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Captain Rob Thompson
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Hi everyone thanks for stopping by and subscribing to my channel. Right now I am marine mechanic in North Carolina but was a fly and light tackle guide/captain on eastern long Island in New York where I am originally from. After living and fishing from Maine to the Bahamas I share my knowledge I have accumulated over the years. From fly tying to Largemouth Bass fishing, from surf stripers to outboard service that's what I am about. Right now I am working on my line of custom bucktail jigs I make out of my garage and they are putting trophy fish in the boat! So check out some of my videos and let me know what you think. I am always up for comments and interacting. See you soon!!!
Building Casting Targets To Keep Coronavirus Sanity
So we are making some casting targets to work on baitcaster accuracy, play games with the kids and give us something to do. So our list of parts are
-Plywood
-Jigsaw
-Pen
-String
-Drill & 1/2" bit
-100 grit sand paper
-Paint and primer spray paint
That's it so I hope you enjoy and keep your sanity. They are pretty easy. No losing fingers so have an adult help and if you don't know how to use a jig saw get another adult to just make it for you. Dont look at the spray paint nossel either. By next month I will have my 30 Day Baitcaster Challenge using these targets so SUBSCRIBE and thanks for watching.
-Plywood
-Jigsaw
-Pen
-String
-Drill & 1/2" bit
-100 grit sand paper
-Paint and primer spray paint
That's it so I hope you enjoy and keep your sanity. They are pretty easy. No losing fingers so have an adult help and if you don't know how to use a jig saw get another adult to just make it for you. Dont look at the spray paint nossel either. By next month I will have my 30 Day Baitcaster Challenge using these targets so SUBSCRIBE and thanks for watching.
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Thank you!
Thanks for a great video!
Can you tell me if the procedure is the same for a 20 hp?
@smeg8557 it's pretty similar. Just different size impeller really.
Hey Rob, had an issue a few weeks ago, my ‘04, 50hp Honda overheated on its initial outing from its launch to our dock. Literally 10 minutes away. That morning I ran it up on my driveway with the muffs. Hadn’t notice her peeing as I thought the tstat was still closed. My bad!! Anyways, launched her and like I said wasn’t peeing and overheated. So pulled her outa the water. Bought a new impeller, ran her up with the muffs, hardly any noticeable peeing. Figured it would get better in the lake. Keep in mind this is a 24’ pontoon. In the lake and a till nothing and the temp buzzer starts up. Shut her off and park her. Spoke to our Honda dealership. Apparently there is a third pu for water!! The two in front of the prop, either side of the bottom end. AND one above the prop. If this “third” one is, at the very least, NOT taped over, which they don’t recommend doing btw, the water pump WILL NOT pump AND will fry itself!! They suggest NOT to tape it but instead to submerge it in a Rubbermaid bin or large bucket. One that will cover the whole bottom end. That tube that you see at the end of your video is the “third” inlet tube that supplies water to the pump. That’s the one I didn’t know about that has cause me a shit load of grief!! Anyways, for all out there that are having the same issue I’ve had…hope this helps.
What about how to do if all qings are missing? Pretty sure they disapeared when starting up after 2 years. Qhat to take apart to ensure all bits are gone?
Good info
Would a worn impeller cause a loss of RPMs with WOT ? Thx
@@djneville2000 only if it overheats and it goes into limp mode.
Good video! Thanks.
muy buen video gracias
this negative view? 18:25 ?? left direction bolt?
@ferencgemesi2598 no its right handed. First thing in the description it says all bolts are right handed. I filmed all these so long ago in selfie mode and could not edit with a flipped view.
My man! the cable and sandpaper trick is a great idea for cleaning the tube. I've been trying to think how best to do this for a while.
Out of curiosity, how much would that cost to get done at a shop? I'm having more issues with getting mine fixed, but it's locked up tight on the steering arm side and problems threading the nut on the tilt bar!!! Driving me crazy!!
Cable is about 175 I think off hand a tube could be 100 plus all the little parts another 100-200 and labor probably 4 hours. Since you will have to hoist up the motor from the bracket. My labor rate is $125 per hour. Your probably in it for a grand. If it's frozen bad and nothing works out a day's labor 7 hours. I'm not sure where you are or what your horse power is? I'm just guessing. If you get everything new and a cable and cut it all out and put it all in new you just saved your labor. It should be much smooth that way. Cut the cable off at the tube and bang the tube out of the bracket but support the motor so it does not fall.
@@captainrobthompson8728 Thanks for the quick response! I'll see what I can do.
@ryanyingling2903 just keep me posted. It may feel like a lot but it's not. You got this.
Excellent video but I am confused as to the kit I should purchase. My model is BF90DKLRTA. CAN YOU HELP ME? REGARDS, DAN
What's up Dan?
@@captainrobthompson8728 your list indicates models DK4 & DK0 but my model is …DKLRTA etc. so which water pump kit do I purchase? Dan
Wouldn’t done it without your video I didn’t know what to do with my 60hp Honda. Thanks a lot
Great video Capt. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have a 2004 150hp Honda, I drained the gear oil and the oil came out very milky, I haven't had the engine serviced in almost 2 years. When I removed the drain and leveling screws they both seemed not very tight, it didn't take much effort to remove them. Should I change the o-rings and do a couple of drain and fills to remove all the contaminated oil from inside the gear case? when you said to replace the o-rings and run the motor, did you mean run it with the ears on, on the trailer or take it out and really run it in the ocean/lake?
Great tips. What kind of tape was that black tape?
Electrical. Just for show. I use 3/4" or 1" blue tape for paint lines. The thinner the tape the better the bend. 2" tape is hard to work with but you can put that over 1" if you need to.
I can't get the steering cable to come loose inside the tilt tube to take it out. I put vice grips on it and rotated it but it just rotates the whole tilt tube. I could put a pipe wrench on the tilt tube. Any help is appreciated!!!
Hello! Your going to have to drive it out with a hammer or impact driver. The rust has expanded and is holding it in there. You have some work ahead of you.
You’re the man!! Thanks for the help
Extremely helpful! Thanks!
Is there anything that needs to be done to disconnect the shift rod for the carb model of the 75/90?
What is the oil filter number for the BF 35 motor? Thanks!
A bf35 is from the 90s. You would have to look up on boats.net or the Honda Marine website.
Dude man thanks so much for this video! Never would tackled it with out! 👍👍
Hi, is it still possible to steer the engine manually by hand when there is a hydraulic system mounted on the board please? I wonder if it makes any harm to the hydraulic system. Thank you.
If the hydraulic system fails you maybe able to move the motor by hand but steering would be really difficult by hand
@@captainrobthompson8728 yes it is a 150hp 4-stroke and quite heavy. There is no problem but I am thinking about to add an electric linear actuator for an autopilot project. I was wondering if that makes any harm to the hydraulics. Thank you.
@victorfrankenstein1995 yes you can not add electric steer over a hydraulic
@@captainrobthompson8728 thank you. Do you have a budged autopilot solution for me?
@victorfrankenstein1995 what set up do you have boat & motor(s)
Is the shell 93 octane v power gas good to run?
To be honest I do not know. If it's ethanol free yes use it
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Are these plugs left hand thread? The way you were tightening it looks that way.
They are righty tighty lefty loosie. First line in the description says it because the video is old I had to film in selfie mode and can not flip screen.
Hahaha,,, Lefty Loosie. I was wondering why it looked like reverse threading on that... Thank you so much for posting this video Capt Rob.
Hi Captain, my oil buzzer is going off. Have full and clean oil, do you know where the sensor is to take it out and put in an oil tester?
I'm not sure which model you have. Go on boats.net and look up your motor. You can find the part on there and also buy one. It can go by your serial number and model. Good luck.
I watched this video after having the same issue with my Honda. While I have a remote throttle, this solved my no start issue completely! Thanks for the video!
You going to grease that zirc grease fitting captain?
It doesn't grease the steering at all. It greases the knuckles for the tilt. So no its not going to help with the steering at all. And everyone thinks It does. When you grease that zirc watch where the grease comes out. If you pull out the steering cable you'll see its still dry.
Do you leave the engine in neutral?
Normally I do. Everything should match when your done as well.
Great vidoe. 😊Did you mirror your video? I'm sure there are a few guys actually tightening versus loosening.
Yeah I did. Its in the description. I filmed by myself. It's was a long time ago.
Well Done Rob, I really enjoyed watching your video, very helpful too!
I have an 07 bf50 that have replaced tank, lines, plugs, fuel pump and this thing takes 40 minutes in cold weather 40 degrees or less to even think about running right sometimes it'll run well but others if you throttle up it'll fall on it's face and die.
I'd start thinking about another motor. My 04 is showing obsolete parts now. Your gonna be in that boat soon.
@@captainrobthompson8728not really wanting to as the motor has less than 150 hours
Mine too. My carbs are obsolete and I can only rebuild. If the carbs were cleaned to good that can also be a problem. Look for a complete carb bank online. That maybe your saving grace looking long term. Try a small oring under the keeper that holds the bystarter valve. Adjusting the height of the bystarter has helped with some models. It's the needle and the amount of air/vacuum getting by that can mess it up. The ratio has to spot on or it's like your choking it still.
Nice Video, see you from germany❤
Not with sandpaper .. Scotch Brite buddy.... Clean the tub with a shotgun brush ... You're going to fuck the ladies shit up
Not even close rookie!!! The tube is rusted and pitted from being in a saltwater environment. It will tear up the scotchbrite in seconds. It's not a gun. Years later, it's still working just fine. Because all the dried up grease, rust, scale and salt that constrict the cable are gone. Good luck with a bore snake and pipe cleaners. I've been doing it for over 20 years, had an article with Honda Marine about improvised shop tools and I still haven't fucked up anyone's tube yet.
OMG.. thank you, thank you, thank you. I was thinking how to reem the inside of the cable tube. You made me very happy on your "old cable" with 80 grit... easy. Thanks again.
Your welcome!!!
What a trip! I just tried to clean my tilt tube yesterday. I swear our phones can read our thoughts. I couldn't get the darn steering arm off. The threaded end will not come up out of the lower steering arm and I need a bigger wrench for the large tilt tube nut. I was able to free up the steering quite a bit but would like it to be a little easier.
Keep Sanding and try mercury 2-4-c. You may have memory in the cable?
Nice job going to try that thanks.
Very interesting idea!🙂 What about mixing microspheres in gelcoat? Regards, From Croatia (EU)
I'm sure that would work. Sometimes whatever you've got is what you got.
We just got a 2010 Honda 90 on a pontoon boat so have been going through it. I followed your instructions and it was perfect... only had one issue. My new impeller had straight fins and there was no way that I could get them inside the housing. Since my old impeller was still in good shape I ended up putting it back in. So question is: is there a trick to getting the new impellers installed? You really didn't elaborate on how to install it so I assumed it was pretty simple.. but it wasn't for me. Any helpful hints? Thanks... loved your detailed explanation and instructions.
Ok no problem. The fins are straight because the have no memory like the old one. When you put the housing over the impeller you turn the drive shaft and press down. Turn clockwise. This will drag the fins and bend them together and almost slide into the cup in the housing. Make sure there is a lot of grease or lub on the impeller. Just push the housing down and turn the drive shaft clockwise. It will jump in there. Let me know if you have any issues getting it in. Make sure it's the correct impeller to. There are a few for the 90s. Good luck!
Great video. I have been down that road recently. If I had properly lubricated i would never had to do it. So what i want to share : #1 : See the grease nipple on this tube ? I figured it would lubricate the tube inside. Guess what : It does not, it just lubricates the outside so it will grease tilting the motor. Nothing else. #2 : When you lubricate the shaft which you should sometimes, unscrew the tube on both sides, slide the cap and grease return washer away as well as the end of the cable and lubricate it there. If you lubricate from the outside grease will be scraped of by the grease return washer and cap and it hardly helps.
why not use the grease nipple ?
Because the grease nipple only greases the knuckles for the tilt. It does not go inside the steering tube
The problem I have is that my motor take me two people to bring it up or down. I just ordered a new tube. Hoping it will fix the problem. I am hoping it is not the assist cylinder.
Check the relief valve on the side of the trim & tilt. You need two people to help lift it?
@@captainrobthompson8728 yes two. I was sure it was the assist tilt cylinder. But now that you mentioned the release valve I will have to check that and also clean it replace my tilt tube before I touch the assist cylinder.
I took the trim out of a Johnson 50hp and use to just do it by hand. That may help. It was only 1 person then manually.
@@captainrobthompson8728 yes 2. I know it sounds crazy but it is true. That’s why I am trying to figure out what it is. If it is the assist cylinder or the tilt tube. I hope it’s the tilt tube. Bc it has rust on the arm together with grease. If it is the assist cylinder than I have way more work to do. To remove that thing will be a challenge. I was hoping if it is the cylinder that I can hopefully repack it.
@@captainrobthompson8728 in regards to the relieve valve. I don’t have power trim. I have assist tilt. Which means I have to do it manually. So there is no relieve valve.
I have a 1997 50/35 Honda jet motor is this the way to change the water pump on it also?
To tell you the truth I don't remember having one apart. Can you find the schematic break down for it? It's the 35/45 hp correct?
@@captainrobthompson8728 it's a 50/35 jet motor
Ok 50 hp motor with jet drive putting out 35hp. Let me try to look up
I can't find it. Go to Honda Marine and put in your serial number. It will bring up the motor and hopefully the jet drive
@@captainrobthompson8728 ok thanks
Replacing gear case on my Honda 2008 50hp. Same process taking off and just switching out ? Any tips? Should it be in forward or reverse ?
Same as taking off. Leave in the same gear as you took it off with.
Thank you
Great video. Very helpful. Easy to follow.
You explain your videos very good
Does the impeller go clockwise or counter clockwise.
Yes clockwise for all in the 2000+. There are a few models from the 90s that were counter. 35 & 45 had some backwards kits. Not all though.
very clear video thank you man