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    Fixed!

    Many times as I follow a thread it just ends and am left wondering if the problem was solved. This prompted me to send this out. Since 2006 I have from time to time sent questions to this forum about a rough idle, vibration issue. In 2006 I have a new Velvet drive trans put in attached to a...
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    Normal vacuum gauge reading?

    What is considered a "normal" vacuum gauge reading for an 8.2 MPI Crusader engine? Both of mine read 14-15 at idle with the gauge plugged into manifold outlet for the fuel regulator.
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    cam retard offset

    Can someone explain to me how one can adjust the cam retard offset without messing up the timing? I found the following instructions for testing and adjusting the offset but it sounds like exactly what one does when you set your timing, so how can you set your proper timing and not screw up your...
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    symptons of malfunctioning anti siphon valve?

    Can a malfunctioning anti-siphon valve, cause a rough idle issue to occur? Just got done with a floscan install on twin 8.2 MPI Crusaders. My stb. engine has a rough idle, have thrown all but the kitchen sink at it to diagnose and repair. Except fiddling with anti siphon valve. In calibrating...
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    Fuel line diameter

    Does anyone know the diameter of the fuel line for a 8.2 MPI Crusader engine? Getting ready to install floscans, unfortunately forgot to measure fuel lines and need to order fittings and boat is an hour's drive away. I am guessing 3/8ths???
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    Hot engine hard start

    What causes a fuel injected (muti port injection) engine to be hard to start when it is hot? Fires up when cold in seconds, when try to start after it is at operating temp it takes four or more tries and then usually stalls once or twice before starting. It was mentioned to me that a temperature...
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    top this one..

    A bit embarrassed to admit this stupid move, was shooting some seafoam "Deepcreep" into the spark plug holes of my 8.2 crusader and shot the little plastic "extension" tube right down into the cylinder. Could not have done that if I would have tried. I am still on the hard waiting to be splashed...
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    Funny little things...

    After years of pencil marks and masking tape I FINALLY ordered and got timing tape for my 8.2s... as the harmonic balancers had no visible degree marks other than the deep groove for TDC... so instructions on the tape say to remove all paint before applying, so I sanded and sanded, and what did...
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    coolant in the bilge

    Occasionally I will find a pint or so of coolant in the bilge under my port engine. My coolant overflow pipe runs down there for that engine and I will notice a lack of coolant in the overflow tank. I have no issues with this engine, runs fine, temps are good. Does not happen all the time. What...
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    overfill velvet drive 5000 transmission?

    Posted this on the transmission forum but got no response so while I know not a crusader question, I am kinda desperate for an answer as we are heading out for a three day boating trip tomorrow. I mistakenly put about roughly a quarter of a quart of fluid too much in my velvet drive...
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    overfill velvet drive 5000 transmission?

    Can you damage a velvet drive 5000 (downangle) tranny by overfilling it? I am talking about roughly a quarter of a quart too much.
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    Torque numbers???

    My knowledge with torque wrenches is pretty basic, used to "ft-lbs." I have a basic torque wrench... it has a pointer that will point to the corresponding number... so, my manual calls for tightening the plenum retaining bolts to 14 Nim (with a little " over the i) (124 lb.in.) What does that...
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    My head is spinning... Parts and where to get them?

    OK, I know I have an engine that was not long in production... 8.2 MPI Crusaders, but where in the world can you find a reliable place for parts? I was contemplating a new MAP sensor, so I began looking online. Having found several sku numbers, and one site claiming that their sku supersedes the...
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    Replace intake manifold gastet?

    I need to pull the intake manifolds on my 8.2 MPI Crusaders to get to the injectors, can I reuse the same intake manifold gaskets or should I use new gaskets when I reassemble? If I need new gaskets where is the best place to get them? I looked on this site and could not find them.
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    removing fuel injectors

    On my list of spring things to do for the boat I intend to remove all of the fuel injectors from both of my 8.2 MPI Crusaders. Never have done that before. I have the shop manual that details step by step on how to remove them. I know to be very careful not to let anything drop down the hole...
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    Timing light

    My Crusader 8.2 MPI, EFI engines do not have any markings on the balancer other than the indent for TDC, I am looking to upgrade my timing light. Do the timing lights with the "advance" feature work on this type of engine? In other words I can dial in the timing advance, in my case it would be...
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    vacuum guage reading

    what would one expect for a vacuum gauge reading at idle for a 8.2 MPI Crusader engine. Both of mine read 12 at idle, which seems low. I have read that low consistent idle may indicate retarded ignition timing. Should one use a vacuum gauge in conjunction with a timing light when setting the...
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    synthetic oil?

    I have started using Royal Purple Synthetic oil in my 8.2 MPI engines, at the suggestion that using synthetic oil would help cut down on the "infamous" amount of oil t these engines us. Does anyone else use synthetic oil? Any downside to using this kind of oil?
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    cutlass bearings

    I know that this is not a crusader specific question but, was out today in the boat happily cruising along, and suddenly I felt a shudder and then I had a vibration that seemed to come from the starboard powertrain, engine running fine, since I had brand new props last year, high brow fancy ISO...
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    Loose tach connection?

    My port tachometer started bouncing around this past weekend, engine running fine, so must be a loose connection as at times it will settle down.. I have good access behind the panel and checked all of the connections there but I get lost trying to figure where to check when I get into the...
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