Summer is getting closer and temp is already warming up, my cousin needs to buy a new 150 HP OB for his current boat in replacement of an old 2 strokes 150 Evi. 2 nice alternatives to choose :
Yam 4 strokes 150 HP (Tech Specs)
Fuel Injected
4L/16 Valve/ SOHC/2650CC /228 KG
WOT Range ...
As you know you can't posiblly put more pressure on Tohatsu carbs when adjusting bowl's base against upper carb body to seal more internal rubber o'ring as this adjustment is fixed. Been finding a layer of fuel apparently under carb or fuel filter. Will need to determine which by placing paper...
Was wondering if among fellow boaters there's a pilot that flies planes with radial engine/s. Would like to ask some questions regarding pitch, blade angle of attack and see if there are similarities between plane and boats props when on their way.
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Was wondering if it would be possible for a pristine in good working order thermostat to open al less temp than factory stated say less than 60C? when should open at +60 C?, any ideas.
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Have in use a modern 2014, 2 strokes Suzuki 30 HP tiller version. Need to replace complete rope starter assy, was wondering if 4 strokes same version will fit. Being complete assy flimsy plastic, it's a no go repairing it.
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Was wondering if injector cleaners, the ones that must be poured inside fuel tank will help maintain noozle, float valve and jets clean inside carb when mixed in the right fuel/cleaner proportion. Have 12 bottles of 360 Ml that treats up to 21 gallons of fuel each. Usually use a 3 gal tank, most...
It's mentioned on the forums that everybody blames E10 fuels for just about everything. Have well documented issues with E fuels as been in the transition between E and non E fuels and know the "issues" they produce. The list goes :
-Tank air vent screw doesn't screw in, seals anymore tight...
Say you have (2) same diam props with same pitch, one is cupped, the other is plain. What's the documented pro and con between both type of props. Asking this as don't have any experience with non cupped props and their water performance. Current ones in use were factory delivered cupped.
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Been wondering if the constant use of Carbon Guard products mixed with gasoline will avoid or form less carbon layers on piston heads, cylinder head and exhaust system as well. that's what that specific product is intended for, has any one opened his powerhead to verify that really works well...
Need to replace all 10 cylinder bolts on a Tohatsu OB, are completely oxidized, rusted, although could be cleaned would preffer going for new ones. Was wondering if it''s ok and safe to instal SS ones as opposed to standard ones which seems are cast iron. Any thoughts ?
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My beloved 18 is undergoing a 600 hour full preventive maintenance, it's correctly flushed after each outing on muffs, for at least 10 minutes, while engine is on running at fast idle. Assume all Tohatsu owners flushes their OB's after use specially the ones used on salt waters. If so share...
Is it safe to mix 50/50 % of 2 different gear brands oils leftovers, both are SAE 80-90 API GL5 car transmission gear oils, Could there be any form of lubrication incompatibility for gear case to wear faster? or no issue at all being same SAE and API ?
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Paul, a Tohatsu special for you..
1-My 2 strokes 5 HP engine is only achieving 4700 wot rpm on a 340 mtr small Rib with one up and lightly loaded, prop is a 7 pitch, with 2 up can rev as low as 4300 rpm lugging it. Wot rpm range is 4500-5500.
-Question, should I go for a 3 blade 6 pitch which...
To skip the usual Sib-Rib talking of this nice section, will ask about the most strange event, weird episode, animal boating with or funny character encounter while boating.. will share 2, each one, one of its kind.
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Was wondering if anyone has installed a Tiny Tach that has developed moisture issues under the display which makes it real difficult to read properly when in use. If so, how did you solved to get moisture out ? Having same issues with my Garmin E Trek GPS which develops moisture when ON while...
Saw on the net a pair of cracy Russians clean almost everything they used with W-40. My 450 Rib which is taken out of water after its use, began to develop a rough hull at touch along green mould scale build up after one year of constant use. So what the heck, sprayed the full contents of a...
1-When all 2 cylinder OB's specifies a 10 hour break in peeriod, this ons being a one cylinder OB specifies just a 5 hour break in period. Why would that be ? is it a 5 hour break in period per cylinder LOL!!
2-All 2 strokes Tohatsu OB's are factory delivered with just one spare plug, this one...
Was wondering if anyone has upgraded a 2 strokes Yam 25 to 30 HP. It's a enduro model in current production. If so, which parts needs to be purchased, carb, reed valve assy, advance time ?
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To my surprise as I'm a regular standard TCW-3 oil user, have found that plugs fouls less and tip stays a lot cleaner compared to. Would you say that all synthetic brands achieves this condition, are there brands and brands. Although bottle says that smokes less, have found to smoke near same as...
What was the weridest surprise your anchor locked onto or picked up while being hoisted from waterbed ? boots don't count for this one LOL!!
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