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    independent Honda mechanic in central Jersey?

    My 2004 BF225 seems to have a split but total broken timing belt. Honda dealers close to me are all booked fully till mid Aug. I am looking for recommendations on independent mechanic that can save at least a few weeks of the season.. Thanks.
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    Replacing power cable

    This is how I spent 4.5 hours on a 100 degree day! Bought my used boat three years ago equipped with twin 2004 Honda 225s. The port engine had trouble tuning over right from the beginning, the port side tachometer would jump erratically when I trimmed the motor, and went down to zero when...
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    Install manifolds. Need help

    Help! I have twin 2004 BF225, 890 hours. I tried to replace the internal anodes today, bought every parts except the seal guide (18148-cy3-003, did not read the shop manual carefully). Taking off the manifold are easy, however, I can’t make the screws aligned when I reinstalled the manifold...
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    DIY bf225 midsection (exhaust extension)

    Thanks for the reply. This boat had received the annual service including water pumps at a marina (not Honda spe******t) before I bought her in late 2015. I used her last season for around 80 hours without an issue but did notice a knocking sound in the midsection at idle. I did not know the...
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    DIY bf225 midsection (exhaust extension)

    Anyone DIY this parts? Was it difficult? I have two holes on twin 2004 30" BF225:mad:. Do I need special tools and the shop manual? Thanks. TDL
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    Midsection bearing ate exhaust extension

    My fear came true yesterday when I changed the water pumps, found big holes on both of the exhaust extensions. I bought the boat in late 2015 with twin 2004 30" BF225s with 850 hours on them. The seller did show me the receipts of annual services done prior to the purchase. I used that boat...
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    tachometer trouble

    Earlier this season I had trouble bringing my motors over 4200 rpm. After replacing all filters, many Seafoam in clean fuel, new props and then they finally perform as they should. However, the port tachometer seems to have trouble revving over 4400 rpm. I have new alternator on the port engine...
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    2005 BF225 can't pass 4200 rpm

    Just bought a boat with twin BF225. Before I put her into the water, I have a mechanic went through them and replaced the following items: New batteries Parker fuel water separators Low pressure fuel filters VST filters HP fuel pump at the starboard motor full clean up the VST on starboard...
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