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Aquasport Model Rebuilds, Mods, Updates and Refreshes => 270/281/286/ 290 XF/Osprey Owners Group => Topic started by: Jrpinoy on April 24, 2017, 10:34:37 AM

Title: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: Jrpinoy on April 24, 2017, 10:34:37 AM
I get spark good compression fuel no fire I replaced fuel water sep new oil and filter and new plugs I had syphoned all the old gas as much as I can and put about 20 gall of new in each tank and still no fire
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: George290 on April 27, 2017, 06:51:57 AM
Are you sure you're getting fuel?  Draining the tank and changing the fuel water separator's, would contribute to a loss of prime in the fuel system and may need a little help getting primed.  Did you fill new separator's with fuel when installing?  One of these issues will create a problem with prime alone, let alone both.  Also you mention you changed plugs.  Did you replace plug wires in correct order?  When the engine ran prior to service, look at what you changed to isolate the culprit.
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: Jrpinoy on April 28, 2017, 04:05:05 PM
Yes it was bad gas looked like varnish real amber color no octain to fire I syphoned all fuel from the supply to engine but tempted to lift deck and clean tank
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: George290 on April 29, 2017, 12:58:57 AM
Sounds like your carbs might be gummed up with that varnish too.  I am pulling the deck up this weekend to check on a possible leak from the port side fuel fill.  I also need to check out the port sending unit, as my gauge is not working. 
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: Jrpinoy on April 29, 2017, 09:38:01 PM
Yes just pulled carbs cleaned them gummy varnish and lifted deck that deck is heavy on the 290 but that's how I'm going to get the rest of the fuel out. Good luck with yours
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: George290 on May 02, 2017, 02:30:01 AM
Yes I pulled my deck off too, and it is a heavy SOB!  replaced the fuel fill hose which was leaking. I cleaned up the sending unit terminals while I was there and tightened up all the clamps.  I definitely don't want to lift up that deck again anytime soon!   
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: Jrpinoy on May 02, 2017, 08:25:54 PM
Yup I didn't even bother screwing it back down just so heavy it's not going anywhere
I am going to have the carbs rebuilt cleaning it wasn't enough still won't fire right
I love the 290 did allot of work to her can't give up you know
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: George290 on May 03, 2017, 02:57:16 AM
I agree, its a great boat.  I have also done a ton of work and I'm finally getting ready to launch this Sunday!  Can't wait. 
Title: Re: Crusader 350 edelbrock carbs
Post by: Jrpinoy on May 03, 2017, 10:22:46 AM
Nice good luck. How does she handle seas.   I have the 1988 Xf with tower got a great deal so I had to get it wish I could put her in this month looks like mid June then sea trials
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