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    3126B Caterpillar

    Looking at a 2003 Cabo 35 with a pair of 3126 Cats. Don't know much about Caterpillar engines but have heard some negatives on the C7's. I would appreciate any input on the 3126B.
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    Gas fill fitting

    Selling my 2004 Edgewater 265CC and the surveyor advise that the chrome gas fill fitting on the gunnel, the place where the gasoline fuel pump nozzle is inserted, needs to be grounded. I guess this make sense, but checking the internet I cannot find any mention of this. I did see where the gas...
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    Replacing my 2003 honda 225's???

    I'm considering replacing my 2003 twin 225 Honda's on my 2004 26' Edgewater CC with twin 250 Honda Whites or Silver. Looking for any input that might be helpful especially if you've done something similar. My current outboards have 2700 hours, have been well cared for and are dependable. I put...
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    Power tilt problem 2003 225 hp

    power tilt stopped suddenly on the port outboard as it was being raised, also no response at port ignition switch. Starboard outboard and ignition switch ok was already to replace #3 10a fuse, but it wasn't blown. Using an ohm meter, all 6 fuses plus the 150 amp fuse checked okay using a...
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    Jabsco oil change pump

    Have never used my old Jabsco Porta-Quick oil changer on my 2003 Honda 225's and was thinking of giving it a try the end of this season. My thoughts are, I can change the oil a few days before the boat is pulled and can get the oil hot much easier while the boat is in the water. The new oil...
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    Drain vst tank??

    2003 Honda 225. Do you need to drain the VST tank when winterizing the outboards if a fuel stabilizer ( STA-BIL 360 10 TO 1 RATIO) was added? I ran the outboards while still in the water until the flo-meter register 1/2 gallon used.
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    2003 bf 225 seal problem

    The seal, part # 63718-zy3-000 seal A, between the lower engine covers (lower cowls) and the top of the mid shaft housing has pulled out of place and broke. Does the mid section housing have to be removed to replace this seal? Thought I might be able to replace the seal by just removing the...
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    Oil viscosity 2003 bf 225a's

    I saw the Chalk_man’s post of 6/22/2015 on oil viscosity and I’m thinking about making the switch to Mercury Marine 25W-40. I am currently using Honda Marine SAE 10W-30 in my 2003 BF 225A’s that have about 1250 hours. We do a fair amount of tuna fishing which means a run of 2.5 hours each way at...
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    TWIN 2003 BF225A's SPRING TUNE

    Have 122 hours (2 seasons) on Hi & LOW fuel strainers, water pump impellers and thermostats (change engine oil and filters and lower unit oil every season), 60 hrs on plugs and off engine water separator filters. Only planning on replacing hi and low fuel strainers this Spring and maybe...
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    Garden hose & muff on 225's??

    There has been conversation about a garden hose and muff not being able to supply enough water to cool a 225HP (mine are 2003’s). I acknowledge this to be accurate, but wonder if it is safe to run the motor for a short time (1 minute? 5 minutes? ) with a muff. I would want to do this for mainly...
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    2003 bf 225a fogging for storage

    Still looking forward to some good striper fishing, but I am also thinking about winter storage. Saw a how to video on fogging EFI outboards. They mixed a quart of Yamalube EFI engine storage fogging oil with 2 gallons of gas in a portable fuel tank with the instructions to run engine for 10 to...
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    Warning lights on 2 key panel inoperative

    Before I dig into to my problem, I thought I would see if someone can point me in the right direction. I have a pair of 2003 BF 225 A's on my 2004 Edgewater. Just realized none of my warning lights (all 8) on the 2 key alarm panel are not lighting. Bought the boat last August and because of...
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    Cowling alignment

    What's the secret to getting the two halves aligned of the cowling you need to remove to get to one of the bottom spark plugs on a 2003 225hp outboard. All the alignments look good except the space at the rear joint. The tongue and grove along the gap are aligned but still leave an 1/8" or so...
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    Oil change 2003 honda 225

    Just bought a new to me boat with twin 2003 Honda 225's and I'm getting ready change the oil and filters. Looks easy enough, but two questions: Manual calls for 10W-30 oil with detergent, is synthetic oil better than regular? I would like to use an evacuation pump to remove the old oil. On my...
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