Tohatsu model number and year?

itsfishy

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I just bought a 15HP Tohatsu 4 stroke that I would like to know what model and year it is. The silver tag on the cowling is unreadable. The fellow who sold it to me said it was a 2004 and looks like it might be in that range. Is there another way to identify it?
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

Could be that year, if not mistaken Tohatsu changed for dark grey around 2005 or 2006.

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

Is there any other place on the engine with numbers that would indentify year and model? Won't I need to know this info to order replacement parts in the future?
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

The serial number is stamped into the engine block.
 

itsfishy

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

The only number i see is on the side of a freeze plug. It is 11526
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

The only number i see is on the side of a freeze plug. It is 11526

Then the motor is prior to 2003, if the s/n is only 5 digits. However, year is unimportant for servicing. The critical thing is the exact model and serial. Post some photos and we may be able to help ID it.
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

If you need more let me know what area would help the most.
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

If the s/n plate on the side of the motor is missing, then the # you found on the freeze plug is probably it. You can go to the Tohatsu website (tohatsu.com) and go to their Contact page. There's an option there to request the Model Year of a motor. Fill out the info and wait for a reply from them.
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

It looks like it's a 15B or B2.
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

I'm new to Tohatsu engines. First one I have owned. I am a Yamaha guy for the most part, so know very little about Tohatsu. What is the difference in the 15A, B, C, models? Are not most of the parts interchangable? Horsepower or efi being the difference.
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

15 is 15. The A, B, and C are model revisions, for things like emissions. The C is actually on a different block, similar to the 20. None of the 15's are EFI -- they are all carbed.
 

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Re: Tohatsu model number and year?

I thought as much. At least I think it should be that way. Then most of the parts are interchanagle, such as water pump and fuel pumps? Thanks guys for all the info. This site is a great resource.
 

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Welcome to Iboats,

Being a 35 year oldie, could be anything as kill cord switch, upper flywheel ignition, lower CD or Ignition Coil related isues. Time for electrical troubleshooting...

Happy Boating
 
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