GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum.
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Generator Oil
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405driver »
April 23rd, 2017, 2:52 pm
Hi,
I have a Kohler 8E on my 405. I have just replaced the plugs, impeller and the belt. This week is "change oil week' in everything. I was...
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April 23rd, 2017, 4:52 pm
Has anyone used these engines?
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hausherrs »
April 10th, 2017, 5:53 pm
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I’m just curious. I’m not there yet. But under $6k list for a couple reman long blocks I could maybe do it sooner than later. I have...
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April 13th, 2017, 4:09 pm
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March 1st, 2017, 1:49 pm
V-Drive Slipping
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Capt Happy »
November 3rd, 2016, 3:29 pm
Good Day All,
Hope everyone's season was a good one.
When transiting to our winter storage area, the St'bd drive seemed to be surging when placed in...
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Last post by Capt Happy
February 23rd, 2017, 8:07 pm
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Last post by Midnight Sun
February 21st, 2017, 8:14 am
Carver 3697 transmission
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zedaffair »
February 16th, 2017, 4:56 pm
Hi, does anyone know what transmission/V drive assembly is in a 1988 Carver 3697? Can't make it out to the boat to check but need the information....
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Last post by Viper
February 18th, 2017, 9:45 pm
Idle air control and tps sensors
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bud37 »
December 18th, 2016, 6:08 pm
After replacing one or both of these sensors , is there a procedure to tell the ecu ( mefi 3-4 ) it has a new sensor like key on switching etc or are...
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Last post by bud37
January 30th, 2017, 12:12 pm
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Last post by Mariner04008
January 29th, 2017, 11:11 pm
Fuel filter change
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crquisto »
May 12th, 2016, 7:19 pm
My 406 with 7.4 MPI's has fuel filters mounted lower than the fuel in the fuel tanks. Can I just turn fuel valves off to avoid a fuel spill in the...
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Last post by cpoint
November 30th, 2016, 1:15 am
Port Engine Fluttered?
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mjk1040 »
October 29th, 2016, 1:39 pm
1998 Fresh water cooled Crusaders, 7.4L XLI's @ 600 hours
The last evening booze cruise my port engine faltered. We were cruising
around 1800 and she...
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October 29th, 2016, 4:43 pm
2000 Carvr 396MY w/7.4MPI Merruisers
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johnsearay »
September 10th, 2016, 1:10 pm
Have a 2000 Carver 396 MY with 7.4MPI mercruisers with only 276/296 hours on the engines.
On the original sea trial for purchase, she would only turn...
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Last post by mjk1040
October 24th, 2016, 3:55 pm
WOT 24-26mph @4000rpm
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hausherrs »
September 27th, 2016, 2:56 pm
I have 1996 400 with the 454XLi. They run well, no known problems.
I wanted to bounce a couple things off of the list.
1) WOT is 4000 RPM and...
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Last post by hausherrs
October 10th, 2016, 1:11 pm
Crusader 8.1 eng oil
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jmm48m60 »
October 3rd, 2016, 11:15 am
Good Day Everyone,
Just purchased a 2002 356 aft cabin with crusader engines...looking to change the oil. Many articles on engine oils. I hear the...
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Last post by Midnightsun
October 6th, 2016, 9:16 am
Techmate Pro
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mjk1040 »
September 30th, 2016, 6:13 pm
Anyone have or used a Techmate Pro scanner on their engines to get the codes, etc? Mike
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Last post by g36
October 6th, 2016, 7:46 am
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September 25th, 2016, 11:57 am
winterizing closed-loop system
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Scienceguy »
September 19th, 2016, 4:44 pm
Hi All,
I've never winterized an inboard. So I need some affirmation.
This is a closed - loop system, so besides the heater hoses on the port...
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Last post by Scienceguy
September 20th, 2016, 7:25 pm
Trim
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Vinceaux »
July 29th, 2016, 9:10 am
Who can tell me how they get their trim to work on their boat? Can't tell if mine are working. Also what might be causing me not to be able to get...
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Last post by mjk1040
September 20th, 2016, 3:34 pm
volvo penta 7.4 won't turnover
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Scienceguy »
September 11th, 2016, 6:45 pm
Hi All,
Here's the worst; an intermittent problem. The stbd engine on my 406 Aft cabin will simply choose not to turnover (of course it turns over...
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Last post by Viper
September 11th, 2016, 9:46 pm
Experience with engine cutting out
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gholsie »
September 9th, 2016, 11:46 am
Hi all,
I have a 1989 Carver 3207 Aft cabin with twin gas 350 Merc's. I thought I'd share some knowledge about my experience with a flaky running...
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Last post by Viper
September 9th, 2016, 8:54 pm
2000 Carver 404 - Gas Sheen While at Dock
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Reardon »
September 6th, 2016, 9:25 am
Good Morning Fellow Boaters
My neighbor (about 4 docks down) mentioned to me that he thought there was a "Gas Sheen" coming from my dock area. He...
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Last post by mjk1040
September 7th, 2016, 7:55 pm
Noisy port engine
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hausherrs »
August 30th, 2016, 9:22 am
Boat: 1996 400 Crusader 454Xli, Velvet drive 20-01-005.
I have a noise coming from my port engine/trans. It seems to be coming from the rear of the...
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Last post by bud37
September 7th, 2016, 12:10 pm
2000 Carver 404 - Engine Sync Question
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Reardon »
September 5th, 2016, 11:20 am
Hi Fellow Boaters
I have a Carver 404 with twin Mercruiser 7.4 V8 engines (340HP). The engines have around 400 hours each and with the exception of...
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Last post by AaHubb
September 6th, 2016, 8:10 pm
Fuel Stabilizers and Fogging
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feeez »
September 2nd, 2016, 4:46 am
In past yearsI have used Seafoam as my fuel stabilizer. It was recommended to me by one of my marina mates where I kept our last boat. I have just...
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September 2nd, 2016, 9:53 pm
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