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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    I tested the engine today and it is not going my way mostly. - Rebuilt alternator looks good. No more battery alarm at idle and showing over 14 volts at idle. - Running engine in a tub, but tell tale is not pissing. Need to drop the lower unit and check water pump. I didn't touch anything...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    Tackled the oxygen sensor today. Here is the socket I ordered, so I can take out the old oxygen sensor (22mm). I have to take out two fuse boxes in order to have room. Even with those out, there is not enough room for the socket and the ratchet. I have to use an extension that allows some...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    My friend convinced me to tackle the fiberglass fix ourselves. He worked on boats and has a lot of experience. We cleaned up the "wound". Sanded everything down to the inner foam. He then built up everything backup with fiber mats and West epoxy system bit by bit. We had go through this in...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    Been busy at work and waiting for approval from the insurance. The insurance estimate came back better than I have expected. Back to work on the boat. Here is the progress. - Put the rebuild alternator back. Pretty straight forward. Showing over 14V at idle now. - Replaced the water seal...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    I am winning some battles now. My friend rebuilt my alternator. Just parts cost him $400. He found it strange that Honda is using a Toyota alternator.
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    All of the spark plugs look similar. No sign of rich burning. Someone pointed me to Yamaha Ring Free earlier this year. I have been using it at high dose for the season. I am going to stop using it for now. It will be while before the fiberglass work is done. I will be going through a...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    Here is my progress on my boat journey. - Took the trolling motor and the mounting bracket off. Luckily there is no structure (wood or coosa board) underneath the damage area. Since the mounting hole is through the whole transom, I only see form under the fiberglass. It will be a fiberglass...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    The fun of owning a boat. Here is my latest troubles. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. - I was helping a friend. His anchor snagged some old fishing gear and could not get it up with his winch. I cleated his anchor line onto my boat and tried to drag the whole mess to some shallow...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    Some updates. I have to clean up my Idle Air Controller screen often to prevent engine from stalling at low idle (cold engine). The screen is coated with dry and black soot. I can work around and live with this. The small gas leak is still there off and on. I can't see anything with cowling...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    The war is over in my mind, by skirmishes still happens. I am documenting this for my own records and solicit opinions. - Engine still stalls when idle at low RPM and cold. Engine will start at around 1000RPM. After 10 - 20 seconds, RPM will drop. If engine is "cold", the engine will...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    Thank you for the reply. I will take a look at the O2 sensor values while the engine is running. A valve adjustment job is planned for this winter. So far I am happy with the engine. It is a 2008 engine with 1050 hours on it. I had it for 9 years and it has been good to me.
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    Thanks. I have cleaned the screen on the IAC valve and the fire screen in the air intake box. The issue must be engine temperature related. I can rev up the engine and let it idle at high RPM (> 1500) for a while. Then the engine won't "stall" after that. I will hook up my diagnostic tool...
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    RPM, speed and fuel consumption question for BF225

    Well, the war is not over. I am still having some issues. See my other thread. This time it won't keep me from fishing. I am using GPS to measure speed. No change in hull condition. I did not pay attention to see if there is any change in WOT speed. On my recent trip, my RPM and speed are...
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    Running issue with 2008 BF225 with 1000 hours.

    I thought the war is over. However, the other side won't give up so easily. I am still have some issues. The engine starts fine and run for 20 - 30 seconds at about 1000 RPM. Then the RPM will come down and engine dies. I can hit the gear disengage switch and ramp up the engine. It will...
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    RPM, speed and fuel consumption question for BF225

    My boat is back into the water and running smoothly. I am a happy camper. Hopefully new issue won't come up soon. The fun of owning a boat. Here is something that puzzle me. Before my problem, I normally cruise about 4200RPM at about 20 knots. WOT RPM is 5500 RPM. In the last month to fix...
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