bob_on_this
Regular Contributor
"We have a 1989 28' Carver
"We have a 1989 28' Carver with two 305 GM Crusaders.
Anyone done much with the Crusader manifolds?
I would really like to replace all the exhaust on my 89, but that's a couple grand for new. So I have a couple questions.
1. What is the best way to clean and inspect the manifolds and can you really predict their remaining life?
2. Do they deteriorate at the same rate, if you wanted to replace them a few items at a time, which one would you do first? (Raw water cooled, used in fresh water only)
3. Has anyone used a different set of manifolds on their inboard Carver, or does the design of the others not lend itself well on these boats?
In other words, could you use Mercruiser stern drive manifold for the same small block GM?
We have both engines out and at the rebuild shop
We did find one bent rod on the Port engine, and I think the manifolds are original, so there maybe one that's leaking....and their 20 years old! So I know what I should do, just don't have the cash right now.
Thanks
Bob"
"We have a 1989 28' Carver with two 305 GM Crusaders.
Anyone done much with the Crusader manifolds?
I would really like to replace all the exhaust on my 89, but that's a couple grand for new. So I have a couple questions.
1. What is the best way to clean and inspect the manifolds and can you really predict their remaining life?
2. Do they deteriorate at the same rate, if you wanted to replace them a few items at a time, which one would you do first? (Raw water cooled, used in fresh water only)
3. Has anyone used a different set of manifolds on their inboard Carver, or does the design of the others not lend itself well on these boats?
In other words, could you use Mercruiser stern drive manifold for the same small block GM?
We have both engines out and at the rebuild shop
We did find one bent rod on the Port engine, and I think the manifolds are original, so there maybe one that's leaking....and their 20 years old! So I know what I should do, just don't have the cash right now.
Thanks
Bob"