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    Before / After

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    Crusader 220

    "Have run both engines now on "Have run both engines now on the "test" stand/trailer. Both engines fired right up and ran great. Ran them at 3000 RPM for 1/2 hour each to break in the cams. Running straight 4" pipes out the back sounded awesome. Hope they are not quite so loud in the boat...
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    Port Engine Ready to Test Run

    [b][PLAIN]"All Ready to run. "
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    Up Date Engines are ready to test run

    "Hello all, been awhile, but I "Hello all, been awhile, but I have some updated photos to share. I have the engines done, ready to test before they go back in. I installed new center style exhaust, and had a few challenges, but it all worked out fine. "
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    Old Gas Stuck with it

    "I know that most everyone is "I know that most everyone is in agreement that old gas should not be used, but here's my ordeal, and maybe someone can help me. Bought a older boat with twin 220 Crusaders. Engines are out and almost ready to re-install. I would really like to empty the old...
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    Transmission oil level

    "Since this is a "new to m "Since this is a "new to me" boat, and I've had the engines and transmissions rebuilt, I have never pulled a service on these units. I have: GM small block Crusader Velvet 1:1 Trans Remote mounted Walter V Drive. The Crusader as the small single oil cooler...
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    Drive Hub

    "This is not engine related, b "This is not engine related, but they do bolt up to my Crusaders :-) I am trying to figure out if the SB or P prop shaft has left hand threads for the drive hub. "
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    Almost ready to run

    "My two engines are almost rea "My two engines are almost ready to run, and break in. I will mount my wooden skid to a flat bed, hook up a battery, a fuel tank, and some gauges. ]http://i49.tinypic.com/5b4md5.jpg"[/IMG] The only thing I need are the exhaust and oil coolers. (waiting for...
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    Speaking of filters

    "My 305 GM Crusader 220 has a "My 305 GM Crusader 220 has a remote fuel and a remote oil filter. Both had Sierra filters on them.(the oil looks factory, the fuel looks add-on) First, are these (Sierra) filters any good? and, is there anyone that cross reference these to a better / different...
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    Marine Starter Parts

    I can't believe how hard p I can't believe how hard parts are to find for marine starters and alternators. I just need brushes and new seals. Anyone have a source for these? Don't really want to buy new starters. Thanks Bob
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    Q Jet chokefast idle operation

    "Hey Guys, I am rebuilding tw "Hey Guys, I am rebuilding two Q jets from my 305 Crusaders. I just don't quite get the high idle cam on the Q Jet. It just seems to hang there on the choke pivot. How does this work? I can see where it is disengaged when the choke opens, but what sets it in the...
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    Questions for Makomark

    "Hey Makomark, I read some of "Hey Makomark, I read some of your posts for the Q Jet overhauls and I have a couple questions. I have a 28' Carver (Heavy) with twin SB Crusaders (220). I got two kits from Cliff and his book. I can't find the spec's on this carb (17082403) Looks like this...
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    Carter Fuel Pump Parts

    "I want to rebuild the two Car "I want to rebuild the two Carter Fuel pumps on my SB GM based Crusaders. I can find lots of web sites with the pumps, but no parts. Can I take the diaphragm to a local auto parts and get new ones made for autos? Also, where can get new clear bleed hose?"
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    Oil Coolers for Crusader 305

    "I will be ordering two new oi "I will be ordering two new oil coolers soon. My question is; My SB GM Crusader used a single oil cooler for the transmission oil only. I have seen the "U" coolers out there as well. I'm guessing these cool the engine oil as well? Are the "U" coolers used on...
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    GM454 Bravo Two

    "Guys, I tried to do a search "Guys, I tried to do a search, so if my question is redundant, I apologize up front. I have a 1997 Excel with a Bravo Two. Last year I had a clicking sound in the drive when turned hard SB or Port. OK when trimmed up. Had a local shop replace the U Joint...
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