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    454 Quadrajet

    "Having a problem with an 82 4 "Having a problem with an 82 454 FWC crusader, is running out of fuel at lower rpm, and takes ages to start if sat for a week or more, have switched fuel pumps and filters am now thinking could be float level in carby - anyone had a problem like this before (runs...
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    Crusader 454 runs out of fuel

    "I am guessing this has to be "I am guessing this has to be fuel pump - but this forum has proved me wrong on many occasions! 1982 healthy Crusader 454 FWC, when running is fine at higher rpm but at lower rpm occasionally "runs out of fuel" - water seperator full of fuel but filter is empty...
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    Crusader 454 starts and dies

    "Had an interesting drive home "Had an interesting drive home yesterday 2- nautical miles on one motor, the other 454 Crusader has been running great, all of a sudden started spluttering and died- would restart but immediately die - through process of elimination traced the problem to be no...
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    Crusader Transmission noise

    "A new noise - great! 10m Tro "A new noise - great! 10m Trojan Express with twin 454 Crusaders, the boat had a noise coming from the port shaft when drive (forward and reverse) was engaged - as I am restoring the boat I decided to replace the both shafts (had pitting) the cutlass bearings and...
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    82 454bs get hot at idle

    "Fresh water cooled with clear "Fresh water cooled with clear h/exchangers and elbows Engines run fine at speed, dropping back to idle they are fine,if they idle for 5-10 minutes, starboard fine- port starts to get hot 190-200F (new thermstats in both) - I am guessing impellor?"
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    Crusader 454

    Hi I read this forum a lot an Hi I read this forum a lot and thanks to those who contribute as it has been a great help to me as there is little or no knowledge of Crusader motors in Australia. One thing that appears to come up quite frequently on the Crusader 454's is that they are notorious...
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