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    Can a 2013-2014 3.5 be converted to a fuel pump tank setup?

    Re: Can a 2013-2014 3.5 be converted to a fuel pump tank setup? There was once a vacuum-operated fuel pump option for the M3.5 2-stroke. I have installed them, and they work OK; they may still be available. Also, the newer 4-stroke MFS3.5B already has a fuel pump, because of the EPA-mandated...
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    8hp Nissan Choke Sticks

    Re: 8hp Nissan Choke Sticks It's in the parts catalog.
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    Nissan 55 (1988 Vintage)

    Re: Nissan 55 (1988 Vintage) I think I know the part you need. I can send you a diagraqm, and if you circle the part, I should be able to match it up, as long as it's still available. Drop me a PM with your email address or just email me directly: paul@obersheimersails.com
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    Tohatsu 6 4 stroke, turning off at lower rpm

    Re: Tohatsu 6 4 stroke, turning off at lower rpm Yes, Do the carb first. In the future, be sure to always run the carb out at the end of each and every day. WATER PUMP KIT : 4HP ~ 6HP Description: Water pump repair kit. Includes all parts needed to service water pump. (cup, plate, impeller...
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    Lower unit incompatibility?

    Re: Lower unit incompatibility? The block (reverse lock link) is to release the tilt lockout when in Forward.
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    Problem on 1997 Nissan 3.5B HP motor with lower unit

    Re: Problem on 1997 Nissan 3.5B HP motor with lower unit Just re-seat the seal, or install a new one. It fits inside the lower pump case.
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    older nissan, air silencer lock plate

    Re: older nissan, air silencer lock plate It should be flat. No, it does not interfere with the choke. You need it installed for proper airflow and mixture.
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    Tohatsu 9.8 tiller install and cost??

    Re: Tohatsu 9.8 tiller install and cost?? You may also need to convert to on-baord shifter, as opposed to having everything at the RC box. Here is the parts diagram for the shifter:
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    Tohatsu 9.8 tiller install and cost??

    Re: Tohatsu 9.8 tiller install and cost?? Here is the diagram of electrical parts. You may or may not need the stop switch and the main start switch.
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    Tohatsu 9.8 tiller install and cost??

    Re: Tohatsu 9.8 tiller install and cost?? We need your correct model (year is irrelevant for servicing). Assuming you have an MFS9.8A3, the steering portion is shown in the parts diagram below. You will also probably want to convert the electrics for the starter, etc., back to on-the-motor...
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    Impeller for 70A

    Tohatsu America now has the 353650210M (IMPELLER, NS45A2-70A2) in stock. Available from any Tohatsu/Nissan dealer (including me) for $42.50. This is the OEM impeller. These were NLA for a few years, but now you can keep your old 70A pumping.
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    Is my 2002 Nissan 5 hp a ns5b or something else?

    Re: Is my 2002 Nissan 5 hp a ns5b or something else? If you are referring to the transom clamps, here is a page from the parts catalog for the 5B. If you have a 5 hp 2-stroke, there's a 99% chance that it's a 5B.
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    Is Club Jeppesen worth the $$ ?

    I'm looking at joining Club Jeppesen. $89.00 a year for free chart updates. The question is whether it's actuall worth it... Since I use only the Lake Ontario bathymetric chart chip in my SH 390i plotter, I question how often it's updated (by anyone). It may well be a waste of money... or it may...
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    thermostat location

    Re: thermostat location Why do you need a new thermostat? Is your motor overheating? Is the telltale flowing? The stat on the MFS25A is near the top of the block, on the port side. See items 2, 3, and 4 in the diagram.
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    Tohatsu M30A3 driveshaft removal Help!

    Re: Tohatsu M30A3 driveshaft removal Help! You are just looking at the "stopper". The cam rod bushing on an A3 is below that. See the attached diagrams from the Tohatsu parts catalog.
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    1986 Tohatsu M40C no water out of tell tale

    Re: 1986 Tohatsu M40C no water out of tell tale Find a more competent dealer.
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    2009 Nissan 4 stroke 15hp prop shaft housing assembly question

    Re: 2009 Nissan 4 stroke 15hp prop shaft housing assembly question Assuming you have an NS15C, you would want to get the Factory service manual, Part# 003N210620, $40.00, available from any dealer, including me. It's a wise investment, unless you will be taking the motor to the dealer for...
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    Nissan 15 hp NSF15B Four Stroke Blowing out oil filter gasket

    Re: Nissan 15 hp NSF15B Four Stroke Blowing out oil filter gasket Item 14 in the diagram. To test pressure, remove the oil sender (1/8" pipe thread) and put on a gauge. Expect about 40 psi. If over 100 psi, you have something really wrong.
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    Starter rope on new Tohatsu 8hp can't be pulled

    Re: Starter rope on new Tohatsu 8hp can't be pulled Yes, that's the starter safety lock. It's cable operated. The cam for it should be vertical when in Neutral. Is the cable connected? There's a small, yellow o-ring that retains the cable on the shifter arm (a bit tricky to access, but easy to...
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    Chartplotter recommendations

    I'm still using my ancient Magellan Nav 1200 GPS. It has no chart plotting capability, just lat/lon and can do routes and waypoints. I use paper charts of Lake Ontario, and am satisfied with the speed and accuracy of the GPS. But alas, the display is starting to fail, and it's time, after 16...
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