The Ultimate engine !

[C-NUMB]

Just purchased this beast...Tohatsu 1 hp(at 6500 rpm) aircooled, age unknown.
Wonder is this maybe the lightest outboard ever made, guess its like 5 kg.

Cleaned tank an carbs, started on the second pull! The sound was "big" but the size of the prop is like on a RC boat, very, very tiny.

Oil mixture is mentioned to be 1/30 but wonder, should i use outboard grade or chainsaw grade....Anyone had this engine, think its a rare motor?

Now I only need a very light sib, then its a truly portable combo!

[Nos4r2]

I'd use chainsaw grade.Apparently TCW3 doesn't like high temps much.

[C-NUMB]

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I'd use chainsaw grade.Apparently TCW3 doesn't like high temps much.

Your probably right, guess it gets pretty hot compared to water cooled engines.

[Locozodiac]

Congrats, very nice mint condition engine and still working as in the good old days. Although just 1 HP, much better than rowing. That model should be the first produced in Japan, being Tohatsu the oldest outboard manufacturer far away than Yam being second. This nice oldie should come inmediately after...

Happy Boating

[longjohn]

where's the kill cord?

[GJ0KYZ]

I bet that consumes less petrol than my ETec.

[paddlers]

Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

I bet that consumes less petrol than my ETec.

Probably uses less than my Zippo lighter.

[C-NUMB]

Originally Posted by Locozodiac

Congrats, very nice mint condition engine and still working as in the good old days. Although just 1 HP, much better than rowing. That model should be the first produced in Japan, being Tohatsu the oldest outboard manufacturer far away than Yam being second. This nice oldie should come inmediately after...

Happy Boating

Yes, it seams to be in good condition, no rust. Checked also under the hood, parts had a surprisingly nice finish and quality looks good too. Haven't tested it on the water, but will do asap.

Finding parts if needed might me impossible. This was an engine wanted to have as a kid but never got, so had to buy it now Paid 150 euros, not cheap considering i don't actually need it, but not too much either....At least i does not take much space!