Merc/Nissan/Tohatsu 6HP Lot Of Complaints, What About 8HP?

[Stephan]

So in what orientation should you store a 4 stroke outboard?

Hi Witz,

Each motor is different and every manufacturer states how their motor should be stored in their Owner's Manual. Usually the motor has "feet" to indicate which side the motor can be laid down upon.

Yamaha's new 4hp and 6hp can be set down in three horizontal positions (on the face and port and starboard sides) without oil leakage. A true plus over other motors which can only be laid down on one side or stored vertically to prevent oil leakage.

The short answer is read your Owner's Manual and see how the Manufacturer designed the motor to be stored (on what side).

Hope that helps.

Cheers-
Stephan

 

[Steve Dion]

Re: Merc/Nissan/Tohatsu 6HP Lot Of Complaints, What About 8H

Regardless of the complaints, do not overlook the problem with the fuel. New fuel/old fule it does not make a lot of difference. They are also causing problems with the old 2 strokes too.

I suggest that you take a look at the suggested fuel additives.

I think that Tohatsu is making the Merc, Nissan & Tohatsu and probably some other engines too.. Just because a mfg makes an engine does not mean that they are exactly the same design. But they all do seem to have similar problems.