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    Honda 50Hp, 199 psi on Compression Test ??

    My compression test was 120 psi on all cylinders, so I thought that was great, right? Well, I looked in my Honda "official" (part # 61ZV3000E3) 3rd edition shop manual and on page 2-13 the shop manual says "14 kg/cm? or 199 psi minimum." You have to be kidding! Can anyone document that this is...
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    Carb Synch method by ear? - Honda

    I have removed and cleaned my carbs on my BF50A. I will soon return the carb assembly to the engine. I realize I have to synchronize the 3 carbs. I have a lot of experience sync-ing carbs on my old 1960 British Triumph TR3 that has twin SU's. Although I have air gauges that fit over the...
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    Honda Carb Cleaning -Pilot Valve Question -

    #1 - I removed my carbs from my Honda BF50A. Took them apart and cleaned them and replaced jets and needle valve. My shop manual said NOT to remove the break-away pilot valve screw protector and NOT to do anything with the pilot valve as it was EPA set and I should not mess with it. Should I...
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    Honda BF50A Picture of Carb Tubes Needed

    http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=34;gtid=1031191 On the above thread "Honda looses power, drops cylinders, there was a suggestion that maybe a vent hose came off a carb. As a brand new owner of a 1999 BF50A Honda outboard, can someone send me a picture of the right side...
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