GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum.
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Last post by waybomb
April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
Gas tank leak
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Matt1989Carver3807 »
May 20th, 2021, 1:34 am
Hi. After haul out fall 2020 port alum tank started to leak from an unseen site. Tank was full and appears to have pinhole leak about a cupful daily....
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Last post by Matt1989Carver3807
October 18th, 2021, 2:43 am
1997 Carver 325 exhaust collector
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carver#325 »
October 12th, 2021, 4:15 pm
Just wondering if anyone else has removed the backflow valves in the exhaust collectors? I cannot see the need for them as they are well above the...
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Last post by Cooler
October 14th, 2021, 10:14 am
Do it again jack.
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tonyiiiafl »
October 1st, 2021, 3:45 pm
Well. Put this in the do it again pile. Replaced raw water pump in my 454 merc Gen. IV. Done and fired it up and the pressed on pulley is pressure...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
October 1st, 2021, 3:45 pm
Navigating in salt water with Crusaders
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JimCarver »
September 13th, 2021, 4:06 am
Hello,
My home port is in Gananoque, Ontario where my 360 Mariner with Crusader engines has ran in fresh water its whole life (650 hours). I'm...
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Last post by JimCarver
September 29th, 2021, 8:05 am
Oil change?
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tonyiiiafl »
September 27th, 2021, 8:14 pm
I am not one to change oil early, I rather go to what is recommended. I changed my 2019 Tiguan every 10,000 and when I owned heavy diesel tractor...
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Last post by pepmyster
September 28th, 2021, 6:38 pm
Best DIY way to drain gas tank?
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darylann »
September 20th, 2021, 6:07 pm
We finally figured out why my port engine won’t run. I’ve got spark and the carburetor is getting gas, but we can’t keep it going without starter...
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Last post by Dewmyster
September 21st, 2021, 6:00 pm
Crusader 350 / 270 hp Temperature
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LeapofFaith »
March 28th, 2016, 8:16 am
Hi Folks,
What is the operating temperature range for a 350 Crusader / 270 hp with fresh water cooling? This is a new boat to me so I am not sure...
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Last post by Redemption
September 9th, 2021, 7:06 am
Crusader 350 XL Alarm Beep Interpretation
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Thekaj »
June 1st, 2021, 1:10 am
Coming home from the Memorial Day weekend trip, an alarm started going off in the dash of our 1995 325 Aft Cabin with 3550 XL Crusaders. It was...
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Last post by Viper
August 29th, 2021, 11:18 am
Riser replacement intervals
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tonyiiiafl »
August 28th, 2021, 8:20 pm
Merc 454’s, 3/4 closed cooling. Engine and manifolds have coolant, risers raw water. Less than 50 hours per year right now. What is your take on...
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Last post by Viper
August 29th, 2021, 11:13 am
Onan MCCK impeller change
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BarryK »
August 13th, 2021, 9:47 pm
Hi all,
I have a 1990 MCCK J series genset. I successfully removed the 4 screws from the impeller cover but the cover is frozen and I can't get it...
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Last post by Viper
August 23rd, 2021, 7:47 pm
Ignition Issues
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Terra Nova »
August 23rd, 2021, 6:02 pm
I have a 2002 410 Sports Sedan. It has twin 8.1L Mercruisers - 360 HP each. When I first got the boat in June, I was having trouble starting the port...
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Last post by Terra Nova
August 23rd, 2021, 6:02 pm
DEXRON II replacement?
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tonyiiiafl »
August 9th, 2021, 7:34 pm
Did a lot of research and see that the Dexron II fluid is yellow or light brown, so I was confused abouit it being gear lube. What has replaced this...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
August 23rd, 2021, 6:35 am
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Last post by g36
August 20th, 2021, 9:49 am
Use of dry gas
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tgebler »
August 17th, 2021, 11:39 am
I would appreciate any experience/recommendations with the application of dry gas. We are able to buy gasoline on the street and fuel our boat at the...
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Last post by tgebler
August 19th, 2021, 2:51 pm
Idle Air Control Valve
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Capn Crunch »
August 11th, 2021, 1:58 pm
Hi all,
After replacing the fuel pump on my starboard engine injectors had a much better pattern but engine would still stall as soon as put into...
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Last post by bud37
August 11th, 2021, 7:09 pm
Mag 350 MPI Fuel Pump
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Batwing »
August 9th, 2021, 6:49 pm
Hey All,
I"ve had issues with my Port engine on my 1999 Carver 350 and have narrowed it down to a bad fuel pump. After identifying the part #, I've...
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Last post by tomschauer
August 9th, 2021, 8:54 pm
Hurth coupled to 454 Nercruiser
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tonyiiiafl »
August 8th, 2021, 8:01 pm
I Hurth (maybe 630? Need to check) on my 1994 390CPMY coupled to 454 Merc Bluewater Gen V. Last couple days I have been getting a strange noise from...
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Last post by Viper
August 8th, 2021, 9:28 pm
To rebuild or replace???
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mwest74 »
August 18th, 2019, 7:08 pm
I own a 95 330 Mariner with Crusader 350 XL's. I have dumped probably my purchase price back into the boat at this point. If you want the details see...
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Last post by Petemait
August 6th, 2021, 11:48 am
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Last post by Capn Crunch
August 2nd, 2021, 12:19 pm
Stalling after x length of run time
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chpsk8 »
July 25th, 2021, 5:34 pm
I had an odd thing happen yesterday and I could use some help troubleshooting it.
We took a 5 hour run north on the Mississippi last Monday. Speed...
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Last post by chpsk8
August 1st, 2021, 6:59 pm
Carver Riviera - Re-Engine
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hcarmich »
July 29th, 2021, 12:16 pm
Good day,
I recently bought a used 1983 Riv. The previous owner swapped out the Crusaders back in 2003 with GM 4-bolt mains truck 350 cid engines....
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Last post by waybomb
July 31st, 2021, 7:29 pm
440 Aft Cabin Engine Hours
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jbowlby »
June 9th, 2021, 3:22 pm
Looking at a 1989 44 Aft Cabin with 1200 hours. 502 XLi
Thoughts or concerns?
Life span in hours for a well-maintained fresh water gas engine?...
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Last post by plittle2005
July 31st, 2021, 3:47 pm
Crusader 350 not starting after winter
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Torsson »
June 28th, 2019, 1:34 pm
Hello i have 2 crusaders 350 in my Carver 28. After winter one of the engine dies as soon as i rev. Me and my father got it running after putting it...
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Last post by Torsson
July 28th, 2021, 5:46 pm
Walter 26D Oil pressure switch
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Torsson »
April 13th, 2021, 2:44 pm
Hello. I am pretty sure my V-drive low oil pressure warning switch is dead on my Carver 28 Voyager with Walter 26d. If i understand these correct the...
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Last post by Torsson
July 28th, 2021, 5:41 pm
Transmission fluid change
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nazinteck »
July 23rd, 2018, 12:46 pm
I have Series 5000 Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmissions on my two 350 Crusader engines on a 1997 325 Carver Aft Cabin. I am still in the process of...
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July 20th, 2021, 9:43 am
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