carb drain question

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Dudepal, Dec 4, 2013.

  1. Dudepal
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    Dudepal Junior Member

    Hi I'm Shawn and am new to outboards i have just brought a 2002 Honda bf8a 4 stroke and i want to drain the carb is there a drain screw i will include pics of my carb also if anyone knows how to change the thermostat i nneed to know thanks everyone
     

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  2. Dudepal
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    Dudepal Junior Member

    I is it the bottom screw in this pic
     

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  3. Mr Efficiency
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    You need at least a basic workshop manual that covers your engine. That way you can approach any work you might want to perform, yourself, with greater confidence. The troubleshooting section may even help put you on track to what might need doing.
     
  4. Dudepal
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    Dudepal Junior Member

    Good idea thanks
     

  5. Dudepal
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    Dudepal Junior Member

    It was that screw and i found the Manual on the app scribe they had it for free
     
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