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  1. Gene Neill

    1995 Merc 60 won't exceed 3100 RPM under load

    This problem happened all at once. One minute it ran great, the next minute not. Engine starts perfect, idles perfect, runs perfect up to 3100RPM, and will redline in neutral. But it will go no higher than 3100 in gear. Carbs are clean, fuel is new, plugs are new and clean, spark is strong. No...
  2. Gene Neill

    '95 Merc 60 ELPTO: is this normal?

    I've been getting occasional overheat alarms. Never noticed this water exiting the front of the foot before. Is it normal?
  3. Gene Neill

    Info on late 80's Nissan 2.5?

    I got a sweet little Nissan NS 2.5A as part of a boat deal I made. It has seen very little use, looks and runs like it was practically new. Was this motor made by Tohatsu, or is it a "real" Nissan? The exact year is not known, but it's blue, which I think means '85-'92? Was this one of those...
  4. Gene Neill

    Tohatsu Sailpro 6 - this CAN'T be normal, right??

    Look at the play between the ... "clamp"(?) and the ... "shaft"(?). I don't know if I'm using the right names for the parts, but this 15-second video shows it clearly and I can post more if need be. I swear it just started doing this. The friction lock has also ceased to be of any use at all...
  5. Gene Neill

    Adjusting idle on 2014 Tohatsu 6HP?

    My almost-brand-new 6HP Tohatsu "Sailpro" is a good motor 99.9% of the time ... except when I'm approaching a finger dock, in a high crosswind, and a strong cross current, in front of a crowd of people. THEN, at the worst possible instant, it will sometimes stall on me. Can I just adjust the...
  6. Gene Neill

    1987 Yamaha 4HP - general questions

    I just picked up a small sailboat with an '87 Yamaha 4LH, code 6E0 L. It has an internal tank, which I think is nice, but I don't know the capacity. Half a gallon maybe? I'm also wondering if there are ears available which will fit this little guy. Anyone know? Thanks!!
  7. Gene Neill

    7.5 Johnson leaking oil through water intake screen

    Title says it all I think. I have a water pump repair kit on the way, what else do I need to order? Thanks!
  8. Gene Neill

    So I just acquired a 1983 Johnson Seahorse 7.5 ...

    I bought a 22' Catalina sailboat that came with this motor, which I knew nothing about, except that it ran but was 30 years old. I planned to replace it ASAP. But then I started it up (which was EASY) and started reading about it, including a lot of threads here, and I have to say I think I'm...
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