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Steam in exhaust typical on gas 396?

Last post by mjk1040 « June 27th, 2018, 6:06 pm
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by thatchh » March 29th, 2018, 10:30 pm

Hello All,
I am in the process of purchasing a 2004 Carver 396 with Crusader 8.1 MPI engines (395hp?) that have 190 hours on them. In a preliminary...
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June 27th, 2018, 6:06 pm
High Idle 454 Crusader XL

Last post by mjk1040 « June 23rd, 2018, 11:15 am
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by 390Express » June 20th, 2018, 3:40 pm

Hopefully I don’t cover every issue for these motors, and if the forum would prefer that I use one of my other threads to condense, I will. I figured...
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June 23rd, 2018, 11:15 am
V Drive Transmission Drip

Last post by rybad « June 22nd, 2018, 9:28 pm
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by Outandaboat » April 27th, 2018, 6:31 pm

I have noticed a small drip that started under my transmission. It's a 2000 350 Mariner and no idea what the V drives are and haven't worked on these...

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June 22nd, 2018, 9:28 pm
Cruising Speed/RPM 1987 Mariner 3297

Last post by bud37 « June 22nd, 2018, 10:11 am
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by rybad » June 21st, 2018, 11:54 am

Hi guys.. I'm on my 4th year with an 87 Mariner 3297 and will be doing some longer runs this Summer than normal, so I wanted to get some feedback IF...

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June 22nd, 2018, 10:11 am
Decelereration stall and no start

Last post by bud37 « June 17th, 2018, 9:48 am
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by pepmyster » June 6th, 2018, 6:09 am

Hi guys, We bought a new to us 2004 360 Sports Sedan with VP 8.1's. Engines run very well, this problem happened 3 times, while underway, when I come...
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June 17th, 2018, 9:48 am
Coolant Capacity

Last post by 390Express « June 11th, 2018, 1:40 am
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by 390Express » June 10th, 2018, 1:29 pm

What is the approximate coolant capacity of a closed coolant system? Mine was drained for storage/winterization, and I have to refill it. Research...

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June 11th, 2018, 1:40 am
Fuel Pressure Issue (Wiring? ECU?)

Last post by Viper « June 6th, 2018, 9:51 pm
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by 390Express » May 30th, 2018, 9:57 am

I have a 1996 Crusader XL, 454, 350hp motor that has been out of service for a year and half. The boat had ethanol separation, and the ethanol...
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June 6th, 2018, 9:51 pm
Slow drip down where stuffing box is. Nut is stuck

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by RickieT » February 16th, 2018, 2:22 pm

Greetings,

Trying to tighten the big nut to slow down a drip and it seems to be be stuck from lack of use? Is there something to spray on there to...
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June 4th, 2018, 11:05 pm
Motor Rotation - 390 Express (1996)

Last post by Viper « June 2nd, 2018, 4:46 pm
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by 390Express » May 27th, 2018, 1:15 pm

I was under the impression that both of my motors were standard rotation, and the counter rotation was done in the gear drive or the transmission,...
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June 2nd, 2018, 4:46 pm
2005 38SS VP 8.1 transmission clunk

Last post by Viper « May 30th, 2018, 10:37 pm
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by BlueAyes » May 30th, 2018, 12:39 pm

Starboard trans clunks into gear forward and reverse. Trans is quiet when running. Thoughts?

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May 30th, 2018, 10:37 pm
Walter V Drive Systems Gearbox Q

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by 390Express » April 6th, 2018, 2:27 pm

I recently purchased a 390 Trojan Express (made by Carver, I believe) at auction. I am unsure if it was properly winterized. I'm expecting some bugs...
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May 30th, 2018, 10:00 am
mercruiser mefi 3 discussion

Last post by bud37 « May 28th, 2018, 10:57 am
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by bud37 » March 18th, 2017, 3:57 pm

Engines 2001 mx6.2 merc mpi......I would like to use this thread for this type of discussion for anyone.....In a short while, hopefully, I will be...
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May 28th, 2018, 10:57 am
454 Crusader XL Oil Drain Plug

Last post by 390Express « May 24th, 2018, 3:09 pm
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by 390Express » May 21st, 2018, 5:52 pm

The oil pans seem to be mirror image (same from one side to the other), with a small boss on both sides of the pan, near the bottom. These bosses...

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May 24th, 2018, 3:09 pm
454xli Repower

Last post by km1125 « May 22nd, 2018, 6:10 pm
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by SanJuanDreamer » May 14th, 2018, 4:00 pm

Well, it seems San Juan Dreamer is due for a repower.
She has 1510hrs on both motors and port motor has a serious miss.
Shop says #4 cylinder is not...
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May 22nd, 2018, 6:10 pm
5.7 litre Mercruiser engine - underpowered

Last post by senjen « May 6th, 2018, 12:17 pm
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by toestedford » February 1st, 2018, 4:11 pm

Hello Carver owners. I am the new owner of a 1989 Carver Montego 2557 Express Cruiser. Just purchased in November 2017 in south west Ontario. This...

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May 6th, 2018, 12:17 pm
Oil filter

Last post by Midnightsun « April 30th, 2018, 9:11 am
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by Killin time » April 28th, 2018, 2:30 pm

Can someone provide the number for an oil filter for a 355 with 454s? It currently has OE and because they are remote I can't just specify the year...
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April 30th, 2018, 9:11 am
Hard spot while cranking

Last post by mjk1040 « April 16th, 2018, 6:39 am
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by SanJuanDreamer » July 8th, 2017, 12:18 pm

My port engine is a 1998 454xLs TBI with 1450hrs.
Lately, when starting the Port engine, it'll crank fine but at a certain point in the cranking...
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April 16th, 2018, 6:39 am
Suitable Fuel Filter

Last post by bud37 « April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
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by dcrahn » April 7th, 2018, 8:09 am

I'm looking for a fuel filter to install between the tank and fuel pump. The pump is a Carter electric for a GM 5.7 with a 600 cfm carburetor. Most I...

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April 7th, 2018, 2:11 pm
Oil for Crusader 8.1

Last post by tomschauer « April 5th, 2018, 1:28 am
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by buster53 » March 26th, 2018, 10:40 am

Going to pick up our new to us 356 this weekend and want to take some supplies with us just in case.
What oil do most people use in a Crusader 8.1?...
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April 5th, 2018, 1:28 am
3207 Transmission Replacement

Last post by Phddoc « April 1st, 2018, 1:19 pm
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by redmen62 » July 10th, 2017, 11:32 am

Hello Everyone,

I've been lurking and reading here for a while, but unfortunately now have a problem I need some help with

I have a 85 3207 aft...
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April 1st, 2018, 1:19 pm
Dual Station Installation Errors

Last post by bud37 « March 30th, 2018, 4:00 pm
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by Eggbert » March 30th, 2018, 2:02 pm

Over the years I discovered what I consider some slip-ups on my Carver Mercruiser installation. Mind you, as I am the third owner, it may be due to...

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March 30th, 2018, 4:00 pm
RWC Engines in Saltwater

Last post by Flott « March 24th, 2018, 12:50 pm
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by Flott » March 22nd, 2018, 2:37 pm

How can you determine an engines internal condition when it has been used in saltwater but is raw water cooled and only has a Fresh water Flush...

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March 24th, 2018, 12:50 pm
Engine trouble on a 330 Mariner

Last post by mwest74 « March 19th, 2018, 10:22 pm
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by mwest74 » November 25th, 2017, 8:45 pm

Hello all,

I'm a recently new owner of a 95 330 Mariner. Let me apologize in advance for the long post, I have a lot of info I need to put out...
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March 19th, 2018, 10:22 pm
Should this be covered under warranty?

Last post by mjk1040 « March 19th, 2018, 7:12 pm
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by tomschauer » March 18th, 2018, 8:25 pm

I forgot to post this pic in the fall. Towards the end of last season my starboard motor would run a bit hot during longer cruises at 3200 -3400 so I...

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March 19th, 2018, 7:12 pm
Spark Plug Wires ???

Last post by mjk1040 « March 7th, 2018, 6:16 am
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by amanphoto » March 5th, 2018, 7:33 pm

I need a tie breaker.

The issue...
I have a 1999 Carver Mariner 350 with Mercruser Gas engines (300 hours in fresh water). Last summer the engines...

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