Many times as I follow a thread it just ends and am left wondering if the problem was solved. This prompted me to send this out. Since 2006 I have from time to time sent questions to this forum about a rough idle, vibration issue. In 2006 I have a new Velvet drive trans put in attached to a...
What is considered a "normal" vacuum gauge reading for an 8.2 MPI Crusader engine? Both of mine read 14-15 at idle with the gauge plugged into manifold outlet for the fuel regulator.
Can someone explain to me how one can adjust the cam retard offset without messing up the timing? I found the following instructions for testing and adjusting the offset but it sounds like exactly what one does when you set your timing, so how can you set your proper timing and not screw up your...
Can a malfunctioning anti-siphon valve, cause a rough idle issue to occur? Just got done with a floscan install on twin 8.2 MPI Crusaders. My stb. engine has a rough idle, have thrown all but the kitchen sink at it to diagnose and repair. Except fiddling with anti siphon valve. In calibrating...
Does anyone know the diameter of the fuel line for a 8.2 MPI Crusader engine? Getting ready to install floscans, unfortunately forgot to measure fuel lines and need to order fittings and boat is an hour's drive away. I am guessing 3/8ths???
What causes a fuel injected (muti port injection) engine to be hard to start when it is hot? Fires up when cold in seconds, when try to start after it is at operating temp it takes four or more tries and then usually stalls once or twice before starting. It was mentioned to me that a temperature...
A bit embarrassed to admit this stupid move, was shooting some seafoam "Deepcreep" into the spark plug holes of my 8.2 crusader and shot the little plastic "extension" tube right down into the cylinder. Could not have done that if I would have tried. I am still on the hard waiting to be splashed...
After years of pencil marks and masking tape I FINALLY ordered and got timing tape for my 8.2s... as the harmonic balancers had no visible degree marks other than the deep groove for TDC... so instructions on the tape say to remove all paint before applying, so I sanded and sanded, and what did...
Occasionally I will find a pint or so of coolant in the bilge under my port engine. My coolant overflow pipe runs down there for that engine and I will notice a lack of coolant in the overflow tank. I have no issues with this engine, runs fine, temps are good. Does not happen all the time. What...
Posted this on the transmission forum but got no response so while I know not a crusader question, I am kinda desperate for an answer as we are heading out for a three day boating trip tomorrow. I mistakenly put about roughly a quarter of a quart of fluid too much in my velvet drive...
My knowledge with torque wrenches is pretty basic, used to "ft-lbs." I have a basic torque wrench... it has a pointer that will point to the corresponding number... so, my manual calls for tightening the plenum retaining bolts to 14 Nim (with a little " over the i) (124 lb.in.) What does that...
OK, I know I have an engine that was not long in production... 8.2 MPI Crusaders, but where in the world can you find a reliable place for parts?
I was contemplating a new MAP sensor, so I began looking online. Having found several sku numbers, and one site claiming that their sku supersedes the...
I need to pull the intake manifolds on my 8.2 MPI Crusaders to get to the injectors, can I reuse the same intake manifold gaskets or should I use new gaskets when I reassemble? If I need new gaskets where is the best place to get them? I looked on this site and could not find them.
On my list of spring things to do for the boat I intend to remove all of the fuel injectors from both of my 8.2 MPI Crusaders. Never have done that before.
I have the shop manual that details step by step on how to remove them. I know to be very careful not to let anything drop down the hole...