I'm pretty convinced I need a carb rebuild. Engine runs fine up to about 3000 rpm then it bogs untill full throttle at 4200 rpm. I checked that...
I just put my engine back together. (valve work & exhaust). Ran ok before, now as I accelerate it runs strong, at 3200 it begins to get flat. I...
I finally tore down the engine. Found 20% of #5 exhaust valve missing and water in the cylinders. Block and pistons look OK but I will measure...
Found no compression in cylinder #5. Have to wait until I'm back in my slip this spring as I have to remove the exhaust manifols in order to...
All good responses. I have a 42 carver w/ 454's. I once found a graph on the internet that showed best economy at hull speed. What was interesting...
GPH for 454 I have a 42 with 454's and had the same question. The guy I bought the boat off of quoted 12 gph at cruise (14k). Who knows.... I...
I bought my 42 Carver last year. It saw a new short block (454 Gas Mercruiser)on the starboard side just before my purchase. The port oil pressure...
Thanks for the reply. Good food for thought. I didn't think about the engine.I just bought the boat this year, 1986 Carver 42MY. The previous...
I have a mercrusier 454 inboard. When I put my port engine in gear the RPMs drop down to almost a stall (fwd or rev) and then recover slowly to...
