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    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    Thanks for the reply. I recently changed the cap and rotor. I’m not sure if that worked or not but I also changed the coil and it cleared up bouncing tach. I haven’t had the issue since the changes.
  2. K

    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    Thanks Mark I’m On my second season with this boat, I wish I knew more of the history on this boat but I purchased it from someone who owned a very short period of time and has no info. I’m A firm believer in the buy two approach as well. I tested with a multi meter at the dock under perfect...
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    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    I believe I found the serial number on a warranty card in the owners manual. Im seeing 79001 the boat is a 1989 but I think the engine would be an’88? Thanks
  4. K

    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    Thank you for the reply I think the IR gun is a good option. Besides wiring could there be any other parts of the ignition system that could suspect? I considered replacing the coil Just taking stabs at it for now Thanks you
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    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    makomark I did some diagnostic work tonight which really didn’t turn up much. I also did some comparisons to my port engine as well which also didn’t show anything. Im Not sure if it’s because the issue is intermittent or not. I did notice a squeak coming from the alternator that I installed...
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    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    Thank you again I’ll definitely do that. One other thing I noted yesterday was that with the key on and the engine off a large difference between voltage on the dashboard meter and a GPS which I have the voltage displayed which I turned on for reference. The GPS is wired through a 12v breaker...
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    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    Makomark Thanks for the reply The only electrical change I made was a new alternator before the season. The breaker is on a separate panel at the helm. I ran the motor at the dock tonight and noticed the tachometer even at low rpm’s bounces a few hundred rpm’s. I also noticed the panel lights...
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    1989 454 Crusader Electrical issue

    Hello, I have twin 1989 454’s which run very well but occasionally my starboard over 2000 rpm will lose power and trip the starboard ignition breaker. I can reset the breaker the motor will start back up and run to 2200-2800 and it will happen again. I notice the tach bouncing prior to it...
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