Tohatsu M40D2Z plug cap broken

380voltz

380voltz

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One of my spark plug caps is cracked and broken.
my question is ...
`is the ignition cable on tohatsu outboards screw on and off so i cld replace only the cable and cap? ... or do i have to replace the whole coil/cable/cap assembly?`
anyone familiar with this pls?
if i need to replace is there a good cheap source of tohatsu parts online that ships international pls?

thx in advance ;)
 
380voltz

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Re: Tohatsu M40D2Z plug cap broken

pvanv said:
Yes, you can change just the plug cap. Any dealer can ship internationally if he wants to. What is your location? You may have a local dealer and not know it. See http://www.tohatsu.com/dealersearch/index.html for a list of dealers.
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yes we do have a dealer here actually. he is very unhelpful with anything. its a poorly run family business. the whole island dislikes him immensely. i mean this guy wont even tell what a part costs on the phone :eek:, so one has to drive there because its company policy.:confused:
no no id rather deal with a someone professional.
its a shame really but i cant change it.

In anycase i have a tohatsu part shopping list and need a service manual, and looking for a decent international supplier ;)
 
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Re: Tohatsu M40D2Z plug cap broken

Any auto parts store can supply you with a boot.
 
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Re: Tohatsu M40D2Z plug cap broken

TOHATSU GURU said:
Any auto parts store can supply you with a boot.
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Hi Elvin, yes this was my first logical option. I been to the local NGK importer here (a simple petrol station :D, but extremely nice and helpful ppl). He does have a solution and a variety of caps, however he asked me if the caps and cable screw off on my unit, so as to not damage the coil/cable/cap assembly for nothing.
do they screw off or must we simply cut the cable ?

I do hv experience with overhauling car engines .... but im new to owning an outboard engine, so i better ask the learned and people who see tohatsus everyday

thx
 
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Re: Tohatsu M40D2Z plug cap broken

If I remember correctly, the hard plastic boot pops off rather than unscrews. Regardless, in your situation, expediency rather than factory spec would govern a boot replacement.
 
380voltz

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Re: Tohatsu M40D2Z plug cap broken

got the cap.got it off.I noticed that it had some glue from the factory which is why it was hard to pull off.ill add a film of silicon on the cable sides when i screw the new one in.

cheers mate, very helpful

;);)
 

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