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  1. J

    Crusader 270 Ballast Resistor

    No, this issue started before the new dizzy. I also did replace the choke spring, and adjusted mixing screws and idle when I re-timed after the dizzy install. I haven't put a vacuum gauge on but I will try that as one of my next steps. These types of issues are so hard to chase down...Appreciate...
  2. J

    Crusader 270 Ballast Resistor

    No, I kept the resistor in place when I installed the dizzy, per the instructions. Thanks for the heads up on what could happen without it though! I don't want to go down a rabbit hole with my issue thinking it's the resistor but for the life of me I cannot figure out why it keeps stalling...
  3. J

    Crusader 270 Ballast Resistor

    I have the OEM part number but of course they don't make them any longer. If you think the 1.5 ohm version would work then that narrows down my options well. My other thought, to prove my theory, is to just swap the ballasts to see if the stalling issue follows to port. Easy enough. To be clear...
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    Crusader 270 Ballast Resistor

    Yea, thought it could still be the carb but I did swap it to the port engine and the issue didn't follow. As far as fuel, I do have racors, I eliminated the spin on in-line cans for true water separators. No water in the fuel, plus I have a single tank so the issue would follow to the port...
  5. J

    Crusader 270 Ballast Resistor

    I've been dealing with an intermittent stalling issue for a while now on the STBD engine. It only happens at low RPM, the worst time, like when you are backing down into a slip in the wind! I've posted up here about the issue before as it can be fuel delivery or electric. I've pretty much ruled...
  6. J

    Crusader 270 Ballast Resistor

    Hey all - looking for a little clarity on this topic. I have a circa 1987 Crusader 270 model that I just swapped out the distributor from a points set-up (Mallory YL670AV) to an electronic one (Mallory YLM 624AV). I have an external coil and ballast resistor. I have a suspicion that the ballast...
  7. J

    Crusader 270 vapor lock

    Hey all - looking to get some information on causes and symptoms of a fuel vapor lock. I've been chasing intermittent issues - stalling at idle, RPM fluctuation underway, and starting hesitation after running for periods of time. Done a lot of troubleshooting and part replacement from fuel to...
  8. J

    LH / RH Rotation Dizzy Replacement

    Hi all Been reading a few post on this topic but thought I'd ask again to get a clear picture before I replace my older dizzy's. I'm looking to see if my Crusader 270's, circa 1987, will take a "standard LH rotation" distributor. My configuration setup is below and I will be headed over to the...
  9. J

    Replacing a points distributor for electronic

    Asking the brain trust.... Looking to change out my older Mallory points distributor for a new electronic version. I know there are several options out there but I am specifically curious about the Davis Unified Ignition marine version. I have seen posts about other manufactures such as...
  10. J

    Crusader 270 bogging/stalling at idle

    Hi - got a situation that I cannot get my head around so I thought I'd send up a post. I have a circa 1987 Crusader 270 that stalls at low idle but does not stall once the throttle is pushed up above 1000ish RPM and runs perfectly under way (this is ONLY the stbd engine - port is fine). Here are...
  11. J

    Torque numbers for elbow/risers

    Hi Rick This is a very crude drawing but it shows the closed loop side vs. the raw water side for the cooling system. I know I have a better diagram that I'll look for but for now this should suffice. From the gasket perspective I think I am all set now (3 hole gasket at the block-off plate and...
  12. J

    Torque numbers for elbow/risers

    Hey Rick to the best of my ability see the below answers I'm sensing that this engine fitted with a Closed Cooling system.... yes/no? That would be a YES If so, is it a Full Closed Cooling system (manifolds in the closed loop) or is it a Half Closed Cooling system (manifolds/spacers/elbows...
  13. J

    Torque numbers for elbow/risers

    I am currently replacing my risers and elbows for a 270 engine and I'm looking to see if there are any torque requirements for either the elbow or riser nuts. I am not interested in snapping the threaded rod but I also don't want to leave them too loose either. Wondering if there is a torque...
  14. J

    Mercruiser 7.4 racing idle

    Looking for some help with this one. I have a Mercruiser 7.4IO with the thunderbolt 5 ignition. The motor cranks right over but will stallright away, however when it doesn’t stall it sits at idle ok but then racesfrom about 1000 RPM to about 2500 RMP all on its own. It advances up and down,up...
  15. J

    Anodes

    Not sure if this is really an electrical problem but seeing it has to do with electrolysis I thought it would be a good place to ask. What's the verdict on anodes - I keep my boat in fresh water in the Northeast April-October but take weekly trips through brackish water to the ocean. I know zinc...
  16. J

    Crusader 270 exhaust elbows and risers

    Looking for opinions here. I have twin Crusader 270 inboards circa 1987. I have owned the boat for 4 years now and they look in fine shape and have had no issues with overheating. The boat sits in freshwater but goes out to sea more often than not. I have no record of the previous owner changing...
  17. J

    Interior teak refinishing

    I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on refinishing interior teak. I'm looking to refinish my interior and am unsure if I should sand teak or just wash it or both. Attached is a photo with the current condition -it's pretty old and dirty. I'd like to take the time during layup to...
  18. J

    A little steering help??

    I know this is a forum for Crusader buffs but I thought I'd post a steering topic as I had no results under that forum. The Crusader help I've gotten here in the past has been great so I thought I'd shoot this out there.... Wondering if I could get some advice here. I have a older model Tiara...
  19. J

    Wheel does not go hard over

    Wondering if I could get some advice here. I have a older model Tiara with twin inboards and Teleflex Seastar hydraulic steering. Previously I was able to go hard-over on the wheel, both to port and starboard. Now for some unknown reason I can just keep turning the wheel with no hard-over. I'm...
  20. J

    Crusader 270 bogging - still puzzled

    Even though I've hauled my boat this past weekend I have an existing issue that I thought I'd bring up so I can prepare to address it during the off season. In the past I had posted about an issue with a Pertronix conversion kit from points to electronic ignition. Short version I put the points...
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