Nissan/Tohatsu Outboards

[John Boelte]

What kinds of problems are you guys having with your Nissan engines?

dvdm60in and I have a 26.5 that came with a Tohatsu 8 HP engine. It looks like it got hit, the control linkage was broken off - replacements parts are available and will be ordered soon. It looks like a neat little engine and nicely engineered.

 

[longshot]

What kinds of problems are you guys having with your Nissan engines?

dvdm60in and I have a 26.5 that came with a Tohatsu 8 HP engine. It looks like it got hit, the control linkage was broken off - replacements parts are available and will be ordered soon. It looks like a neat little engine and nicely engineered.

I just bought a new Nissan 9.9 4 stroke and so far it's been great. I am replacing an old Nissan 2 stroke that was on its last leg...hoping this stays as good as it has been.

 

[Clark]

A tip: Use a good fuel stabilizer rated for alchohol blends and decrease the time you leave fuel in a tank. Gasohol will seperate/absorb water faster and is more prone to gunk the tiny jets in the carb.

 

[C Jones]

My Nissan mechanic told me to use the fuel stabilizer for marine use mentioned above and to disconnect the fuel line and run the bowl dry after every use. I have a 5hp 4stroke Nissan that came with my h23. It would not idle down all the way with out dying when I got it. I only used 2 gallons last year and about 1 gallon so far this year, but so far so good. I don't think the Nissan quality is as good as the Yamaha 4stroke I have on my Mutt. Just my opinion. Good luck, Charles

 

[Boydaclies]

I've got a 2001 Tohatsu 2 stroke 9.8 w/ electric start. Knock on wood - no problems ever. None. Great motor! Sips gas and starts first time hot or cold. Doesn't care.