Recent content by dave1985

Good afternoon. On one of my Crusader 454's, I'm not getting the belt tension I want for the intake pump. Not terrible but not great. The pump is is as far from the main pulley as it will go in the little mounting slots that double as the belt adjusters. The original belt is about 33 inches in...

Good Morning, In case someone has interest or knows someone who might have some, my 1985 36 Convertible is available. The usual health questions are starting to take hold on the owners so it's time. It's gas, less than 800 hours, and I've owned it since 2007. It's in very good to excellent...

I have a 1985 36C Gas Engines. Sunday I started the engines to let them run for a few minutes and after 10 or so minutes the needles for oil, volts and tach on both engines pinned themselves all the way to the left. The water temp ones went all the way to the right. Alarms came on (I assume...

Suggestions wanted. I have just installed fourth or fifth windshield screen, at least what I call it,. It's a privacy screen over the front windows on my convertible. It let's some light in while providing some privacy. I keep choosing to go with white colors because it looks nicer than...

I have two Cruisair split units on my 36. Both are 30 years old. The marina mechanic tells me the compressor on the little one is shot, keeps popping the breaker, and needs to be replaced. He's mentioned trying to find a replacement which I assume means a used or rebuilt one. He also mentioned...

I've had this 36C for about 8 years and it's always had an inclination to be leaning forward. If I put something like a marble on the flat surfaces in the salon or head, it will roll slowly toward the bow. It's now in its winter slip and I have this profile view I don't normally have in the...

I'd like to confirm TDC on my Crusader 454's rotating the last little bit by hand. The issue I have is that the crankshaft bolt is recessed behind the pulley for the sea water pump and I can't get a standard socket small enough to to fit in the hole in the pulley yet large enough to go over the...

Have an 85 36C with gas 454 Crusaders. During the summer, I noticed the port tach would move all the way right when the key was shut off and stayed there after restarting though a tap on the glass would send it back to normal. Everything else fine. Two weeks ago, I changed the oil in both...

Does anyone know the brand and color, or have one they used to match, of the Hidem that was used in the mid 80's for headliner edging? I'm assuming mine is the original. Thanks for any help.

Because of the minimal clothing storage space in our 36C, I'm thinking of adding cabinets in the v berth on both sides above the pilllow area. On the starboard side the bulkhead backs up against the galley stove and a wall of cabinetry. On the the port side the bulkhead separates the v berth...

I have a 1985 36c with 454 Crusaders. The ignitions were changed to Mercruiser Thunderbolt IV at some point. This spring at first start up, the port engine ran fine for about 10 minutes and shut itself off. We restarted and it shut off again after a couple minutes. Each restart resulted in...

For my inverter, I'd like to make a modification inside the A/C breaker panel in my 86 36C. There is an "E" shaped steel plate which transfers the current from the hot main to the individual breakers. I'd like to make a small piece that has the same characteristics as that plate. Is the steel...

I'd like to check the timing on my mid 80'starboard side 454 Crusader. There are absolutely no traces of markings left on the metal plate with the saw teeth on it. My port engine one is fine but I believe they are completely different because of the reversed rotation. Does anyone know off hand...

The plastic panels my flybridge gauges are mounted on are chipped, cracked and need to be replaced. I was think of using aluminum rather than plastic. Does anyone see a downside with that? Thanks in advance.

I'm looking at my 1985 36C and it seems to be nosediving while sitting in its slip. I'm in a new slip where I have a lot more visibility to see a side view of it so I'm not sure if this is a new event. I did add a windlass, 250 ft of 5/16 HT chain and a 35 pound Delta but I was getting this...