Honda BF50A Valve Adjustment?

  • deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    March 29, 2009 at 7:31 pm #1234980

    I’m entering my 3rd season with a 2000 Honda 50HP and am in the mood to do some preventative maintanance…Specifically, the impeller and valve clearance adjustment. I’ve read previous posts on IDO regarding the impeller replacement and feel comfortable in proceeding – I’m wonding if any of you marine techies could offer any advice about the valve adjustment…

    Should I expect to need to replace the valve cover gasket, or is it generally reusable? Any other insights you guys might have would also be greatly appreciated.

    I don’t wanna drop a bunch of coin on a Honda repair manual.

    Thanks in advance for your help.

    ekim
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 26
    March 30, 2009 at 5:05 am #542423

    Hey, deerdragger ! It’s your lucky day. I did spend the big money on the Honda Manual, but your welcome to any info. I can e-mail ya. The manual comes BF40A & Bf50A. The year doesn’t make much differance as I can figure. These motors are too new. Where ’bouts do ya hail, I’m in Rochester, so if your close, maybe you can stop by and make copies. Send me a PM.
    VC-13 Mike

    deerdragger
    Posts: 346
    March 30, 2009 at 4:51 pm #763855

    Thanks, VC-13, I tried sending you a PM but it doesn’t seem to be working. Hmph.

    I’d welcome an email containing anything about the valve adjustment. I’m at: [email protected] I live way up north in Grand Rapids, MN

    Thanks again. I’m loving that Honda engine, by the way – quiet, dependable and it sips gas.

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