Coastie needs help. Honda 225

[coastie94]

Im not the greatest engineer, and I need some wisdom if you will please. WE run the Honda BF225, in the last 46 boat hours I have lost 3 lower units. 2 were rebulit and 1 was factory new. We are not supposed to open them up...it voids our warrantys. Does anyone have any idea of what may be wrong to keep damaging the unit? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank You,
Sean.

 

[gss036]

Re: Coastie needs help. Honda 225

Are you saying you have lost 3 lower units on the same engine? What do you mean by being allowed to open them up?

 

[coastie94]

Re: Coastie needs help. Honda 225

sorry, I should have clarified. The three lower units were all on the same engine. What I meant by opening them up was that the lower units are warrantied. We have been informed that if we take apart the lower unit that it voids the warranty and we are out of luck.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: Coastie needs help. Honda 225

have u gone over sand bars?
are u towing boats in alot?
sound like there might be water getting in

 

[coastie94]

Re: Coastie needs help. Honda 225

no sand bars that i'm aware of, we have not been towing. When I drain the gear case oil from the lower units I find no water/sediment in the fluid, there are also no metal shavings. The props show no sign of impact wear, water pump functions fine, and the intake screens are unobstructed.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: Coastie needs help. Honda 225

when they replaced it from factory
what did they say what happened
as in lost fwd or revers gear?, clutch dog
i want to say either u might have a bad prop or bend prop shaft?