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    Towing Position of Outboard

    I'm new to trailering my pontoon. What is the recommended position of the outboard while towing---normal position down or trimmed up? Also, should I consider a transom saver of some sort? The trailering runs will all be less than 40 miles over highway surfaces.
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    What to do about old fuel?

    My boat has been stranded on the boatlift for over a year due to low lake levels. I've always kept the tank near full, and have used Stabil gas treatment for all new fuel added. I've run my BF150 regularly on muffs, and it seems to start and run well, but admittedly it's not under load. I...
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    BF150 Water Pump Replacement

    I'm looking at the Helm manual in preparation of changing out my water pump on my BF150. It implies that the shift rod must be taken out once you drop the lower unit. I don't see how this has anything to do with the water pump. I know you have to be careful to have the gear in neutral, but...
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    BF 150 lower unit

    Chawk_man, I noticed on one of your posts that you change out your water pump often. Any tricks or pitfalls on dropping and re-installing the lower unit? I know you're running a 225, but seems like the 150 would be similar.
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    BF 150 impeller changeout

    I'm thinking of changing out my impeller myself. Is this something that a Honda mechanic should do instead? If I do it myself, are there any tricks or pitfalls? Thanks
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    Impeller replacement interval

    How often does everyone replace their water pump impellers? Is it more a function of running hours or time between change outs?
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    Oil Change

    "Does everyone change crankcas "Does everyone change crankcase oil and lower unit lube annually, regardless of hours run?"
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    BF150 Water Pressure Gauge

    Does anyone see the need to in Does anyone see the need to install a water pressure gauge on this outboard? I've read in other posts where several people have done so.
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    Water Separator

    "Does anyone recommend install "Does anyone recommend installing an additional water separator in the fuel line, or does the water separator in the engine do an adequate job? If an additional one is installed, what type is recommended? Megawatt 2005 BF150"
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    BF 150 miss at full throttle

    "My 2005 BF 150 has a miss at "My 2005 BF 150 has a miss at full throttle (against the stops). What's funny is that I can back off the throttle just a bit (I can't even see a change in rpms), and the engine runs fine. What's going on?"
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    BF 150 water separator bowl

    "I was trying to inspect my fu "I was trying to inspect my fuel/water separator bowl on my 2005 BF150 the other day, and couldn't figure out how to remove the restraining strap that holds the separator assembly in place. I didn't see anything that looked obvious, but I'm sure it's simple to...
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    Speedometer pickup tube

    "I can't find the pitot tu "I can't find the pitot tube for my speedometer. I do see a tube running down to the lower unit on my Honda BF150, with two small pilot holes in the hub in front of the prop. Could this be the pickup?"
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    BF150 gearthrottle control cover removal

    "I'm trying to remove the "I'm trying to remove the cover from my gear/throttle control lever to tighten the throttle. I can remove the two screws holding the cover on, but it won't budge. It looks like there are 4 detent pins near the bottom of the cover, but I can't move them. Any ideas...
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    Honda BF150 recall

    "I recently received a factory "I recently received a factory recall notice for a defective shift arm for my 2005 BF150. It strongly suggests that the motor not be operated until the part is replaced. The mechanic has back ordered the part, but in the meantime, I've been running the unit as...
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    Fuel Stabilizer

    "I have a 2005 Honda 150 4 str "I have a 2005 Honda 150 4 stroke. I suspect there is water in my fuel, as it misses slightly at full throttle (I didn't stabilize my fuel over the winter). I heard that Sta-bil is a good fuel additive. Any experience with using this product?"
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