I would suggest you double check the part number. Also I have seen on Mercury’s parts catalog that they sometimes have 2 part numbers and I can find one but not the other. Here is the link to their online catalog. You will need your engine serial # to make sure you get to the correct engine...
Honestly I don’t know what killed it, and it still bugs me that I don’t know, but it took on so much water into the block that it created a foaming milkshake that pumped at least a quarts worth into the bilge coming out of the dipstick tube that it actually pushed up. So the motor was completely...
Last fall my port engine on my 04 280da died. I don’t know if it was a head gasket or a crack, but water got in the block and # 5 & 3 cylinders as well. Ended up having to replace the motor. Fast forward to yesterday, out on the bay, absolutely beautiful day out, and both motors ran perfectly...
I purchased a Lectrotab automatic leveling control. about a year ago for my 04 280. Love it. Turns itself on and off with ignition and the auto leveling is great. It also helps with faster planing...
Congratulations on the new to you boat. The 280 is a fantastic model. For your questions I have a few thoughts.
for the charging questions, both motors have alternators but 2 batteries are charged by one engine and the other battery is charged by the other motor. There is a cross over switch...
Not sure if it would work, but try wrapping some light test fishing line between the turn button shaft and the windshield if you can get it behind there. That may tighten it up.
Thanks guys, you’re correct on the long block. That is what I meant and ordered. Complete with new timing cover, rocker cover, and oil pan already installed.
Thanks guys. Totally agree they were crazy high on price. Plus they said 6+ weeks before they would even look at it. I have since pulled the intake/exhaust manifolds and the heads. With all of that off I see how easy it is to pull the motor. I’ve ordered a short block from wholesale marine and...
My 04 280da had an engine die on me today. Port engine was running but a little rough. No warnings or alerts on the smartcraft. Ran on plane for a few minutes and when I came off plane it immediately died. Oil looked brand new before I left the dock. Opened the hatch and found a puddle of...
Might be time for an upgrade then. Before you go that route, they make bluetooth connection devices that transmit to the head unit via fm signal. I used to have one in an older car. May be a cheap solution for you. Here is an example on amazon: FM Transmitter for Car Bluetooth 5.3, RIWUSI...