need advise on repaired / filling pitted areas on lower unit of BF 225. Leaning towards using West Systems G Flex or possibly JB Weld. No holes completely through housing.
Thanks to all for the feedback, great forum!
. I have pulled the thermostats and very little corrosion detected within housing and on thermostats. I was hoping to run borescope into exhaust manifold, but too much interference. I'm going to wait and possibly pull manifold later.
. Appears...
Anodes on lower unit in good shape. Appears the area below cavitation plate was submerged in freshwater lake. Unit never in salt water. I was not able to get to lower unit to get depth reading of pitting.
New to Forum. Just purchased a 2005 Honda 225 (350 hrs) on pontoon boat and used only in a freshwater lake, South Texas. Lower unit is severely corroded, skeg (leading edge) is 20% eaten away. Body housing below cavitation plate pitted. No Leaks (yet). Appears lower unit below Cavitation plate...