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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

    Twin 350s raw water cooled. Never gets over 125 degrees. Cruising at 2400 rpm 10 miles out. Port engine drops 400 rpm smells hot. Open hatch left side viewed from above smoking between the head and manifold shut down. Hot metal sound and boiling water sound. Right side of engine pretty normal...
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    Issues Port side engine

    Good afternoon 1966 Californian twin 350 crusaders A few days ago took the boat out hasn't been in open water for a while only harbor cruising wanted to run it hard. Could not get the Port engine above 2000 rpm. Throttle pushed all the way forward. Revs smooth out of gear at the dock. Had the...
  16. J

    backfires???

    Getting a few quick pops in the exhaust during idle and as I advance the rpms? Timing? Plug wire?
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    Installing exhaust manifold

    How many ft lbs of torque on the exhaust manifold bolts 350 engine?
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    Spark plugs

    Twin 350's blocks 1969 castings. Been using AC Delco MR44T. My son was telling me to try the NGK plugs. Says they are a better plug. Anybody?
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    Port side Engine stalls left side exhaust manifold verrrry hot right side manifold same engine cool

    Twin 350 GM 1966 boat totally raw water cooled not closed system. Engines have been running great. Today heading out idled the engines for about 20min waiting for my passengers. Port engine stalls. Restart stalls acts like carburetor issues. Out of gear she revs fine. Put in gear will idle rough...
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    Fiberglass exhaust fittings

    The cast iron "Y" on my port engine has a crack. Could have purchased another cast iron "Y" opted for the fiberglass one to avoid future rust out. All salt water cooling. Any input on the fiberglass parts?
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