shafts, cutlass...

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Volvo Penta D6-370

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by Brad Tubbs » March 27th, 2017, 4:25 pm

I've a failed piston on the port engine, #4 cylinder in my 2005 CMY41. The authorized V-P mechanic is telling me that in order to access and repair...
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