Hi guys,<br /><br />Ok. Its service time. I'm looking to do an Oil Change and water pump. Its very difficult for me to get my boat to the dealer, so I'm thinking about doing it myself. Should I avoid this?<br /><br />Thanks!
Hello,<br /><br />Can anyone tell me if Honda parts are cheaper in Canada. Can anyone recommend a low cost dealer who is willing to ship to the U.S.?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />- Mike
Hey Guys,<br /><br />I very small honda dealer sold me some lower unit fluid for a Johnson/Evinrude. Can anyone share some insight on whether using this Lower Unit oil would cause a problem?<br /><br />Thanks
Hey guys,<br /><br />For an engine that is used for light pleasure boating, what is the recommended replacement interval for the impeller? I know I could just play it safe and do it every year, but would every two years be OK? Its it a big deal to do it yourself?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />-...
Hello Me again.......<br /><br />When I mounted my 130, the directions indicated that the cavitation plate should be level with the hull line. However, when I run the boat with the trim more than 1/3 up, I believe the cavitation plate begins to scoop water and shoots it up the transom. At high...
Hey Guys,<br /><br />I winterized my 2000 BF130 the other day. While I was at it, I greased the prop. Prior to putting on the prop, I compared it to an old (70s-80s) Merc prop. Both props have the same diameter. My honda at WOT is 5200 with a 19 pitch. I'd like to try a 17 pitch. The Merc...
Hi guys,<br /><br />As may have guessed from my previous postings I am getting ready to winterize my BF130. I plan on changing the lower unit fluid. Does anyone have a position about what to put in? Is Honda fluid required? I went to a small honda dealer and he said the gear oil is all the...
Hey guys,<br /><br />I have Honda 130 Fuel Injected four stroke. Should one fog these motors like a carburated motor? <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />- Mike
Hey guys,<br /><br />I know its a little early, but I will have to put my baby away very soon.<br /><br />I only put a small number of hours on the motor this season. What should one do to winterize it?<br />Is changing the oil required with such a low number of hours? What else is...
Hi guys,<br /><br />I know its a little early, but I'm thinking about getting aquainted with what needs to be done with my motor (BF130) in terms of maintenance and winterization. Is this manual worth the money?<br /><br />My boat is on an island (Block Island, RI). Therefore, its very...
Hi Guys,<br /><br />Is there any danger with running a prop that does not produce the recommended 5500 rpms?<br /><br />My prop is currenly a 19 pitch prop. I know 17 would be better but I would rather hold off until next year.<br /><br />- Mike
Hello,<br /><br />My BF130 has a Fresh water flush port. Anyone know how often one should use this feature when running in salt water? Every time? at the end of the season?<br /><br />Is it worth buying the garden hose adapter?
Hello,<br /><br />Anyone have access to Honda service bulletins?<br /><br />I'm looking for any information regarding cracked heads or cracked blocks for Honda BF130s between 2000 and 2001<br /><br />Thanks <br /><br />- Mike
Hi Guys,<br /><br />I have installed my used Honda 130 and pluged in all the wires. I have yet to start the motor due to lack of gas and water. Should the trim guage work with the motor not running or even the key off? Even when the ignition is on, the guage is still inactive. <br /><br...
Hello, <br /><br />I have 18 footer center console with a heavy Honda 130. Haven't tried it yet but I'd figure I need at least a hydrofoil to have decent performance. Smart tabs seem nice but will the hydrofiol do?<br /><br />Thanks for your help.
