New Nissan/Tohatsu 4-Stroke Motor Problems

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danlin

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Mar 26, 2006
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Hi everyone. I just received my new 6hp 4-stroke tohastu motor (same as a nissan). I am having some problems with it that I hope someone here knows what is going on. I setup the engine to be ready to get broken in with the external gas tank and motor oil. I realize it is suppose to vibrate during the break-in period in so When it started and was vibrating like a 2-stroke I paid little attention to it. After 10 minutes in idle, I attempted to increase the throttle but it did not respond. I could not get the engine to rev up by throttling up with the handle. When I throttle down the engine promptly shuts off. I checked under the cover and made sure the carb, choke and gear linkages are all working correctly and they are. When I attempted to shift into gear it will go and push the boat for a couple of seconds and dies immediately after. It has no problem starting back up but the throttle persistantly refuse to throttle up. I checked the plug and even swapped in a new one and that doesnt seem to help. I can't seem to find out what the problem is and I am pretty sure it is not normal for a brand new, out of the box motor. Please help. thanks Here is a video of the motor on the boat idling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WBNXQ4P-_0
 
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dave

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no I have also purchased a nissan 6hp 4 stroke, there was no vibration during break in have about 15hours on it runs great pushes my 20' oday, sounds like lose parts, would suggest take it back, the folks I bought from set it for me, oil, geart oil check that in the foot bench tested etc
 
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Bob S

Hmm

Since it is vibrating my guess is either the cab needs to be tuned, add to that it will not throttle up .. That usually is… there is to much air not enough gas. For kicks try a little choke if that helps you’re on the correct course. If the choke has no affect then I would look at fuel delivery. Pinched line, clogged pick-up, good gas. I f these are all good unless you feel comfortable taking a cab apart I would be taking it to your dealer. good lick , Bob
 
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bob

sorry for my spelling

cab = carb and i meant good luck, not lick sorry PS. I arrived at fuel being the culprit because ignition is almost never a problem, if it is the engine will not start at all or will run real hot, etc. bob
 

danlin

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Mar 26, 2006
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No go

turns out no one can figure out what is going on. Took it to 2 tohatsu service centers and now it is going back to Chris at OnlineOutboards.com. He is sending me out a new one and even covering freight both ways!! Those guys are awesome. www.oday22.com
 
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