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  1. Sea Rider

    Amalie Oils

    Was wondering the quality of Amalie TCW-3, 2 strokes oils ? Is there a current boater using them ? Happy Boating
  2. Sea Rider

    Estimated fuel comsumption & others

    A friend of mine has a 20" open boat with a Mercruiser 3.0 Lt carbed engine, would like to know ; How many CC would that engine be ? What would be it's fuel consumption in gallons at wot with him alone ? Min-Max RPM parameters for that engine ? Thanks in advance Happy Boating
  3. Sea Rider

    Yam 40, 4 strokes issues

    Have in use this engine, it's the modern type, engine fires right up, when giving throttle engine dies inmediately, have changed CD, flyweel sensor, seems the flywheel's electrical crown coil has issues, where can I find tech info to check electrical readings/outputs. Thanks in advance. Happy...
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    Tohatsu Iso Certification

    Can anyone provide a copy of Tohatsu ISO Certification if there's one available. Happy Boating
  5. Sea Rider

    Propping your engine/boat configuration

    Have asked this same question to different boaters and every one of them seems to have their own tech ideas, some says should prop a empty boat with just driver, 1/4 fuel tank, others says you should prop engine with "normal" weight you will boat with, that is more fuel, passengers, gear, wot...
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    Priming oil filter

    Is it a must do to prime oil filter on 4 stroke engines when breaking in the engine and subsequent times at each maintenence interval. Not sure having read somewhere that you must disconnect stop switch lanyard, start engine electrically for al least 5 short periods of time, or pull rope start...
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    Ethanol Related Issues

    Being reading lately much information regarding E related problems with inboard Mercruiser, Volvo, GM engines, the recommendations : use fuel stabilizer if boat will not be used soon, if possible burn the amount filled on your tank, buy a water separator filter assy. Ethanol atracts water in...
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    Tohatsu Sailboat Flushing

    What is the best method to flush a new Tohatsu MFS 15C HP 4 strokes which sits on an engine bracket way back of a 30" sailboat, it's a AFT model (electric start & trim) the sailboat is attached to a buoy far from a marina. Flushing posibilities : 1-Ear muffs with hose attached to on board tap...
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    Tohatsu Crank Shaft Labyrinth Packing

    If an engine's crank case is being completely overhauled to new, is it necessary to change the Labyrinth Packing or can contunue to use the old one ? what's the purpose of this part, what does it do inside engine, any ideas, comments. Happy Boating
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    Tohatsu Season Issues

    Was wondering how much does off season affects engine performace. My current 2 strokes 18 HP engine was running perfectly at idle and wot speeds in summer, now that entering into winter, (sunny days are gone) the engine just rattles/hesitates a bit while passing from idle towards wot, the carb...
  11. Sea Rider

    Which model and year

    Which model and year is this Tohatsu, Nissan oldie ? Has fuel knob at front, 2 round anodes at lower tail, can you tell if it's a 4C or 5B HP. no info or decals available. The plastic pee hose is very thin in diameter. Probably was left with ethanol mixed gasoline for extra long period of...
  12. Sea Rider

    Mercruiser 5.0 Difficult Start

    Hello all, having problems starting morning cold engine, so not to winterize it as our weather is not extreme cold in winter and to have this engine in excellent shape, it's started once a week for 10 minutes with muffs. Data: Engine is 100% operational Gasoline used : 90 octane pure unleaded...
  13. Sea Rider

    Twisted Prop Shaft

    Was wondering what would be the end result, wallet speaking, to continue using a twisted prop shaft on a big outboard engine. Asume seals will wear faster allowing water to enter into the gear case, prop/engine vibration, any other issue ? Happy Boating
  14. Sea Rider

    Zinc Anodes Deterioration

    Was wondering if the round tim tab anode located under cav plate on Tohatsu's 18/30 HP engines deteriorates faster at the base or it's an overral anode deterioration, is it possible to weld a anode with ? that has cracked in half at bolt middle base ? The anode still in good working condition...
  15. Sea Rider

    Knotting Problems

    Here's an interesting & illustrative page if you are not that handy doing boating knots : http://www.animatedknots.com/indexboating.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com Happy Knotting
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    Tohatsu 30 HP Crankcase Dilema

    An engine was severely damaged for using 4 stroke oil instead of 2 stroke oil :mad: has been previously repaired and the block is already with 0.5 mm pistons, the cylinders are deep scratched so mission impossible to place new 0.5 pistons. Is it possible for a machine shop to remove both...
  17. Sea Rider

    Hardline Tach/Hour Meters

    Been a real fan of Tiny Tachs, but state of the art competition is getting though, switched to Hardline Products, have oustanding hour, tach/hour meters. Some intersting points : Are bit smaller than Tiny Tachs, completely waterproof, easy inductive installation, can trim wire excess, 10...
  18. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu Primer Bulbs & Hose

    Was wondering if you should change periodically in ? years complete gas hose ? is it advisable to disarm the bulb if thinking you have an inside valve obstruction that makes engine fuel starve at wot ? throttle ranges fron idle to 3/4 are fine. Before going for a new one, would like to check...
  19. Sea Rider

    Tohatsu 18 HP Pump Gaskets

    As no part is eternal, manual recommends a total engine check after 300 hours. Both gaskets are bit hard and show concave/convex fabric wear, was wondering : if continue to use same, will you experiment a low gas pressure in what throttle range, at idle, medium or wot ? any ideas ? Happy Boating
  20. Sea Rider

    Minimum Gasoline on Tank

    Nonsense Issue: What would be the minimum gasoline to have inside tank whille on choopy seas and start to experiment engine fuel starvation while cruising at 3/4 wot speed ? Choopy seas rocks gasoline inside tank and at some point pick up hose will suck air and motor misfire. If so, do you...
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