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I have a pre 1989 Honda BF5 outboard -- 5hp, 1985 I think (VIN BF50L-1000958). It's on a sailboat so it only runs a handful of hours a season. I only use about 1-2 gal. gas/year. Generally it has started right off & run smooth.
Last season it started to act up: starting normally & running...
