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    Bf25 lower unit drain plug stripped

    Rethreaded to 3/8 NC... plug installed... everything good again
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    Bf25 lower unit drain plug stripped

    That will do the job
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    Bf25 lower unit drain plug stripped

    Ya been trying to find that info also ... but thinking it would be the common 1.25
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    Bf25 lower unit drain plug stripped

    This may be the answer.
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    Bf25 lower unit drain plug stripped

    On inspection there is lots of depth and thread for an extended length plug .... now just need to find one. Edit... on closer inspection... only on one side... but I see there may be a 9mm plug available to go to larger thread
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    Bf25 lower unit drain plug stripped

    How are people repairing threads on lower unit drain plug .... mine lost the threads this am
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    2000 honda bf50 starter drive.

    Update .... still have not found a drive that would for sure fit. In the mean time I pulled the drive to do measurements... and the drive felt fine as far as not feeling rough or worn .... and started thinking that the grease may have started to dry out... over 25 years old... so put it in...
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    2000 honda bf50 starter drive.

    .ya it looks like aftermarket starters are readily available in all price ranges ..... all I really need is a drive or bending.... and it looks like drives are available.... the trouble is having confidence in fit
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    2000 honda bf50 starter drive.

    Anyone have a source for starter parts.... my drive is on its way out and can't seem to locate one.
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    Early 2000 s bf50 water in oil

    Thread update. I have been using engine daily for the last week... oil is completely clear. After a few hrs use and cool down, I can remove hose and drain a couple tablespoons of water out of loop. Engine runs good and strong.... Will likely pull power head this winter and replace head gasket...
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    Early 2000 s bf50 water in oil

    So, more testing results ..... fresh oil change .... ran engine in tank for about an hr... let sit overnight and then drained a cup of oil from engine.... in that oil was about a tablespoon of clean water, so condensation.... ran again for about an hr... removed hose from valve cover to...
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    Early 2000 s bf50 water in oil

    Bought a bf50 last fall not running.... did some mechanical repairs (crank replace) Put it on an old boat and started running it at ice out engine runs flawless . As title indicates I have been getting an abnormal amount of water in oil. I do spend a lot of time idling with ocationall 1/2 the...
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    Honda BF8AH Prop Bearing Carrier

    I recently went thru the the same trouble trying to order bearing carrier for 87 bf15 ... at first they indicated that it was available, but eventually admitted it was discontinued. I ended up repairing mine .
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    Pictures

    I had some trouble last time .... turns out the files were too large... reduced size and they uploaded no problem .... just have to be patient, takes about 20 to 30 seconds per pic
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    Acquired this little jem

    Well I now have more time on internet trying to confirm parts than I do actually working on motor.... so I bit the bullet this am and placed my order.... so it is now all in the hands parts God's now!
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