Recent content by little dawg

Ok I think I can put this baby to rest! Chris, yes the oil level on the engine when hot were significantly different!! The level when hot was about 3/8 inch below complete full level. When cold the engine oil measured about 3/8 to 1/2 inch above the full level. So my thought on this is that...

Oh, forgot to say, the oil does have a strong smell of gas, but it doesn't appear thin. And I changed the oil after changing the thermostats. Only one fuel pump has been changed, but that hasn't seemed to change anything.

Chris, thanks! I'll try that and let you know. Joel

Well, they seem to be running fine (even better after the thermostats were replaced, or so it seems), but hey maybe I don't know what 'running fine' means! They don't run as smooth as a car or new motors, but seem smooth enough. I usually check the oil cold, like I did this morning and usually...

Well, I finally had a chance last week to run the engines for several hours and gas is still getting into the oil. Ya'll got any other suggestions? Both thermostats and both Water pumps have been replaced on the outboards. Thanks!

Thermostat Stuck open

I was going to replace the thermostat in the starboard engine and then see what would happen with a new fuel pump in the port engine and a new thermostat in the starboard engine. BUT after finding that the starboard engine thermostat was stuck open and looked really grungy (see photo), I...

Thanks, ya'll. I'm still learning. At least it is cheaper than taking them to the Honda mechanic! haha I'll just replace the thermostats too, just to be sure. I'm going to take one fuel pump apart and see what it looks like. I hadn't noticed the engines running cold. I'll keep you posted.

I have 2000 Honda 50s. The fuel pumps on each engine started leaking fuel into the crank case! Reportedly, the diaphram in the pump started leaking which caused fuel to seep into the oil. I'm surprised the engines didn't fail, but I guess I caught it in time. Each pump cost about $100. If...

Ark River mile 235 - evening on the river

Locking Through

Applegate Cove Marina - Ark River mile 340

In slip at Wildcat Marina, Van Buren, AR- Ark River mile 300.5