GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum.
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April 26th, 2026, 8:14 am
Steam in exhaust typical on gas 396?
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thatchh »
March 29th, 2018, 10:30 pm
Hello All,
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June 27th, 2018, 6:06 pm
High Idle 454 Crusader XL
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390Express »
June 20th, 2018, 3:40 pm
Hopefully I don’t cover every issue for these motors, and if the forum would prefer that I use one of my other threads to condense, I will. I figured...
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Last post by mjk1040
June 23rd, 2018, 11:15 am
V Drive Transmission Drip
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Outandaboat »
April 27th, 2018, 6:31 pm
I have noticed a small drip that started under my transmission. It's a 2000 350 Mariner and no idea what the V drives are and haven't worked on these...
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Last post by rybad
June 22nd, 2018, 9:28 pm
Cruising Speed/RPM 1987 Mariner 3297
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rybad »
June 21st, 2018, 11:54 am
Hi guys.. I'm on my 4th year with an 87 Mariner 3297 and will be doing some longer runs this Summer than normal, so I wanted to get some feedback IF...
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Last post by bud37
June 22nd, 2018, 10:11 am
Decelereration stall and no start
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pepmyster »
June 6th, 2018, 6:09 am
Hi guys, We bought a new to us 2004 360 Sports Sedan with VP 8.1's. Engines run very well, this problem happened 3 times, while underway, when I come...
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Last post by bud37
June 17th, 2018, 9:48 am
Coolant Capacity
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390Express »
June 10th, 2018, 1:29 pm
What is the approximate coolant capacity of a closed coolant system? Mine was drained for storage/winterization, and I have to refill it. Research...
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Last post by 390Express
June 11th, 2018, 1:40 am
Fuel Pressure Issue (Wiring? ECU?)
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390Express »
May 30th, 2018, 9:57 am
I have a 1996 Crusader XL, 454, 350hp motor that has been out of service for a year and half. The boat had ethanol separation, and the ethanol...
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Last post by Viper
June 6th, 2018, 9:51 pm
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Last post by RGrew176
June 4th, 2018, 11:05 pm
Motor Rotation - 390 Express (1996)
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390Express »
May 27th, 2018, 1:15 pm
I was under the impression that both of my motors were standard rotation, and the counter rotation was done in the gear drive or the transmission,...
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June 2nd, 2018, 4:46 pm
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May 30th, 2018, 10:37 pm
Walter V Drive Systems Gearbox Q
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390Express »
April 6th, 2018, 2:27 pm
I recently purchased a 390 Trojan Express (made by Carver, I believe) at auction. I am unsure if it was properly winterized. I'm expecting some bugs...
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Last post by 390Express
May 30th, 2018, 10:00 am
mercruiser mefi 3 discussion
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bud37 »
March 18th, 2017, 3:57 pm
Engines 2001 mx6.2 merc mpi......I would like to use this thread for this type of discussion for anyone.....In a short while, hopefully, I will be...
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Last post by bud37
May 28th, 2018, 10:57 am
454 Crusader XL Oil Drain Plug
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390Express »
May 21st, 2018, 5:52 pm
The oil pans seem to be mirror image (same from one side to the other), with a small boss on both sides of the pan, near the bottom. These bosses...
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Last post by 390Express
May 24th, 2018, 3:09 pm
454xli Repower
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SanJuanDreamer »
May 14th, 2018, 4:00 pm
Well, it seems San Juan Dreamer is due for a repower.
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Last post by km1125
May 22nd, 2018, 6:10 pm
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Last post by senjen
May 6th, 2018, 12:17 pm
Oil filter
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Killin time »
April 28th, 2018, 2:30 pm
Can someone provide the number for an oil filter for a 355 with 454s? It currently has OE and because they are remote I can't just specify the year...
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Last post by Midnightsun
April 30th, 2018, 9:11 am
Hard spot while cranking
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SanJuanDreamer »
July 8th, 2017, 12:18 pm
My port engine is a 1998 454xLs TBI with 1450hrs.
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Last post by mjk1040
April 16th, 2018, 6:39 am
Suitable Fuel Filter
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dcrahn »
April 7th, 2018, 8:09 am
I'm looking for a fuel filter to install between the tank and fuel pump. The pump is a Carter electric for a GM 5.7 with a 600 cfm carburetor. Most I...
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Last post by bud37
April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
Oil for Crusader 8.1
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buster53 »
March 26th, 2018, 10:40 am
Going to pick up our new to us 356 this weekend and want to take some supplies with us just in case.
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Last post by tomschauer
April 5th, 2018, 1:28 am
3207 Transmission Replacement
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redmen62 »
July 10th, 2017, 11:32 am
Hello Everyone,
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Last post by Phddoc
April 1st, 2018, 1:19 pm
Dual Station Installation Errors
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Eggbert »
March 30th, 2018, 2:02 pm
Over the years I discovered what I consider some slip-ups on my Carver Mercruiser installation. Mind you, as I am the third owner, it may be due to...
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Last post by bud37
March 30th, 2018, 4:00 pm
RWC Engines in Saltwater
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Flott »
March 22nd, 2018, 2:37 pm
How can you determine an engines internal condition when it has been used in saltwater but is raw water cooled and only has a Fresh water Flush...
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Last post by Flott
March 24th, 2018, 12:50 pm
Engine trouble on a 330 Mariner
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mwest74 »
November 25th, 2017, 8:45 pm
Hello all,
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Last post by mwest74
March 19th, 2018, 10:22 pm
Should this be covered under warranty?
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tomschauer »
March 18th, 2018, 8:25 pm
I forgot to post this pic in the fall. Towards the end of last season my starboard motor would run a bit hot during longer cruises at 3200 -3400 so I...
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Last post by mjk1040
March 19th, 2018, 7:12 pm
Spark Plug Wires ???
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amanphoto »
March 5th, 2018, 7:33 pm
I need a tie breaker.
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March 7th, 2018, 6:16 am
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