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    Is my prop seated correctly?

    I took the prop off to check for fishing line, etc. and didn't take a picture beforehand so I can't recall how it was seated before. Here is what it looks like now: Does this look right? I don't recall that gap being there, but maybe it was. Also, before and after I took the prop off, there...
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    regular or synthetic oil?

    My 2000 BF40AY manual just says to use 5W-30 oil. Should I use conventional or synthetic? This might be asking about Ford vs Chevy, but I want to do what is best for my (elderly) motor! Thanks.
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    2000 BF40AY: changing impeller and servicing lower unit for first time...

    in a recent thread I discussed successfully replacing the fuel pump. Thanks for the help. When it rains, it pours so as soon as I get back on the lake to test the new fuel pump, I get an overheat alarm. I get back home and investigate for clogs, I find nothing. No tell tale stream. I check the...
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    Follow up on BF40 issues...

    while working on my fuel pump issue outlined in another recent thread, I noticed this tube (highlighted) was unplugged from the compartment where it is plugged in now. It looked like it belonged "plugged in" there, like it shows now, and so I did so. Is this how it should be or should it be...
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    BF40 idling issues, opened it up, discovered this...

    So my BF40 would shut when trying to low idle, so I thought maybe the idle screw needed adjustment. I opened her up, put the earmuffs on, and when running I found this: There was a slow drip of fuel coming from around this part. All the hose connections are good and there the hoses have no...
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    BF40A broken bolt on remote control throttle handle

    The bolt that holds the remote control throttle handle to the rest of the control box broke off. This long bolt runs from the back side of the control box. (See pics below). Since the bolt sheared off, I don't know how long it was. But more importantly, I don't know what kind of fastener...
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    edge 55 (12v) vs edge 70 (24v) on 17' g3 aluminum

    I'm curious if anyone has experience upgrading from an Edge 55 (12v) to a 70 hp, 24v model. I find that my 17' g3 aluminum boat will cruise at about 1.8 mph on the 55 hp when not fighting the wind. This would be on the highest speed setting, 5. I like the really cover water and sometimes need...
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    BF40 won’t go into gear

    This is what I found this morning... the NE corner of the pic is going toward the top front of the motor and the SW corner is going down toward the prop. This is looking from underneath where we can clearly see the upper shift rod is detached from the lower shift rod, just like you said...
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    BF40 won’t go into gear

    Quick summary: motor has been running and working fine. During an uneventful day of fishing I went to crank it up to move but it would not shift into forward or reverse. The handle moves easily but the characteristic “clunk” is missing when I attempt to put it into gear. I get home to inspect...
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