Update, pulled the flywheel and found metal shavings coming out of the power head opening around the shaft. Stuck a magnet down the oil tube and found a LOT more. I'm giving up at this point, it's not worth the hassle trying to find all the Honda parts I would need to rebuild this mess so...
Per your questions, this problem appeared pretty much 12 hours after the last use. (I use the boat almost daily) I do not have any diagnostic equipment so testing electronic components is by the "replace the part and see if it works" method. I have not looked at anything under the flywheel for...
I'm at my wit's end with this thing. I use the motor constantly and it's a new issue that's cropped up. Engine purrs right along and starts instantly, good throttle response up to about 3K RPM and then bogs down with a major power loss and runs VERY rough. Pulling back on the throttle makes...
Rebuilt all three carbs on my 2006 50 hp Honda, (took some time to get all the parts together, why can't Honda sell a kit?) Put it back together and it started on the first crank. Ran for about 2 minutes smooth as anything. But it then started spitting an amazing amount of fuel out of the...
Replacing my 2002 40 hp Honda with a 2006 50 HP Honda. I REALLY don't want to snake that wiring to the binnacle control box and was hoping that I can just use the old wiring and the quick disconnect at the motor. (It looks to be the same) There are no issues with the condition of the current...