I have a honda BF115 that refuses to start.* Motor has about 50 hours on it.* After sitting for a day, it will start up and run for about 1 or 2 seconds then die.* Never starts up again that day.* Drove it two days before, and it ran fine as usual.* Tried pumping the bulb up until hard, but still doesn't start.* Doesn't sputter, fire*or anything.* Just spins by the starter.* Checked the fuel, clean, checked all filters, clean.* Took it to the local dealer in Fort Worth where it was purchased, and after a week or so, they think it is compression.* They report all cylinders have 115-120 psi.* They said they checked spark and it was good.* They think it is getting fuel because they said the spark plugs looked wet.*
Their diagnosis is that the cylinder walls are scared from sand (or something similar) that got into the intake, and thus the low compression.* They think compression should be 180-200 psi.
I'm having a hard time believing they know what they are doing.* My shade tree diagnosis is no fuel.* Either fuel pump not running or something is blocking it from getting to the injectors.
Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated.* Does anyone know how to get in touch with a Honda Marine District Service Manager?
Vafite in the DFW area.
Their diagnosis is that the cylinder walls are scared from sand (or something similar) that got into the intake, and thus the low compression.* They think compression should be 180-200 psi.
I'm having a hard time believing they know what they are doing.* My shade tree diagnosis is no fuel.* Either fuel pump not running or something is blocking it from getting to the injectors.
Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated.* Does anyone know how to get in touch with a Honda Marine District Service Manager?
Vafite in the DFW area.