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    What should be covered under warranty?

    See "Tohatsu MFS4BL No Love" thread. Motor is one year old. Motor was taken to dealer for winter service Motor has had problems since first use on boat after service Knowing that this could be dirt, carb gumming, etc .. but also knowing that motor was just back from dealer ... Should any of...
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    Tohatsu MFS4BL no love

    I have 2012 Tohatsu MFS4BL which has been upgraded by dealer to 6 with hi thrust prop and alternator. This is auxiliary power on 27 ft 4000 lb sailboat I had a 2010 version of same motor for 2011 season and loved it until stolen. This motor was purchased Spring 2012 and worked flawlessly as...
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    Tohatsu 6HP flooding

    I have a 2010 Tohatsu 4hp longshaft with carb upgrade to 6hp new for Spring 2011. The motor had sat idle for a month and then was used this past weekend. Iniially it took 6 - 7 pulls to start and then ran as normal - assumed this was from sitting for a month. Used the motor 4 times that day...
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    1982 Seahorse 4.5 vs 2010 Tohatsu 6

    Currently running a 1982 Johnson Seahorse 4.5 Long shaft J5RHLCNR on a 27 foot racing sailboat. Weight is a big issue so must keep under 60 lbs. The motor is fine til wind pipes up to 25-30 knots. Considering a Tohatsu/Nissan 6hp 20 inch shaft with hi thrust prop. Concern is that it will not...
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    Weight of 1982 longshaft 4.5

    Johnson Seahorse J5RHLCN 4.5 Looking for the specs for this motor to ompare against other motors. Believe is somewhere around 52 lbs but can find nowhere. is there a list of specs by model on line somewhere? Also - what is the RH in the model number? R is rope but the H mystifies me. Mike
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    Tohatsu 6 long shaft

    I have 27 foot sailboat, 8.5 foot beam, 3800 lbs displacement. Is a racing boat. Currently powered by 1982 Johnson Seahorse 4.5 long shaft approx 55 lbs Am considering upgrading to more power but weight is a critical consideration. Cannot exceed 60 lbs. Would the Tohatsu 6HP be a good...
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    82 Seahorse 4.5 running rough and stalling

    This motor had sat for 5 years and had low hours. I purchased in July and it was running very well until this past week. Last used 2 weeks prior to that - motor and tank outdoors during this time. Difficult to start and then not much power when pushing boat. When throttling up it starts to...
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    1982 4.5 Johnson - throttle too loose

    This motor is auxilary power on a sailboat. When I put in fwd at high throttle it will not stay at that throttle setting as the throttle grip is not stiff enough. Is there some sort of adjustment so that it will stay at whatever throttle level I have set when I am no longeer holding the...
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    Turn signals dim

    I have 4 prong flat connector. Brakes, turn signals, running lights all working. However when the lights are on the running lights are much brighter than the turn indicators both left and right. I have checked and the sec`ond filiment is flashing just so dimly that it cannot be seen with the...
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    Honda BF75 pops out of water in reverse ...

    Same engine but problem #3 This long shaft engine is mounted to transom of sailboat. When reversing this 4000 displaement 26 foot boat with any amount of throttle above idle the motor will try to pop itself out of the water. Is most annoying as I am already forced to have one hand on gear...
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    Honda BF75 pops out of reverse

    Several years ago impeller and lower shaft were replaced. This motor is used to power a 4000lb disp 26 foot sailboat. Prior to the above work the motor stayed in reverse. Since that time when throttle is applied the motor will pop from reverse to neutral. When applying any amount of throttle...
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    1979 Honda BF75 oil/gas leak?

    I have a longshaft 7.5 hp 4 stroke BF75 on sailboat. The engine was used in fresh water until 2000 and salt water since. Is flushed and usually dealer serviced every winter. I have several questions I will post independently. 1st. In mid July this year I noticed when the motor was tilted...
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