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    Honda BF40a intermittent rough idle.

    Jim, After swapping all three coils from the port to starboard side, I have put around 50 hours on the engines and have not had a reoccurring issue. This is disappointing as I keep expecting it to resurface. All my electrical connections looked good when I was doing the swap so I expected the...
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    Honda BF40a intermittent rough idle.

    NSDON Thank you for your input. I will look into the products you suggested. Yes, you are correct that I am on the west coast. Vancouver Island. MY CURRENT PLAN: I have not yet had a chance to get on the water but I thought I would update the thread on my current status and plan moving...
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    Honda BF40a intermittent rough idle.

    Yes, intermittent problems can certainly be a challenge. Fingers crossed that I won’t be chasing this one for too long. re: dielectric grease. I am aware that it is very different from regular marine grease that would be used to grease nipples, prop shafts, etc. I was however considering...
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    Honda BF40a intermittent rough idle.

    jgmo, Thank you for your prompt and thorough reply. This makes perfect sense to me. I will try to get out on the water next week and put some hours on the engine. Hopefully the problem resurfaces so I can perform the test you recommended. In the meantime I will check, clean and grease...
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    Honda BF40a intermittent rough idle.

    Hello everyone, I am new to this site and this is my first post so If I’m doing anything wrong please feel free to straighten me out. :) I have twin 2003 Honda BF40a outboards on my 22’ C-Dory. I have owned the boat for 18 months and put around 150 hours on the motors during this time. As...
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