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    What is this gear ratio

    I have a 1995 M40C tohatsu long shaft w/tiller.Manual says gear reduction ratio is 13:25,I've seen a lot of post about gear ratio's but never this,what does it mean and can any one tell me my ratio.<br /> Thanks!<br /> Mike
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    need portable tach(posted in wrong topic)

    Can anyone tell me where I can get a portable tach or easy way to check rpms at WOT on Tohatsu M40C 40hp w/tiller and electric start. <br />Thanks!<br /> Mike E
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    need portable tach

    Where can I find a portable tach or a way to check rpms at WOT on 1995 M40C 40hp Tohatsu w/tiller
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    trim hole position on 40hp Tohatsu tiller

    I'm running a 14' 70" flat bottom with 10.2X13.5 prop,850 to 900lbs and trim has 6 holes.I'm running second to last hole out and getting 30mph.If I set any lower(third hole down) then this it pushes bow down too low and any lower yet it's too hard to steer. Motor is long shaft with transom...
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    Thanks everyone (fixed Tohatsu tell tale sprying)

    I pulled lower unit and found impeller to be in new condition,so I put it all back together.Put motor down in barrel fired it up, no water at all this time.Discussed and not sure what to do I went to t-stat,found it to be coroded and stuck almost closed so I left it out and put cover back on...
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    tell tale water spraying not streaming

    I have a 1995 40hp Tohatsu model#M40C ser#361A88284 I was running out on lake yesterday when motor bogged(sounded like I ran thru weeds)just for a second but i was in 20' of water with no weeds in site.Motor now sprays like a finger on the end of water hose instead of good strong stream.Is there...
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    wanta trade props 2 for 1

    I was wondering if anyone was interested in trading 2 props for one?I have 2 perfect props 11.2x8.7 for heavy loads like comercial use,or pontoon or deck boat that fit 40hp Tohatsu,Nissan,Mercury.I'm looking for a used 11X15 prop or close.<br /> Thanks!<br /> Mike
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    would like more mph

    I own a 14'x70" flat bottom AlumaCraft with 1995 40hp Tohatsu #M40C two cylinder,prop is 10.2x13.9, gear reduction ratio is 13:25,rpm range is 5200 to 5800,weight is 135lbs and load I'm pushing 1005 lbs total,cavatation plate is 1/2" lower then bottom of boat. Not sure of rpm I'm running at...
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    water spraying engine hood

    I got a 14'X 70" flat bottom with 40hp Tohatsu long shaft with a 11.2 x 8.7 prop for heavy loads,(only one guy had)and I'm pushing 1000lbs loaded including motor.The man I bought motor from built aluminum bracket to raise transom height 3 1/2".The first time i ran motor water sprayed all over...
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    (FlyBoyMark)Transom height v Cavitation plate position

    I just read one of your post that said cavitation plate should be 1" above bottom of boat,but my manual for 95'40hp Nissan says 1&1/2"to 2" below bottom.I just bought this long shaft motor for my 15" transom and raised the transom 3&1/2"(2x4 width) to get this 1&1/2" below bottom.My boat is...
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    (HELP)Summer Bass hunting

    I from Texas fishing Lake Conroe 21,000 acre manmade Lake inpounded in 1973.The water is moderatly stained to muddy.I've been fishing 3 times in the last two weeks with no luck at all,fishing depth from along bank to 25' deep throwing everything from worms,spinner,crank, lipped bait and...
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    (Beachbabe) fishing Galveston Area

    You Might try fishing Off Boliver Island 6 miles from ferry at Shirley's Bait Camp. Launch boat Go 1 1/2 miles out to Hanna's reef.they can tell you exactly where to go,get there very early 5 or 6 am catch shrimp boats before they come in and they'll give you all the piggy perch they have.You...
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    Mircale on Lake Travis

    It was November 9th 1994 on lake Travis, all day fishing with no luck,not one bite on Berkley power worm around 10 pm I decide to quite and go home.Near the boat ramp was an old boat dock, so I said one more cast then I'll go.So I slowly trolled up and casted a Helicopter lure to far corner...
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    Prop question

    I have a 14'X 6 Alumacraft Jon Boat,I've added front and rear casting, 1/2" floors, two deep cycle batteries,5 rod & reels and accessories.With myself and all gear im pushing 1000 to 1100 lbs.I was running a 20hp Merc not sure what size prop but boat ran at 21 mph.I sold 20hp for 40hp Tohatsu...
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