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    Stuffing tubes

    "This is not really a crusader "This is not really a crusader question but I wanted to tap into the knowledge base here for some advise. Had my 1977 32ft uniflite on the hard, while she was dry I took the opportunity to re-pack both stuffing tubes. I took her out yesterday for the first time...
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    Mnifold torque

    "Just installed new exhaust ma "Just installed new exhaust manfolds on my 350 crusaders, I checked my manual for the torque value's and it says 20lbs (what).... I find that hard to beleive, I don't think I'm reading it wrong, but I have a hard time excepting 20lbs as the correct torque for an...
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    Jeff and Rick Help OIL DEBAT

    "The oil debate continues and "The oil debate continues and it is nothing less than confusing. I respect both of your opinions and have been reading your posts for some time now. Could I get an opinion from either or both of you as to the right oil and addadive to use for the following engines...
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    Manifold and Riser Removal Success

    "Just came home from a very su "Just came home from a very successful session of manifold removal. I removed the manifolds, risers and collectors on two 270hp crusaders. The manifolds are raw water cooled and have been on the engines for 9 years. Believe it or not they came off with very little...
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    Flow Scan

    "With the cost of fuel going t "With the cost of fuel going through the roof, I'm looking very serious at installing flowscans on my 1977 270hp 350's. Any suggestions of make and model? I'm already doing a complete exchaust rebuild ss I have to look for a bargain, but I don't want to buy junk...
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    Minifolds

    "1977 Crusader 350's 270h "1977 Crusader 350's 270hp. what should the torq be for the manifold bolts and the riser bolts. Also in regards to ant-sieze, is there a prefered type or brand? My OSCO manifolds and gasket kit came with a paper (maybe not paper) gasket, is this the best to use. I...
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    Battery Cables

    "This is not about crusaders b "This is not about crusaders but this is a well versed group so I'm hoping for some guidance. I'm changing house batteries on my boat and increasing from two 6 volt to four 6 volt, and adding an inverter. I will be using 2/0 cable for the inverter (what the...
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    Manifold and Risers

    "Will be changing manifolds an "Will be changing manifolds and risers on my 1977 270hp 350's. My engines have around 2100hrs but run real good, burn no oil and have solid compression. The manifolds are about 9 years old so it is time, any general advice before I jump in, this will be my first...
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    Manifolds

    "I am in the Puget sound area "I am in the Puget sound area (Olympia) and will be replacing manifolds and risers on twin 270's any suggestions on the best place to purchas in my area, or maybe even out of the area and I can order them."
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    Manifolds

    "I have a 1977 32ft uniflite s "I have a 1977 32ft uniflite s/s, it has twin 270hp crusaders. I'm going to change the exhuast manifolds this winter but I'm kinda confused about which ones to use. The drive is a V drive, but even the books that came with the boat show a straight drive setup. The...
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    Compression

    would someone please tell me w would someone please tell me what the compression should be in a 1977 350 260hp?
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    Opinion Needed

    I'm looking at a 1976 34ft I'm looking at a 1976 34ft Uniflight with twin 270hp crusaders 1400hrs on engines. Any input about this boat would be helpful. What should I expect for fuel consumption?
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    Just Getting Started

    "I am currently looking to pur "I am currently looking to purchase my first boat and need some straight forward info about a few questions. I'm looking for a cruiser in the 28ft range probably in the mid 70's to early 80's model. First question - Single engine versus twin, fuel cosumption, I...
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