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> Hi,
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> Has anyone had their 2 HP 4 cycle Honda tuned in the shop, and is
> this recommended? I was quoted a price of about $150.00, which sounded too
> high, and I could tell they were prepping me for a water pump replacement
as
> well. So, unless I hear otherwise, I'll just change the spark plug and see
> if it helps.
>
If they try and sting you for a water pump on your 2hp Honda, you are dealing
with a dishonest or incompentent shop - The 2 hp Honda is air cooled.
The manufacturers web page describes the unit as having "maintenance free"
electronic ignition. My guess is that a new spark plug and fresh oil (both
the engine and lower end have oil reservoirs on a four stroke) should put the
unit right for next year.
$150 sounds way out of line for a service - isn't that about 25% of the price
of a new outboard?
Dave Kautz
P-15 1632 Tilly Lucy
Palo Alto, CA