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    Correct spark plug gap

    I have 2003 Captains Choice MPI 350s. Manual says the correct gap is .060. Recently I ran across several posts on Hull Truth where owners were saying the correct gap is .035 or in some cases they said .040 or .045. The argument made was that the engine has known problems with cross firing due...
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    Getting closer on the coolant leak

    Boat has been sitting dry for several months. I came down to find the ongoing coolant leak, which, as discussed in previous posts, I thought for sure would be the heat exchanger. Pressure tested the system, very slowly lost pressure but nothing seemed to be happening in the heat exchanger...
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    Heat Exchanger Repair

    I have twin 2002 Captain's choice 5.7 engines. The port side has had the “missing coolant” symptom for a year or more that has varied in intensity but is getting worse. Nothing in the bilge or oil. I will return to the boat (in Mexico) next month to attempt a repair. I have some new stuff...
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    Leakdown test on a 5.7

    5.7 with Hurth ZF. What is the best way to prevent the engine from turning over when performing a leak down test?
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    Lost another raw water pump

    I have twin 2003 Captains Choice 5.7. Raw water pumps are crank mounted Sherwood P-105. They used to last quite a number of years but lately I seem lucky to see two years of service...less than 200 hours. Failure mode is always a salt water drip at the shaft seal. I saw today the starboard...
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    Strange mystery noise in a 5.7

    Hi Guys, Arrived in Mexico for the season last week. Boat partner had already splashed the boat, checked fluids and started both engines. (2002 5.7 Captains Choice with around 950 hours each) He was anxious to fish so we went tuna fishing the next day. After several hours we noted a loud...
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    Correct screws for 5.7 water pump

    I need new socket head cap screws (3/8-24-1 1/4) to attach the P105 water pump to the hamonic balancer. I believe the original screws are black oxide coated and they have rusted terribly (inside the socket head, the threads are fine) The failure mode on these pumps is usually a leaky seal...
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    5.7 oil cooler changeout

    Engines are 2002 5.7 Captain's Choice. I am changing out the oil coolers as preventative maintenance as they are now 15 years old. The engines use the dual (straight though) oil cooler, R147035. Access is terrible so I have been waiting until it was time to do elbows so that I could also take...
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    5.7 MPI injector question

    In my last post I was advised to check the wiring on the injectors. Looking at the wiring diagrams in the Diagnostic Manual I realize I don't really understand how these things work. I appears that all injectors have a terminal connected to a hot source when the ignition is on (same one that...
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    Crusader 5.7 mystery power loss

    Engines are 2003 5.7 Captains choice(MPI), 835 hours. I have been chasing this power loss for manymonths without success. Both engines seem to run the same up to 2500rpm or so, and even run the same at higher rpms until they have beenrunning for 20 minutes or so. At that point the port engine...
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    P 105 pump repair

    I cannot remove the impeller on my Sherwood P105 even though it is off the boat and on the bench. Anyone know any tricks that might work? Thanks, CaboJohn
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    Head Job

    Hi guys, I am enjoying my winter is Mexico but keeping a boat running is a pain when it comes to finding parts or outside services. Boat is a Pursuit 3000 with twin 350 Crusaders. Noticed last week that the starboard engine was not pulling its share. Compression check showed only 30 pounds...
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    Valve seat insert in a 350 head

    Ok, here is the next question (but I still in interested in whether others have seen the salt deposits mentioned in my last post. Because they are there, and as far as I can tell I did everything right.) I noticed the deposits while pulling the head from one of the engines that lost...
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    Leaky elbows?

    I am back in Cabo for the season and have several questions. I will start with the easy stuff. Engines are 2003 5.7 Captain's Choice MPI with heat exchangers and “fresh” water cooling on the block and exhaust manifold . I changed out the elbows a little less than two years ago. I used the...
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    Salt water in the engine, what's next?

    Crusader Captain's choice, 2002 5.7 MPI. Noticed reduced power over 3000 rpm on port engine. Checked fuel pressure at high rpm and it was to spec. Put the boat on the hard and pulled the spark plugs. #4 and #6 looked like they ran but were pretty ugly. I did a compression check and during...
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    Exhaust Elbows, 5.7

    Getting about time (year 4) to consider new elbows on my "fresh" water cooled 5.7s (in the salt). A quick look shows Crusader has a new part number 02915/10732 replacing 10567/98126. Cost is $269.96. Barr still references the old part number (98126) and is $171.60. I have seen positive...
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    Mystery Vibration

    Boat is a 2002 Pursuit 3000, twin Captain's Choice 5.7 engines, Hurth ZF's, dripless seals, 500 hours, located in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Last time down I noticed the starboard prop was slightly bent backwards at tips. It looked like the boat backed into a mud bank or something while...
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    Crusader Injectors

    Engines are 2002 Captain's choice 350s. Had the injectors on the starboard side checked and cleaned after finding two partially clogged on the port. One of the starboard injectors was stuck open and needed to be replaced. No Crusader parts down here south of the border. Needed part was a...
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    Oil Leak, any good ideas?

    While I have the floor over the engines off (to work on the port engine) I took a look at an annoying oil leak on the starboard side. It leaks a quart every week or so into the bilge. Doesn't matter if the engine is running or sitting. I cleaned the bilge and put down absorbent material so I...
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    Compression problem, need some advice

    I have been working for several monthsto determine the cause of a weak port engine. (2002 350 CaptainsChoice, a MEFI-4 injected engine). Above about 2500 rpm the throttlemust steadily be advanced more than the starboard to keep up. Atabout 3500 rpm or so it is maxed out and the starboard is...
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