I understand exactly what you're saying and I too feel I am quickly getting out of my depth here, My previous mechanical experience is limited to...
Guys, thanks so much for the responses....can you please provide a couple fill-in details? I tested at 15 PSI because my radiator cap is a...
Capt J....are you thinking one or more of the tubes in the heat exchanger may be leaking into the sea-water surrounding them and then exiting that...
If the head gasket is blown, would the engine still be able to maintain the same RPM's at the same temp (180) while cruising? My usual cruising...
OK......here's the back story......I am finally getting my '91 3807 out on the water. I have Cummins BTA 6 cylinder diesels. The port block was...
I had a leak where water was coming in around the fuel tank cap and finding it's way into the salon. We caulked around the fitting on the gunnel...
As someone who has a lot of experience in live auction environments (my wife and I have been involved in the antiques/collectibles world for many...
As a new boater myself (this is my first season on the water with my '91 3807 after a long winter of refurbishing both mechanically and...
I look forward to MY "moment" of actually getting it! I'm glad I brought a smile to your face.....you guys who have the patience and fortitude...
Yes, BEAU, I have been blessed with the friendship of a very highly skilled captain who has offered to teach me all I need to learn to be able to...
I guess I should have the RPM's tested with a calibrated tachometer to see how accurate my gauges are......I'm not sure how accurate the factory...
I'm going to give that a try tomorrow. Sounds like the same as having my finger covering the hole with the assembly out, which didn't work, but...
I wish I could go to the boat right now and try this advice! In the meantime, what I did when I was trying to troubleshoot it.... 1. Hit the...
dsharp, just to clarify for me, you are specifically referring to the FUEL system when you say the cause of the hard start could be a leak in the...
Beau, thanks for the prompt reply and good wishes! Yes, the sea cock is definitely opened. First thing we checked! I sure wish that had been...
Just want to thank the OP here and anyone who contributes to the thread. As a newbie to boating all the advice given is much appreciated! My...
Yesterday, after this seemingly un-ending winter in the Northeast, it finally seemed like the worst is behind us and the owner of the company who...
Here's what I found on another forum when researching MY Carver. ('91 3807) This was actually a question about your same model! "All Carver...
I feel, JMHO,that piece-mealing a system like an auto-pilot up to date may be a mistake since some part of it will always be old and the next weak...
I agree that it's best to go home via water if that's an option. It may cost a lot of money in fuel but what you're describing will cost a LOT...
