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  1. makomark

    Troubleshooting Tips

    I was cleaning up a computer at work and came across an ap note published by Fluke. It provides close to two dozen tips on troubleshooting various engine circuits with a DMM. Some are rather neat and I haven't seen them elsewhere. Unfortunately, I've posted too many files and don't have enough...
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    mid-80's wiring diagram for GM V-8's

    The engine's wiring diagram for the mid 80's V-8's is attached (I hope).
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    Old Crusader O&M Manual

    Currently, Crusader makes Owner's literature available on their www site for "recent" models. I've never been able to find any from the Thermo Electron Era. :( I found one a while back and have finally got the thing scanned in. The end product is in PDF format and a bit under 6MB in size. The...
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    Online Parts Breakdowns

    "I found this while checking s "I found this while checking some parts. many models listed. Also has other OEMs, if needed. http://www.marinepartssource.com/crusaderpb/index.asp"
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    Couple items that may be of interest

    "Came across this researching "Came across this researching oil for the new "towing" vehicle: http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html Haven't read much of it yet but will spend more time there in the near future. Also, got a "fall Sale" info-email from Hamilton marine. I've used them...
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    More on Prop Nuts and Torque

    "heard back from the tech staf "heard back from the tech staff at a prominent supplier of underwater hardware...(Yes, they provided the custom castings for my current vessel). He was kind enough to supply a recommended torque value, for a 1.5" dia shaft (aquamet22 with their brass prop nut...
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    Lead on reasonable source for oil pressure switch

    "Does anybody have a reasonabl "Does anybody have a reasonable lead for a replacement oil pressure switch for the warning horn circuit (5-15 PSI activation, 10/32 stud for wire, 1/8" NPT port)? My long term parts man has retired, the OEM part's price has had a rocket ride up, and can't find...
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    Startup or not to startupthat is the question The joys of spring commissioning

    "I'm with Jeff - a full qt "I'm with Jeff - a full qt of oil is toooo much. the modern fogging oils are much more effective, too. All I can offer one clarification and one addition to Jeff's plan... check for spark with the coil wire held close to ground (call it 3A, if you will). An...
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    Replacement hatch options

    "all: I think my 20+ ye "all: I think my 20+ year old Bomar cast(?) hatch is ready for replacement. The smoked plastic is all sun crazed, the white paint is peeling off the frame, and the screws retaining the now worn out latches are frozen due to corrosion. Bomar used to be pretty...
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    Thoughts on available bilge pump switches

    "I checked my boat late last w "I checked my boat late last week, during a rainy period here, and found my aft bilge pump switch has ceased functioning. I did a quick www search and found less than favorable review for the 'newer' version of the currently installed switch (std rule float...
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    Change in spark plugs

    "In preparing for all that ann "In preparing for all that annual maintenance that comes with two engines, I was checking NGK's plug recommendations, for my 454's and see that things have changed. They now recommend the projected nose plug (BPR6FS). Now curious, I checked several other marinized...
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    Motor mounts

    "I found some time to tackle m "I found some time to tackle my sheared of lag bolt earlier today. Made some progress with a cobalt bit as the lag is stainless. I noticed that the motor mount adjusters (at least the front ones) have frozen. My suspicion is that the metal has rusted and thus...
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    Motor Mount Lag Bolt Fun

    "I checked my boat last night, "I checked my boat last night, before the big blow, and had some extra time so caught up on some maintenace actions. Found the forward outboard motor mount, on the port engine loose. upon more detailed inspection found it was broken off, flush with the stringer...
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