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    TAMD41 pa

    No smoke.
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    TAMD41 pa

    Engine has about 1800 hours. What would cause oil to come out the dipstick tube while underway. Didn’t happen at idle in the marina but while running. Dipstick comes up a bit and oil bubbles out
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    Volvo TAMD41 P-A

    Is there an adaptor or kit available for these engines where I can relocate my oil filter off the engine block to a more accessible location? I did this to my other boat that had gas Crusader engines. Made oil changes easy.
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    timing early 350/5.7

    Good morning Ive seemed to have forgotten what the initial timing for earlier 350/5.7 carbureted, Prestolite electronic ignition. I think its around 6 degrees before top dead center. Do I time the counter rotating engine the same or does it come up at after top dead center? Thanks Jim
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    batteries

    Good Afternoon Time for new batteries. Crusader 5.7 (350ci) I am currently using the West Marine Dual-purpose batteries . CCA 650 MCA 750. Reserve min 150. Interstate has a much better price on their Marine/RV batteries however the specs are a little different and I am wondering if I need to be...
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    Running too warm?

    Good morning Almost one year ago this month I replaced my port side engine with a brand new base 350 marine engine long block. She's been running good but had not gone very far. Unfortunately due to my work load at the time she has only been started weekly in her slip but not really run out in...
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    seized 1978 70hp Merc

    Good evening I was given a 1978 70hp outboard by a friend who just wanted it out of his shop. Said it ran fine about 5 years ago. He stored it in his shed without starting it for all that time and it has frozen or seized up from no use. I removed the spark plugs and sprayed PB Power blaster into...
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    1986 DT4 2stroke idle

    Good morning I recently picked up a discarded DT4 2stroke. Cleaned out the carb and gas tank, replaced the fuel lines and got her started. The motor will only idle if the choke is partially engaged. Once I open the choke all the way she sputters and stalls. There is a screw with a spring on the...
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    Oh oh lots of steam

    Warming up my twin 350’s while cleaning the boat. Engines running at 2000rpm for a few minutes. Running smoothly. Turned around and saw a lot of steam coming from starboard exhaust. No water exiting the exhaust. Shut it down. Engine too hot to mess with anything. Will start looking tomorrow.
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    Exhaust risers

    What is the purpose of risers 4 and 8 inch? My boats application does not have these. I only have the log style manifolds then directly to elbows. Thanks Jim
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    Spark plug wires

    Can I use spark plug wires from the local speed shop for a small block Chevy on my new base 350 GM marine replacement engine or do I need marine specific plug wires? I have an older Prestolite electronic marine distributor.
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    Proper size raw water inlet hose

    Twin 350 crusaders 1966. My boat is raw water cooled 100% the thermostats have been bypassed for decades because they are no longer available. Currently the thermostat housings being used has a 1-1/4 inch hose from the raw water pump. The correct thermostat housing for my intake manifold has...
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    Hard to find or discontinued Crusader parts

    Earl Stilson 586-468-0937. [email protected] Earl has been around for a while. Worked at the old Crusader plant in Michigan back in the day. Has bought a lot of the discontinued parts. Had the thermostat housings that I couldn't find anywhere and was very helpful and knowledgeable on how my...
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    looking for a source for old Crusader Challenger Model CH190, CH220

    Finding bits and pieces of information. Looking for how the raw water cooling hoses are plumbed for a 1965 and or 1966 Crusader. Very little on the internet.
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    Need help cruising home on one engine

    Heyhey Second picture up loaded. Closer view of the thermostat housing. Replaced one hose from INTAKE manifold to the front of the exhaust manifold with clear plastic hose. Good water flow there. Also replaced one of the upper hoses from the thermostat housing to the T fitting on the exhaust...
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