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    2HP new carb, won't idle

    My honda 2 ran great last season, but developed a fuel leak from the carb that I couldnt diagnose -- I decided to install a new carb this year. Installed a new Honda genuine one -- it starts and runs at high rpm no problem, but dies at idle and won't stay running at low RPM. Since there is...
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    2007 BF50 Throttle Wont Snap Back to Idle Well

    2007 BF50 Remote Control model --- relatively new teleflex extreme throttle and shift cables, but I have noticed the throttle does not like to snap back to idle when going from F or R back to neutral. Tends to hang up at 1500-2000 RPM. Have tried to adjust engine-end of cables to no avail --...
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    Honda BF2 leaking fuel from carb / fuel shutoff lever

    Last year I bought a used Honda 2 aircooled (I think its about a 2006). Runs great, but It leaks fuel out of the fuel shut off lever on the side -- technically this apparatus is attached to the carb. I took the whole thing apart (very easy) and the put it back together nice and tight, but it...
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    Reverse Issue - BF 50

    I took the boat out this weekend (2007 BF 50) and everything ran great -- though I noticed a strange issue in reverse. If I shifted into reverse and idled slowly backwards, all was good. However if I gave it some gas in reverse, I got a clunk noise and the motor would try to lift up out of the...
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    Which Battery? Honda 50

    I have been using a standard starting battery for my honda 50 for the past 5 years and am thinking of replacing it for security. Is there a particular battery ideally suited for this engine? (starting vs. dual purpose. vs. deep cycle?) I dont run any major electronics besides VHF and fish...
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    Honda Carb to practice on?

    Does anyone know where I can obtain a used honda carburator to practice tearing down and putting back together? I imagine that I can go to the service manager at the dealer, but that will have to wait a few months --- anyone have a gummed up one lying around in their garage? Obviously I would...
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    BF 50 Struggling at Idle

    2007 BF50 carb model. Approx 50-70 hours. I started her up for the first time this season today and she started right up but is struggling / dying at idle and is shaking more than is typical. Backstory --- last summer I had a water in the gas issue (seawater, rainwater, probably some of both)...
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    Honda BF50 Remote Controls Issue

    I have a 2007 BF50 with minimal use (~60 hours).. This summer during the past few weeks I have noticed that the throttle cable is coming out of its red plastic sheathing where it meets the engine (see photo). The metal cable is visible and slightly rusty. I have also noticed that going in and...
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    At what point is the impeller damaged?

    I have a 2007 Honda 50 4-stroke. I usually flush it with fresh water on the muffs in the driveway. Sometimes the pee stream is not strong on the muffs and I need to squeeze the cups together to create enough pressure for it to pee well. This usually happens when the motor is cold and goes away...
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    Hooking up Tach - 2007 Honda 50 Remote Model

    I have a 2007 Honda 50 remote model. I never had a tach, but have just purchased one and would like to install it. The tach is a Honda-branded Faria Gauge, HP-0243-001 is stamped on the lower portion of the face under the bezel. The 8 ft harness has five leads on one end and 15 leads on the...
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    Removing transom bolts- Honda BF50 4-Stroke

    I'd like to temporarily remove the top two transom bolts on my 2007 BF50 (one at a time of course - there are 4 bolts holding my outboard to the transom, 2 up top 2 down below). The reason is that I would like to put some bigger flat washers under the bolts than the stock ones to distribute the...
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    Something went wrong

    1989 Maxum 2300 with alpha one 5.0 sterndrive. Just had new lower shift cable installed, along with new ujoints, bellows, and gimbal bearing. Boat has run well for a few hours following repairs. However last night about 500 yards after leaving the dock, something went out. At about 75%...
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    Trim Tilt maintenance 1989 5.0

    Maintenance question: 1989 5.0 305 GM block, Alpha one There is a rectangular plastic reservoir behind my batteries that I believe to be for Trim-Tilt fluid. Does this fluid need to be changed / topped off every season or is it self-contained / not something I should worry about? Trim tilt...
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    Got my starter out

    Hi all, Got my starter out this morning...wasn't easy, but was just as forum members described: 2 long 9/16ths bolts going directly up and 1 small bolt holding the starter to a bracket. The hardest part was working upside down with no room down there. Thanks to all who gave their advice. I am...
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    2007 50 hp BF50 Maintenance

    "Hi all, I have a 2007 BF50 with very low hours. After break-in period I brought it to dealer for 20 hr maintenance and they changed oil filter, fuel filter, etc. I am probably at 50 hours now. I do my own oil changes, gear oil changes, and winterization. Is there any other annual maintenance...
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    50 Winterize

    "This board has been very help "This board has been very helpful, thanks to all for the support. I am going to winterize my 1989 5.0 mercruiser (GM I think) and typically use the old pink antifreeze through the muffs technique, as it has worked well in the past. After I run the antifreeze...
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    Starter Removal

    1989 Mercruiser 5.0 litre has 1989 Mercruiser 5.0 litre has always started right up until recently---last few times out I have turned the key and hear only single click at the slave solenoid. At first I thought (hoped)it might just be the slave solenoid but starts right up when I turn the...
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    Marine Growth

    "My boat is slipped in the oce "My boat is slipped in the ocean and while I certainly understand that marine growth affects performance, I am wondering to what extent it can have an impact. I let the boat sit for about 4 weeks and noticed heavy marine growth on the outdrive when I took her out...
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    Shifter Lubrication

    "Hi all, Sorry if this is a "Hi all, Sorry if this is a basic question, but I want to lubricate my shifter so the transition from forward to neutral to reverse is smoother. Will squirting some white lithium grease up under the controls do the trick? Have a great 4th of July!"
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    Idle Question

    1989 5.0 V8 owner here with a 1989 5.0 V8 owner here with a question about idle. I had the dealer do a tune up this spring and install a new thermostat (apparently the thermostat had been removed by the previous owner) and ever since it has been idling a little weak (engine "pulses" slightly...
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