ronjenkinsdc
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I have a 1998 Crusader xl TBI that has a few issues, and my local mechanics don't have time to help. So, here goes: starts fine, run smooth at idle and up to about 1300 rpm's. When trying to get on plane, I must slowly increase rpm's, with a bit more work from the starboard motor to help the problem port, building to about 2000 rpm's and she'll cruise at 20 kt's, although temping up to 225 degrees. When trying to increase throttle, the port backs off hard and abruptly, allowing me to slowly build back up again to 2000rpm's. If I try to plane out normally from 5-10kt's, it builds no power, instead, kind-of bogging down.
I've inspected the belts, and the raw water pump belt was ridiculously loose. Probably the issue with the white smoke.
I've replaced the alternator, raw water impellar, risers, manifolds, exhaust hoses, plugs.
Any help would be great. Maybe a "Troubleshooting Flow Chart' of sorts.
I've inspected the belts, and the raw water pump belt was ridiculously loose. Probably the issue with the white smoke.
I've replaced the alternator, raw water impellar, risers, manifolds, exhaust hoses, plugs.
Any help would be great. Maybe a "Troubleshooting Flow Chart' of sorts.