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    Outboard tilted up, slowly coming back down

    So, guy I sold my boat to is keeping it in the water, something I never did. I kept mine on the trailer, with the outboard down with a My-Wedge installed on the tilt ram. Boat has a Honda 250 on it. So he called me asking why, when he is tilting the motor all the way up out of the water...
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    Need help fast! Ignition switch suddenly wont turn at all

    2013 Honda 250 XXA, serial number BBJJ-10017XX Just signed a sales contract to sell my boat. Motor fires right up, no issues just like it did yesterday when I went out for 8 hours. Buyer goes to get cash. I remove the key from the ignition to test my spare keys, and I insert the key and it...
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    How difficult is it to replace throttle cables?

    Honda BF250 (2013 XXA model) I suppose first I need to measure the existing ones to ensure I get the right length. I have never done a replacement before. 8 years on my current ones but they are feeling a lot stiffer and more difficult to make small adjustments.
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    Odd thing happened yesterday with the Honda 250

    After replacing all my spark plugs and O2 sensor, I was a little hesitant taking the boat offshore, fearing something else was going on, but . . . . . boat ran perfect. No more fuel smell (running rich), got good MPG, and no coughs, hesitation, etc. all day. However, towards the end of the day...
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    Can you clean the Inlet Air Control valve on a 2013 Honda BF250A ?

    I noticed someone mentioning this for another Honda that was experiencing some occasional issues with coughing, sputtering, etc. He mentioned cleaning out the "mesh" on the valve. I didn't see this mentioned or visualized anywhere in the Shop Manual. I can see it is pretty easy to take the IAC...
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    So, fuel pressure on my Honda 250

    Finally go around to checking my fuel pressure on my BF250 (2013). In the shop manual it says idle pressure should be 41psi-48psi. I fired her up and right up front I was getting around 46psi. But over the course of about 5 minutes (just letting it run at idle) it dropped down to 38 psi and...
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    Possible galled spark plug threads - any advice?

    So I was pulling my plugs on my Honda 250 (2013 with 1000 hours) and one of them was VERY hard to remove. When I looked at the plug it appears that the first thread was a little crushed/galled. Trying to screw it (as well as other normal looking plugs) back into that particular hole was VERY...
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    What fuel pressure test kit do you use on your Honda outboard?

    Being somewhat new to the whole marine engine game, I wanted to put some tools together so I can test things when I start to have issues. I have a 2013 Honda BF250 XXA, bought new, and now has 1000 hours on it. I have gone through 1 Oxygen sensor at 500 hours, and now I just started getting...
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    2013 Honda 250 XXA oil crush washer

    So, apparently the site I purchased some crush washers from showed the 10mm ones were the rights ones, when in fact it is the 12mm ones that are correct. Will any 12mm crush washer work for this? I would hate to have to order them again online and pay $8 shipping for a $2 part.
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    Random fuel starvation issue, Honda 250 - bulb?

    So, today in some confused seas, with lots of banging around, I had numerous fuel starvation issues. Each time I checked the primer bulb it had no fuel and if squeezed would collapse and take a long time to uncollapse. History: 2013 Honda 250. Just did an 850 hour service, all new filters...
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    To change anodes and check valve clearance, do you need to remove intake manifold?

    Ordering parts and didn't know if I needed to go ahead and get the intake manifold gasket, throttle body gasket, and intake manifold up cover gasket?
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    Honda Water Pump/Impeller replacement

    So, when you do your impeller/water pump service every year or two, do you just get the service kit (Water Pump O-ring, Impeller, Impeller Gasket, and woodruff key) or do you spend the extra $77 and get the entire kit which includes the housing, the impeller cover, water tube seal ring, pump...
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    Honda 250 Exhaust Guide Seal? Does it have them?

    Looking at doing some work (replacing internal anodes) on the 2013 Honda 250 I have. Not finding much out there for how to do it but looks pretty straight forward. One thing I ran across from an older thread on a 2006 BF225 was one part about replacing the "exhaust guide seals" during the...
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    Honda 250 800 hour service

    2013 BF250 bought new, all saltwater use. 50% at idle. 800+ hours. Always did all recommended yearly service. Was going to check valve clearance this year in addition to usual filter and water pump changes and of course oil and lower unit. Any reason to swap out all the internal anodes at...
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    Two Honda 250 questions - anode replacements, and what Shop manual to buy?

    So, 2013 Honda 250, bought new, now at 850 hours. Going to do valve clearance check and adjustment along with my normal yearly maintenance. Was considering, while I was at it, to replace all the internal anodes. So, along with the anodes: 12155-ZV4-A00 and 12155-ZY3-000 I was wondering...
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    Replacing internal anodes on Honda 250

    https://oemparts.partspak.com/oemparts/a/hma/50956e5cf87002378814f8bb/cylinder-block When doing this, will I need to also replace the Sealing Bolt (#6 on diagram) as well as the Sealing Washer (#7) and the pan screws? Or are those all reusable - just swap out the anodes?
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    Kill Switch issue - BF250 - has Honda redesigned the part?

    So, I have a 2013 BF 250 XXA. It has the funky clip, not like almost all other outboards. Like a three-legged end that depresses a small springloaded button on the end of the switch. https://www.seashop.be/28140-en-circuit-breaker-honda-omc-d&categories_id=382 #3 - you'll have to magnify...
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    Can I use a Honda Odyssey Oxygen sensor in my Honda BF250 ?

    So, after a lot of troubleshooting it appears I have a bad O2 sensor. I'm on the opinion that it may be partially caused by the idiots/cheapskates at the dealer I bought the Honda from brand new, who had been doing my service for 4 years. About 2 years ago (about 400 hours) I told them to...
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    Honda trim % not working?

    So, I have had my Honda 250 and Simrad MFD for 4.5 years. The trim% shown on the Simrad and on the newer Lowrance has always been accurate, and usually trimmed up to ideal is 60%. After my last PM I did, where I cleaned, lubed, silicon sprayed, and replaced some bolts and screws, the trim % is...
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    Honda 250 operating temp

    Had it for 4.5 years, almost 600 hours - always runs between 195-220 F, and the gauges show redline at 240. Is this normal temp?
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