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    Camshaft pulley 8 hp Honda not spinning camshaft

    Here are photos of the camshaft pulley, I just noticed tonight that the left arm with the copper washer is missing the keeper to hold it down
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    Camshaft pulley 8 hp Honda not spinning camshaft

    1997 8hp honda the camshaft pulley won’t spin the camshaft, the timing belt spins with the crankshaft pulley but not the camshaft. Is there a way to fix the one I have? I have seen some used ones for about $40-50 and a few new ones for $150-200. The engine was given to me and it was running...
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    Serial number is BACS 1204786 so I was wrong on it being a 2003 it is a 1997
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    I think I figured out the problem the camshaft pulley is not spinning the camshaft. The timing belt will spin, but the valves do nothing. I can get the camshaft to spin off the bolt that mounts the pulley to the camshaft, but not with the timing belt. I looked for the camshaft pulley for this...
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    1997 Sears Gamefisher 9.9 2 stroke won’t start

    Compressor style fittings are push connect fuel fittings just like a compressor hose and tool fittings
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    1997 Sears Gamefisher 9.9 2 stroke won’t start

    Compression was between 100-105 for the top cylinder and right on 100 for the bottom cylinder. Side note I bought a cheap Amazon compression tester for a different engine I am working on and got readings of 50 psi for both cylinders, I trust the first one more as I have used it previously.
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    1997 Sears Gamefisher 9.9 2 stroke won’t start

    I put the new head gasket on and poured some gas directly into the cylinder and it fired like it wanted to start. I next tried to get gas in the carburetor but the fuel leaked out of the “compressor style “ fuel hose fittings. I assume these are leaking due to old orings, any recommendations...
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    Captain the belt was not broken, the outboard was not hot when submerged. Thanks for posting the documents, those are the same ones that I have been using to try to get the timing set correctly. I am going to pull the cover off and manually rotate the flywheel to watch the valves and see if...
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    I have looked for videos to see how to change a timing belt for my engine but none are my vintage. I have no timing marks on the engine ie. No T or an -> just a small line I think is the timing mark. I also only have a small divet and a 2 on the camshaft pulley I set everything up on the...
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    2003 Honda 8 hp No Compression

    I have a 2003 BF8A with no compression. I have checked the timing belt and all is lined up correctly so I think it must be a valve stuck open? Just to be sure does anyone have the manual for setting the timing belt and pulleys correctly just to be sure I did it right?
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    Frustratedboater how do I check valve lash?
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    I removed the flywheel and timing belt then reinstalled the everything making sure everything was set right for timing and I still have no compression. I did notice the bolt that holds the timing belt driven pulley does not seem to tighten down? The manual stated to torque it to 12 ft/lb, but...
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    1997 Sears Gamefisher 9.9 2 stroke won’t start

    I ordered the gasket and need to get the gasket on and try it again. Hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    I got a new compression tester that fits this engine and tested the compression and it has none, zero psi. I thought it pulled way too easy but now what do I do? Take off the pull starter and flywheel to check timing? Pull the head and check the gasket? Both cylinders have zero compression...
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    It was fresh water and yes it was run a lot after. At first I assumed it was an electrical/ignition issue but I have spark so I don’t think that’s the issue. Are there some electrical connections other than the electrical plugs for the wiring harness and the plug wires that could be corroded...
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    1997 Sears Gamefisher 9.9 2 stroke won’t start

    I took the head off and the gasket was messed up for the bottom cylinder. There was some oil in that cylinder also, bu everything else looked good to me (same as the top cylinder smooth walls, a little carbon fouling). Can I use a build a gasket first to see if that fixes my not starting...
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    1997 Sears Gamefisher 9.9 2 stroke won’t start

    I checked compression the top cylinder is between 100-110 and the bottom is at 30. What should I do next?
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    I had an hour to try to get it started again I sprayed starter fluid in the carb and got a really weak “puff”. I haven’t been able to test compression yet as my compression tester won’t thread into this engine and I don’t want to spend $50 for a new one with the fittings I need. I forgot to...
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    I have been busy with work all week but I will try to do some more things on it this weekend if I can
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    2003 Honda 8 hp won’t start

    My brother went through the carburetor and cleaned it and I also tried putting fuel directly in the spark plugs and the engine never even tried to fire
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