Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

This is a photo I get some fuel under the plastic L at the bottom off the photo how can I remove this L I don't want to turn it and break it!! thanks

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

If the valve is cracked or it is leaking around the valve, you would replace the valve. If you are leaking at the base gasket then you would replace the base gasket.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

How do you take this valve off? do you turn it or pull it thanks

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Its pressed in, so try pulling and twisting at the same time.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Thanks Elvin I will try that but that mean I need a special tool to press it back in? or a good push with .....

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

You can use the heel of one of your stilettos Just a gentle series of taps will do it.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

I will try to remove it tomorrow and hopefully my parts comes in!! and that this is where The small leak coming from other Wise it is the powerhead to crank case gasket it is hard to tell where it is coming from but it is at the bottom.yesterday I did a comparisons test and it was 145 for booth Cly and when I looked under the valve there was some fuel and it was clean before the test I ordered one powerhead gasket kit as well just in case.I well post the result Thanks for your help.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Will it is not the valve that is leaking it is the gasket under it the leak is coming from the gasket between the power head and the lower unit.So I am getting ready to take the powerhead off and have it ready when I get the parts is there any thing I should replace when I take the head of? and
1-do I need to remove the flywheel? and
2-drop the lower unit to get the powerhead loose?or I can take it out in one piece?
3- what gear should I be in?I am still waiting for the manual but I need to get a head start.Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

No, no and does not matter. Pull the powerhead bolts, disconnect any wiring, and lift.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Thank you thank you thank you

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Removing the powerhead was so easy it came out in 3 min!!but cleaning the old gasket Was a b***ch it toke about 40 min my question now is when I get the gasket.
1-should I use gasket sealer with it ? or
2- install dry? thanks And BTW I think that it was the L valve that was leaking when I toke the power head out and I had it upside down it leaked some fuel and when I toke it out it was cracked at the bottom the new one is brass that is why they changed so if you have a Tohatsu plastic valve keep an eye on it!!

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

And does that service manual that you ordered say to do about the gasket?

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

I am waiting for my door stop!!the manual and the head gasket did not come yet I call the dealer every day!! maybe tomorrow.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

And does that service manual that you ordered say to do about the gasket?

I got the manual but no Gasket yet the hurricanes caused a delay in shipping from TX that what the dealer said any way as I expected in the manual it say to install a new gasket and torque the bolts no mention off the gasket sealer!! the reason I asked if I should use it is because the old one had it on and I read here that the new gasket do not need the gasket sealer so I want to make sure I do it right so what you think with or without gasket sealer Thank you

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Tohatsu in Dallas ships out every day...Rain or shine. No, is the correct answer in theory. On new mating surfaces it doesn't need it (we would do it anyway). On surfaces that have been gouged by scrapers and still have residue from the previous gasket....Yes, just spread your favorite sealant, but do so lightly.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

kandill ...... take gasket sealer, and spread it with your finger on both sides of the gasket very thinly but covering all of the gasket .... once again, as thin as possible .....

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Thank you for this idea I think this way is cleaner and less off a mass than applying it to the motor

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Just to keep you informed I called the dealer every day for this gasket kit man that is crazy. They just got it today but it was to late to go and pick it up so I am getting it tomorrow and I will post the out come after installation and testing.I hade alot off time so I cleand the inside and changed all the rusty bolts sanded and painted the wholl outboard and changed the gear oil it was clean.it looks much better than befor!!I hope that after all the waiting and the work the problem gets solved and by the way is there any thing I should change while the motor is out?I ordered the complete powerhead gasket kit!!and the water pump kit or should I wait until next season to replace?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

Three day delivery on parts to them...So they ordered it on Thursday of last week I would not change anything to just change it, but new rings are always a good idea if the engine has over a 1000 hours on the previous set.

 

[kandil]

Re: Tohatsu 25hp cold start problem

OK I got it running like a champ from the first pull every time it was very easy to put back together no leak and now that it is fixed I can say that it was the check valve that was leaking the plastic was craked all around how ever I still had to take the powerhead off to replace it and to dril the old one out!! At the end thank you all for reading and helping I appreciate it.