older honda bf8a-

[langer]

this motor runs pretty well but seems to have a weird problem, one day fishing i thought i fouled a plug. but just to make sure i checked for spark by grounding out the plug to the engine block, the #2 plug was still in and when i pulled the rope the motor actually fire and ran, i had to hit the kill button, after further inspection... i found that the top or #2 plug had a hotter spark than the #1.
with both plugs in and the motor running pulling the #2 plug wire causes the motor to die...any thoughts...
jonah

 

[lexi]

Re: older honda bf8a-

I think that motor has lost spark ignition It won`t run on one plug without the other sparking.........which is what happened when you pulled a plug but then earthed it while in holder. However when you pull plug cap out when running then engine will die. This is my understanding of it.

If one spark is stronger than the other check for corrosion at plug cap or renew a plug cap. Easy checked with a multi meter. Change the plugs around to see if it alters (duff plug).Clean HT leads with warm soapy water then dry. Lastly could be coil or pulser coil.

Alex

 

[langer]

Re: older honda bf8a-

thanks for the help...
i've also never used a motot this small... it should get a 14 lake boat up to plane no problem right... cause it seems to be a little boggy... any thoughts
jonah

 

[lexi]

Re: older honda bf8a-

May depend on hull type. Providing it`s a planing type then yes it should plane with a light boat.

Alex

 

[langer]

Re: older honda bf8a-

what are the HT leads... i know i'm gonna regret asking that but i dont recognize the term.

 

[1730V]

Re: older honda bf8a-

what are the HT leads... i know i'm gonna regret asking that but i dont recognize the term.

Spark plug wires. The only dumb question is the one not asked.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: older honda bf8a-

rebuild the carb

 

[langer]

Re: older honda bf8a-

how?, where do i get parts and stuff...
thanks

 

[Boatist]

Re: older honda bf8a-

I dout a 8 HP will plane a 14 foot boat even with only one person in it. My 15 Hp Johnson will plane my 14 Klamath with one or two light people but not with 2 and fishing gear.

 

[JUSTINTIME]

Re: older honda bf8a-

do a web search

 

[lexi]

Re: older honda bf8a-

this motor runs pretty well but seems to have a weird problem, one day fishing i thought i fouled a plug. but just to make sure i checked for spark by grounding out the plug to the engine block, the #2 plug was still in and when i pulled the rope the motor actually fire and ran, i had to hit the kill button, after further inspection... i found that the top or #2 plug had a hotter spark than the #1.
with both plugs in and the motor running pulling the #2 plug wire causes the motor to die...any thoughts...
jonah

You pulled no 2 plug and motor died.......Get it running on two cylinders again.......now pull no 1 and it will die also...did you try it?

Alex