2003 280DA one engine overheating at low rpms after launching. High rpms everything runs fine. Both outdrives had impellers changed over winter. Changed thermostat and nothing changed.
Finally took it to marine mechanic. Turned out that when I installed one of the impellers the fins were not...
I was about to drain my HW heater when I noticed the lines that come off my port engine clogged and disconnected at the heater. Is this a common problem?
2003 280DA, twin v-6. Alarm sounds intermittently, 2 beeps (not a steady alarm) Have added lube oil in the past, which didn't take much, maybe 1oz. it appeared to have solved the problem then, but now it sounds when engines are warm and over an idle. All fluids are good, pressure and temp also...
My 2003 280 sun dancer recently appears to be using lube oil on the port engine. Could this be an indication of a bad seal in the outdrive? Both outdrlves were pressure tested at the start of the season
Just bought the boat, ran great at sea trial. Left boat in water for 3 wks and it had poor power, high gas consumption. Changed gas filters, changed oil & filters, changed starbard cap & rotor, starboard engine running great!
Found broken screw in port distributor, changed distributor and all...