My step-father's Honda 6HP would not idle. After an hour of tinkering around with all the wrong angles (plugs, fuel filter, linkages, screws, etc.) and taking the carb apart, went online and found your video. Did exactly as you said. Once again, the engine purrs. Magic. Thanks for the excellent tip.
I did exactly this on my 8HP Honda 4 stroke. Worked perfectly!! Saved me a trip to the marine shop and $100+ for about 10 minutes work! Thank you very much!
Thanks donyboy for this very helpful video! It solved my problem. As usual, my BF5 didn't start this spring, just like last year, and the year before, but instead of dropping $200 at the Honda dealer, I came across your video and gave it a try. Sure enough I pulled the jet and it was completely plugged. I cleaned it like you said, reinstalled it, and the motor started on the first try and has been running great all summer, starting on the first pull. The Honda repair guy told me the new motors are very efficient so the jets are smaller and have a tendency to plug up faster. An understatement! I'm pretty much doing everything I can except tucking the motor into bed at night. I buy fresh non-oxygenated gas each Spring, only keep about 3 gallons in the tank, close the tank vent when not using it, remove the gas line from the motor and run the engine dry if I'm leaving it set for more than a day, and run the correct amount of Mercury gas stabilizer in the gas. Can't do much more than that. Thanks for sharing your solution for clearing the plugged jet. I will just add a jet cleaning to the Fall winterization.
if your scratching your head looking on youtube for ways to fix your idle on a BF6A after you left it laying down for a night and your about to do a full carb open heart surgery and you don't know where to start .... try this first !!! worked a treat on mine ! thanks a lot for making that video @donyboy73 you just made my day ...
Legend! Just bought a BF8A which wasn’t running. After fixing a stuck float needle and fuel going everywhere (thanks to another video), it still would only idle on choke. Cleaned the idle jet just like shown (after cutting a corner on the first try and not sticking the wire brush in the jet!) and motor now works perfectly. The magic of TH-cam..
Spray carb and choke cleaner into air intake butterfly while running half throttle. Do this multiple times. Run engine full throttle for 2 hrs then repeat treatment.
Appreciate that Man. Following your procedure, I solved idle and start problem on my Mercury 3.5hp outboard (Tohatsu made). They all use similar Keihin carburetors. The problem is that smaller engines use tiny hole in that jet and they got easily clogged. On my 3.5hp, I cleaned carburetor multiple times and didn't know the existence that particular hole. I had to use strand from copper wire to clean mine. Apparently Tohatsu 2.5/3.5hp outboards need frequent cleaning of that jet because the hole is just too tiny.
I have the exact same engine and was stalling, so I was going to drop off at shop, always check u-tube first (gotta Love it) but that little trick did the job, saved time and money thanks for sharing!!! nice and to the point...
I just took the screw out and it was indeed partially clogged. Cleaned up and will see how it goes when it's getting warmer next year. New boater from Canada.
Another recommendation from my part: Ensure that the choke works properly. If the wire gets caught up / the choke isn't fully inserted, you will encounter errors further down the road when you try to put a higher load on the engine - and your spark plugs will look like a mess :) Especially on those older engines, this can become an issue that silently creeps up on you and keeps getting worse bit by bit
Why use a soft metal like brass for carburetor jet screws? For corrosion resistance? It seems there are better alternatives. Thank you for the vids Dony.
This same trick works on other small engines. I used to fix Sears lawnmowers that wouldn't run after sitting through the winter. Just take out the brass jet and run a wire through the opening. They start right up.
My engine (same model as the one you show) idles, but can't rev up. Only way i can increase the speed is by pulling the choke, using the accelerator makes it choke and die. The funny thing is that if I block the air-intake it manages to work well. Have cleaned all the jets and what have you (dismantled, cleaned and put together the whole carburator several times). Obviously the fuel/air mix is wrong, not getting enough fuel when trying to rev it. Any suggestion of wht could be wrong?
I have a michacraft 15 canoe , it was built in 71. Do you think it would be a good idea to put this size engine on my canoe, My first thought or worry is forty year old rivets and a vibrating engine might not go together. what do you think. I have outriggers and kayaks on both sides for balance. Im not worried about the weight just the vibration. Thanks.
You are a GENIUS! We have been living with this problem for over 5 years. Even after the local shop did a carb 'rebuild'. Yeh, right. Your fix worked perfectly. Thanks!
Interesting. Does the 2Hp have this too? My Honda 2HP quit this morning. Suspect maybe water in fuel but not sure yet. It won't start but was running fine yesterday. It rained last night so perhaps some fuel came in through the vent?
Just wondering.I replaced my impeller in my 9.9.After installing and put a little marine grease around everything is it suppose to turn over a little hard by hand.
HI I just bought a Honda 15 hp 4 stroke 2009 it runs quiet no problem. It starts perfect . The only issue is I tried for high rpm y half of the way of acceleration it had problem . I played with the choke at the same time it was running and it started to accelerate more for few seconds . The choke it's like loosed and doesn't stay where you want it to be it goes back to the same position. So playing with the choke helped the motor to accelerate more there's something happening with that? Also inside water leak when acceleration sorry of my grammar . Greeting from Puerto Rico
Great tip. I have just purchased a used 5 hp Honda like the one used in your video. It idles and runs for trolling just great. 2 issues. It always blows smoke like a 2 stoke when it first starts up. I had a shop change the oil and put in fresh gas in a new tank. The motor has almost no hours on it. Second and main issue. It runs rough at higher speeds. It seems never to really open up to full speed. The prop has some dings which I filed down. They were fairly small. Any ideas? Thanks.
I jave the same engine...starts and idles great. No power increase from half to wide open on boat. In the bucket it revs up like crazy. Would the exhaust sitting at or below water line the problem? Or carb issue ?
hey do u have some tips for my 6hp 4stroke shortshaft tohatsu 1#what are the pros and cons about a hydrofoil #2 can that jet thing in your video increase your speed or make a modification in that jet to make my outboard go faster pls help me with those burning quastions
hi! I really love your short outboard motor vids! I do have a specific question you might the answer to: I got an Honda BF5 outboard motor and Im using it on sailboat. the engine speed is limited in idle and reverse gear. Thats done my a simple mechanic and would be very easy to remove to gain full motor power in reverse gear. Question is: is this limitation just a safety feature or can i damage the motor my going full speed in reverse? thanks for any hints!
Hi I have a 14' aluminum boat 5hp honda 5hp 2005 seems not much different between 1/2 throttle an full throttle an tips . I'm going to clean the jet in the morning an fish mccloud res I'll let you k ow if that works thanks for the video.
Hello! I have a Honda 4 stroke 2hp outboard. We took it out last year and it leaked petrol every where and left us to row the boat back down the river. Please could you offer some suggestions to why it has behaved in this way. Many thanks for your time
Hi from Argentina. Great video !!! I have a BF15. If change carburator and put one bigger, from bf20, it gonna run like bf20 ? Someone told me its exact same motor. What you think ? Thanks
Thanks for this video - I have a new to me 2004 BF 5 LA much like the on this video. This past winter a mouse made it home in my engine and gnawed on wiring close to the fuel filter - it comes out of the rubber boot - you can see it at point 2:27 in the video. Anyway - I am trying to figure out what this is!?? i plan on using some shrink tube and hope that it will insulate the wire - wire still seems intact - I wanted to get your comments on this fix - and see if you could let me know what wire this is - thanks! Found out what it is - it is an oil pressure switch wire!
great video. Any idea why my '98 honda 40 hp outboard is idling fast? (2,000rpm instead of 1000). First time I start it from cold, after warming it up, it idles right around 1,000 rpm. But when I turn off the engine and restart it won't idle lower than 1500 to 2000 no matter how long I let it run?? 3 carbs completely rebuilt by authorized repair shop in August...
i have a honda 2hp bf2d outboard, the prop still turns with the throttle right back on slow, i think its cause its syntrivical but is there anyway to stop the prop from turning on these motors?
Your the man! Keep up all the great knowledge! I really like all the tech type videos! Hey I would like to request that you billed some performance small engines, like maybe do a performance series of videos!
Think I'll subscribe to your tube site. Small engines are tricky, well then again so are big ones but I don't do much with them except my Jeep Wrangler YJ beast. My Honda 15 4 stroke has the idle problem you describe. Thanks will do this when I head out this weekend!
the receiving tube inside the gas tank with the screen ripped abit. and my motor doesn't idle properly. Im wondering if my gas filter needs maybe a cleaning? I have to keep pull starting my bf20 and its frustrating when trolling when im fishing. It happens every 10-15 seconds but the motor runs just fine in reverse at higher rpm and forward at high rpm.
hi don im still waiting on your answer with my 15 hp but i looked at the top of the motor and it is a lot different from the 5hp so if you can let me know i would be grateful. thank you
I have I believe this exact engine, runs great always. Only problem is that when it's been trolling for any long period of time "over an hour or more" when I put it into neutral it revs up high. I called the dealer and he said that's normal to rev up like so. Yet when it's cold and not running runs perfect. Any idea's on what might cause it to rev up? As I don't think the idle adjustment will fix the issue as it runs great when cold.
I have a 15hp honda four stroke..that idles fine and runs fine but engine gets hot and stalls then wont allow me to crank on till engine cool again? And concerned about the jet stream not evwn a drop of water...but nothing seems to be clogged ..should j be lookeng towards the water pump? Or the thermostat?
I've a small 3,5 hp Yamaha (really old model) that idle nice! (even in forward) when it is in neutral it reacts good on trottle, but when you put it in forwards and give full trottle, it just stalls. I know: its running too lean, but, when you give full trottle in neutral, some smooky stuff came out the carb... what does that mean? does it get to much feul at that point? oww, by the way, its a two stroke engine with a reedvalve.
I over cleaned my jet and made it a 75 instead of a 38 which its supposed to be, could someone tell me how that will affect the running, will it get more fuel and not run right? Seems to run ok but can,t get the idle set right, seems to keep reving up too high.
I was thinking it looked just like the air jet on my Webers. I had dirt clogging up my accelerator pump jet and it was horrible until I cleaned it out. I soaked it in carburetor cleaner because I wasn't smart enough to think of the tiny wire.
Something you should be aware of especially with 2 strokes.You can get an overly rich running condition because the engine will draw in air from the exhaust that is rising inside the barrel.The engine does not know any better as you will lean it out.Then on the water the engine will be getting clean air and a leaner running condition. This is how it happens on older outboards. Ken
Dont I need your help my boat motor was working Fine until one day. Start only in full trottle and not in neutral like it use to I Did rebuild the fuel pump thinking was fuel issue but still the Same it dies on me when I put in neutral. Any idea Its a mercury force 130 hp thanx for your help
I have the bf7.5hp and have cleaned the carb 3 times using new fuel tank and lines. cleaned fuel pump filter to and still can't get the motor to idle unless it's fully choked. when I turn choke off I have to keep hitting the throttle to keep it running
Try backing the mixture screw on the carburetor out a half turn. This will richen the air fuel mixture on the idle and low rpms. If your motor also bogs down when accelerating hard this usually is the fix.
My step-father's Honda 6HP would not idle. After an hour of tinkering around with all the wrong angles (plugs, fuel filter, linkages, screws, etc.) and taking the carb apart, went online and found your video. Did exactly as you said. Once again, the engine purrs. Magic. Thanks for the excellent tip.
I did exactly this on my 8HP Honda 4 stroke. Worked perfectly!! Saved me a trip to the marine shop and $100+ for about 10 minutes work! Thank you very much!
Thanks donyboy for this very helpful video! It solved my problem. As usual, my BF5 didn't start this spring, just like last year, and the year before, but instead of dropping $200 at the Honda dealer, I came across your video and gave it a try. Sure enough I pulled the jet and it was completely plugged. I cleaned it like you said, reinstalled it, and the motor started on the first try and has been running great all summer, starting on the first pull. The Honda repair guy told me the new motors are very efficient so the jets are smaller and have a tendency to plug up faster. An understatement! I'm pretty much doing everything I can except tucking the motor into bed at night. I buy fresh non-oxygenated gas each Spring, only keep about 3 gallons in the tank, close the tank vent when not using it, remove the gas line from the motor and run the engine dry if I'm leaving it set for more than a day, and run the correct amount of Mercury gas stabilizer in the gas. Can't do much more than that. Thanks for sharing your solution for clearing the plugged jet. I will just add a jet cleaning to the Fall winterization.
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My gas tank was sitting half full for almost two yrs . . And I’m having trouble starting it can this gas be the problem?
if your scratching your head looking on youtube for ways to fix your idle on a BF6A after you left it laying down for a night and your about to do a full carb open heart surgery and you don't know where to start .... try this first !!! worked a treat on mine ! thanks a lot for making that video @donyboy73 you just made my day ...
Legend! Just bought a BF8A which wasn’t running. After fixing a stuck float needle and fuel going everywhere (thanks to another video), it still would only idle on choke. Cleaned the idle jet just like shown (after cutting a corner on the first try and not sticking the wire brush in the jet!) and motor now works perfectly. The magic of TH-cam..
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Spray carb and choke cleaner into air intake butterfly while running half throttle. Do this multiple times. Run engine full throttle for 2 hrs then repeat treatment.
Mine BF5A starts easily but will only idle/run on choke. Thanks for sharing your thought, I will try. Also thanks to OP.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos, you have no idea how much you have helped me! The way you explain stuff is spot on !!!!
Appreciate that Man. Following your procedure, I solved idle and start problem on my Mercury 3.5hp outboard (Tohatsu made). They all use similar Keihin carburetors. The problem is that smaller engines use tiny hole in that jet and they got easily clogged. On my 3.5hp, I cleaned carburetor multiple times and didn't know the existence that particular hole. I had to use strand from copper wire to clean mine. Apparently Tohatsu 2.5/3.5hp outboards need frequent cleaning of that jet because the hole is just too tiny.
Thank you for taking the time out and helping us showing us what's going on with the motors with my Honda 5 horse outboard motor
I have the exact same engine and was stalling, so I was going to drop off at shop, always check u-tube first (gotta Love it) but that little trick did the job, saved time and money thanks for sharing!!! nice and to the point...
Simple fix, saved me at least 300 dollars from the mechanics. Thanks !
Excellent!
Do you have a video on how to change GEAR oil on a 5hp BF5A Honda motor
I just took the screw out and it was indeed partially clogged. Cleaned up and will see how it goes when it's getting warmer next year. New boater from Canada.
Brilliant! Thank you for posting. This made my BF-5 idle like it was brand new!
wow! even an old video like this one can be gold! This was exactly what was wrong with my Johnson. Even in a similar location. Super!
Another recommendation from my part: Ensure that the choke works properly. If the wire gets caught up / the choke isn't fully inserted, you will encounter errors further down the road when you try to put a higher load on the engine - and your spark plugs will look like a mess :)
Especially on those older engines, this can become an issue that silently creeps up on you and keeps getting worse bit by bit
Thanks for taking the time out and showing me how to work on the my five horse Honda outboard motor
Any time!
a tip cleaner for oxy accetalyne torch works well as the wire files are designed to clean out specific sized holes.
I worked on my 6 hp Tohatsu saved me allot of Thanks much. Save alot of Money
Why use a soft metal like brass for carburetor jet screws? For corrosion resistance? It seems there are better alternatives. Thank you for the vids Dony.
This same trick works on other small engines. I used to fix Sears lawnmowers that wouldn't run after sitting through the winter. Just take out the brass jet and run a wire through the opening. They start right up.
Great video Dony. Do you have the carb cleaning video for this motor as well? I just picked one up and it will need going through.
Worked great on my 6hp Tohatsu Sail Pro. Would not idle before...now perfect.
My engine (same model as the one you show) idles, but can't rev up. Only way i can increase the speed is by pulling the choke, using the accelerator makes it choke and die. The funny thing is that if I block the air-intake it manages to work well. Have cleaned all the jets and what have you (dismantled, cleaned and put together the whole carburator several times). Obviously the fuel/air mix is wrong, not getting enough fuel when trying to rev it. Any suggestion of wht could be wrong?
I have a michacraft 15 canoe , it was built in 71. Do you think it would be a good idea to put this size engine on my canoe, My first thought or worry is forty year old rivets and a vibrating engine might not go together. what do you think. I have outriggers and kayaks on both sides for balance. Im not worried about the weight just the vibration. Thanks.
You are a GENIUS! We have been living with this problem for over 5 years. Even after the local shop did a carb 'rebuild'. Yeh, right. Your fix worked perfectly. Thanks!
lol, !
I have a Tohatsu 6hp that wouldn't idle. I did as the video instructed and the problem was solved !
Interesting. Does the 2Hp have this too? My Honda 2HP quit this morning. Suspect maybe water in fuel but not sure yet. It won't start but was running fine yesterday. It rained last night so perhaps some fuel came in through the vent?
Awesome video. I needed the part on the idle adjustment. Mine idles very high in neutral. Thanks!
super sweet video man.....i love working on water cooled outboard motors!
Just wondering.I replaced my impeller in my 9.9.After installing and put a little marine grease around everything is it suppose to turn over a little hard by hand.
Thanks for the help. Didn't think to check that first. Donyboy's the man.
I am having a hard time deciding on buying a 115 Yamaha, Honda, or Suzuki 4 stroke. I know you don't work on large motors but, any input would help.
HI
I just bought a Honda 15 hp 4 stroke 2009 it runs quiet no problem. It starts perfect . The only issue is I tried for high rpm y half of the way of acceleration it had problem . I played with the choke at the same time it was running and it started to accelerate more for few seconds . The choke it's like loosed and doesn't stay where you want it to be it goes back to the same position. So playing with the choke helped the motor to accelerate more there's something happening with that? Also inside water leak when acceleration sorry of my grammar . Greeting from Puerto Rico
To clean jet I use a strand or two of stranded copper electrical wire. Good video.
Great tip. I have just purchased a used 5 hp Honda like the one used in your video. It idles and runs for trolling just great. 2 issues. It always blows smoke like a 2 stoke when it first starts up. I had a shop change the oil and put in fresh gas in a new tank. The motor has almost no hours on it. Second and main issue. It runs rough at higher speeds. It seems never to really open up to full speed. The prop has some dings which I filed down. They were fairly small. Any ideas? Thanks.
I jave the same engine...starts and idles great. No power increase from half to wide open on boat. In the bucket it revs up like crazy. Would the exhaust sitting at or below water line the problem? Or carb issue ?
What year is it??
Great video! Do you have one that shows how to remove and clean the carb on that little Honda 5 hp? Many thanks.
Yes 👏 . Also how to other things on this Honda
hey do u have some tips for my 6hp 4stroke shortshaft tohatsu 1#what are the pros and cons about a hydrofoil #2 can that jet thing in your video increase your speed or make a modification in that jet to make my outboard go faster pls help me with those burning quastions
Hi mate
Mine after half throttle star cutting of!!!
Any ideas??
Do you have same advice for 50 hp elec start carbonated?
seemed like a good video. I am trying to find out the proper fuel to use in the same engine, 5 hp Honda outboard.
hi!
I really love your short outboard motor vids!
I do have a specific question you might the answer to: I got an Honda BF5 outboard motor and Im using it on sailboat. the engine speed is limited in idle and reverse gear. Thats done my a simple mechanic and would be very easy to remove to gain full motor power in reverse gear. Question is: is this limitation just a safety feature or can i damage the motor my going full speed in reverse? thanks for any hints!
Hi I have a 14' aluminum boat 5hp honda 5hp 2005 seems not much different between 1/2 throttle an full throttle an tips . I'm going to clean the jet in the morning an fish mccloud res I'll let you k ow if that works thanks for the video.
you're welcome and thanks for watching!
Hello question I have a 5hp outboard start going but when you put them in gear it seem like they want to shut down do you know why?
Hello! I have a Honda 4 stroke 2hp outboard. We took it out last year and it leaked petrol every where and left us to row the boat back down the river. Please could you offer some suggestions to why it has behaved in this way. Many thanks for your time
What happens if you leave that jet out completely? Will it run less efficiently or will it mess things up down the line?
Hi from Argentina. Great video !!! I have a BF15. If change carburator and put one bigger, from bf20, it gonna run like bf20 ? Someone told me its exact same motor. What you think ? Thanks
Thanks for this video - I have a new to me 2004 BF 5 LA much like the on this video. This past winter a mouse made it home in my engine and gnawed on wiring close to the fuel filter - it comes out of the rubber boot - you can see it at point 2:27 in the video. Anyway - I am trying to figure out what this is!?? i plan on using some shrink tube and hope that it will insulate the wire - wire still seems intact - I wanted to get your comments on this fix - and see if you could let me know what wire this is - thanks!
Found out what it is - it is an oil pressure switch wire!
Wow exactly the same issue, the oil pressue light still shows green so I think there is real impact, probably just tape it? lol
great video. Any idea why my '98 honda 40 hp outboard is idling fast? (2,000rpm instead of 1000). First time I start it from cold, after warming it up, it idles right around 1,000 rpm. But when I turn off the engine and restart it won't idle lower than 1500 to 2000 no matter how long I let it run?? 3 carbs completely rebuilt by authorized repair shop in August...
i have a honda 2hp bf2d outboard, the prop still turns with the throttle right back on slow, i think its cause its syntrivical but is there anyway to stop the prop from turning on these motors?
Your the man! Keep up all the great knowledge! I really like all the tech type videos! Hey I would like to request that you billed some performance small engines, like maybe do a performance series of videos!
Hi. How can I change the repeller or water pump in a Honda bf5 5hp. Thanks.
I know this is a way old video. I just bought a used 5hp honda. What is the idle rmp's supposed to be. I have one of those tach's that you put on.
i am thinkingof geting a 6 hp outboad what is the best engine do you think
Thanks for the tip... I had to drill mine out with a #60 drill bit and my motor never ran better.... It's a 8hp though
Think I'll subscribe to your tube site. Small engines are tricky, well then again so are big ones but I don't do much with them except my Jeep Wrangler YJ beast. My Honda 15 4 stroke has the idle problem you describe. Thanks will do this when I head out this weekend!
thanks for watching
I have looked for idle adjustments on a 1999 Evinrude 4 stroke...8 hp...can't find that jet you had on the honda...I guess I have to take it off?
Hi!
This model is honda BF5A?
thanks?
do you get much where you work?
hi could you tell what the size fuel line connector is on this engine also what model is this outboard
the receiving tube inside the gas tank with the screen ripped abit. and my motor doesn't idle properly. Im wondering if my gas filter needs maybe a cleaning? I have to keep pull starting my bf20 and its frustrating when trolling when im fishing. It happens every 10-15 seconds but the motor runs just fine in reverse at higher rpm and forward at high rpm.
hi don im still waiting on your answer with my 15 hp but i looked at the top of the motor and it is a lot different from the 5hp so if you can let me know i would be grateful. thank you
I have I believe this exact engine, runs great always. Only problem is that when it's been trolling for any long period of time "over an hour or more" when I put it into neutral it revs up high. I called the dealer and he said that's normal to rev up like so. Yet when it's cold and not running runs perfect. Any idea's on what might cause it to rev up? As I don't think the idle adjustment will fix the issue as it runs great when cold.
What year is yours?
Hi Don good time ,what year is this motor ??? thank you
at least 15 years old i think
I have 2006 Honda 9.9... and can't find this screw/jet....any idea where I can find it..thanks
To shut this motor off, push the button vs pulling the emergency key out.
Thanks for the tip on cleaning the jet.
Hey Donyboy73 I have the same outboard motor and it does not want to go into gear. Have you any suggestions?
Same here, what year is yours?
I have a 15hp honda four stroke..that idles fine and runs fine but engine gets hot and stalls then wont allow me to crank on till engine cool again? And concerned about the jet stream not evwn a drop of water...but nothing seems to be clogged ..should j be lookeng towards the water pump? Or the thermostat?
erwin garcia If you have no tell tail it doesn't mean for sure your water impeller is damaged (could be blockage) but its almost alway the case.
Does that engine have an electric starter as well as a pull start?
Thank you sir in the USA😊
I've a small 3,5 hp Yamaha (really old model) that idle nice! (even in forward) when it is in neutral it reacts good on trottle, but when you put it in forwards and give full trottle, it just stalls. I know: its running too lean, but, when you give full trottle in neutral, some smooky stuff came out the carb... what does that mean? does it get to much feul at that point? oww, by the way, its a two stroke engine with a reedvalve.
Midian van Hattem fuel pump I’d bet just replace the neoprene pump not the whole thing
Thanks Don, great video fixed my problem in minutes.
I over cleaned my jet and made it a 75 instead of a 38 which its supposed to be, could someone tell me how that will affect the running, will it get more fuel and not run right? Seems to run ok but can,t get the idle set right, seems to keep reving up too high.
What do you need to do when the shifter is frozen and how hard is it to pull a powerhead off
hi what year is that honda motor ?
That out board seems to be shaking a lot , bad piston ?
What year is this one?
I was thinking it looked just like the air jet on my Webers. I had dirt clogging up my accelerator pump jet and it was horrible until I cleaned it out. I soaked it in carburetor cleaner because I wasn't smart enough to think of the tiny wire.
Something you should be aware of especially with 2 strokes.You can get an overly rich running condition because the engine will draw in air from the exhaust that is rising inside the barrel.The engine does not know any better as you will lean it out.Then on the water the engine will be getting clean air and a leaner running condition. This is how it happens on older outboards. Ken
Is this an universal jet screw? Mine is destroyed by the previous owner. Can you or anyone help me?
i have the 15 hp honda with the same problem.what should i do.
I got a 5hp Honda outboard on my 14ft. it just doesn't seem to go as fast as it should, what could the problem be??
Dont I need your help my boat motor was working Fine until one day. Start only in full trottle and not in neutral like it use to I Did rebuild the fuel pump thinking was fuel issue but still the Same it dies on me when I put in neutral. Any idea Its a mercury force 130 hp thanx for your help
Thanks Donyboy! You make the coolest vids!
Thank you Don, for your great quick fix video! Cheers! :)
I have a Honda bf6 and it runs with choke on but as soon as choke is off and rev it cuts out?help please needed boat for Thursday night
u can use a steel wire, but that easily damages such a tiny hole with a reamed surface. Better use a copper or brass wire. A brass brush, for example.
would this apply to anything else?
does the 15 HP have the same jet ?
Hi could you please tell me how i would kow if my coil is not working ? I have same motor as this one . Thank you.
if coil not working you won't have spark at plug
I have the bf7.5hp and have cleaned the carb 3 times using new fuel tank and lines. cleaned fuel pump filter to and still can't get the motor to idle unless it's fully choked. when I turn choke off I have to keep hitting the throttle to keep it running
timing issues?
Try backing the mixture screw on the carburetor out a half turn. This will richen the air fuel mixture on the idle and low rpms. If your motor also bogs down when accelerating hard this usually is the fix.
What jet is this one ? Idle jet?
That smoothed mine right out funny I never use ethanol but it definitely add ethanol in that jet thanks
I own the same outboard engine and as well as yours it shakes a lot, how can I reduce the shakes?
It's a single cylinder four stroke, they shake.
What year?
Fixed mine right away 👍
what should idle rpm be?
thank you!
Worked for a Suzuki 4hp too. Thanks!