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1982 Carver 3607

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  1. Stan Ditcham

    Stan Ditcham New Member

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    Hi to all,
    I have a 1982 carver 3607 454 cruisaders,model 350, need a part number or a place to acquire a camshaft
    (left normal rotation ,port eng)
    I sure would appreciate any help!
    Sincerely
    Stan Ditcham
  2. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    For an exact replacement, model AND serial number will be required at a real Crusader shop.
    Gear drive or chain drive helps determine the rotation. Pending the clutch and rotation, counter rotation engines may end up on either side.

    For another option, When I worked on Chevys, I had a local cam shop that would custom grind, and repair cam shafts.
    Also checked and match the cams on the twin engines.
    Amazing what errors we would find after others worked on some engines.

    I found this web site for giggles.
    https://bpi.ebasicpower.com/shop/crusader-inboards/engine-system/camshafts

    Good luck
  3. Stan Ditcham

    Stan Ditcham New Member

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    where is a real crusader shop?
  4. Capt Ralph

    Capt Ralph Senior Member

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    Could be a hunt;
    It looks like; Pleasurecraft purchased Crusader from Thermal Electron. (When you can't compete, buy your competition)
    Since they already had a line of engines (PCM) but still wanted an extra share, They cast them out as another engine group called Challenger.
    Here is a dealer locator page.
    https://challengerengines.com/dealer-locator/
    Looks like a couple of dealers in NY. Call them for a closer shop and better details on my assumption above.

    Keep us up on your projects. We like to watch..
  5. Stan Ditcham

    Stan Ditcham New Member

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    thanks for any info