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    97 honda 45hp won't go into gear

    Hey everyone, I've got a honda 45hp that I've had sitting in my garage for over 3 years untouched. I started it the other day and it ran great like it always used to. The only problem was the gear lever on the motor was stuck. Where would I start to diagnose this problem? I am guessing it is...
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    97 Honda 45hp won't go into gear

    Hey everyone, I've got a honda 45hp that I've had sitting in my garage for over 3 years untouched. I started it the other day and it ran great like it always used to. The only problem was the gear lever on the motor was stuck. Where would I start to diagnose this problem? I am guessing it is...
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    Honda BF35 fuel problem?

    Hello everyone, I picked up a boat a couple days ago with a honda BF35 tiller model. I took it out and it had a couple problems. 3 guy said the motor hadn't been run in 3 years. It was kept inside, the inside of the engine looks very nice and clean (looks like whoever owned it took care of it)...
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    Quick and easy Q on my 87 evinrude 48 spl- throttle problem

    Re: Quick and easy Q on my 87 evinrude 48 spl- throttle problem Can you show me where that is?
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    Quick and easy Q on my 87 evinrude 48 spl- throttle problem

    Hey guys, Not sure where to start but its probably something easy. When I put engine in gear going forward its fine but then when I put it back in neutral the revs stay high. The idle adjustment screw stays out. Then when I push it back down the revs will go down. Do I need to put oil on it...
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    Quick easy question- honda BF45A

    Hello everyone, Sorry for the dumb question but I have never owned a honda outboard before. I just bought a BF45A and I don't understand how to start the thing. What part do i need to connect the Engine and power tilt to the battery? Engine didnt come woth the connectors for it and I can't seem...
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    Lots of little questions about my Honda 45hp

    Hello all, I've always dealt with OMC motors so I don't know much about these Honda's. All I know is they are the best motors I have ever ran (car, generator and cement mixer). I'm not sure what the year is, but the serial number says BF45A. It is a 45hp shortshaft with power tilt. I'm not sure...
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    96 Johnson 9.9 gear problems- Pictures

    Hello everyone, My 9.9 johnson has some gear issues. When I start the motor the propeller turns in neutral. I just bought this motor and got it running with a carb clean but I'm not sure what's wrong with the gears. The plastic piece in the red oval was snapped so I replaced that but Im not sure...
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    Where to start on 45hp honda

    I am new to Honda outboards and I just picked up a 45 horse (not sure what year, serial is BF45A). First off, how do I try starting it? I don't know how it hooks up to a battery, there is a cord coming out the bottom with an open plug that looks like it needs an adapter to plug in, is this for...
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    97 Johnson 9.9- pull start slips, flywheel key?

    Hello everyone, I've got a 97 Johnson 9.9 and the pull start on it won't work. I pull it and won't engadge. Someone told me it was a flywheel key? If so, where does the key go? I bought one but I can't seem to find the place where it goes in. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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    87 evinrude 48hp problem- wot? Video attached

    What do you guys think? I pumped the fuel pump and nothing happened different, could it be my wide open throttle is in the wrong place? How would I go about syncing that if it is? Thanks guys! http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=wGx-elh7ZnU
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    Engine grinds when going into reverse? Evinrude 48hp

    I've changed the cables and the crank case oil? It does go into gear, just makes a really bad grinding noise. I when the prop spins backward, it seems really stiff when slowing down. When I stop from going forward, it gradually stops. Is it something in the lower unit? Thanks guys!
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    87 Evinrude 48hp Spitting out of top idler adjuster screw

    I have an 87 Evinrude 48 spl. I have put carb kits in and changed the plugs. Also changed the fuel pump/filter. Runs good but it spits out the top idle adjuster screw. Its only the top carb that's doing it, bottom carb isn't spitting. Anyone have any suggestions on what I could do?
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    Looking into Power tilt for 1987 48 spl Evinrude- Where do I start?

    Just what the title says. Do I have to get an evinrude tilt/trim kit or can it be other models as well? What's the cheapest way to go? I dont have the tilt button on my control unit, what do I do about that? Do I need to get the whole contol unit? Also, random question but is there anyway to...
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    Evinrude Engine will only go half speed at full throttle- What could it be?

    Hello, I have an 87 evinrude 48hp that is having a bit of trouble. When I first took it out 3 months ago it was running fine. Since then I changed the fuel (89 octane at 50:1), Fuel filter, fuel pump and spark plugs. I also tinkered with the top screw on top of each carb. The screw is very...
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    Timing question regarding my 87 Evinrude 48hp -

    Re: Timing question regarding my 87 Evinrude 48hp - So here is a pic. The one on the top right is the WOT throttle stop correct? So when I open the throttle all the way it should stop right on that? What about the cable links, do those look correct? And the idle screw? Thanks for your help by...
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    Timing question regarding my 87 Evinrude 48hp -

    Hello everyone, Looking to do a timing job on my 87 evinrude. Only problem is I don't have an RPM gauge on my boat. Do they sell a portable one? Also what's a cheap timing light? I've never done this so any input would help. I also don't have the manual for this engine. Does anyone know what...
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    88 Johnson VRO 150hp control unit question- Also engine will go done but not up?

    Hello everyone! I just bought a new OMC control box for my Johnson and I'm having a bit of trouble. My last control box had a different plug for the wires to put up or lower the motor so I re-attached the wires. Has 5 wires (green, red, blue, white and black). On my last one, the green blue and...
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    88 Johnson throttle problems- Engine or control box? HAVE PICTURES! HELP!

    Hello Everyone, Here is a couple pictures that I took today. Don't know much about boat motors so bare with me here.. I have an 88 Johnson 150 V6 that is having throttle issues. As soon as I turn the engine on the revs go really high. Then if I try to go into gear there is a big grinding noise...
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    '88 Johnson 150 V6 throttle problem. What to do??

    Hello Everyone, I have an 88 Johnson 150 V6 that is having throttle issues. As soon as I turn the engine on the revs go really high. Then if I try to go into gear there is a big grinding noise. It's like the choke is all the way up when I start it. Any suggestions on where to look and what to...
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