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    UPDATE: FIXED: 454 Crusader Inboard Overheating at High RPMs

    Here's what I got fellas....<br /><br />Boat: 35' Tiara with two Inboard 454 Crusader XL, EFI FRESH WATER COOLED<br /><br />Port Engine idles and trolls (1500 rpm)fine with engine at 150F, but overheats quickly (4-5 minutes) on plane at 3000/3500 rpm.<br /><br />Side Note: Some steam coming from...
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    Changing 454 Exhaust Elbows

    Guys,<br /> I have two(2) 1995 Mercruiser 454 XL Crusader INBOARDS (fresh water cooled). I'm changing all the Exhaust elbows. I've read the service manual, and have done this before on I/O Merc 3.0s<br /><br />Questions: <br />The service manual says to drain the elbows and manifold to prevent...
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    454 Crusader Overheats at higher RPM

    1995 33' Tiara pushed by two (2) 454 Mercruiser Crusader (XL) EFI Inboards. Fresh water cooled.<br /><br />At idle and speeds through Trolling, both engines will run about 150 degrees. When you bring the boat up to cruising speed (3k+rpms), the port engine runs hot and overheat system shuts...
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    What paint for a Mercarb?

    Guys,<br /> I stripped all the black paint off my 1989 2Bbl Mercarb while rebuilding it.<br /><br />I was considering repainting with high heat Duplicolor (from Advanced Auto Parts) or Rust Resistant from AAP.<br /><br />Is there any reason to specifically use Mercruiser (or Marine) paint? Or is...
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    Mercarb Parts

    Guys,<br /> I have a 1989 3.0L Merc with the 2bbl Mercarb (Part Number 1389-9562)<br /><br />When I look through all the diagrams on the web (including Mercruiser's own website) there is a missing part in the diagrams.<br /><br />The part is the vertical rod in the bowl that slides in the...
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