Tohatsu 9.8hp 4stroke prop id?

[xjma]

I just recently picked up a 2004 tohatsu 9.8hp 4stroke outboard. It could use a new prop. The problem is I can't find any numbers on the prop, anywhere!

I'm wondering if there is an easy way to measure and get the pitch? I'm confident I can figure the diameter on my own, hehe. I have not removed the prop from the motor....could the numbers be hidden where I can't see them?? Thanx for the help!

 

[xjma]

Re: Tohatsu 9.8hp 4stroke prop id?

Also, the motor is grey but the prop (where it still has paint) is white. Could it be the factory prop??

Looking here Tohatsu Outboards: Authorized North American Distributor for Tohatsu Outboards, Parts, & Accessories. it seems like my motor would have come with an 8.5x8 3 blade prop, assuming that it's short shaft which I believe it to be. Any help?

 

[jestor68]

Re: Tohatsu 9.8hp 4stroke prop id?

Many times the prop size is stamped on the hub where you cannot see it unless you remove the prop.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: Tohatsu 9.8hp 4stroke prop id?

Look close on the blades, on one I owned it was molded into one of those, like a 9 or a 11 or a 15, some thing like that

 

[xjma]

Re: Tohatsu 9.8hp 4stroke prop id?

Well I was about to pull the prop and looked on the forward face of one of the blades towards the hub and cast or molded into the prop (not stamped like I've seen on all the other props I've ever dealt with) there was a "F8. " not sure what came after F8, but I'm guessing 8 pitch prop??