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    solas versus appollo

    can anyone tell me how a solas new saturn 3 would compare to a michigan wheel apollo. are they similar in quality and design. i know the apollo uses a bushing system and the solas does not. i am running an apollo 12.75 x 12 and need a couple hundred more rpm's and they don't make an eleven...
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    tohatsu prop chart & prop question

    can anyone tell me what the "C" stands for in front of some of the listed props in the prop chart in the owners manual for 40-50 hp. tohatsu. not all props listed have the "C" in front of them. i didn't know if this was to show a cupped prop or what. want to order a stainless prop and get as...
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    prop question

    i'm posting this under the tohatsu thread even though my engine is a 2003 mercury 40 lightning xr. i know this engine is actually a tohatsu made for mercury, black with mercury decals. i have ordered tohatsu parts (rectifier, starter, switch, and relay) and all fit and use tohatsu wiring codes...
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    tohatsu battery cables

    what size battery cables should be used on a 2003 tohatsu M40D2? i am converting to electric start and will be making cables out of marine grade bulk cable. leaning toward 6 gauge because battery will be right at motor, so cables will be short, but will go with 4 gauge if neccessary. thanks for...
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    2003 3 cycl. tohatsu 40 hp.

    can anyone tell me if this 2003 40 hp. 3 cycl. tohatsu can be upgraded to a 50 hp. and what would be involved. both engines are built on the same block but i know the timing is different on the two engines and the rpm range, but being an automotive mechanic for 35 years i know there is somtimes...
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