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2002 Honda 40 (twins)
- Thread starter RThorn
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RThorn":21hryou7 said:How many hours will a 2002 Honda 40 last? Is 1,400 hours to many? I can test the compression but to do you test/inspect the lower unit?
If you take care of them, they will last quite a bit longer. CG and LEO boats run Honda (and other engines) for thousands of hours.
If you want to check the lower unit without taking it apart, you can check the drive lash (next time you change the impeller), check the metal filing catcher on the lower unit drain plug for metal bits, and get the lower unit oil analyzed.
Or you can just keep running them like normal.
T.R. Bauer
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Are you thinking about buying a boat with 1400 hours? I have about double that on my 45s and they still are dependable, have good power, and will probably go another 20 years if they don't corrode away. As far as the lower units, it was posted that draining the oil is telling. Look for the obvious....milky oil, water, and metal filings / flakes. Also check and see if the thing goes in and out of gear smoothly without issue and major clunking at idle. As far as getting lower unit oil tested, I personally wouldn't spend my money on that, but I would for the crankcase oil and have in the past since the Blackstone lab results can identify potential areas of concern.
I purchase my boat 2 years ago with 1400 hrs on the engines- 2006 twin Honda 50"s, same block as the 40. I have since added about 150 hrs with what I would say is normal issues regardless of hrs. Other then maintenance, I had to replace a voltage regulator on one and flywheel on the other. They are still running strong and I'm please with them.
In my opinion, an engine that sit without been properly store would, most likely have much lower hours, and develop much more issues.
In my opinion, an engine that sit without been properly store would, most likely have much lower hours, and develop much more issues.
On the other hand, there are engines with only 500 or even less hours which have been abused, which have to be replaced. To expand on ssbol's I am aware of a LEO boat with Hondas which got over 8000 hours. Sometimes these boats are run hard, but the maintenance is good and the engines are run daily. That is the difference.
T.R. Bauer
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Bob's not wrong - there is a population of people that can wreck even the best engineered and built equipment out there. But for the most part, the mid sized Honda motors are as good as they come.