Re: [bolger] honda 2hp outboard carb rebuild kit??

Warning, do not use WD-40 on a carburetor or any other part of the fuel
system. WD-40 has solvents in it that destroy o-rings, and o-rings are
usually a critical part of a carburetor.

James Greene

On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 11:52:35 -0000, bill shamblin wrote:
> anyone know where to get 2hp honda outboard rebuild kits? both mine
> 87 and 2001 run fine with a few drops of gas in the air intake but
> wont crank otherwise . they have sat outside on the boats and may just
> have water in the carbs?? maybe just taking carbs apart and soaking
> with wd40 ??
>
> thanks,
> bill shamblin

--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "bill shamblin" <bshamblin2002@y...>
wrote:

>
> . they have sat outside on the boats and may just
> have water in the carbs?? maybe just taking carbs apart and soaking
> with wd40 ??
>
> thanks,
> bill shamblin
>

Bill,
Sounds like the fuel in the carb has turned to goo. Cleaning is most
likely the answer. If storing or sitting for more than a few weeks
the carb should be run dry or fuel stabilizer like Sea Foam added.
This is especially true if the conditions are hot. Modern gasoline
doesn't store well.
Ron

anyone know where to get 2hp honda outboard rebuild kits? both mine
87 and 2001 run fine with a few drops of gas in the air intake but
wont crank otherwise . they have sat outside on the boats and may just
have water in the carbs?? maybe just taking carbs apart and soaking
with wd40 ??

thanks,
bill shamblin