Tohatsu 20 HP Water Pump & More

[@garydickhaut2867]

Great video, I recommend using "Super Lube" synthetic grease. It works great and doesn't dissolve in water.

[@davidchildress285]

You made reattaching the lower unit look like a breeze! Now for me, there's at least 8 trys and 9 cuss words before I get it locked in! 😂😂 Thank you for making the videos! I love watching them on CZcams and when the instruction is sound, as in your presentation, I can get 'er done! 😃👍

[@largo6644]

Many many many THANKS !!!
I bought a 2013 MFS 20 C and, thank to you, I already know how to service it !!!
Greetings from Argentina, at the southern end of the American Continent !!!

[@chrisbbates]

Thank you for the great video, need to change my impeller on the same motor and your walk through shows everyone how easy it can be.

[@thomasandersson9873]

Thank´s.
Best tohatsu maintense movie.

[@jamesdodson9417]

Man thanks for your hard work and I would love to see that deck build , your a great multi craftsman and I appreciate your wisdom sir .

[@markcollins5026]

Man, nice video but you should take the propeller off and check for fishing line and lube the splines !

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

This is just what I needed to see. Bent and twisted a prop shaft on my 20 hp Mercury. More than comfortable replacing a lower unit. Thanks for making this video. Take care.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I'm glad you enjoyed it, the lower unit is very easy to remove.

[@jochenludewig8857]

A very informative video...step by step, you made it look easy, thanks loads. Really good advice, no bs and extremely helpful - great job!
regards from Australia!!.

[@outboardfixer]

VERY GOOD VID.....TO THE POINT, no rambling. SO MANY could take a lesson from this fellow!!

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thank you so much. Just the facts!!

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@tommykib]

Great video! Once I realized the Mercury motors are made by Tohatsu, I came across this and boy am I glad I did!

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I am glad it helped you. Great little motor and easy to work on.

[@dhdh71]

Great video! Thank you for taking the time to show this

[@TheTabugman]

Perfect. Getting my first ever boat this week and it comes with a 25hp Tohatsu 4-stroke. It's a 2013 engine and with any luck your procedure works on that too. Thanks!

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Should be the same thing. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheTabugman]

@@foothillstrailhiker2426 Worked like a charm. 👍

[@MarLo-zn4xy]

good and helpful video. like to see the deck video on your jon boat. i have a 16' G-3 w /20hp tohatsu and think thats the best deck .

[@raylaverick5000]

Great video, I wish I would have watched this before I took it to the shop for mantince,I guess you live and learn

[@furbarator]

Nice video. I've never seen a outboard motor being serviced, pretty darn cool.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Hey Phil, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The Tohatsu is a super simple engine to service. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@glennbuscher8003]

Thank you for sharing.

[@tommykib]

You should consider changing the category of this to How To. A lot more people searching for videos like this would find it that way.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I will definitely do that!

[@rayfalcone6897]

well Andrew you did it again, nice videos don't miss any of them, take care my friend.....

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Yep, you and I think alike!

[@John_D2]

Gotta make sure the impeller is twisted in the same direction that it came off from the factory, just a tip for anyone trying to attempt this job.

[@goldfinchtackleco.9282]

Awesome video. I’m new to maintaining an outboard and this was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the great video and taking it step by step. Would like to hear about the hydrofoil install and performance.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I love it on a small front heavy boat. If you boat is light in the front you will not need it.

[@mysticpass]

Nice job. Thanks a bunch! I have a 2008 Merc -- same motor, different decals.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@richardsweeten1903]

best tutorial i've seen in a long time. thank you so much, this was very helpful.

[@robertfenney]

I would like to see what and how you modified the boat. I am learning something new from each of your videos,

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I really appreciate that. I will do another video soon showcasing the old Jon boat!

[@palmettogracefarm3213]

Would love to see more on the jon boat! I found your channel last week while looking for info on the Smithy machines (we just got one for our shop at work). Great job on your videos👍 We have a lot in common and looks like we live around the same area.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

So glad you found my little channel. I will do another video on the job boat soon. We do live in the same neck of the woods! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@user-ix2rp3kb2v]

Great video, makes things look easy :)
What is going to happen to all the generous quantity of vaseline during operation? Isn't it going to clog the waterways inside the engine?

[@colinmacneil3119]

Great Video

[@tomlavis7239]

Thanks for the video. Didn’t realize servicing my Tohstsu was that easy. I’ve been paying through the nose at my dealer. I hate to tell you what they charge my to replace the impeller on my 2010 Tohatsu. I will be doing the basics myself next time.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thats great to hear! Its a very simple process. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@Keystonekingmuskylures]

You left out the hardest part reconnecting shift linkage. I always struggle getting it connected in the right place.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I put mine in forward and leave it there. When i put it back together I simply turned the coupling nut down till it touches the jam nut. Tighten up and your done.

[@rickycook1289]

Great job!

[@WogChilli]

Hey man good video. Go grab a tube of Silicone Grease (Plumbers Grease) instead of petrolium. The petroleum based greases break down seals an o rings, whereas the silicone based grease doesn't. Cheers

[@tomhuynh7556]

Thanks for the video. I am learning to replace my first impeller on Tohatsu 20hp. This definitely helps a lot

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Glad it helped you. Really easy to do.

[@jaredpartridge1215]

great video, FYI when you grease the impeller it's better to use a silicon-based grease/spray lube if the rubber is a natural rubber. If it is synthetic rubber then petroleum based grease like vaseline is fine.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Im not sure which it was made out of. Vaseline has always been my go to for rubber. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@indyme2]

-Great video. Thanks.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@johnconsiglio7127]

Thank you man, great stuff

[@grzegorzmaecki1124]

Very good job.

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thank you!

[@GreenLeafAquariums]

Very informative

[@peteg8920]

Thanks
Very clear, instructive video.
Just one question. Should I have the shifter in neutral when I pull off the lower unit?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I would recommend putting it in forward and leave it there until finished.

[@GetOutTheHouseGoFish]

Great video. You did an excellent job keeping it simple and easy to follow 👍 I subscribed to your channel 😃

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate you subscribing.

[@rickwilliams678]

Great video

[@primozpoklukar6955]

Very helpful, thanks

[@albertarpan7696]

So just wondering how the motor runs and that the parts are easy to get. Also is all the parts the same as a mercury? Thanks for the video

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Parts are easy to get. What little I've bought came from Amazon, local parts store, etc. I'm not sure about the Mercury being the same.

[@peteg8920]

Okay. Thanks again.

[@rudybetta]

Great video.

[@billdorey1762]

Nice video but I have a quick question, Does it matter if it’s in. Forward neutral or reverse? It was hard to see what gear you had it in. It looked like reverse?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Forward or reverse will work. The only purpose for having it in gear is to turn the prop and line up the spines when you reassemble.

[@billdorey1762]

Thank you!!!!

[@mikekruse5809]

Just curious what size jon boat is that motor on?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

its a Grumman 1436

[@davidslapp3400]

Hi i have the 50hp just changed the impeller and started it up but water not willing to come through the telltale! A few spirts then steam on a 30 second run any ideas what problem could be ? Thanks.

[@pertheilgaard4982]

Nice

[@nclifeoutdoors2669]

Great video. How fast would you say this engine will push your boat??

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I would guess about 19 MPH with two grown men in the boat. 23 MPH with just me

[@nclifeoutdoors2669]

@@foothillstrailhiker2426 👍👍

[@Ducktruckful]

how do remove plastic side covers? no info: in manual

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I don't know, I have never removed mine.

[@stevenstlaurent8188]

What kind of filter does it take and where do you get it?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I believe my engine uses a Fram PH6607 and its available at most parts stores.

[@aus5405]

Is there a certain torque spec for the 4 lower unit bolts, or is it just tighten until you can’t anymore?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I just put them in nice and tight.

[@daltonj15]

I'm buying one this week before I pay are you happy with this engine would you recommend buying one

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

John Dalton I am absolutely happy. No problems whatsoever. I highly recommend.

[@daltonj15]

Foothills Trail Hiker brilliant thanks for quick reply I will go ahead and buy it

[@paulgarcia2625]

So does the motor have to be in neutral when replacing the water pump impeller?

[@gabrielwilliamcollins4555]

Can anyone tell me where the manual tilt is?

[@TaserTot]

On the jam nut on the shift linkage is there anything holding it? Like a set screw?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

No, it's just a jamb nut. Should break free easily.

[@TaserTot]

@@foothillstrailhiker2426 ok thanks! And good video!

[@jardall]

👍

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@southerndraw92]

What weight oil did you use?

[@stevenmcelveen3846]

Where did you get the new impeller

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I believe i picked it up on Amazon. It was a Seirra 18-8921 costs about $23

[@victorchilds7834]

You did not show how you covered up the vent holes. I can’t get my Tohatsu to pump water without covering the lower unit vent

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

I place a set of "ear muff" water hose adapter over the lower unit water intakes when I test run the engine at the end of the video. At 9:31 you can see them on the engine.

[@TimHoSD]

Which Frame oil filter number?

[@foothillstrailhiker2426]

ph6607