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Does anyone know where I can find replacement “280” emblems? Like these: Thanks.

After pulling both engines to perform some repairs to engines and bilge, I decided to try and eliminate those oil drain hoses that I never used since I use a vacuum pump to pull oil through the dipstick tube during oil changes. I searched for alternate drain plugs but could not find ones that...

The flywheel on one of my 4.3 MPI's is severely damaged from rust. It looks like the OEM 804913 is about $650. I have found a replacement from Michigan Motors for $200. Has anyone else ever used an aftermarket flywheel?

So I finally bit the bullet and pulled the engines. Now I need to repair the gelcoat in the bilge. I would assume there is a specific process. Recommendations anyone? Thank you in advance for your responses.

Has anyone used a T-Bolt style clamp in place of the normal #72 worm gear clamp for their exhaust system? If so, what brand and size did you use?

Planning for winter services. Besides the duckbills, is there any other maintenance item I should consider? I am having no issues at this time. Unit is working good.

One of the mid stateroom mirrors has started coming loose from the door it is attached to on my 280 DA. I am not sure what to use to reattach it. I would suppose some sort of adhesive. Don't want it to bleed through the mirror. Any ideas?

What should the water pressure readings be on the 2005 4.3 engines? I thought I saw it somewhere before but cannot seem to be able to find. I cannot find a spec in my Mercruiser books.

Last week as I went to disconnect my shore power connection from the outlet I found the black knob on the locking screw had fallen off the screw and was nowhere to be found. After searching Marinco's website I could not find it available as a separate item. After searching the Internet with no...

Does the engine room Fire Supression system have an expiration date or need specific re-certification requirements?

So I will be replacing my newly acquired hot water heater. Stainless enclosure and all. I guess I should replace the water pump while I am at it. The standard equipment Shurflo 2095-223-254 2.8 gpm is what I will replace also. My understanding is the replacement for this would be the Shurflo...

I am preparing for winter repairs and I am wondering what I should expect to pay to have the engines removed (4.3's). I guess the number of hours it takes would help for me to calculate the cost.

My freshwater pump has been running and cycling during the last couple of trips. I finally found the leak yesterday. The cold water line way behind the hot water heater is leaking at the fitting. Based upon the research so far it appears I have the Zurn fittings and 1/2" tubing. Has anyone else...

I have a weak starting battery that I need to replace. It is an Interstate 27M-XHD. Are there any opinions as to going back with the same brand/model or another recommendation. This one lasted just shy of 3 years. Eddie

I thought I read in a post sometime in the past month or two of some recommendations for a fan. If I recall there was a specific one that was square and portable. Does anyone else remember or any suggestions? I would like to be able to circulate the air in the cabin. Any suggestions would be...

I have a Kohler 5E generator that this weekends overnight trip I experienced that when it seemed to not have a large load the rpms would go up and down repeatedly until a larger load made it run smooth again. Any ideas or suggestions to look for. Thanks.

Based upon what I have been able to research, the Fireboy/Xintex detector should be replaced every 5 years. Can anyone confirm/deny this fact? Thanks..

Went out yesterday and found my Starboard trim did not work. Port trim working fine. After investigating this morning when pushing the trim switch in the up or down mode I get a clicking sound from the pump area and that is it. The Starboard pump is actually new as it had to be replaced a couple...

A friend saw this in New Smyrna, FL. The wife was backing the trailer down the ramp and the husband said stop! She hit the accelerator pedal, not the brake pedal. That'll ruin your day.

I am wondering what the estimated cost would be to install the automatic trim tab system WITH the automatic retract on a 2005 280DA. I see some folks have installed them and have had questions answered but no costs of the system have been listed.