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I just got my moppie back in the water after having the port engine pulled since the head gasket were shot. At the same time I have the exhaust manifolds and risers replaced. The engines are Crusader 7.4 XLi (throttle body injection) It was recommend that I have the old fuel drained (it had ethanol)...

I'd say yes I'm pretty mechanically inclined (automotive engineering background) but I don't have a shop/space to do a lot of this work myself, nor every tool that I would need. Which is way I am looking for a quality yard/mechanic recommendation on the mid Chesapeake Bay (preferably with experience...

Not really a question but drove over to Worton Creek Marina - early today (long day driving). I have spoken with the owner (John) a few times over the years a different boat shows but he really seem like nice person that really like boats. It was like some kind of retirement home for old Bertram hul...

to clarify he had left most of the spark plugs in when he trying to crank it with the racket they also did some of the stupid stuff before I arrived, even though they were supposed to wait and help me not do stuff themselves which is why I was looking for recommendations for mechanics and yard that ...

Who I but the boat away for the season 2 years ago, I was noticed on the last few trips that I was loosing coolant on the port engine. I did not originally plan on it sitting so long but stuff happens It was suggested that I just spray some oil in just as a preventive measure do to the time they wer...

Does anyone know the specs of the 1994 Crusader 7.4 XL with throttle body injection or how to find it? I believe my engine is a Gen V, but there are numerous 7.4 configurations (cams, heads, etc) I am trying to determine if: - a Gen VI long block with work with my Gen V intake and throttle body inje...

Per a recommendation from john over at worton creek, I removed the spark plugs and spraying in some Marvel Mystery Oil (I also sprayed some into the exhaust ports, and noticed a difference after letting it sit). I then did a compression test, though the results appear to be mixed With all the plugs ...

Carl - against my better judgement I passed on your suggestion ...... she did not find it very funny

Ha! Don't think that will fly either.

You might need to start watching your back for just floating that idea.

I'd just add finding a local mechanic that is capable, knowledge, honest has been part of the issue.

[additionally there is limit of what I can do myself as I live in a small condo and dont think the spouse is cool with 2 big blocks inside]

hope to get the compression test done this weekend

Carl - I am hoping you are right! The exhaust manifolds might actually be original though the riser have been replace at least once by the former owner. I going try and and a compression test this weekend (need a friend to turn them over while I'm in the hatch). Any suggest of what to spray into the...

I have a 1994 Betram Moppie 30.6 (so its not the classic 31 but looks a more like a Tiara 31). The engines are 1994 Crusader 7.4 XLi (throttle body injection) with almost 2000 hours. [The boat is on the Chesapeake Bay] I figured I pull the exhaust manifolds (due to age) when I went to replace the ri...