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PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:25 pm    Post subject: BF 50 neutral switch Reply with quote

Starting the starboard engine as been getting more finicky the last few months, with what look to me like a neutral switch issue. When I turn the key nothing happen, wiggling the shift/throttle handle seem to be helping in getting the starter to finally engage, unless its just luck. I opened up the remote control box a couple days ago and there is no neutral switch inside, next I should be look at the engine and locate the neutral switch but its snowing outside so I'd rather wait for a better day for it.
With the control box detach from the bracket and cover remove, I was not able to duplicate the issue, the starter engaged every time, even once I shifted in forward gear and the starter engage anyway. Is it possible that there is no neutral switch? The control box was detach from its bracket but I don't see that making a difference. Could it need adjustment at the shift cable? I'm not quite sure how to do that yet. The next suspect might be the starter solenoid but somehow I don't feel that is the problem.
I'm just curious to know if anyone had that issue and can provide advise on the troubleshooting.

Engine is a 2007 Honda BF50 carbureted. I'll post a picture of the control soon.

Thanks for any advice.

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C-Wolfe



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



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PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It is possible that on your 50 the neutral safety switch is on the engine linkage, rather than the shifter. My Honda manual shows a neutral safety switch on the 50 hp, both remote and tiller operated being on the engine linkage.

You sure have a number of corrosion issues. I suspect you can spend some of the winter resolving those:







Is it possible to get the boat inside a shelter of some type during the winter? It will certainly be better for the boat (think about freeze/thaw cycles and water in the cockpit etc). Also will give you an opportunity to resolve potential electrical issues.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

thataway wrote:
It is possible that on your 50 the neutral safety switch is on the engine linkage, rather than the shifter. My Honda manual shows a neutral safety switch on the 50 hp, both remote and tiller operated being on the engine linkage.




I need to look deeper into this but I don’t think the switch is easy access on the engine.




You sure have a number of corrosion issues. I suspect you can spend some of the winter resolving those:










All of those have been replaced and improved, I have no more issues with that. I’ll post later about what I did.




Is it possible to get the boat inside a shelter of some type during the winter? It will certainly be better for the boat (think about freeze/thaw cycles and water in the cockpit etc). Also will give you an opportunity to resolve potential electrical issues.


Boat is well cover with a small heater/dehumidifier (caframo 80 watt). This is how I had stored my previous boats and camper and was able to keep moisture and water to a minimum. I would love a full heated enclosure thought.
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