suzook12 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Was on an online auction and unusually some boat stuff turned up. A pair of Tohatsu's (3.5 and 9.8 4 strokes) looks like there is an electric motor thrown in as well....... Should pick them up today along with a TIG welder......... Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Isn't the 9.8 one of the rare and well-respected models that everyone chases? You did well to get it if so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 46 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Isn't the 9.8 one of the rare and well-respected models that everyone chases? You did well to get it if so. 2 strokes are most sought after as so light for their size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Odyssey said: 2 strokes are most sought after as so light for their size. Yep, I think you're right. Couldn't remember which version was the one to go for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 Yep, I believe Luke is correct. However, as long as one runs straight off the bat I'm quids in, even if both need work I should be alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 The leccy is a Minn Kota 40, not tried it yet, maybe get it on a charged battery tomorrow..... The 3.5 turns over ok, so will hopefully run The 9.8 turned over then went solid. I have a feeling that it has hydrauliced from laying on its side for some time. Have a better look tomorrow. The TIG welder doesn't look quite so promising..... Time will tell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Shot of fuel and the 3.5 started 3rd pull with a puff of smoke. Again, it was laying on its side so not unduly worried. Next to run it up in the tank.... Dropped the plugs out of the 9,8 and it all turns over as it should, has spark and compression. Just left it draining oil while I get a fuel connector that fits it.... Minn Kota 40 works as it should, so all in all, happy days.... Just the TIG to look at some more Saintly Fish and Andy135 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyswamp Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 9/10/2021 at 5:14 PM, suzook12 said: Shot of fuel and the 3.5 started 3rd pull with a puff of smoke. Again, it was laying on its side so not unduly worried. Next to run it up in the tank.... Dropped the plugs out of the 9,8 and it all turns over as it should, has spark and compression. Just left it draining oil while I get a fuel connector that fits it.... Minn Kota 40 works as it should, so all in all, happy days.... Just the TIG to look at some more Bit of a result then 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 Had a play today, the 9.8 runs but shes revving fairy hard from the off. Had carb off, checked heat isolator for cracks etc, manifold all looks intact and good fettle so thinking it may be sucking air through the head gasket. See if I can borrow the kit for a leak down test..... Sounds sweet tho, so bit of a shame Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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