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    BF8d - no tell tale after changing impeller

    I've been working through a bunch of servicing tasks on my BF8D - firstly, thanks to everyone who replied on all the other threads i've asked! So far this is what I've done: new impeller and gasket (not housing) pressure test lower case new gear oil in lower case new oil filter new engine oil...
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    BF8D - missing hoses on airbox?

    I seem to be missing two hoses on the airbox, numbers 9 and 10 in this diagram? https://www.boats.net/catalog/honda/outboard-by-hp-serial-range/8hp/bf8d1-lra-2001/muffler-cover I wasn't sure what the purpose of them are, and if there was a reason why they might be missing? Is it possible they...
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    BF8D - milky gear oil, seals to replace?

    Working on servicing the BF8D that came with my boat - same one I posted about remote steering. After a fair battle with the drain bolts (impact driver and some heat got them off), I’ve managed to drain the gear oil from the lower unit. It is very milky, so looks like water has got in. I’m...
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    new carb bf8d - screws preset?

    Bit of a newbie question, but I've got a new carb to fit to my BF8D. Should the idle and pilot screws be pre-set to approximately the right number of turns on the new carb straight from factory? Wondering if I should expect to just have to do very minor adjustments to allow for age of my...
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    Steering for honda bf8d

    I have a honda bf8d with remote controls, on a bracket on the back of a small (23ft) yacht. When I bought the boat (engine came along with it), the outboard had been rigged up to be in a fixed position. However, because of the way this is setup, with the propeller rear of the rudder, it makes...
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    Honda Identification BF8?

    Trying to confirm and identify exact model of Honda Outboard that is in need of some tlc, and various service parts ordering. I couldn't find an ID plate on the frame (nor any sign of where one used to be), but I found the following on the engine block: BEAAJ-1000439 There doesn't seem to be a...
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    BF8D - accelerator piston stuck in carb

    Hi All, First posting - been following quite a few threads and used a lot of the info and advice to remove and clean up the carb on my Honda BF8. Having taken it apart and cleaned it up - it seems the accelerator piston is stuck / seized. Tried carb cleaner and penetrating fluid, but now only...
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