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  1. Mechmagcn

    Starcraft 3.0 to diesel conversion

    I fully agree with this. I repowered an '89 Bass Buggy from a 2 stroke 60HP to a 4 stroke 40HP and picked up 2MPH while cutting my fuel use in half.
  2. Mechmagcn

    Houseboat steering cable

    Well....I ordered one of the Vevor hydraulic systems thinking that I could just hook the two 20' hoses that come with the kit together and buy another 40' hose. Fittings for the special marine hydraulic steering hose seem to be on national backorder with lead times of 3-6 months. Finally was...
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Well....that was a bust. Special order item and 8-10 weeks lead time. That cheap Chinese knockoff hydraulic system is looking better.
  4. Mechmagcn

    Houseboat steering cable

    I found one through West Marine.
  5. Mechmagcn

    Houseboat steering cable

    Hey Bondo, any idea where I can find a 38' kit? After hours here and the longest cable I can find is 30' online and kits are 24'.
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    Houseboat steering cable

    Optimus.....that's not gonna happen! I don't think this ol steel hull houseboat will bring much over the $7995 price tag. It's gonna be hard to talk the attorney that this thing belongs to into the cheapest hydraulic.
  7. Mechmagcn

    Houseboat steering cable

    Thanks Bondo, that's what I was afraid of. With the price of the 38' cable and a helm assy I would be getting close to the price of one of the Vevor hydraulic system. Anyone have any experience with these? Reviews are good, looks like a knock off.
  8. Mechmagcn

    Houseboat steering cable

    Hi all! I've taken on a job to replace the steering cable on an older 40' Stardust Cruiser. I'm sure it hasn't ever been replaced because I'm running across wires that have been zip tied to the cable in inaccessible places. Oh well, I'll figure it out. My problem is this, I've changed several...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Just a short update: I cleaned the injectors and replaced the high pressure fuel filter, motor is back to previous performance. RPMs are 6120 @ WOT and running 24MPH with two people in the boat. Thanks for all of the replies and suggestions. I know now from this experience to come here and ask...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    I'll try to check that tomorrow and report back.
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Yep, dealer denied warranty although when I pulled the screen strainer on the motor there was only a few drops of water in the bottom. They told me the fuel "pot" and rails were full of water and debris. Doesn't make sense to me how debris got past a 10 micron separator filter and the screen. If...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Oil level is dead on the full mark with the motor level.
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    That's an idea, but over 100 miles in any direction.
  14. Mechmagcn

    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Yes, I'm sure running out of gas a switching tanks was the beginning of this problem. My only hesitation to removing the injectors to clean is the fact that this motor still has 3.5 years warranty. But that being said, my local dealer can't figure it out and I told him that I would fix it or...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    The pistons were different than what was listed as standard, but that wouldn't be a problem if changing both. The reeds are no longer available OEM and we're out of stock aftermarket at the time. Then there was the lower unit that needed work..... Plus the fact that this is a daily use boat in...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Absolutely nothing has been changed. It went from pushing the boat 24MPH with my wife and I in it to the current 18MPH after I ran out of gas and switched tanks. The dealer says there was water and separated gas/alcohol in the other tank. They supposedly cleaned the fuel system and replaced both...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    If you can find parts! That's the reason I bought the Tohatsu, was having trouble getting some parts for the '90 Johnson 48 Special it replaced.
  18. Mechmagcn

    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    It's running on all 3. Doesn't seem as smooth as it was originally under a load. Just seems to lack that last little bit of power at top end. I haven't been able to get to my other place yet to try to find the fuel pressure gauge, maybe this weekend. Going to grab my compression tester at the...
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    I guess I'm not getting the point across that the motor is not doing what it was previously, I'm just frustrated that everyone keeps saying reprop when the performance isn't what it was.
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    2020 25hp Tohatsu dealer says....not!

    Ok, borrowed a tach from a friend that works on this motor. With me and a 50# dog in the boat it started out at 4800 WOT and 15MPH. Decided to run it a while, probably 10-12 miles and by the time we got back it would consistently run 5210 and plane out a solid 18 MPH on my GPS speedo. Not sure...
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