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tejohnsrude
Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 25 City/Region: Bremerton
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Darlene Mae
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 5:23 pm Post subject: Honda 40 HP twins |
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Hi everyone. I have a prickly problem to relate.
About a year ago my starboard 40 HP outboard began shaking while idling, was difficult to keep running at idle speed and would surge at speed. It would be OK at 3000-3500 RPM but above that would go from 4000 to 2500, back up to 3500 and down again. The boat went to a licensed Honda Dealer near here a few months later for annual tune-up and to fix this problem. By the way, it was hard to start also.
The dealer told me (after being at his shop for THREE WEEKs, no return phone calls or E-Mail), it was put back in the water and when I went to pick it up he said" By the way, the engine was "tweaked" but it should be OK for awhile, but the carb needs changing--since Honda does not allow repairs (??) and this would be a quick-on-the-water job (about an hour or so". Well-----didn't happen. Other things happened, the details of which are too long to relate at this time.
So, I called another Honda-Certified-Repair Person (?) who said that the carb could be overhauled but that my problem was also with the fuel pump(s?). In the meantime my engine Trim-Hydraulics sprung a leak and pink goo went onto the ground. I was the painting the bottom since the boat lives in a marina, on the water year-round. so the boat was hauled out (again), towed to the repair facility, had carb repair/rebuild,new fuel pumps,new fuel hose assemblies, and a whole new Trim Mechanism hydraulic system. Of course this could not be repaired. Shoulda guessed.
Total bill? Repair facility #1. $ 640 and change
Repair facility #2 $2400
Grand total $3040......and it still shakes, but the surging problem OK now . and it runs at full-throttle just fine.
My port engine is perfectly beautiful and runs like a good OB should.
Any helpfull hints? I live in Kitsap County, Western Washington |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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You haven't named any repair folks in your post. Take it to Matt Gurnsey at Kitsap Marina....He's a regular poster here, a good C-Dory guy and will treat you right and fix the things that he didn't the first time, if there are any.
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Kitsap's not a Honda dealer. Suzuki, Yamaha and Evercrude...but not Honda. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Take it to EQ Marine. They do Honda work and they know what they're doing. I drive past several other Honda repair places to get there. _________________ Roger on Meant to be |
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Matt Gurnsey Dealer
Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 1532 City/Region: Port Orchard
State or Province: WA
Photos: Kitsap Marina
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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There is a mobile mechanic in the Kitsap Area that is certified for Honda Service. He's the guy we call for Honda help.
May Mobile Marine
Monty Riley
360-621-1239 _________________ Matt Gurnsey
Kitsap Marina
www.kitsapmarina.com
360-895-2193
(888) 293-7991 |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Matt comes through again
Harvey
SleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Well, I don't want to say "I told you so" but....
I told you so....
Charlie |
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C-Gypsy
Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Posts: 241 City/Region: Oriental
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Gypsy
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Speaks well of the dealership. And of Matt. Little things are what makes or breaks a business.
Good to have people like Matt around! |
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Matt Gurnsey Dealer
Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 1532 City/Region: Port Orchard
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Aw Shucks! |
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Barry Rietz
Joined: 21 Jun 2006 Posts: 409 City/Region: Sierra Vista
State or Province: AZ
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Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 11:15 pm Post subject: Honda Idle Speed Problem |
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tejohnsrude,
The Honda carburetors have only "TWO" moving parts, the "float valve" and "venturi damper". Unless you have excessive hours on the motor, its unlikely they need attention. At this time I'm rebuilding my carburetors due to "clogging" of both the "idle" and "main jets" from ethanol (biofuel)! The "jet" passages are very small, about .010" or less and it does not take much to foul them. This leads to "rough idle", "hard starting", and loss of smooth transition from idle to high speed. My suggestion is to find an experienced mechanic (not necessarily Honda) and have the carburetors cleaned, not replaced. Incidentally the intake manifold needs to be removed from the engine with all carburetors attached. Not a job for a vessel that is "in the water". Good luck and please report back with your findings. _________________ Barry Rietz
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Gratitude
Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 90 City/Region: Costa Mesa
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1992
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C Pelican
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Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Something that my Honda repair guy shared with me about my 10 hp kicker is since the jets are so small that if any water got into the fuel that it can clog the jet/s. My kicker was running rough, he blew out the jet, all was well.
Good luck,
Jim _________________ Gratitude is one of the shortest lived emotions on the face of the earth. Make the time to thank others for their help and kindness. |
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Slow bug
Joined: 18 May 2012 Posts: 29 City/Region: Graham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Bug
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:19 pm Post subject: Shakes? |
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I know this is an old post but did you find out what caused the shakes? I just bought a boat with 40 hp twins and am starting to go thru it. _________________ Lonny Lynn |
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Gratitude
Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 90 City/Region: Costa Mesa
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1992
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C Pelican
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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There was water in the carburetor jets. When he blew them out. All was well.
Good fortunes with your issues.
Gratitude (Jim) |
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Slow bug
Joined: 18 May 2012 Posts: 29 City/Region: Graham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Bug
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you. Going thru all the maintenance things before my maiden trip/test run |
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