[Rhodes22-list] Motor report.

[John Shulick]

I can add an amen to the reliability of the 2 stroke Tohatsu 8. I was lucky
enough to get a 2004 model with my boat. Going on yr 5 and starts with one
pull darn near every time. Run the gas out in the fall, change lower oil
every winter. Runs great.


R22RumRunner wrote:
> 
> The list members are always being asked which are the best motors for the  
> R22. I am sad to report that after 19 years of perfect service I am
> finally  
> having to do some repairs on my 1993 Tohatsu 8 hp two stroker. The fuel 
> pump  failed so I got a repair kit and fixed it. Then I changed the foot
> oil 
> and found  it to be milky so I'm having to replace the seals on the lower 
> unit. As long as  I'm taking it apart I'm going to replace the water pump
> for 
> the first time. I'm  also replacing the fuel line and hand pump. Total
> cost of 
> parts about $150.00.  Not bad for nineteen years of perfect service. This 
> is why I like the two  stroker over the heavier and quieter four strokes.
> I 
> can actually do the repairs  myself. The local Tohatsu dealer quoted me a 
> price of just over $325.00 to do  the work. I figure I will have an
> additional 
> $175.00 for rum.
>  
> Rummy
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