GAS engine, transmission and generator repair and maintenance discussion forum.
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Engine Not Starting
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Wanderlust »
June 6th, 2016, 3:57 pm
Hi Seasoned Trusted Friends!
Some of you are following our new boat ownership tails and the Port engine that was previously working really well is...
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June 7th, 2016, 4:55 am
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Last post by Viper
June 6th, 2016, 9:37 pm
Kohler 7.5 generator
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tc'sbackporch »
May 26th, 2016, 8:47 pm
Kohler 7.5 r gas generator not pumping water and shuts down in 30 seconds . checked impeller looked great but went ahead and replaced it anyway still...
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June 1st, 2016, 6:10 pm
Starboard Engine Overheating
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MarkHobbs88 »
May 12th, 2016, 1:25 pm
I have twin 454s and they run fine at low RPMs. However, if I try to open the boat up at all, the starboard engine quickly gets too hot. 30 seconds...
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Last post by Viper
May 12th, 2016, 10:35 pm
Lower Unit Gear Oil
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feeez »
May 9th, 2016, 3:01 pm
I acquired a dinghy for our boat last season. This will be the first year I am doing spring maintenance on the outboard motor. It is a Mercury 9.9...
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Last post by Viper
May 9th, 2016, 10:05 pm
bad transmission?
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iceman3500 »
October 23rd, 2014, 9:03 pm
So I cruised out to our local large marina to get my tanks pumped out before winter. Pulling up to the dock, I idled back to neutral but was still...
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Last post by JimHayes11
May 1st, 2016, 11:38 pm
2000 Carver 406 7.4 MPI Spark Plugs
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crquisto »
April 25th, 2016, 3:18 pm
I can't see placards on my engines and couldn't get an answer from my books, so I'll just ask here: Does anyone know what spark plugs are specified...
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Last post by crquisto
April 25th, 2016, 5:35 pm
7.4 mercruiser winterizing
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crquisto »
November 9th, 2015, 10:23 pm
Does anyone know how many gallons of antifreeze it takes to winterize each engine's seawater side from the thru-hull to the exhaust on my 2000 405...
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Last post by crquisto
April 25th, 2016, 2:55 pm
Walter V Drive
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nolacarver »
April 23rd, 2016, 12:42 pm
Does anyone know where I can find a used Walter V Drive possibly from a salvaged boat? mid 70's model Walter V Drive Ratio 2.05-1 part# RV-20D . Any...
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Last post by deenbob1
April 23rd, 2016, 2:38 pm
Can't find neutral
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tonym »
April 14th, 2016, 10:37 am
Greetings All,
Any suggestions as to why I can't find neural on a B/W Velvet drive ?
thanks,
tony
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Last post by Viper
April 18th, 2016, 8:53 pm
FUEL FILTER LOCATION
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djvj »
March 10th, 2016, 7:21 pm
We need to know were the fuel filters are located for the 7.4/454 mpi engines on a carver 380 santego. She has been setting up for about a year and...
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Last post by Viper
March 10th, 2016, 7:50 pm
Drive units
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Ilboy217 »
January 30th, 2016, 9:38 pm
Question. I'm kinda new to the inboard thing. Why would someone have the drive shafts and props plus have out drives?
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Last post by Viper
February 1st, 2016, 10:33 pm
rpm drops at high speed
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mhirschhorn »
January 31st, 2016, 12:45 pm
I have a1987 Riviera 28 with twin 220hp crusaders. One engine is fine at low rpms, but when advancing the throttle, the revs drop and then go up and...
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Last post by SplashyLady
February 1st, 2016, 4:11 pm
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Last post by waybomb
January 14th, 2016, 12:43 pm
Anybody know what this is?
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Washopay »
August 21st, 2015, 12:39 pm
Hi boys,
I'm having a problem with my Onan Genny. I believe I've isolated it down to a fuel issue. Does any body know what this silver can on the...
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Last post by SplashyLady
January 5th, 2016, 3:36 pm
1994 Carver 39' Motor Yacht
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tonyiiiafl »
December 30th, 2015, 6:19 pm
We just became the proud owners of a 1994 Carver 39' Cockpit Motor Yacht. She had been owned by the same person the last 18 years and yard...
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Last post by tonyiiiafl
December 31st, 2015, 5:10 am
Volvo Penta 7.4 H.P.
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1Hatterasman »
December 16th, 2015, 8:52 pm
I'm looking at a 1995 Carver 250 Mid Cabin with a Volvo Penta 7.4 in it . Anyone know the H.P. for that motor and that year? Thanks
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Last post by Ramsport47
December 30th, 2015, 8:02 am
A very strange Issue, We need Help
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canalside »
December 7th, 2015, 6:23 pm
I have a real strange issue. I have a 7.4 liter Volvo penta engines. The engine ran for 58 days as we traveled south and every thing was great. IT...
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Last post by Lyndon670
December 8th, 2015, 4:55 pm
V Drive problem. replace or rebuild?
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nolacarver »
November 19th, 2015, 6:34 am
My v drive started making a horrible noise and when i pulled the dip stick the oil was burnt. Can I remove v drive while in the water? should I...
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Last post by nolacarver
November 24th, 2015, 7:58 am
Changing Oil
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Jangocat »
November 2nd, 2015, 2:25 pm
Hi Group, I need to change the oil in our 1975 Santa Cruz. It has twin 302 Wauskesha Fords. Whats the best way to remove the oil from the engine?...
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Last post by Viper
November 7th, 2015, 11:27 pm
Oil Type
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Terra Nova »
November 4th, 2015, 10:23 am
I have twin 5.7 litre merc cruiser engines. Thunderbolt ignition. I bought the boat used and the former owner who had it for 18 years has always used...
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Last post by Viper
November 4th, 2015, 8:18 pm
Flybridge Throttles
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Terra Nova »
September 8th, 2015, 1:32 pm
I have a 1988 3207 Aft Cabin Carver. The Starboard throttle on my flybridge keeps slipping so I have to continuously hold it to keep it in position....
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Last post by Terra Nova
November 4th, 2015, 10:16 am
1997 Carver 405 Gas Engines
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Wayne162 »
September 21st, 2015, 5:31 pm
I have a question on the 405's gas engines that I am having surveyed and sea trialed tomorrow. The boat has Crusader 454's in it but I don't know the...
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Last post by Wayne162
September 25th, 2015, 10:15 am
Oil Pressure Sensor
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feeez »
September 20th, 2015, 11:22 pm
I have a intermittent jumpy oil pressure gauge on my port side. I have checked the connection at the back on the gauge and every thing is tight. I...
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Last post by waybomb
September 21st, 2015, 12:15 pm
Oil dipstick reading
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Chris86 »
September 20th, 2015, 1:20 pm
Hi all. I have twin 454 Crusaders in a 1986 4207. I bought the boat about 3 months ago. The oil in both mains looks practically new. But how can you...
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September 20th, 2015, 11:15 pm
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