Re: Honda Outboard Vibration

Walter,

Living with that vibration seems unreasonable. Have you varied the angle of the shaft or is your motor mount bracket in the middle of the boat? Mine is over to the starboard side a little and thus I adjust the shaft so it will drive the boat straight forward. I am wondering if that might eliminate your vibration too.

----- Original Message -----

From: MyOneCent

To: Chuck Vande Wetering

Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 12:16 PM

Subject: Re: Honda Outboard Shear Pins

Thanks Chuck.

After I wrote to you, I found the more comprehensive archive about the shear pin problem. I am glad this has worked out for you.

My move to 4 stroke has had another unanticipated down side. At full throttle, which is slower than a 2 stroke, the engine excites things such as the hatch cover. Every mass has a natural frequency of vibration at which vibrations are self re-inforcing and stronger than the excitation source. I now have to batten down the hatches to keep a semblance of peace on board.

Great mileage, relatively quiet, easy start are the pluses.

All the best,

Walter

----- Original Message -----

From: Chuck Vande Wetering

To: Walter Cruden

Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 1:22 PM

Subject: Re: Honda Outboard Shear Pins

I now use stainless steel and am having no problem. But I am very careful to not use reverse to stop when landing. I go into neutral and coast to the dock.

----- Original Message -----

From: Walter Cruden

To: wwp62@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 11:19 AM

Subject: Honda Outboard Shear Pins

I noticed your posting regarding shear pin problems. How was it resolved?
I have a 5 HP four stroke Honda that eats bronze shear pins. Takes longer to eat stainless steel. I've checked RPM, prop size + pitch, torque on prop nut, "fit" of the shear pin, etc. Baby the engine going into motion either direction or changing direction. Normally shears at the worst possible time.
All the best,
Walter