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    BF130 How difficult to service yourself?

    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!
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    Are Honda parts cheaper in Canada

    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
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    BF130 Lower Unit Oil compatibility

    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
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    Honda 130 - Impeller Replacement?

    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 />-...
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    BF130 - optimal mounting postion?

    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...
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    BF130 and old Merc prop

    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...
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    Lower unit Fluid - Any brand or Honda Only?

    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...
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    To Fog or Not to Fog?...That is the question

    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
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    Winterization for BF130

    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...
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    Honda Clymer manual - worth it?

    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...
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    BF130 WOT at 5,000 rpms - Too low?

    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
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    Fresh water port - When and how often?

    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?
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    Service bulletins for Hondas - Anyone have access?

    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
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    Tach and trim guages for Honda 130

    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...
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    Smart tabs or Hydrofoil?

    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.
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    Wiring - Electrical- Hull Grounding bolt?

    Hello,<br /><br />We are rewireing an old Mckee Craft. At one point there was an exposed wire (Non-insulated copper wire I believe) that traveled from the center console to the transome and connected to a bolt that went throught the tramsome. Any idea what this was for ? Also, I remember...
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    Honda engine oil - is there a difference

    Hello,<br /><br />We recently purchased a used Honda which was shipped with no oil. We are wondering if it is worth going with Honda oil over a some other premium oil.<br /><br />Thanks for your help.
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    West System fiberglass repair - What does NOT stick to it?

    Hello,<br /><br />I am doing a repair to a small sailboat around the mast step. Any recommendations on what I can use to form the openning yet remove it once it is dry? I'm thinking PVC with grease. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.<br /><br />- Mike
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    Merc 115 4-stroke same engine as Yamaha 115 4 stroke?

    Hello, <br /><br />At the boat show I was informed that the Merc 225 four stroke is the exact same motor as the Yamaha 225 four stroke. Is this true? Can the same be said about the 115 Merc/Yamaha?.
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    90hp Honda on 17.5 boat (1480 lbs) - Is this Enough?

    Hello,<br /><br />Do you gentlemen think that a 17.5 Mckee craft would be sufficiently powered with a 90HP Honda? <br /><br />Max horsepower on the boat is rated for 150 (2-stroke).<br /><br />Thanks for you help
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