Sinker Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 You should of listened the first time I said it and got the gas line, then you would be out fishing right now I had the EXACT problem with my 40hp last spring. New fuel line, and a good dose of seafoam and she was good as new.....I did the same as you, replaced the filter, checked the pump, took a part the tank....it was the line, and that was it. When I took it off and cut it open, it was totally eaten up inside. I have a feeling you have the same issue. I don't mind if you don't want to take my advice. I'm only trying to save you a few bucks and some of your time. A gas line is cheaper than your filter.....I got a new one at CT for less than $40. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 You should of listened the first time I said it and got the gas line, then you would be out fishing right now I had the EXACT problem with my 40hp last spring. New fuel line, and a good dose of seafoam and she was good as new.....I did the same as you, replaced the filter, checked the pump, took a part the tank....it was the line, and that was it. When I took it off and cut it open, it was totally eaten up inside. I have a feeling you have the same issue. I don't mind if you don't want to take my advice. I'm only trying to save you a few bucks and some of your time. A gas line is cheaper than your filter.....I got a new one at CT for less than $40. S. I'm taking all the advice given... And thanks a lot... You've all been helpful... But once I realized my gas was draining out of the line back to the tank... Made me think that it is the check valve in the primer... If not... New lines.... I haven't done the lines because I hate the cheap crap lines at CT stores... Stiff as hell... The stuff I use stays soft and suple for years and years... But can't get it on the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 And the filter was $5 And tge primer was $6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 The line I got at CT is soft. I know the hard ones your talking about, and I wouldn't buy one of them either. Mine is grey in colour if that makes any difference. Hope ya get her going! There is nothing worse than an engine that's not working right! s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 oh ok... ill check it out then... thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 changed the primer ball and the fuel filter...both the old ones seemed fine tho.. took it for a rip... my top end issues seem to be gone... however... :wallbash: :wallbash: :wallbash: now im having issues at idle...running super rough... but not all the time... just sometimes...then sometimes it idles fine for a while... then gets rougher and rougher... i think im gunna just have to bite the bullet and get my carbs cleaned by a pro... thanks for all the help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Give her a heavy dose of seafoam. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Give her a heavy dose of seafoam. S. Ya know S, he's gonna listen to ya sooner or later Try it Mike...he's been right so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I still think its his fuel line. It needs to be replaced, not just the primer bulb. I wish I had a picture of what mine looked like inside, it was crazy!! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 Replace the hose. What do you have to lose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 ill try the fuel line...because it should probably be changed either way...but when i cut the fuel line to install the new primer ball... the inside of the hose looked like new... and ive been running seafoam in every tank since October...2-3 trips out a week till christmas... then at least once a month this winter... so its seen some seafoam to say the least... im also having an off and on problem with my needle valve getting blocked in my carbs... i really think they need a good cleaning... but ill try new gas lines and see what happens... and this tank has 4-5 gallons of fresh super and half a can of seafoam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mukluk Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 As Sinker recommended.....you should change the fuel line Mike. Had the same thing happen to me last summer. Could not believe the problem was the fuel line; looked fine however the the inside had collapsed and was starving the engine of fuel under load etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 25, 2012 Report Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'm betting one thing that almost everyone forgets to do in the fall(those that drain everything) is to drain the hose and all other fuel lines under the cowl. Leave gas in there for 6 months and I'm thinking ugly things happening in there, and then first thing in the spring, you pump that into the carbs...yech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'm betting one thing that almost everyone forgets to do in the fall(those that drain everything) is to drain the hose and all other fuel lines under the cowl. Leave gas in there for 6 months and I'm thinking ugly things happening in there, and then first thing in the spring, you pump that into the carbs...yech. The longest my boat went without hitting the water this winter was 3-4 weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 The longest my boat went without hitting the water this winter was 3-4 weeks... No, not you, just the rest of us that can't get to open water when the white stuff flies.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 No, not you, just the rest of us that can't get to open water when the white stuff flies.. Lol... Oh ok... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wow Mike!!! You get out alot!!! Have you recharged your flux capacitor? Could be that the dilithium crystals could be weak!!! :rofl2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COUNTRYBOY Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 I HAVE A 50 HONDA AROUND THE SAME YR AND THAT HAPPENED TO ME A COUPLE TIMES AND SORT OF FIXED ITSELF, BUT I KNOW THERE IS AN UNDERLYING PROBLEM...KEEP MY FINGERS X'D...LET US KNOW WHAT IT ENDS UP BEING..REAL CURIOUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wow Mike!!! You get out alot!!! Have you recharged your flux capacitor? Could be that the dilithium crystals could be weak!!! Wouldnt that compromise the Illudium Q36 Explosive Space Modulator Dave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wouldnt that compromise the Illudium Q36 Explosive Space Modulator Dave? Not if you reintegrate it using your reverse integrator ray first!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Pull the carbs and clean them. If you can change a tire on a car you can clean your own carbs it takes 30 min on my 700 polaris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 I'm pretty confident in myself that I could clean em... Problem is getting to em... There lots of other stuff if have to take apart to get to em... I think I'll try to find a garage I can set up in for a day... Then I can set up a table to keep all the parts is order... Can you just clean em up or do you need to replace gaskets and everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Unless they are fall apart clean, some of the paper gaskets may stick to one side of a part rendering them useless. Some rubber "O" ring gaskets can get deformed too and unless they are put back in exactly the same place.. may as well get a gasket kit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Unless they are fall apart clean, some of the paper gaskets may stick to one side of a part rendering them useless. Some rubber "O" ring gaskets can get deformed too and unless they are put back in exactly the same place.. may as well get a gasket kit.. I figured that was the case... Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted March 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) so for me to do the carbs i will will need 3 gasket kits...one for each carb right? i think i found em here... #2 in the parts list... i think its all the gaskets within the carbs... is that all i need? 3 of those kits? http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Honda/Outboard%20Engine/2000/BF40AY%20LHTA%20VIN%23%20BAYS-3200001%20TO%20BAYS-3209999/CARBURETOR/parts.html ... Edited March 28, 2012 by Musky Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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