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    Gauges flickering

    Have a 454 with a flickering gauge issue... Just had new alternators installed, new switches, cables, batteries. Starboard gauges work perfectly....port...not so much. The gauges are fine at lower rpms, but as I get up to cruise rpm (3400) the start to flicker. The voltage gauge drops to 11.5...
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    Exhaust Questions--Extension?

    Guys, Was thinking about the boat this morning on a run (finally feeling like spring). My boat has two 4 inch exhausts that are usually above the water line unless I am going offshore to the Gulf stream. about 20% of the time at a moderate cruise speed (20 knots) I get a station wagon effect...
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    prop guru question

    Gents, Looking for advice from the guru's on this board (Jeff Mark, Dave, Chuck, Al). I blew out my starboard prop running home last fall (hit a log coming home in the dark from tuna fishing the last day of the season). Anyway, the boat currently spins 4400-4500 RPM fully loaded (which isnt...
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    Looking for props

    hey guys, If anyone has any leads of 22x22x1.5" 3 blade props or similar let me know! Cheers
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    Quick question

    Hey guys, Hope your season is going well! My boat so far has been running well. However, the other day I brought up the RPMS from the usual 3200-3400 RPM cruise up to 3800-4000 range to see how they sounded for the final mile sprint in...the starboard engine didnt want to really go above...
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    Gimme the Good, the Bad, the Ugly, Crusader 8.1 385 HP

    Hey guys, Toying around with the idea of getting a little bit bigger express (35 footer) that has 2004 8.1 Crusaders. Whats the story with these engines? Are the ECU's constantly going off, will they be a PITA to work on unlike my current 1990 454s with rochesters. Any fuel burn guesses...
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    Reprime the fuel system

    Guys, Trying to be a good doobie I changed all my filters. I am having trouble getting the port engine to prime up, how do I do it? I have a racor and then a spin on... Also, The starboard engine is super loud while starting it, but sounds perfectly after startup. Just a clicking almost...
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    I got a question about Carbs

    "Guys, Was chatting with a "Guys, Was chatting with a buddy today about boats. We started talking about RPMS and secondaries, and I told him jeffs trick about looking at where the secondaries crack with regards to throttle position at the dock (mine pop at 3300 and are barely a #2...
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    Question something that has been annoying

    "So, My starboard engine & "So, My starboard engine (454) runs great. However, when I start it, the engine turns over just fine, however there is this clickity-clickity-clickity sound as it turns over Any idea what it could be?"
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    Suggestions Sending my carbs to Cliff

    "Just sent cliff an email to s "Just sent cliff an email to see what he says about my carbs. I am going to get them re-worked/rebuilt by him. No way am I going to mess with this. What should I ask him to do? My boat current WOT is 4400, but I am going to get some prop work done to bring it...
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    Carbs carbs and more carbs

    "Guys, Got the boat all win "Guys, Got the boat all winterized over the weekend. Engines ran great the final run. But, my starboard carb. (Q-jet) is running rich. Gas flow out of the exhaust, just seems gassy-er. I'm thinking of a rebuild or just buying new. Quickly typed into Ebay...
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    Random blow by

    "Guys, Engines have been r "Guys, Engines have been running great this season. I have noticed a bit more steam than earlier this season (3 foot wafting trail), but all the boats in the area with big inboards are seeing steam as well as its been low 90s, humid, and the water temps are...
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    Evin junior went for a swim

    "ok, sooo i dropped my engine "ok, sooo i dropped my engine off my dock today like a spazz. Jumped in and got it. immeditely pulled the plug and dumped LOTS of 2-stroke oil into the cylinder until came out th exhaust. also hosed the engine down for a lonngggg time. Engine spins freely, water...
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    Starter woes

    "Ahg, engines sound GREAT! But "Ahg, engines sound GREAT! But, my port starter went from weak to just a CLICK. So, I had an extra selenoid, swapped it out, and still just a singular click. Is my starter bad? I am going to be checking grounds and such...but PLEASE give me some ideas! I want to...
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    Need helpoil coolers

    "Guys, trying to remove my "Guys, trying to remove my oil coolers for inspection/acid bath. Having trouble getting the oil hoses off. Any ideas??? Thanks!"
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    Removing oil cooler

    "OK, Was at the boat last "OK, Was at the boat last weekend (engine room is good and dry!)but I want to yank my oil coolers and open them up to clean them. I was taking a look, and there is plenty of room to access them. Just a few quick questions... By the looks of it, there is the...
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    Cleaning Heat Exchanger and Oil Cooler

    "Guys, spring is here (eve "Guys, spring is here (even tho its 30 degrees out!) and I have boat projects beginning to line up. This years plan is buy new water pumps (2) and clean both heat exchangers and oil coolers. Whats the best way to clean these? Pump Muratic acid through them...
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    Replacing Steering Cable

    "Hey guys, I need to replace t "Hey guys, I need to replace the steering cable on my sons boat this winter as it was getting unbareably stiff to steer, even after lubing. I figure it would be a good winter project. The boat is a 1996 18' Angler with an 85 Merc. on the back. I know I will...
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    How to drain coolant from block

    "Hey guys, how do I drain the "Hey guys, how do I drain the coolant from my block, risers, and heat exchanger...? 1991 Crusader FWC 454 Thanks!"
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    Anyone want to write up a how to to change manifolds and risers

    I want to change out my manifo I want to change out my manifolds and risers this winter on my 454s. Anyone want to write a step by step on how to do it? I can turn a wrench.
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