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444/44/396 turbo not spooling up

Last post by Huckleberry « March 30th, 2019, 2:34 am
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by Huckleberry » November 4th, 2018, 1:30 am

Bought a 2005 44 with volvo diesels that have under 300 hrs . At sea trial in TN it ran perfect . Survey showed air filters were deteriorating so the...
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March 30th, 2019, 2:34 am
Volvo Penta Diesel corrosion help, please...

Last post by Viper « March 28th, 2019, 4:52 pm
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by fleck05 » March 27th, 2019, 12:21 pm

Most of my motor looks good, except this (pictured). I know corrosion means leakage, so I should probably open it, wire brush it clean, and replace...

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March 28th, 2019, 4:52 pm
530 Volvo D-12 Port engine won’t reverse

Last post by kkochner « March 24th, 2019, 6:51 pm
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by kkochner » March 16th, 2019, 11:04 am

Yesterday I was pulling out of my slip and realized my port engine would not go into reverse. It goes into forward with no issues and runs fine. I’ve...
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March 24th, 2019, 6:51 pm
Transmission problems.

Last post by Viper « March 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm
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by David M. » May 28th, 2018, 12:17 am

Help! My wife and I just recently purchased a 2000 Carver 45 voyager with twin 480 Penta Volvos. I had the boat out and was experiencing a delay in...

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March 12th, 2019, 10:28 pm
Merc Smartcraft Gateway

Last post by darrenlife « March 2nd, 2019, 4:43 pm
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by Sadey » January 29th, 2019, 6:36 pm

We have a 2003 356 with 8.1s eligible for the Merc gateway. Currently have smartcraft gauges but have a pair of Raymarine ES128 that I would rather...

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March 2nd, 2019, 4:43 pm
Carver Voyager 450 8.3 Idle Speed

Last post by bluebyu « February 23rd, 2019, 9:38 am
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by Sgodfrey » February 21st, 2019, 7:02 pm

Hello -

I am close to purchasing a 2000 450 with the 8.3 6CTA Engines. The previous owner is running the idle speed adjustment on setting two on the...

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February 23rd, 2019, 9:38 am
Helm fuel transfer switch

Last post by ScubaPete « November 26th, 2018, 2:06 pm
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by thp1957 » August 22nd, 2018, 10:10 am

Hi, there’s a fuel transfer switch on the helm of my ‘01 356 diesel. It shows transferring between the port and starboard tanks.

Do the fuel valves...

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November 26th, 2018, 2:06 pm
Fuel Starvation

Last post by Bentone23 « November 18th, 2018, 10:04 pm
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by Tomion » October 2nd, 2018, 6:06 am

I recently went out and when applying full power to get up on plane the port engine would not accelerate past 2000 rpms. After several attempts the...
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November 18th, 2018, 10:04 pm
Diesel Winterization

Last post by Viper « November 7th, 2018, 7:15 pm
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by Midnightsun » September 13th, 2018, 7:02 am

Sorry for the ugly word winterization but it is on the doorstep whether we like it or not. Diesel is relatively new to me since all my previous boats...
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November 7th, 2018, 7:15 pm
Need Volvo diesel tech advice, elecric and mechanical

Last post by Midnightsun « November 5th, 2018, 5:10 am
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by Neptune36 » September 4th, 2016, 9:19 am

I am in the midst of buying a 2007 41CMY with Volvo D6 370's. Under 500 hrs. She's been on brackish and fresh water. The vessel doesn't have a ton of...

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November 5th, 2018, 5:10 am
A Red Triangle ! on my EVC system display

Last post by jspin101 « November 4th, 2018, 5:38 pm
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by harlacarver » June 21st, 2017, 10:58 pm

The EVC system display is showing a Red Triangle and a !
I found this web site...
and This link explains which alarm is sounding.
7 alarms:
1) Oil...

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November 4th, 2018, 5:38 pm
coolant in Volvo diesel engines

Last post by pepmyster « October 24th, 2018, 8:02 pm
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by winedown » October 20th, 2018, 11:37 am

Marina tells us that we need the coolant replaced in our Volvo diesel 370 engines as currently the antifreeze protection is at -25 & -28...How...

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October 24th, 2018, 8:02 pm
fuel tank in a 45' Voyager

Last post by mjk1040 « August 13th, 2018, 3:36 pm
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by carver45 » June 4th, 2017, 7:07 am

Is there anyone out there who knows how the baffles are constructed in the 227 gal. tank? We are having an issue with the starboard tank, and the...

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August 13th, 2018, 3:36 pm
Replacing Thermostat on 330 6BTA

Last post by PJHoffnet « August 7th, 2018, 12:49 am
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by VolNavy91 » July 31st, 2018, 10:52 am

Still learning the ins and outs of diesel maintenance on my 400. Question, I think the process to replace the thermostat on my starboard engine (its...

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August 7th, 2018, 12:49 am
International Harvester Diesels

Last post by Kvw613 « July 18th, 2018, 5:06 pm

by Kvw613 » July 18th, 2018, 5:06 pm

Are there any owners who have the IH v8 diesels from Pleasurecraft Marine? Mine are fine but it would be nice to compare notes. Thanks....

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July 18th, 2018, 5:06 pm
Carver 280 overheating

Last post by Viper « July 17th, 2018, 6:53 am
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by Ricky mason » July 15th, 2018, 1:39 pm

Hi guys looking for some help and advice please , I have a carver 280 s , 7.3ltr v8 turbo diesel , I have recently got her back in the water / fresh...
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July 17th, 2018, 6:53 am
Engine Sensors

Last post by PJHoffnet « July 12th, 2018, 4:39 pm
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by flyingfish » July 11th, 2018, 11:21 pm

I have a Carver 2001 506 with 6cta engines. Have installed new electronics. Axiom pro is the flat screen unit that I would like to display engine...

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July 12th, 2018, 4:39 pm
Transmission oil Volvo TAMD75EDC engines 2006 46MY

Last post by Makin Waves « July 11th, 2018, 7:08 am
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by Makin Waves » June 24th, 2018, 6:57 pm

Where do I check transmission oil levels?
Are the transmissions using engine oil?
Service dept at my marina gave me a large filter and a small filter...

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July 11th, 2018, 7:08 am
Volvo Diesel Injector Servicing

Last post by Midnightsun « July 8th, 2018, 6:52 am
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by Midnightsun » June 28th, 2018, 6:05 pm

I figure it is about time (1200 hrs) to have my injectors serviced and want to get any info I can from anyone who has done this before. Apparently...

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July 8th, 2018, 6:52 am
Best way to measure out oil change

Last post by PJHoffnet « May 16th, 2018, 3:03 pm
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by VolNavy91 » May 16th, 2018, 2:50 pm

New to diesel maintenance so advise would be appreciated. When buying oil in bulk by the gallon or 5 gallon bucket, whats the best way to measure out...

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May 16th, 2018, 3:03 pm
Oil capacity for Volvo TAMD 74EDC

Last post by Makin Waves « May 6th, 2018, 8:37 am
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by Makin Waves » March 15th, 2018, 8:13 pm

I can't seem to find the oil capacity for my boat engines, 2006 Carver 46MY
2006 Volvo TAMD74EDC
I was sick in the fall and didn't change the oil, I...
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May 6th, 2018, 8:37 am
Remove/Replace Engine Carver 374 Voyager

Last post by sharkdaddy « April 24th, 2018, 6:41 am

by sharkdaddy » April 24th, 2018, 6:41 am

Does anybody have experience with removing engines from a Carver 374 Voyager? My starboard engine (Cummins 6BTA 5.9 M2 370 HP) aft-most cylinder is...

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April 24th, 2018, 6:41 am
Exhaust Temperature Alarm

Last post by bud37 « April 21st, 2018, 12:38 pm
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by mikekomm1 » April 20th, 2018, 1:07 pm

I'm about to install an exhaust temperature alarm on my Carver with twin Caterpillar 3208's. There are two popular products that I'm considering from...
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April 21st, 2018, 12:38 pm
Adding 2-stroke oil to fuel tank-good idea or bad?

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 2:38 am
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by nightsky » September 14th, 2016, 10:38 am

I was talking to a fellow boater the other day who suggested adding 2-stroke oil to the diesel fuel tank (ratio 100:1 diesel to oil) in order to add...

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April 21st, 2018, 2:38 am
Cat, Cum, or Vol ....

Last post by PhilH « April 21st, 2018, 2:29 am
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by PJHoffnet » September 9th, 2016, 4:12 pm

Researching our next new to us boat. Homing in on a Carver 404 cockpit.

Caterpillar, Cummings, or Volvo ... big pluses or minuses in any brand - any...
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April 21st, 2018, 2:29 am

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