1983 Tohatsu 55hp -- A little sluggish

[todddengler]

Hey guys,

I've got a 1983 Tohatsu 55 that's really running awesome, except for 2 things: idling and accelerating

I've got it on a 1984 16 foot center console Privateer. it's a light boat. it's an awesome boat.

When i idle, it barely goes, when i move it up to go a little faster (aka, move out of the no wake zone before dark) it shimmies and shakes. i'm thinking it's the carb and/or the mixture. but i'm not sure.

On the flip side, when i go to actually GO i have to go full throttle and them adjust it millimeter by millimeter to get to a good speed and stay there. i'm constantly messing with the throttle to keep a consistent speed.

Thoughts? i'm not taking it back to the shop. i don't think they know what they are doing, at least not enough to charge what they are charging.

Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: 1983 Tohatsu 55hp -- A little sluggish

Welcome,You should post this in the Tohatsu section.You'll get more help.
Try a little choke as you apply the throttle.If it helps then it indicates a fuel delivery problem.The idle may just need the idle stop adjusted.