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Hi I was having problems with the bulb going soft and suspect an air leak somewhere. I purchased a brand new remote tank and a further genuine tohatsu fuel lead but still the same problem? the engine only starts when the bulb is really firm too which is a change in performance . when drift...
Hi i have a heavy boat and get 25knotts when 5700 wot.Can someone tell me what fuel consumption I should expect and also at 5150 which get me about 19 knots. Trying to calculate the link between revs and consumption without the need to buy a fuel flow meter. Thanks
have this engine on a heavy boat i have a 13inch prop which gets me 24knotts and 5250 wot.
I am thinking about getting an 11 inch prop to get closer to the top end of the wot range.
with the cost of fuel i wonder what is the sweet spot i have read about. i guess i would like an idea of the best...
I have a heavy boat and on a 13inch prop just get to 5150 min RPM range, I am going to get an 11inch prop and this should stop the lugging? My prop has a lot of soot on it and i have been reading up in the causes of this which seem linked to the lack of revs. Should I worry about the soot in the...
We need to replace our 70 hp 1884 gearbox. we have been offered a 1998 60hp 2 stroke gearbox as a replacement. they say it will fit but can any one tell me if it will fit ok who really knows their stuff . i understand we may need to change the pitch of the prop but are they intercahngable...
