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Walter V-drive RV36 2.09:1 15 degree

Last post by wbmiller3 « August 13th, 2014, 10:13 am
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by wbmiller3 » July 29th, 2014, 1:13 pm

Wire to my sensor broke and I developed a leak which led to my running the unit dry...ruined both gears and broke the pinion shaft. Anyone know of a...

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August 13th, 2014, 10:13 am
Crusader won't break 2100 RPM's

Last post by Seif911 « July 26th, 2014, 8:28 pm
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by Jab » July 5th, 2014, 3:17 pm

The Crusader engine in my '78 Santa Cruz 2866 won't break 2100 RPM.

The good news- I don't need it to. We use the boat mostly as a floating lake...
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Last post by Seif911 View the latest post
July 26th, 2014, 8:28 pm
clean out of long un-used aux. fuel tank and other fuel tank

Last post by Lyndon670 « July 17th, 2014, 11:06 pm
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by glazingguru » July 15th, 2014, 9:55 am

Hi,
I think I saw this subject once before, and possibly a great solution, but can't find it.
I have a 1995 355 Aft Cabin with gas engines. I have...

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July 17th, 2014, 11:06 pm
Intake Hose leak??

Last post by tricountytrail « June 3rd, 2014, 7:34 am
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by tricountytrail » June 3rd, 2014, 7:34 am

Just picked up new to me 1987 Carver 2557 Montego twin 180/3.7LX (4bbl) with alpha one outdrives.
Checked bellows before purchase looked ok newer all...

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June 3rd, 2014, 7:34 am
76 mariner 28ft twin 302 carb issue

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by Lake Erie Monster » March 9th, 2014, 3:09 am

I am a former mechanic and i hate carbs with a passion, perhaps its because im a young wippersnapper and can't figure out where to hook up the lap...
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May 13th, 2014, 6:16 am
Fuel tank capacity - 1998 355

Last post by glazingguru « May 8th, 2014, 5:30 pm
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by Boathooked » April 1st, 2014, 11:12 am

I am trying to get a definitive answer on fuel tank capacity for my 1998 Carver 355.

In my research I have come across the total gallons as 318...

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May 8th, 2014, 5:30 pm
changing transmission fluid

Last post by DanM « March 16th, 2014, 2:01 pm
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by millmax » March 10th, 2014, 8:42 pm

has anyone changed transmission fluid on 2004-05 carver366 motor yacht with 8.1 crusader engines and hurth transmissions,if so how did you access...

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March 16th, 2014, 2:01 pm
Rusted aluminum fuel tanks

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by Kkcarroll » February 26th, 2014, 10:22 pm

We have a1996 430 Carver. We believe the previous owners knew there was issues with the fuel tanks but did not disclose. We took out the starboard...

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February 28th, 2014, 7:02 am
V drive type

Last post by Gary1946 « February 17th, 2014, 6:22 pm
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by Gary1946 » February 17th, 2014, 1:37 am

Hi everybody,
Just got my 89 mariner 32 and was trying to figure out what make v drives I have, what would be the best way of telling
Thanks
Gary

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February 17th, 2014, 6:22 pm
355 Carver shift problems

Last post by MissWhit's « February 8th, 2014, 3:35 pm
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by uaesi » February 4th, 2014, 2:50 pm

Hello, my friend has a 2000 355 aft cabin and when pulling for winter storage noticed one of his shifters lazy for about 2-3 seconds when shifting...

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February 8th, 2014, 3:35 pm
1996 355 is one motor reverse rotation

Last post by AaHubb « January 31st, 2014, 9:31 am
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by River rat » December 8th, 2013, 11:28 am

Does anyone know if the 96 355 has one reverse rotation motor?

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January 31st, 2014, 9:31 am
Fuel problems

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by Seif911 » June 3rd, 2013, 10:32 am

Good morning all,
I am not really sure of my fuel problem. I think there were multiple issues. The boat runs great at idle speed, every time I hit...
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January 18th, 2014, 7:32 pm
Boat will not plane

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by nolacarver » October 6th, 2013, 7:11 pm

I just purchased a 33' 1979 carver, twin 350 engines run great but it will not get up on a plane. Cleaned bottom, checked timing , new fuel and...
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November 20th, 2013, 7:31 pm
fuel consumption on 1985 3607

Last post by brentpro3 « October 1st, 2013, 6:57 pm

by brentpro3 » October 1st, 2013, 6:57 pm

Ive had my 1985 3607 with twin motors for two years and trying to figure out my gas consumption. I figure im going through about a gallon per mile at...

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October 1st, 2013, 6:57 pm
3.7l to 4.3l converstion, Montego 2757

Last post by hilarry « September 12th, 2013, 9:37 am

by hilarry » September 12th, 2013, 9:37 am

Hi, I'm new to the forum. We have had our Montego for nearly 20 years and run a lot of hours/year. We replaced the original 3.7's with Jasper remans...

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Last post by hilarry View the latest post
September 12th, 2013, 9:37 am
need new engine

Last post by tinbanger00 « August 12th, 2013, 1:18 pm
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by tinbanger00 » July 29th, 2013, 8:27 am

I blew it up ...260 crusader , Im guessing the timing chain broke...dropped a valve in #8 cyl......piston gone , hole in block ,head is...

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Last post by tinbanger00 View the latest post
August 12th, 2013, 1:18 pm
Engines smoking but running well

Last post by Seif911 « June 24th, 2013, 4:32 pm
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by Seif911 » June 11th, 2013, 11:35 pm

Hey All,

So I finally got the boat out. It worked rather well however it was smoking quite a bit. I kept a close eye on the temp and the oil...
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June 24th, 2013, 4:32 pm
Maintenance on Walter V-Drives

Last post by Seif911 « June 21st, 2013, 10:07 am
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by Seif911 » June 21st, 2013, 8:53 am

Good Morning All,
So my last trip I had a low oil light go off for the Walter V-Drives. What oil do I put into the drives? Do I just pour it into the...

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Last post by Seif911 View the latest post
June 21st, 2013, 10:07 am
Rotation

Last post by waybomb « June 8th, 2013, 3:39 pm
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by waybomb » June 8th, 2013, 12:55 pm

So we've been doing everything to our boat, trying to bring it back to life. Have not fired the engines yet.

When we bought her, she indicated less...

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June 8th, 2013, 3:39 pm
Maidin Voyage not so good

Last post by Seif911 « May 29th, 2013, 1:56 pm
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by Seif911 » May 27th, 2013, 7:56 am

Good Morn' All,
So my maiden voyage was not really that good at all. The engines idle great. I got to the harbor mouth with the whole family, hit the...

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Last post by Seif911 View the latest post
May 29th, 2013, 1:56 pm
Engine switch out

Last post by Dpoelstra « May 21st, 2013, 6:21 pm
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by Hlamkuo50 » April 30th, 2013, 4:58 pm

Hey everybody I have a 79 mariner w/ 351w I was wondering if I could install a 350 instead

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May 21st, 2013, 6:21 pm
exhuast snorkles

Last post by alexander38 « March 10th, 2013, 8:11 am

by alexander38 » March 10th, 2013, 8:11 am

has anyone installed them or made them ? :captain2:

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March 10th, 2013, 8:11 am
Mercruiser 3.7LX

Last post by Ramsport47 « February 14th, 2013, 6:44 am

by Ramsport47 » February 14th, 2013, 6:44 am

I just wanted to let you all know that, in spite of people being afraid of these engines and thinking they are too small for such a big boat, that...

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February 14th, 2013, 6:44 am

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