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    How much coolant do my 1988 454s engines hold?

    So i had to remove the heat exchanger tank as it disconnected itself from the bracket and is being rewelded. In the process I am changing the coolant and need some help on calculations. The manual says 33qts, if I drain thru large circulation hose will that get most/all of it out? Manual says...
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    Small oil leak at rear of manifold?

    I seem to have a very small oil leak coming from the lower rear of the right manifold by the bolt on my port '88 Crusader 454. Appears to be coming out between the block and manifold. It is minimal, like a couple drops after running for 2-3 hrs. The odd thing is this leaking oil seems pretty...
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    Replacing Risers and Elbows after winterized?

    I want to replace my risers and manifolds this winter after winterizing the motors. They are FWC 1988 454s. How much of the antifreeze sits in these and will I lose if I remove them? Also what shoudl I look for to determine if I shoudl replace the manifolds also? Thanks
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    Manifolds and risers and elbows

    So anyway to tell the age of the manifolds or what is best way to know if they should be replaced. For all I know they could be the originals.Here is a shot of the underside.
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    Manifolds and risers and elbows

    Boat is a 1988 Tiara 31 with Crusader 454s FWC, with approx 1500hrs used on Chesapeake Bay. Bought boat used with about 1100 hrs in 2006 and replaced elbows and risers in 2006. Should I be looking at replacing them again as it is 5 years later? Started noticing a little more steam so...
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    Need Help with Battery Setup

    So this is my current battery setup on 1988 31' Tiara. I have a problem where I can't turn my electronics on until after the Starboartd motor is running otherwise the surge restarts all the electronics. Thinking I can resolve by seprating out the House side OR is there any easier way? I was...
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    What's the proper packing size for 1.5" shaft?

    What's the proper packing size for 1.5" shaft? Found a roll of 5/16" previous owner appeared to be using but my research is indicated 1.5" should use 1/4" packing. I heard about how to measure but the nut is loose on the shaft and thinking be hard to get exact measurment as close b/w 1/4 and...
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    add gen to tiara 31 w/ 2 454s

    My 1988 31' Tiara has a 4KW Westerbeke that's installed in the center lazarette in the cockpit directly behind the tanks. This pic was when I bought it and have cleaned up and added insulation and gasketing to the underside of hatch. Biggest problem was water leaked thru the hinge and dripped...
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    Crusader discontinued 8.1 and no replacement -Options?

    I emailed Crusader and they have discontinued the 8.1L and have no plans for another big block. So if looking for new motors, what are the options to replace 454s? Just diesel?
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    Penzoil or Rotella?

    Been using Penzoil straight 30w but heard good recommendations about Rotella and thinking about switching. Wondering what expreiences have been with Rotella? or are they all pretty much the same? Engines are Crusader 454 with about 1500 hrs.
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    Hard battery wires?

    While doing some maitenance noticed one of my positive battery cables felt hard. Most of the others still seem relatively pliable. What causes this and should be replaced?
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    Whats the right flui Velvet drive?

    Whats the right fluid for Velvet drive? Its a 1988 - the book says "Dexron II, Type F Transmission Fluid". From research appears Dexron II and Type F are different. Whats the right one to use?
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    How to check little filter at fuel inlet?

    Seen a couple recommendations about checking the filter at the fuel inlet on carb. Is this behind the metal fuel line at carb base? Also if unscrew it how much residual fuel will come out? Anything else to be carefull of? Thanks Ryan
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    Getting some steam/white smoke

    Noticed recently started getting a little heavier steam and I think some white smoke from starboard motor (hard to tell difference). Had a problem with it running a little high on temp last month but flushed sytem, chnged impeller and changed t-stat and temp seems fine now and running good...
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    Coolant question

    What would happen if coolant mix was not correct? Say too much coolant or too much water? Could that cause a higher temps? Also how can I check it without draining and refilling, are those coolant testers from the auto store any good that show the temp range are good to?
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