GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum.
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November 5th, 2020, 5:23 pm
Best way to remove sludge from engine?
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VicB »
October 27th, 2020, 6:27 pm
I just got through replacing valve stem seals (puffing blue smoke on start up) on a 88’ crusader 454. 12 out of the 16 seals were split down the...
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October 28th, 2020, 9:07 pm
Raw waterpumps
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PAULDOC »
October 27th, 2020, 5:23 pm
Has anyone used aftermarket impellers or changed graphite bushing to bronze on Sherwood E35 pumps?
TIA.
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Last post by km1125
October 27th, 2020, 11:00 pm
Auxiliary Fuel Tank
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lshuback »
October 12th, 2020, 11:56 am
Hi ! I have a 1998 Carver 405 , it has two (2) 150 gallon gas tanks and one (1) 40 gallon reserve. I’m wondering if anyone is familiar on what needs...
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Last post by g36
October 13th, 2020, 2:04 pm
Starboard engine is toast
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Gag_Halfront »
October 9th, 2020, 8:37 pm
Well, 3297 is my first boat. I bought it in May knowing that it needed fuel tanks but not knowing much else about it. It had sat in a yard for...
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Last post by mjk1040
October 12th, 2020, 3:28 am
Kohler 7.3 Question
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denpooch »
September 2nd, 2020, 8:55 am
Can anyone give me an idea on where to focus troubleshooting for the following issue?
I start the engine, it turns over, runs for 5 seconds and...
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Last post by KeithS
October 8th, 2020, 3:05 pm
Help with 355 tranny
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BLKay »
September 30th, 2020, 10:53 am
Hello. My 355 tranny slips and revs out only after running for 15 minutes. 2 questions.
1. It was suggested it may be overheating. Could this be...
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Last post by AnamCara
October 7th, 2020, 8:18 pm
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Last post by tomschauer
October 6th, 2020, 11:14 pm
355 Aft Cabin Muffler
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chpsk8 »
October 2nd, 2020, 11:22 am
Does anyone have any knowledge of the exhaust system on a 95 355 Aft?
Motors - 454 Crusaders
When I start the port motor for the first time after...
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Last post by chpsk8
October 3rd, 2020, 10:12 am
Mercruiser 454 Carb engines
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tonyiiiafl »
September 27th, 2020, 8:19 pm
On my 1994 390 I have the port engine which is original at 1180 hours, Starboard 3 years old at 125 hours. I have been using Quicksilver 25W40 oil...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
September 28th, 2020, 7:14 am
Borg Warner trans leak
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650Guy »
June 10th, 2019, 6:09 pm
Project 3 of 5 here. Ugh... love boating as it always keeps me so busy so I can relax! Hahaha
While repairing my Generator I found my starboard...
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Last post by Capn Crunch
September 16th, 2020, 6:39 pm
Volvo 8.1 Missing/Surging
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tjh408 »
August 3rd, 2020, 11:33 am
New problem with this boat. After running and feeling good about the temp on the port motor, I noticed a surging or missing on the tach for the...
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Last post by tjh408
September 15th, 2020, 8:49 am
Props not as stated
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tonyiiiafl »
September 11th, 2020, 5:29 am
I bought a set of props from a seller that he stated were 22 x 21 for my 390CPMY. The shafts were 1.5” so I would need the brass adapter to step down...
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Last post by km1125
September 13th, 2020, 1:13 pm
Engine Replacement on 355 Aft
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Jasonm71 »
July 2nd, 2020, 2:36 pm
Hey everyone
First post here.
This is my second carver. I inherited a 91 355 Aft Cabin from my brother in law who passed away a year ago.
Short...
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Last post by RobGunn
September 11th, 2020, 9:50 am
Trans lights always on
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Promdate2 »
September 8th, 2020, 8:23 am
Hi all. Just purchased a 2003 466 in August. So far very happy but working out various bugs.
I have the ZF transmission and electronic controller....
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Last post by Promdate2
September 9th, 2020, 9:21 pm
WINTERIZATION...the "W" word
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tonyiiiafl »
August 30th, 2020, 12:25 pm
I winterize the water system and sanitary systems myself and have had no issues. I was thinking of doing the Kohler 6.5 myself this year, engines I...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
September 8th, 2020, 6:50 pm
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Last post by km1125
September 7th, 2020, 6:53 pm
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Last post by mjk1040
August 30th, 2020, 7:36 pm
Lost Drive Control on Port Side
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GotLuckyPA »
July 14th, 2020, 9:42 pm
Returning from an outing in a no wake zone at idle i lost control of the port drive. Motor ran fine, just no drive. Opened engine bay and found trans...
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Last post by GotLuckyPA
August 24th, 2020, 7:18 pm
Prop Selectiion
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tonyiiiafl »
August 23rd, 2020, 6:30 pm
I have a 1994 390 CPMY with 7.4 carb Big Blocks. The props are 22 x 22, and that is what is on the build sheet. I can hit 4000 rpm under ideal...
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Last post by Midnightsun
August 24th, 2020, 2:59 pm
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Last post by BarryK
August 22nd, 2020, 11:39 am
Kohler 7.3E Won't Start
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jsurfwhite »
July 19th, 2020, 2:55 pm
I had my 2000 356 Aft Deck out for a cruise, with the generator running when we left the dock. Back to dock, generator was not running. Remote switch...
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Last post by jsurfwhite
August 21st, 2020, 8:44 pm
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Last post by Viper
August 10th, 2020, 9:19 pm
engine alarm
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LAZ »
July 30th, 2020, 1:25 pm
Greetings all. I have a first time issue which has my mystified. Hopefully someone can help. For the first time, when under load, my alarm goes off...
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Last post by bud37
August 4th, 2020, 6:39 pm
8.1 Volvo Overheating
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tjh408 »
July 14th, 2020, 8:48 am
I have 8.1 Volvo's with 600 hours in a 2003, 360 SS. The port engine runs hotter than It should. At one point it ran up to 240 on the gauge. I have...
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August 3rd, 2020, 11:23 am
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