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    Tach Compatibility issue

    I have my tach and trim guage from my old motor (2001 Tohatsu 40 2 stroke) I just repowered with a 2011 4 stroke Yamaha 40 The wires don't match up, the tach has 3 settings "4P", "6P", and "12P".... Will either of these guages work with my new Yamaha outboard?.....Thanks in advance for any...
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    Tohatsu 40D2 Carb sync help needed

    Well, I think I got the timing and linkage looking pretty good on my 2000 40D2 outboard.... I'm now trying to sync the 3 carbs and have a few questions... I've read through the manual and just cant seem to figure it out... When I push the throttle to WOT should the butterfly on the top...
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    Motor Mount Problem

    I'm having problems removing my motormounts on my 40hp tohatsu outboard... I took off the nuts and can't get the motormounts to budge.. I tried to hit the thread ends of the bolts to drift them out but there are not moving....Am I supposed to pry them out? Also, if you look at the...
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    Looking for a Tohatsu used parts salvage guy

    I'm looking for a Tohatsu salvage place online... I purchased a whole 40D motor and used the block from it... I'm looking for a place to sell the rest of the parts.... Does iboats have a used parts classified section? I don't mind paying for a listing, I know there is ebay but I...
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    Nauticus Smart Tab Question

    I have a question about these Smart Tabs.... I'm going to install them on a small boat with very little transom space... Will the stainless smart tabs effect my transducer if its only a few inches away from it?
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    Mercury 40FI Overheat Alarm at high rpm

    I have an 02" 40HP Mercury Fuel Injected 4 stroke on a 13ft whaler.. Paid to have the impeller replaced about 6 months ago (It was fine but replaced anyway)...And while it was at the shop they also did some "Recall" work.... When running at 4500 rpm's the alarm started buzzing. Checked the...
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    85 Tohatsu 40 help needed

    Well....Had to go tow my buddy in a couple days ago when he blew up his 40hrs tohatsu on the Pacific Ocean.... Looks like the oil pump went out and it siezed up pretty bad....He took it in yesterday and the mechanic said he had needle bearing parts in one cylinder and low compression on the...
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    Sagging Trim at Throttle

    Not sure if my fluid is low or something is going out on me.... When I throttle up on my 01" Tohatsu 40D my motor squats on me quite a bit, It goes down with the pressure from the prop and when I power down it goes back to where it was before....Also makes some squeaking noise when I use the...
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    Outboard making 16 Volts

    01 150H.P. Evinrude outboard runs great but has momentary jumps to 16+ Volts and the alarm buzzer and warning light goes on... If I power down it shuts off and runs fine for a while before doing it again... Called the mechanic and he dosen't think its the Voltage Regulator but a bad ground...
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    01" 150HP Ficht check engine light problem

    I have an 01" 150 H.P. Ficht.... The check engine light and buzzer sound when taking off from idle, and will shut off when on plane.... Oil reservoir is full and motor is getting oil....Seems to be running fine but light and buzzer are annoying.... Any suggestions appreciated.....Warren
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    13ft Boston Whaler Smart Tab install?

    I want to install the set of Smart Tabs I've had in the garage for over a year now on my little 13 foot boston whaler with a 40hp outboard.... I would like to know how low I should install the Hinge on the transom?....I know there is a recommendation in the instructions but the "Hook" in the...
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    2000' Tohatsu Touch up Paint?

    Looking for some paint to match my yr 2000 tohatsu 40D Outboard.... It is a Charcoal grey color.... I ran over one of my bouy's lobster fishing and the stainless ring spun around the prop and nicked my lower unit in a few places....
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    I need to tow a 39 Footer

    I need to move a 39 Foot Chris Craft Stinger Speedboat with 8ft beam to Dry Storage..... About 10 Miles total on flat streets.....Not sure what the weight is but it has a brand new Triple axle trailer with brakes..... Whats the minimum truck I can use to get away with this safetly?...Will...
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    Tohatsu 40D Carb Settings Needed

    Well....Cleaned and rebuilt the carbs on my 2000 40D last night. Everything is looking pretty good but its still a little hard to start after shutting it off, I need to choke it or give it some gas to get it started.... I adjusted the mixture screw out 1 1/2 turns on each of the 3 carbs. I...
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    2000 Tohatsu 40D Coughs/Sneezes

    I have a 2000 Tohatsu 40D outboard on my 13ft boat. When its cold I not only have to choke it but need to give it some gas at idle to keep it running until it warms up....After I get it up to operating temp it runs fine for most of the day... Also some times I will start it up to make a...
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