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454xl leaking fuel

Last post by bud37 « May 15th, 2023, 7:51 pm
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by Thelma Jean I » May 13th, 2023, 2:46 pm

My port side 454xl leaking fuel from pump into fuel filter. Has anyone had to repair this? If so, was it more difficult to find the replacement pipe...

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May 15th, 2023, 7:51 pm
'89 Montego 3257 with 7.4 Bravo Engine: Replacing the Ignition Control Module

Last post by plittle2005 « May 10th, 2023, 12:02 am
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by tkmclm » May 9th, 2023, 1:00 am

Our '89 Montego 3257 has twin 7.4 Liter Mercruiser Bravo 454 engines. The port engine was running rough and it appears it needs a new Ignition...

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May 10th, 2023, 12:02 am
engine differences for wiring harness

Last post by km1125 « May 6th, 2023, 10:18 am
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by jimpeter » May 6th, 2023, 10:01 am

what is difference between 8.1 Gil- E and 8.1 GiL - D

I need Wiring Harness 3863229 for my 8.1 GiL -E..They do not make anymore. I want to replace...

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May 6th, 2023, 10:18 am
Approximate cost to rebuild 4207 350

Last post by Viper « May 2nd, 2023, 7:21 am
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by bobwhorn » February 19th, 2023, 11:20 am

Looking at a 1986 4207. Owner claims he had the starboard engine rebuilt for about $12,000. Is that a reasonable price? Boat is in Seabrook/Kemah...

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May 2nd, 2023, 7:21 am
Crusader 454xl no start

Last post by bud37 « April 28th, 2023, 11:45 am
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by ataylor233 » April 27th, 2023, 4:08 pm

Hey guys I'm stomped I'm thinking a carb rebuild? When I put fuel into the carb it tries to start. So I took a loose the fuel line from the pump to...

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April 28th, 2023, 11:45 am
Volvo Penta 8.1 issue

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by av8or98 » January 5th, 2021, 8:21 pm

Hello all. I purchased my first Carver, a 396 with Volvo Penta 8.1 GiL-E engines, about six months ago. Since then I've been having issues with the...
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April 22nd, 2023, 9:03 am
When to replace manifolds and riser/elbows?

Last post by PoppyTortuga « April 12th, 2023, 4:22 pm
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by PoppyTortuga » April 12th, 2023, 11:53 am

Here's what I have:
2004 8.1 Volvo Penta gas engines with heat exchangers. Engines have about 1,050 hours on them, 800 of which were fresh water...
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April 12th, 2023, 4:22 pm
Gen IV 454ci 350 hp: does this engine require a intake valley pan?

Last post by 390Express « April 10th, 2023, 8:10 pm
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by Yukon56Vic » April 10th, 2023, 1:22 pm

:pirate: :pirate: Have two Gen IV 454 ci 350 hp. Just replaced my port engine with new long block but was missing a box of parts needed to complete....

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April 10th, 2023, 8:10 pm
big problem 454 xl

Last post by MyPleasure « April 8th, 2023, 10:04 pm
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by ataylor233 » April 5th, 2023, 12:49 pm

So I got a deal on a 1993 Carver 350 aft cabin the Starboard engine wasn't properly winterized , as a result there is a crack in the block. I am...
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April 8th, 2023, 10:04 pm
carver 350 aft cabin 454xl

Last post by km1125 « April 6th, 2023, 7:27 am
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by ataylor233 » April 4th, 2023, 5:05 pm

does anyone have a manual for this engine ... its from 1993 its a crusader 454 with msts ... i may need to do some work on this it has an electric...

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April 6th, 2023, 7:27 am
Lifters for 2001 Mercruiser 350 MPI

Last post by Viper « April 5th, 2023, 6:50 am
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by Dark Horse » October 14th, 2022, 3:11 pm

I have 2 350 Mercruiser MPI in My 2001 350 mariner.
One of the motors has a lifter tick I just cant eliminate.
I am going to put a new set of...

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April 5th, 2023, 6:50 am
Fuel consumption 4207 with Mercruiser 350s

Last post by MyPleasure « April 4th, 2023, 3:21 am
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by bobwhorn » February 19th, 2023, 11:18 am

Is there a chart of fuel consumption at different sppeeds/RPMs? Coming from a sailing background where that was never an issue.
Thanks,
Bob

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April 4th, 2023, 3:21 am
Gas smell....355 Carver..

Last post by bud37 « March 30th, 2023, 1:08 pm
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by benica » March 22nd, 2023, 8:03 pm

Now ventilated.
Floor boards removed...fans blowing.
Issues? Did not top off the tanks. 3/4 level each tank..
1 tank Port...1 tank SB...3rd...
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March 30th, 2023, 1:08 pm
Raw water system cleaner

Last post by Youghster « March 17th, 2023, 4:30 pm
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by Youghster » March 16th, 2023, 9:58 pm

I'm thinking to clean the heat exchangers on my 5.7 Crusaders. I saw a utube video that featured "Barnacle Buster" and, if it works, I'm...

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March 17th, 2023, 4:30 pm
Kohler 6.5kw gas generator

Last post by tomschauer « February 9th, 2023, 9:03 am
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by Franklt1 » February 6th, 2023, 4:57 pm

I have a Kohler generator and not getting fuel to the fuel filter. I have replaced all fuel lines, fuel filter, fuel pump and main circuit board....

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February 9th, 2023, 9:03 am
Need Starboard Starter ID 1993 Carver Mariner 330

Last post by Cooler « February 2nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
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by LuckyRuby330 » January 16th, 2023, 8:45 pm

Greetings,

I have a 1993 Mariner 330 with twin Crusaders 350XL/305CI My starboard starter motor failed. I have been trying to find a replacement,...

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February 2nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
Risers

Last post by tonyiiiafl « January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm

by tonyiiiafl » January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm

My 1994 390 CPMY has 7.4 carb Mercruiser (GM) engines, closed cooled, full system. Stamped on exhaust riser is 807988-C. I see numbers ending in A3,...

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January 2nd, 2023, 7:12 pm
1994 7.4 390CPMY Mercruiser risers

Last post by paulr « December 22nd, 2022, 4:50 pm
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by tonyiiiafl » September 25th, 2022, 6:10 pm

Closed cooling, risers only, manifolds are anti-freeze cooled. Just completed season 6 on the risers, so it should be time for replacement. It is a...

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December 22nd, 2022, 4:50 pm
Onan MCCK 6.5KW GenSet ignition coil search

Last post by Viper « December 16th, 2022, 8:45 pm
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by rictamily » December 16th, 2022, 10:12 am

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can buy an ignition coil part number 166-0382? Generator info is:

model/ spec number is 6.5 mcck - 3cr/1h

Class= F...

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December 16th, 2022, 8:45 pm
Source for rebuilt Velvet drives?

Last post by waybomb « December 7th, 2022, 6:53 pm
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by waybomb » October 21st, 2022, 4:34 pm

Bringing the boat over to the marina for winter storage, blew the starboard Trans.
Is there a reliable rebuilder out there. As close to michigan as...
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December 7th, 2022, 6:53 pm
1997 Carver Aft 355 with twin Crusaders.. 7.4's...

Last post by Viper « December 6th, 2022, 10:23 pm
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by benica » December 6th, 2022, 6:33 am

Hopefully, I can help another when the time comes...
Today I need some ideas...
Started out on a 7 day boat ride...
Fresh oil, fuel, plugs, wires,...

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December 6th, 2022, 10:23 pm
Carburetor for 7.5 KW Generator

Last post by gctiii « November 10th, 2022, 7:07 am
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by gctiii » November 6th, 2022, 3:44 pm

Hi all you smart boat mechanics and suppliers. I am the owner of a 1990 model 3557 Montego.

I have a serious dilemma; I am looking for operable...
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November 10th, 2022, 7:07 am
Fuel cut off valves

Last post by Cooler « October 28th, 2022, 10:50 am
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by Rckafla77 » October 27th, 2022, 2:48 am

I am in 19 9028 foot carver mariner and I can’t find out I can’t figure out where the fuel valves are and only thing I can think of for the engine...

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October 28th, 2022, 10:50 am
33ss 8.1 crusader engines fluctuating rpms HELP

Last post by cpoint « October 24th, 2022, 1:43 pm
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by mrterry72@gmail.com » August 27th, 2021, 6:35 pm

On my 33ss we ran about 3 hours and the starboard engine rpm went from 3000 to 2500 back to 3000 then to 1700 rpm pack to 3000 and so on .. I...
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October 24th, 2022, 1:43 pm
Tune up needs another going over

Last post by Cooler « October 18th, 2022, 8:13 am
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by tonyiiiafl » October 16th, 2022, 5:24 pm

Brought the old gal up the river to winter storage. Ran great, or so I thought. Started fine, idled supreme and moved along at 3,000 perfectly. I...
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October 18th, 2022, 8:13 am

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