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    Cold oil filter, Crusader 270

    I have rechecked these fittings for checks, bypasses and dead rats. the first photo part # 233560 adapter has no connection between ports of any sort. the third photo part #CRU97667 also has no connections or ports between the inlet or outlet. Both lines are very open with no internal structural...
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    Cold oil filter, Crusader 270

    Manomark, the top photo is the adapter plate (CRU 97667) which attaches to the block with two bolts on the outer edge, 10oclock in photo. Oil supply line to the filter is at 2oclock, return from filter is in the center of the cup. The center cup appears to mate up to a similar machined surface...
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    Cold oil filter, Crusader 270

    Thanks everyone for your input. In either case I can discover no bypass valve in the remote filter mount or the engine mounted adapter, there are no restrictions between these two parts. This engine has run for years and anytime I have changed oil filters I have usually run the engine before and...
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    Cold oil filter, Crusader 270

    Cold oil filter, crusader 270 recent oil pump replacement in engine. Noticed oil filter remained cold after engine is very warmed, hot. Have (1982) twin crusader 270's the other engine runs hot oil filter. I did notice the oil hoses were crossed on the cold filter. I switched the hoses and the...
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    A rebuild engine, do you think?

    A rebuilt engine? February 4th. I purchased a rebuild long block crusader 270 engine with a 7 year warranty from US Engine Inc. / Lake Washington Boat Center, Auburn, Washington. After having several issues with the engine I have it in my boat at dockside. I was in the process of installing my...
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    Rebuilt Engines

    If you are looking for a rebuilt engine and have looked at US Engine Inc. of Auburn, WA please do yourself a very big favor and research it to the end. BBB, review posts on the internet. Then do it again. I sure wish I had.
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    270 spark plug question

    Spark plug for 270? A 1982 crusader 270 spark plug question. I have twin 270's one is a long block replacement not up and running yet. I ordered spark plug kits on line for a ridiculous price, but they said these are genuine crusader parts (RP030010). The plugs I received are acdelco 41-101...
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    270 oil pump replacement

    I have just received my long block replacement engine. A new oil pump came with it in a box so I need to remove the oil pickup from the old pump and install on the new pump. From the looks of the new pump the pickup line would more or less just press into the pump??? Does not seem like a solid...
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    270 Crusader internal collant leak

    Crusader internal coolant leak 1982 Crusader 270 has major internal coolant leak, oil pan had about 1 ½ gallons of coolant in it. I pulled all the spark plugs and checked compression on all cylinders which were in the 150# range with the exception of the #7 cylinder which was at 210. When the...
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    Seattle area, aq131d head repair/replacement

    I have an aq131d which has died by blowing out the #1 cylinder exhaust flange on the head. It is deemed non repairable with the insert ring fix so I am looking at options. #1 have the exhaust flange on the head welded up and resurfaced. #2 Find a new/remanufactured head. #3 talk the wife into a...
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