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  1. JCosta

    Help needed with new Crusader 270 dipstick tub location

    I purchased a new Crusader 5.7 base engine (1967-1986 replacement) from MichiganMotorz. It cam with all the tins including oil pan installed. The engine I replaced had a cast aluminum pan with the dipstick tube in the bottom of the pan. The new engine came with a steel pan so my old dipstick...
  2. JCosta

    Can't find the Crusader Parts Manual

    I purchased a Crusader Service Manual (1980-1992) several months ago from this site. I returned this week to buy the Crusader Parts Manual but for some reason I can't locate it anymore. Is it no longer offered? J-
  3. JCosta

    Questioning the age on my engines / serial numbers

    I lost me starboard engine this week on the way home from Oak Bluffs. Both engines were idling just fine for 20 minutes as I maneuvered around the marine waiting for my turn at the gas dock. As we headed out I slowly increased speed, at 3000 rpm I heard a load knocking sound so I powered down...
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    Sanity check - engine not starting!

    Both my Crusader 220's were running fine until I changed my spark plugs. Now the starboard engine will not start. I thought I was being careful by changing on plug at a time, remove the old plug, set gap on new plug (.035), install new plug, repeat. Now I've spent two days trying to figure out...
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    Thermostat location question

    I'm having an over heating issue on my starboard side 82 Crusader 220 raw water cooled engine. I pulled my two thermostat housings this weekend and replaced the gaskets and pressure relief valves and thermostats. Now, I'm a little confused about the location of the thermostat. When I pulled them...
  6. JCosta

    Need help adjusting timing on Crusader 220 (305)

    I need to check and/or adjust the timing on both my Crusader 220's (305 cid) but I'm not sure how to proceed. I've watched a couple video's but I'm not confident enough to do it yet. This is what I have: Actron digital timing light that I borrowed and it came with this other wire. I was told...
  7. JCosta

    Mechanical Fuel pump rebuild

    Hello, Looking for some instruction and advice. I have a 1982 Carver with twin Crusader 220's. I'm having an issue with the port side engine. Port engine starts up and runs smooth at idle with no smoke but as soon as I throttle up the engine dies. I replaces all fuel lines and filters on both...
  8. JCosta

    Chrysler 318/360 Marine Inboard Starter

    I just sold my boat :( and found a Chrysler 318/360 Marine Inboard Starter in the shed that I bought as a spare. I was wondering if anybody would be interested in it. I paid $250 :eek: and I'd like to get $150 for it, does that sound reasonable... its new old stock as they say. I would even ship...
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    How do you clean a heat exchanger?

    Hello, I just picked up a used heat exchanger for my FW Chrysler 360. Someone stole mine over the winter:mad: I'm going to strip the paint, replace the end cap, zinc and repaint. I was wondering if there was a solution that works best to clean the inside chambers that's safe to soak them in...
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  11. JCosta

    I’m new to this forum

    I just purchased a 1965 Egg Harbor 37 with twin Chrysler 360’s. I’m still working on restoring the hull and just about everything else… but I plan on tearing into the engines soon. I’m sure I’ll have lots of questions in the future! I’m still trying to find out what year they both are… I just...
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