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  1. McFly

    Merc 496 loud smacking noise. Won’t start.

    Hi guys, hoping someone could give me some insight. I purchased a 2006 280 with the single 496...360hrs. Boat tested great where purchased. Tried to start it yesterday and the starter engaged but wouldn’t turn over and made a loud smacking noise. Tried one more time and the same. Starter now...
  2. McFly

    2006 280DA transom plug brass or bronze?

    Is the boat plug brass or bronze? Manual says brass however brass is no good under the waterline due to corrosion issues? I’m looking to buy a bronze plug light and am wondering about dissimilar metals if I used the bronze plug in a brass fitting.
  3. McFly

    Smartcraft gauge backlighting

    On a 2006 280DA do the Smartcraft engine instruments backlight work off of the NAV lights switch or only the ignition switch? My NAV switch lights up the NAV lights, stern, switch pad backlights, and compass, but I have no gauge lights. Anyone?
  4. McFly

    Rusting AC drain pan

    Hey everyone! Just purchased a 2006 280DA and noticed the AC drain pan has a light rust film on the entire pan. Can I block the tray sump drain and fill the tray with a non toxic rust dissolver, let sit, and then vacuum out with a shop vac? Anyone try this to remove the rust? I’m planning to use...
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