2hp Honda outboard restoration in photos

Yes, took approx 2 1/2 hours. I sell all of the parts and if you bought the engine, and all of the parts it would cost you less than a what a scrap engine is going for, you now have an engine better than new
 
conyermud said:
Strewth, you'd think a Honda would have bettter construction standards.......I had been thinking about buying a 2.3 for our tender but after seeing the issues you've had, no way!! Clever work by the way, I've never really got the measure of drilling out studs, it usually goes VERY wrong......
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Cheers..The trick is when drilling out studs is sharp bits and patience. I agree the issues shown could very easily be rectified by Honda. From new with a good greasing you should alleiviate the problems
 
conyermud said:
Strewth, you'd think a Honda would have bettter construction standards.......I had been thinking about buying a 2.3 for our tender but after seeing the issues you've had, no way!! Clever work by the way, I've never really got the measure of drilling out studs, it usually goes VERY wrong......
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I am on my second Honda 2.3. I was very disappointed with the build quality having had several good Honda motorbikes, but when the first 2.3 died I didn't want to buy a watercooled replacement, so I ended up with the devil I know. Its sttill got a lot of mild steel in it . I wonder how much more it would cost Honda to use stainless screws throughout., but its based on a lawn mower engine.
 
chewi said:
I am on my second Honda 2.3. I was very disappointed with the build quality having had several good Honda motorbikes, but when the first 2.3 died I didn't want to buy a watercooled replacement, so I ended up with the devil I know. Its sttill got a lot of mild steel in it . I wonder how much more it would cost Honda to use stainless screws throughout., but its based on a lawn mower engine.
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I dont think Honda see it as a cost issue. They are not designed to last. They are a disposable commodity. Look at British Seagull. You bought an engine for life, and if looked after correctly your son or daughters life too! Just think how many outboards would have to be bought in that time. Honda are very good manufacturers, the internals are unbelievable, nylon cam, no cylinder liners etc and these are things that do not fail. If they wanted to they could easily build an engine to last 50 years
 
My little outboard was made in 1966 and still working - not that all things built in the 60's were necessarily made to last.
Here it is with it leg folded - which is very handy .

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A shame they aren't built any more.

Nice to see the Honda restored , rather than replaced.
 
steve66 said:
Hi Pete. Fitting stainless makes jobs like this so much easier. If your concerned about corrosion around the rocker you can coat the underside of the rocker with spray grease through the air vents inside the recess of the handle at the front of the engine
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Thanks yes I think it was one of your kits off e bay. I have been busy with the fs365 Scottoiler spray bottle which was in my shed, but I will give it an extra coat through the air vents.

How old was that engine out of curiosity? and would you say it was average condition for the age?

Pete
 
Pete7 said:
Thanks yes I think it was one of your kits off e bay. I have been busy with the fs365 Scottoiler spray bottle which was in my shed, but I will give it an extra coat through the air vents.

How old was that engine out of curiosity? and would you say it was average condition for the age?

Pete
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Hi Pete, yes it was one of my kits. The engine is nearly 20 years old and average condition for age
 
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