- Aug 23, 2013
- 530
- Boat Info
- 2005 Sea Ray 280 Sundancer
- Engines
- Twin 4.3L 220 HP, Alpha 1 Drives, 5E Genny, AC
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rvb; One question I do have is my port engine throttle drive cable is very hard to shift and I believe the adjustment is a little off as the drive grinded for a quick second when trying to engage. I know both side cable were replaced about 4 months ago and didnt know if I could make a quick adjustment to align it up. The starboard side is smooth and works perfect. As we all know pulling into a slip with 2 engines is much easier than using just one of them. Thx for the help in advance.[/QUOTE said:Welcome to CSR. I never had to mess with the throttle cable, but I did replace the steering cable. I did notice there is a sharp bend in the throttle cable and that may possibly cause the friction. Also, being a saltwater boat, just like my steering cable, the salt air can get in these cables and eventually may necessitate a replacement. If you need to get to the back of the assembly, the fiberglass mount is held on by just a few screws, and a lot of silicone. If you remove that panel, don't do what I did. Take a sharp razor and cut a slit in the silicone, so when you re-assemble it fits like a glove. I used a dull blade and made a mess of it! You may want to disconnect from the engine and work the cable to see if it reduces the friction, and lube all parts at the engine. Have fun with the new boat. You will love the 280, especially in Florida. My boat was originally from Jacksonville.
Yes, I was working in the ER and somehow pushed down on the seacock, closing it almost completely. While underway the alarm went off after getting up on plane. I was lucky I didn't do damage overheating the engine, and caught it in time. I'm now very careful not to accidentally close that seacock when working in the ER. That said, I would imagine that wouldn't be rvb's problem, as he likely doesn't have seacocks on the twin 4.3 Alpha drives, unless thru hull intakes were added, as was on mine. I would try to take some temperatures while the alarm is sounding, if you can do it safely.Water pressure sensors? No smart craft on your 02 to check but that's my guess.
Water pressure sensors? No smart craft on your 02 to check but that's my guess.
That's exactly what mine did, and at over 3000 rpm. I'm pretty sure it was a continuous alarm, and loud! I thought it was an overheating alarm, but I guess it could have been a water pressure sensor (that I didn't know I had) tripping the alarm.Woulsnt that create beeps instead of a continuous alarm. Its only at 3000 rpm or more. I did read it could be voltage.
Yes, I was working in the ER and somehow pushed down on the seacock, closing it almost completely. While underway the alarm went off after getting up on plane. I was lucky I didn't do damage overheating the engine, and caught it in time. I'm now very careful not to accidentally close that seacock when working in the ER. That said, I would imagine that wouldn't be rvb's problem, as he likely doesn't have seacocks on the twin 4.3 Alpha drives, unless thru hull intakes were added, as was on mine. I would try to take some temperatures while the alarm is sounding, if you can do it safely.
I will look into it and measure temp but the manual stated it could be low voltage or my fluid levels but I checked them all and are perfect. The needle never moved to show a rise in temp on either motor.