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8.1 Crusader Valve job or worse

Last post by bud37 « March 30th, 2025, 8:50 pm
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by paulr » March 30th, 2025, 3:35 pm

Hello,
I have a 2001 Carver 396 with Crusader 8.1's that were installed new in 2008.(there is 510 hours on them)
The port engine has no compression...

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March 30th, 2025, 8:50 pm
Engine Replacement

Last post by Cooler « March 23rd, 2025, 12:47 pm
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by Capt Happy » March 21st, 2025, 2:15 pm

Good Day All,

Has anyone re powered a 320 Voyager ?

We have the 350 Crusader XL's with a little over 1100hrs on each. Started to burn some oil...
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March 23rd, 2025, 12:47 pm
Mercury Alpha 1 gen2 drives around 2004 to 2009

Last post by bud37 « March 21st, 2025, 9:40 am
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by bud37 » March 20th, 2025, 7:19 pm

Since I have no experience with these, the only outdrives we ever had were the cobras in the 80's. We may be considering another boat, ( just miss...

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March 21st, 2025, 9:40 am
1997 325 Fuel delivery issue

Last post by Viper « March 9th, 2025, 10:21 pm
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by Cunnsco » March 9th, 2025, 6:14 pm

Hiya, friends! Problem with my TB350 5.7

I’m getting a crank no start issues. The fuel pump has no power to it. The reset button on does have 12v...

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March 9th, 2025, 10:21 pm
496 exhaust manifold cleaning?

Last post by Carverlvr2 « March 9th, 2025, 11:51 am
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by Carverlvr2 » January 18th, 2025, 1:55 pm

My 2004 366 with Volvo Penta 8.1’s has been fresh water its whole life. Worried about the cost of new risers and manifolds, I have the marina pull...

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March 9th, 2025, 11:51 am
new stove/oven

Last post by bud37 « February 7th, 2025, 7:59 pm
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by Chona » July 22nd, 2024, 5:02 pm

Does anyone have any suggestions on websites or other places to replace the stove/oven in my 1988 3607 aft cabin. All three burners were causing...

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February 7th, 2025, 7:59 pm
Repower 1999 350 Mariner

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by dlldxb » October 7th, 2023, 1:52 am

Hi,

I am overseas, so access to skilled service is limited. Looking for advice based on forums experience. I have a 1999 350 Mariner with twin...
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February 5th, 2025, 9:59 am
Engine oil choice

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by Cooler » April 25th, 2024, 12:33 pm

Bought some Mercury brand 25W50 synthetic blend engine oil for oil change. The container says high performance marine applications. My thought is, if...
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January 30th, 2025, 12:37 pm
Gas under carburetor

Last post by km1125 « December 12th, 2024, 8:28 am
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by drewp » December 11th, 2024, 11:33 pm

I was warming up my Crusader 350xl to change the oil, when I lowered the throttle all the way my RPMs dropped and the engine started to sputter. I...

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December 12th, 2024, 8:28 am
Kohler 7.5 EKD generator over voltage fault

Last post by dwhite « December 1st, 2024, 7:45 pm
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by dwhite » June 26th, 2024, 9:11 am

Generator stopped with an over voltage fault. Reset and restarted and it repeated overvoltage fault.
When it was restarted, it ran for 10 seconds or...

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December 1st, 2024, 7:45 pm
engine belts

Last post by bud37 « November 16th, 2024, 5:08 pm
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by Crowbar » November 15th, 2024, 3:17 pm

1987 28ft voyager w/ twin 230 mercruisers I've replaced belts 50 hrs ago now they squel on startup for 2-3 minutes using napa gates belts. Also...

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November 16th, 2024, 5:08 pm
Hoping for some help, I have just installed new risers and spacers on my 1997 320 with twin crusaders.

Last post by km1125 « October 18th, 2024, 9:51 pm
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by carver/1997 » October 17th, 2024, 12:36 pm

After I completed installation I realized that they are approximately 3/4" higher and my engine compartment lids are sitting on them. Has anyone...

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October 18th, 2024, 9:51 pm
Overheating issues - 454 Crusaders

Last post by buster53 « October 8th, 2024, 4:32 pm
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by carverjeff » September 30th, 2024, 3:24 pm

Hello,
I'm a new member here and at my wits end with an overheating issue. I could use a recommendation for a Crusader gas mechanic or any other...

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October 8th, 2024, 4:32 pm
Engine circuit breaker tripping

Last post by km1125 « October 7th, 2024, 2:40 pm
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by tgebler » August 24th, 2024, 8:10 am

I have 454 Mercruiser engines with fuel injection. The starboard engine would not start and I learned of the engine circuit breaker which is located...

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October 7th, 2024, 2:40 pm
2002 Carver 346 6.2 MPI

Last post by Pha8 « October 7th, 2024, 1:02 pm
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by Pha8 » October 6th, 2024, 12:23 am

Hey guys
I am new to this forum and in the process of purchasing a 2002 Carver 346 6.2 MPI Mercruisers and looking for some info.
As with any...

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October 7th, 2024, 1:02 pm
Loss of RPM’s on both engines at wot

Last post by Merkinbrumsky « September 30th, 2024, 9:22 am
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by Merkinbrumsky » September 16th, 2024, 2:47 pm

Had the boat out yesterday and put it up on plane for the first time in a while. Could only reach 3000 rpm and 16 mph at wot. Applied tabs to get up...
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September 30th, 2024, 9:22 am
Bridge Throttles Stiff

Last post by MyPleasure « September 18th, 2024, 12:40 pm
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by MyPleasure » August 23rd, 2024, 8:29 pm

Hi Fellas,
The throttle controls on the command bridge are really stiff on our Carver 36 aft cabin. I tried to re-route them but they’re just a bit...

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September 18th, 2024, 12:40 pm
Replacing fuel filters on Santego 3467, Crusaders

Last post by Viper « September 16th, 2024, 7:20 am
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by BarryK » January 26th, 2021, 2:38 am

Hi all,

I'm going the change all of the fuel/water separator elements. I have Crusader 454s with the separators mounted low on the engines. There...
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September 16th, 2024, 7:20 am
Genset running out of fuel

Last post by MyPleasure « September 11th, 2024, 12:34 pm
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by MyPleasure » June 16th, 2024, 4:58 pm

Hi fellas, I’ve been having problems with my genset running out of fuel after running for a while. when I switch positions on the fuel tank selector...
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September 11th, 2024, 12:34 pm
Oil sample results

Last post by Viper « September 2nd, 2024, 12:20 pm
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by Jskhome62 » August 12th, 2023, 4:16 am

Hello all. Joined the forum not long ago after having my bid accepted on a 03 360 sport sedan, so this is my first post. Wondering though if it may...
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Last post by Viper View the latest post
September 2nd, 2024, 12:20 pm
port engine not starting

Last post by Rayjs148 « August 18th, 2024, 8:43 pm
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by Rayjs148 » August 14th, 2024, 9:27 pm

Hello, I have a Carver Santego 31 with twin 350 Crusader XL motors. The port engine stalled on our way back to marina and will not start. Engine...

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August 18th, 2024, 8:43 pm
Crusader 454 ECM R116021G

Last post by Viper « August 18th, 2024, 9:38 am
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by Baby Lentz Crewz » August 16th, 2024, 11:45 am

Hoping for some help from all you older Carver owners! We are having tachometer issues on the starboard. Checked the tach, it works when connected to...

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August 18th, 2024, 9:38 am
help identifying parts I need

Last post by Viper « July 30th, 2024, 8:06 pm
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by jhowe2222 » July 29th, 2024, 5:56 pm

I would like to identify specs on my boat. I would like to know the part numbers for the parts on the Volvo Penta drives to replace bellows and u...

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July 30th, 2024, 8:06 pm
Squeaking transmission / vdrives. 96 santego 380

Last post by cjblovinlife « July 26th, 2024, 1:36 pm
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by cjblovinlife » July 23rd, 2024, 9:05 pm

I hit an object in the water on the 4th of July… someone must have thrown a chair overboard or something. I returned to the marina at idle there...

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July 26th, 2024, 1:36 pm
Closed cooling overheating - solved

Last post by km1125 « July 19th, 2024, 5:05 pm
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by Youghster » July 10th, 2024, 5:58 am

In the interest of saving some fellow boater a trip "down a rabbit hole", I offer. My 1995 Santego 5.7 TBI had overheating problems,...

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July 19th, 2024, 5:05 pm

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