Carver 3326

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Carver 3326

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Just picked up a 1980 Carver 3326. What engines did Thea e come with? They look like a Ford engine? Got it for next to nothing but the starboard engine over heats at higher speed. At idle in the slip it is ok.
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If the distributer is in the front of the engine its a ford 302 or 351. If its at the back on the engine its a chevy 305 or 350.
in 1980, it could be any of the above.
The first thing I would do is replace your raw water impeller.
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I would also replace the thermostat. If the original bowl type stat is in there, it could be clogged up with rust. 8-) er
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Just as important as who made the block…what brand is the engine? Mercruiser, Volvo, Crusader, etc. I’m guessing, most likely, Mercruiser.
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Did you figure our what you have? Inquiring minds want to know! Are they black, blue, red, dark grey??
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