honda 130 temperature

[william whitman]

I have a 2002 honda 130, what temperature range should I be running in. What's considered too hot?<br />The idiot light/horn hasn't gone off but I don't trust it. I'm worried because I don't see any water coming out of the back like it does on a 2-stroke. How much is supposed to come so that you know that your water pump is working ok.

 

[cp]

Re: honda 130 temperature

I don't think the Honda BF130 has a sensor that can be used to feed a gauge. The idiot light/horn will warn of a problem before any damage is done, and hopefully you can limp home at a reduced rpm. You should be concerned however if you do not see the tell-tale stream of water coming out of the stbd side of your engine. The problem could be as simple as your pee-hole is clogged with salt deposits, or as serious as your impeller has failed. First check to see whether your pee-hole or one or both of the two tee fittings inside the engine cover (stbd side) is clogged. If clearing those doesn't restore a strong stream of water, better have the impeller checked/replaced.

 

[william whitman]

Re: honda 130 temperature

I looked on the starboard side of my BF 130 and I didn't find a pee-hole. Do 4-strokes have one. How do you know if your water pump is working correctly.

 

[BrianW]

Re: honda 130 temperature

Yes, it has the 'pee-hole'. Starboard side and quite a bit forward on my 130hp.

 

[cp]

Re: honda 130 temperature

Yes, the BF130 4-stroke outboard does have a 'pee hole' which should be putting out a strong stream of water to indicate your water pump is working. The pee hole is on the stbd side, just aft of and below the fuel line connector. Take off the cowling and look there from the 'inside' for a more obvious view, and to see the first of the two tee fittings that are prone to clog. The other tee fitting is on the stbd side, further aft (follow the hose from the first tee).