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Transmission fill tube

Last post by bud37 « August 24th, 2025, 8:28 pm
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by RyDrew » August 24th, 2025, 12:46 pm

I am making a a deposit on a 2004 36 Mariner this week. I'd like to do engine oil and transmission oil samples. Is the Transmission fill tube easily...

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79 Monterey gm350 questions

Last post by Viper « August 18th, 2025, 7:24 am
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by Thomask702 » August 17th, 2025, 9:55 pm

Having trouble finding out if my engine is a 2 bolt or 4 bolt main, and was wondering if someone with a similar vessel could help with that.

Also,...

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August 18th, 2025, 7:24 am
Old exhaust system

Last post by Viper « August 16th, 2025, 10:00 pm
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by Kruggy88 » August 15th, 2025, 9:23 pm

I originally posted this in the general maintenance but realized it would be better here.

I just pulled the port Crusader 454 out of my 1993 carver...

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August 16th, 2025, 10:00 pm
Mercury Alpha 1 gen2 drives around 2004 to 2009

Last post by Viper « August 9th, 2025, 11:13 pm
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by bud37 » March 20th, 2025, 7:19 pm

Since I have no experience with these, the only outdrives we ever had were the cobras in the 80's. We may be considering another boat, ( just miss...

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August 9th, 2025, 11:13 pm
1998 Crusader 350XLI EFI Hunting/Surging

Last post by Capt Happy « August 6th, 2025, 7:04 pm
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by Capt Happy » July 23rd, 2025, 1:22 pm

Good Day All,

Recently finished a top end rebuild of the St'bd engine.

Heads replanned, valves replaced, new pushrods. All the normal things you...

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August 6th, 2025, 7:04 pm
Velvet V-drive removal from 454 Crusader in a 350 Mariner

Last post by bud37 « August 4th, 2025, 8:53 pm
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by Agriman » August 4th, 2025, 5:19 pm

I have a leaking seal and want to know if I have to pull engine to remove and repair?
Has anyone here done this? I have 1998 Mariner. Transmission is...

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August 4th, 2025, 8:53 pm
Need to replace shaft seal

Last post by km1125 « July 24th, 2025, 10:26 pm
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by PGMKGT » July 24th, 2025, 11:16 am

Hello!

I have a 1986 Carver Riviera that needs its shaft seal assembly replaced. Anyone ever have to do this repair and successfully find parts that...

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July 24th, 2025, 10:26 pm
Kohler 7.3e genny

Last post by Pha8 « July 18th, 2025, 10:34 pm
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by Pha8 » July 18th, 2025, 8:52 pm

2002 Kohler 7.3e genny hard to start, runs great for about 5min, then quits. (No load) Hard to restart, but then only runs for a 1-2 mins then shuts...

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July 18th, 2025, 10:34 pm
Carver 346 fuel transfer

Last post by Midnightsun « July 18th, 2025, 12:58 pm
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by Pha8 » July 17th, 2025, 12:07 pm

2002 Carver 346
Is their a way to transfer fuel from the STBD tank to the Port tank? Not seeing any switches or pumps?

Cheers
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July 18th, 2025, 12:58 pm
Carver 325 oil pressure gauge problem

Last post by wingnut « June 17th, 2025, 7:17 pm
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by wingnut » June 14th, 2025, 6:07 pm

RE: 1996 Carver 325, 5.7L Crusaders, duel helm.

While underway, driving from the flybridge, 1600 RPMs (but I don' think that matters) the starboard...

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June 17th, 2025, 7:17 pm
Oil Pump Replacement

Last post by km1125 « June 12th, 2025, 5:56 pm
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by tonyp444 » June 10th, 2025, 4:40 pm

Hi everyone,

I have a 1996 325 with twin crusaders. Last season, the oil pressure was reading low on the port engine, but still within spec. I asked...

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June 12th, 2025, 5:56 pm
Engine Replacement

Last post by bud37 « June 6th, 2025, 6:33 pm
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by coreybeck » June 1st, 2025, 11:44 pm

Has anyone repowered their boat with a larger engine/ hp?

I have a 89 Carver Montego that I have been restoring. \
The boat sat in a farmers field...
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June 6th, 2025, 6:33 pm
Racor Fuel Filters

Last post by km1125 « June 5th, 2025, 10:37 am
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by Capt Happy » June 2nd, 2025, 9:30 pm

Good Day All,

Hope this note finds everyone well and healthy.

Fuel injected 350 Crusader XL

Getting ready to put in for the season. Noticed during...
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June 5th, 2025, 10:37 am
1995 325 Muffler blown

Last post by paulr « May 21st, 2025, 5:06 pm
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by rbutler1959 » July 11th, 2023, 12:33 pm

I have a 1995 325 aft cabin with twin Crusader 350XL motors. The port side muffle is cracked and leaking. I searched the Owners manual and can’t find...

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May 21st, 2025, 5:06 pm
13 year owner, 1st Post - River to Gulf Q's

Last post by kgarguilo « May 1st, 2025, 6:22 pm
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by ashleymooney » April 25th, 2025, 12:12 pm

hello all, been an owner a while but taking my 2002 carver mariner 350 down from TN to the GOA.

I have only put 400 hours on it in 13 years and had...

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May 1st, 2025, 6:22 pm
Tachometer source of power

Last post by MyPleasure « April 21st, 2025, 8:17 pm
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by MyPleasure » April 18th, 2025, 9:40 pm

Hi Fellas,
Our 36 Carver has twin Volvo Penta 740B gas engines. My port tach has stopped working over the winter, I checked the connections and...
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April 21st, 2025, 8:17 pm
Hello all and help me out!

Last post by Yoeman « April 18th, 2025, 1:03 pm
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by emunstar » May 29th, 2020, 2:43 am

Hi all, I'm Edwin from the gulf coast of Texas.

I'm hoping to purchase a 1986 3227 Convertible and am curious if the entire floor at the stern comes...
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April 18th, 2025, 1:03 pm
Engine Replacement

Last post by Cooler « April 15th, 2025, 12:27 pm
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by Capt Happy » March 21st, 2025, 2:15 pm

Good Day All,

Has anyone re powered a 320 Voyager ?

We have the 350 Crusader XL's with a little over 1100hrs on each. Started to burn some oil...
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April 15th, 2025, 12:27 pm
VP 8.1 oil pan leak

Last post by Carverlvr2 « April 7th, 2025, 9:47 pm
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by Carverlvr2 » April 7th, 2025, 12:48 pm

My 04 366 strbrd engine developed a small leak. Marina says it’s the oil pan but not enough room to change it out with out pulling the engine which...

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April 7th, 2025, 9:47 pm
2002 Carver 346 6.2 MPI spark plug gap

Last post by Pha8 « April 6th, 2025, 6:10 pm
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by Pha8 » April 4th, 2025, 11:56 pm

Manuel says spark plug gap should be .045 the cover on top of the engine says .060? NGK BPR6EFS Any thoughts on which gap I should go with?

Cheers

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April 6th, 2025, 6:10 pm
8.1 Crusader Valve job or worse

Last post by waybomb « March 31st, 2025, 11:58 am
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by paulr » March 30th, 2025, 3:35 pm

Hello,
I have a 2001 Carver 396 with Crusader 8.1's that were installed new in 2008.(there is 510 hours on them)
The port engine has no compression...

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March 31st, 2025, 11:58 am
1997 325 Fuel delivery issue

Last post by Viper « March 9th, 2025, 10:21 pm
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by Cunnsco » March 9th, 2025, 6:14 pm

Hiya, friends! Problem with my TB350 5.7

I’m getting a crank no start issues. The fuel pump has no power to it. The reset button on does have 12v...

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March 9th, 2025, 10:21 pm
496 exhaust manifold cleaning?

Last post by Carverlvr2 « March 9th, 2025, 11:51 am
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by Carverlvr2 » January 18th, 2025, 1:55 pm

My 2004 366 with Volvo Penta 8.1’s has been fresh water its whole life. Worried about the cost of new risers and manifolds, I have the marina pull...

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March 9th, 2025, 11:51 am
new stove/oven

Last post by bud37 « February 7th, 2025, 7:59 pm
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by Chona » July 22nd, 2024, 5:02 pm

Does anyone have any suggestions on websites or other places to replace the stove/oven in my 1988 3607 aft cabin. All three burners were causing...

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Last post by bud37 View the latest post
February 7th, 2025, 7:59 pm
Repower 1999 350 Mariner

Last post by dlldxb « February 5th, 2025, 9:59 am
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by dlldxb » October 7th, 2023, 1:52 am

Hi,

I am overseas, so access to skilled service is limited. Looking for advice based on forums experience. I have a 1999 350 Mariner with twin...
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