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    Honda 25 hp amp output at idle

    2000 honda 25 hp is rated at 6 amps. I am wondering if that is continuous or only at WOT? If only at WOT, what could I expect at idle? Thank You in advance. Mike
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    Advice on 1625 sport classic

    I am replacing my old boat and have an opportunity to pick up an 08 Lund 1625 sport classic with 5 hours on the entire rig. 50 hp Merc. 4 stroke, mooring cover, trolling motor and helm enclosure. I do not like the portable fuel tanks but other than that, the boat should work for my needs. My...
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    Oil consumption

    2001 BF50a. I run this engine at 8K feet above sea level, light boat total weight is 1100 lbs boat dog beer and two not so skinny guys. 80 degrees out with a 26 mile round trip at 4k rpm and the rest of the time just changing fishing spots with maybe an additional 30 miles over 4 days. I tow...
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    single cylinder four stroke vibration

    I am considering using a single cylinder four stoke motor--Honda-Nissan, as a trolling motor. Has anyone had experience with these engines? I hear that the vibration is annoying and that I am better to troll with my Honda 50. I can get it down to 2.5 mph at 1000 RPM, I live in Colorado, but...
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    1985 5hp Honda lower unit

    Does anyone know where I can obtain a lower unit for this little troller. I would really like to find a used part given the year and value of the motor. Thanks
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    Older honda prop

    I have a gentleman with an older high altitude Honda prop., the part number is 58139zv5860za, does anyone have ref as to what the dia and pitch is?
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    honda 50hp high altitude carb adj

    Does anyone know a source for the Honda High Altitude jet kit. I fish at 8500ft and live at 5300ft. I have pitched down to a 10 pitch and the engine still will not get up past 4500 RPM at 8500 ft. I am considering doing the jet change Honda recommends in the owners manuel. In addition, do...
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    High Altitude Prop.

    50 HP Honda, 430 Alu. side console, approx 950lb--fuel 2 guys dog and beer and fuel. Current prop. 11.1 inch dia. 13 pitch, 4800 max RPM at 5300 ft elev. Several questions: 1) who makes good Alu. prop. I see a number of Manuf. but not sure who is who--new to this stuff. 2) Some of the...
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    transom saver

    bf 50 on the back of 16 ft. I have about 5" of clearance from the foot to the road. The engine has pwr t/t but also has the manuel, 5 holes with pin through it. I was considering raising the engine, putting the pin in the second or third hole up, lowering the t/t and straping/bungee down. If...
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    buzzer

    I have a 2001 bf50. I mounted a key switch in the dash, all wires appear to be in proper place. Started the engine-in the drive way, starts fine runs fine, tilt and trim works properly, oil light is green, no overhearing but the buzzer pulses-beep, beep, beep, it is not continious. The buzzer...
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    Difference between BF50A and BF50A4

    I need a control box and found a reasonably priced unit number 24800-zw4-h12. The application includes a BF50A4. I have a BF50A, will it work? Wiring harness the same etc.?
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    yamaha 703 control box push to pull adapter

    I am told that I can convert my 703 box from push to pull with an adapter, anyone know where to get one?
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    honda 50hp high altitude carb adj

    Just brought bf50 to Denver, owners manual suggest carb. adj. above 5000ft, most local dealers recommend propping down, any suggestions. I am a bit of a motor head and am not dumb enough to run motor at low elevation without re-adjusting carb. Is pilot and main jet replacement necessary or is...
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    2002 honda 50hp compression

    I am considering a 2002 Honda 50hp t&t elec. st. I have contacted 4 dealers and get different response as to what the new compression numbers are. This engin test at 103 per cylinder at sea level. Does anyone know what new sea level compression was? Thanks
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