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  1. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 18 HP Hesitation

    Hola TG, or any other expert that want's to collaborate. Will need precise tech answers for this one. Have in use a Tootsie 18 HP, 2 strokes engine for the past 3 years. Has been receiving excellent 100 hours services and cared for properly. On last 300 hour service have changed tail oil...
  2. Sea Rider

    Yam No Reverse

    Was installing a new Yamaha 60 HP 2 strokes engine, with engine off, forward gear is ok, when reversing props spins freely, same if driving flywheel with hand and gearing reverse, no reverse whatsoever, prop keeps spinning freely. What might be the cause, any advise ? Happy Boating
  3. Sea Rider

    This comming 2010

    For all Sibbers & Ribbers in this nice forum...
  4. Sea Rider

    Tiny Tach for Yamaha Outboard

    Can someone shed a light about the proper Tiny Tach model to buy for a Yamaha 2, strokes, 3 cylinder 60 HP engine. According to their web catalogue there are 2 models available : 1-TT226R-2X (3 cylinder Jet Skis) 2-TT226R-2XLR (Most multi-cylinder outboards) Regularly use TT226NR-1C, but...
  5. Sea Rider

    Yamaha 60 HP Remote Installation

    Hi all, Was wondering if any one out there has experience installing a 2 strokes, Yamaha 60 HP long shaft on a rib. Plan placing a central console NFS T-11 Telefelx system, at the end of the cable there's a metal shaft: Have 2 options, buy a clevis kit (pic 1) or transom support kit (pic 2)...
  6. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu MW-50 HP 2 strokes

    Hi all, Was wondering why the third lower carb has a 135 main jet when upper and middle carbs has 132 main jets, is it the fact that lower carb has the gas pump attached to it and my loose pressure or whatever tech issue to justify a slight bigger size jet ? Tohatsu 40 HP, 3 cylinder model...
  7. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 3.5 B2 Idle Issue

    Hello again TG : This is a special for you : have a brand new Tohatsu 3.5 B2-2 strokes. When engine has warmed enough at start position and throttle is lowered to minimum 1300 rpm the engine tends to shut off, if adjusted to 1500 rpm, won't shut off, but when engaged to forward the engine cliks...
  8. Sea Rider

    Sib Water Ladder Ideas

    Was wondering what you sib guys use to climb out of water on to a sib when you don't have a beach near you, example a nice bath in " middle of the ocean" ? Any clever cheap ideas on mind :D ? Something different as buying a traditional aluminum folding ladder. Post any cracy idea you have that...
  9. Sea Rider

    Yam 15 Spark Plug Inquiry

    Hello all, can someone tell me which is the correct factory delivered spark plug for: Yamaha 15 HP, 2 strokes model 2005-E15DMHL NGK-BR7HS-10 or BR8HS-10 ? first is slight hotter than second one. In case first one is the correct, what would be the issue of using a slight colder plug, the engine...
  10. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 18 HP Prop Pitch

    Tech issue : The standard factory prop for this model is 9 pitch with 9-1/4" diameter, there's also pitch 8 & 10 with same 9-1/4" diameters. Wich one will have higher rpm's compared to standard 9 pitch, 8 or 10 pitch ? Advise please. Happy Boating
  11. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 3.5B2-L Spare Parts

    Hola TG, TGuy Have purchased from factory some Tohatsu's 3.5 B2L, 2 stroke engines for use in J-24 sailboats as aux engines in emergencies/out of wind issues. Although not the best pushing option, that was what the sailors wanted, a space saving issue. I'm abouut to order some spare basic...
  12. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu model issues

    Hola TG Was wondering what is the tech difference between: Toh 25-C2 & C3; 30-A3-A4 ( 2 strokes models) are the first numbers of each model old models compared to second ones ? Can you give a brief explanation. Happy Boating
  13. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 3.5 A2-2 strokes

    Hello Have not seen one physically so far, would like to know, this model just has forward movement with no neutral position. Is this forward movement always connected/geared. Can someone briefly explain how this mechanism works since it's turned on. Is this a centrifugal type engine that...
  14. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 3.5 B2 propeller

    Hola Elvin Just a technical advise: What is the standard number code propeller factory delivered on a Tohatsu 2 strokes 3.5 B2 long shaft engine. Is it a plastic 6 or 7 prop code. Need to push a J-24 sailboat that weights 1.5 tons. Was checking the owners manual fot this model, found this...
  15. Sea Rider

    Mariner 5 HP Fuel Filter Issue

    Hello all... Was wondering if there's any one who has in use a Mariner 2 strokes 5 HP double tank 2004 engine, need to identify as positive the existance of the lower small blue fuel filter (1), seems this is a check valve filter when using the interior upper gas tank, blocks fuel so does not...
  16. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 5 HP Fuel Filter Issue

    Was wondering what filter N? 1 is, is it a check type fuel filter or it's a standard one ? Seems to work just in one way when blown. The Service Part Manual does't mention a thing about this second filter, there is code only for the N? 2 filter. The engine is currently a Mariner 2 strokes, 2004...
  17. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 18 Torque Tools

    Hi Tohatsu Guru, this is for you. Have just torqued my cylinder head, was found ok, what extention do you need to reach the 2 lower adjusting bolts number 9 & 10, the torque meter head cannot enter this hidden/reduced space bolts, could you be specific which extention to buy or name of propper...
  18. Sea Rider

    High Altitude Boating

    If in the need to use a inflatable at a high altitude lake 4,000/5,000 meters above sea level, where the engines losses about 12% of it's horsepower each 1,000 meters, would I need to have at hand a lower or higher size pitch compared to the factory prop delivered to compensate this high...
  19. Sea Rider

    Mariner 5 HP Internal Tank Leakage Warning

    Some gas leakages inside cowling has been reported on Mariner 5 HP, The problem: during summer's high heat, pressure builds up on internal tank that leaks with gas through the hose that connects tank to tank selector control. The tank tube has a middle neck which is of inferior diameter as the...
  20. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 18 Leg Removal

    Hi TG If wanted to remove the lower leg assy to change impeller, what spring pin would you recommend to be removed form joint link 1 or 2 ? Is there a way to block upper or lower rods so not to lateral move once the picked pin is being removed with a pin extractor ? Happy Boating
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