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On Sun, 08 May 2005 03:46:47 -0000, (gudmundur)
wrote:

In article ,
says...

HELP ! I posted
here about a year ago about a Honda 50 HP 4 stroke outboard making oil.
Well, after a new fuel pump was installed, carbs checked etc, things
seemed fine for about 20 hours of run time, then so much gas started
getting into the oil it started bubbling out the dipstick tube again.
Dealer says it's time for a another New Pump.
Now pump #3 is in for about 5 hours and it doing the same thing !
What's going on here ?
The engine otherwise runs perfect-as smooth as glass- the choke is not
sticking or coming on by itself--has new thermostat-none of the carbs
are running rich and it is stored wiith the engine verticle,run dry on
gas and the fuel hose off.
There has to be know problem and fix for this engine. Changing the Oil &
Filter every 5 hours is not the cure !
PS-The dealer is stumped.
...jk...

Reason 1 Carb overflow gets into oil sump, this is how hondas work.
It is something they do often when the carb float system screws up.

Reason 2 Never buy a Honda!!!!!!! I love bearings running in gasoline!!!

Heh. I was told once that when asked about service schools, the Honda
reputation said Honda didn't have any - they never break down, so
there was no need for them. :)

Later,

Tom