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    2001 Merc Optimax 135 Battery Cables

    Hi Folks, I`ve been a member on here for sometime now mainly in the Honda section but decided to have a change for my current renovation project so have got myself a 2001 merc 135 optimax salt water extra long shaft. When the outboard arrived then it wasn`t supplied with battery cables so...
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    Bolt On Cylinder Head Temp Sender

    Hi folks, Following reading on of the threads on here then I`m considering fitting a bolt on cylinder head temp sender to my bf90d so I can see the engine temp at a glance via a gauge. I`m in the process of renovating an Icelander 18 fast fishing boat that I`ll be fitting an outboard pod to...
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    Bf60 Misfire

    Hi Folks, I'm currently up in Northern Norway at a fishing camp for a holiday and one of the owners boats has developed a possible misfire. The engine is a BF60 but I'm not sure of what year as yet as we only arrived earlier this evening. I know they've already ordered new spark plugs and...
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    2008 BF90 Jammed Starter

    Hi Folks, I`ve been offered a 2008 fuel injected BF90 at a reasonable which has a jammed starter. Currently it`s engaged so is locking the engine solid so I`m wondering if anyone else has come across this problem and causes for it? From what I`ve been able to find out from the current...
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    Dropped something BF45

    Hi folks, A couple of pics of what can happen if you don`t look after your outboard. I bought it for spares so i was aware of the problem. Missing something?? Found it!! Number 2 cylinder didn`t look much better with the crown of the piston being eaten away. Matt
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    BF60a efi overfueling at tickover

    Hi folks, I was repowering a pals boat with a bf60a and when we had it running on tickover then there seemed to be a lot of fuel getting into the water barrel it was in. I`m more used to dealing with carb outboards rather than efi setups and wondered if anyone had any ideas what could cause...
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    Service bulletins or known issues BF60A 2009 model

    Hi folks, One of my pals has just purchased a 2009 BF60A and i wondered if there were any know issues with them or service bulletins that have been put out for this age and model? Cheers for any help, Matt.
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    Flushing BF50a using muffs and inline supply pump?

    Hi folks, It might sound a bit strange but i want to flush my old BF50a using muffs and an inline supply pump as i have no running water at my boat shed, plus i want to put Rydlyme (much the same as salt away i think) through the cooling system. I have used this stuff before on a completely...
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    4hp Johnson Seahorse points, plugs and mixture settings?

    Hi folks, I decided to try and get my old 4hp seahorse up and running today but it wasn`t wanting to play on both cylinders. I`ve stripped and put the carb through my ultrasonic cleaner and blown everything through with carb cleaner before reassembly. Could anyone advise me on the correct...
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    Syncing of BF50X carbs

    Hi folks, Just a quick question in regards to syncing carbs. I finally got my boat in the water today after a 2yr full refurb right back to the fibreglass skin which was all that was good. Anyway, when i fired up the engine then i needed to adjust the tickover as the water was cooler but i...
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    BF50 Torque trim tab best initial setting?

    Hi folks, I`ve finally got to a stage where the boat is ready for the outboard to be fitted and have purchased a replacement torque trim tab as it was missing from the outboard when i purchased it. I know that the setting of it will depend on the hull itself but wondered if anyone could give...
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    Honda BF50A Year ID Please

    I decided to strip off the carbs to have a look to see what state they were in and run them through my ultrasonic cleaner. I took this photo of them before stripping them apart and there seems to be link pipes running between the carbs although it does have choke butterflies and no bystarter...
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    Honda BF50A Year ID Please

    Hi folks, I just picked up another BF50A and wondered if anyone could let me know it`s year and model (A1?) please? Serial number:- BAZL-3014943 Also are there any service bulletins been put out for it to correct any problems as i have not idea of it`s past apart from it was used on a fish...
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    Correct battery size to use with a BF50

    Hi folks, Well i`m almost ready to get my completely restored boat back in the water but i`m now about to setup all the electrical side of things. I`ve had a search around on the net but can`t find what the recommended starter battery i should use for my BF50. Any info in regards to ampage...
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    No oil pressure reading after oil and filter change??

    Hi folk, After changing my oil and filter then i`m getting no reading on the gauge at all. I've gone to the extent already of fitting a new gauge and sensor but still no luck. When i changed the oil then i made a point of filling the filter before fitting it so i`m not sure what to do now...
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    TX Hydraulic Trim Tabs Wiring Guru Help Please.

    Hi Folks, I`m looking for some advice from a wiring guru in regards to my later 1970`s TX Hydraulic Trim Tabs Wiring. I bought this boat a couple of months back and have been having a real battle with the engine and cooling system but i`m finally starting to see the end of the tunnel with...
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    Manual Lift Of Stern Powr Leg?

    Hi folks, I have a boat with a stern powr 100 series leg or at least i`m pretty sure it is. The problem i have is that the boat is in the water and no way of taking it out at the moment but have to change my mooring which will go dry at times. Currently i can`t see any way of getting the...
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    Engine oil and filter change

    I`m not sure where you are Charlie but getting in the way you certainly wouldn`t be as with all the help and advice you`ve already passed on to me then it would`ve taken me a long time to find out and learn. Fingers crossed that i`ll get her up and running soon anyway and here`s a photo of the...
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    Engine oil and filter change

    As it looks like my engine hasn`t been very well looked after and it`s out of action due to the raw water impeller having been ripped to bit then i`d be as well giving her an oil and filter change while i`m at it. As the boat is about 90 miles away then i`d like to be able to get the filter and...
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    W terminal to attach tacho??

    Ok, just back from the boat and what a nightmare i`ve been having. First off i couldn`t get her started so spent an hour getting her to run, then i noticed the engine temp rising rapidly so stopped the engine and started hunting for the impeller housing. What a nightmare of a place to have it...
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