How to Service an Outboard Engine (COMPLETE Guide)

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How to service a 4 stroke outboard engine complete guide! Servicing a Tohatsu 6hp 4 stroke outboard motor MFS6. This will be a similar procedure for most small outboard engines. New impeller, gearbox oil, gaskets, sparkplug, fuel filter, engine oil and other little bits fitted. I hope this helps you service your own outboard and allows you to have some reliable fun out on the water!
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@thethirdageangler1384 2 года назад

Ok, so not high production values just a guy showing us how to service an outboard which is exactly what I wanted! Thanks!

@AlexGoesSailing 2 года назад

Glad you liked it! Hopefully it helped.

@simeontalbot2537 3 года назад

Little trick. Put a small bit of grease on your impeller key and it'll stick to the drive shaft. Brilliant video and very informative. Well done!

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Great tip!

@jaysoncasta287 16 дней назад

Here to lean the basics, awesome video

@AlexGoesSailing 16 дней назад

Thank you!

@fairweathersailors 3 года назад

Great service video! Lots covered. 👏🏻

@jeffweston7465 3 года назад

Alex Great job and thanks for all the details Wish i had one like you here 😍

@Pedro-bu8xd 2 года назад

very informative.. thanks a bunch

@jasminelestrade1921 Год назад

Hi , many thanks , i am enjoying your videos , and its instructions . This is the best videos on RU-vid , ever......keep up the good works , I wish you and your family , great health , and smooth sailing .

@adetheheat8657 8 месяцев назад

Crystal clear. I did an outboard course but didn't get anything written down so this was amazing video

@AlexGoesSailing 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@makinistangmandaragattv5560 Год назад

Very informative sir...

@audiemuniz6445 4 месяца назад

Amazing video! Keep it up.

@AlexGoesSailing 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@jmwjr1900 3 года назад

You posted early this week. It was waiting for me when I woke up. Happy Sunday.

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Your welcome! 😁

@jorgehidalgo1422 Год назад

Super nice vídeo. I have bought the same outboard and have to do its first service. This has been very usefull. Thanks!!! And congrats for the channel. I enjoy your videos a lot!

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

Thank you!!!

@brianbevington8777 3 года назад

Well donne , very professional ! friendly greetings, Brian

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Cheers Brian, should help someone out there!

@edwardhazelden6424 3 года назад

Nice job Alex. I have a Yam 6hp, they look fairly identical. Will have to watch this vid again when I need to service mine

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Yeah most outboards tend to be very similar. Hope the video helps!

@r.firerunner7017 Год назад

Hello Alex! Great video, and thank you for it! I just did my 5 hp Nissan, which is nearly identical to your motor. While following along the video. I got it done. I also replaced the thermostat while I was at it. It was right simple. Thanks for this great video, and I like your channel. Keep up the good work.

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

Thank you!!!

@BasingstokeDogs 3 года назад

Thanks Alex. Another great video. Don’t forget to check the gap on the new plug as they are not always set correctly in my experience. Cheers, Alan.

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Thanks Alan!

@daleaxe1030 10 месяцев назад

Nice job man

@AlexGoesSailing 10 месяцев назад

Thanks!

@TheCruisingKiwis 3 года назад

Good job dude.

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Thanks!!!

@skaterfrederik Год назад

With the gear oil container you Got there you dont need the pump. The whole point with the pointy outlet is that you Can jam it in the filling hole, and squeeze it. Once the lower Unit is full, put back the air bolt (the top one), that’ll make a vacuum, which contains the gearolie inside, so that you can put the filling bolt (bottom one) back in without it spilling.

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

True but it’s much easier with the hose and less messy.

@skaterfrederik Год назад

@@AlexGoesSailing true.... i just always find it more messy with a hose dripping oil, to store it after.

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

@@skaterfrederik yeah that can be annoying. I just stuff it in sealable bag until I need it again😬

@richardstuivenberg4618 Год назад

Verry helpful video. I have a old 2 stroke 6hp Nissan outboard that needs a service. Wanted to get it done by a shop but this doesnt look to hard at all. Saved myself a couple of hundred euros. 👍🏻

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

It might take a little longer but it’s definitely do able by anyone!

@chuckrobinson599 3 года назад

Well I've got to leave a comment for the algorithm, so it looks like you hit all the high points. Last time I changed my water pump, I didn't get my shift linkage right. I'd reckon I'd better go ahead and replace it before the season starts. So I'd better get cracking,as a famous RU-vidr personality says.😁

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Seems like I have a catchphrase 😂 nothing can beat “more o’glorious sanding” or “spiffy”!

@chuckrobinson599 3 года назад

@@AlexGoesSailing yeah, spiffy is another of yours that catches my attention. All the greats have their catch phrases. Keep it up, it works.

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

@@chuckrobinson599 “spiffy” is forever owned by sail life!

@AntonHu Год назад

Clearest, most intelligent video I've seen on servicing this outboard, thanks. Do you use the battery-charging feature?

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

Yeah I do indeed. Thanks for the lovely comment and glad it helped!

@AntonHu Год назад

@@AlexGoesSailing Do you wire it directly to the battery, or into the solar controller (if that's possible), to avoid over-charging?

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

@@AntonHu hook it up straight to the battery and it is all self controlling and also has an inline fuse!

@Servant_of_Christ 3 года назад

Good informative video as usual man! Dude, I went and did what I advised you to do, I went and bought an Albin Vega 27 last week... 😳 Oh horror, I have never sailed before, guess I'll be learning quick! 😁 So this summer I'll be practicing in the Baltic sea (I live in northern Sweden) and the year after I'll sail out on the big boy seas! My goal is to try caching every sort of fish there is in the world, think I'll be blogging about it, maybe write a book! Am I crazy? Yes sir, I have not one paddle in the water! 😇😂

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Thanks! You will have loads of fun on her and hopefully she doesn't need as much work as Meraki did!

@chuckrobinson599 3 года назад

Sailing isn't hard, but catching every fish in the world will be difficult. Good luck, I hope to see you doing it.

@timsummers6938 3 года назад

Great video Alex! Is there an air filter on your outboard? Also, when filling the engine oil, place a rag under the filler neck to catch the dribbles. Cheers!

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

No air filter and the rag would have helped. Filming and pouring is hard haha

@huntington46750 3 года назад

Great presentation! Any chance of of doing the same for a two-stroke? I have two old 4 hp Mercury Mariners that need serviced.

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

Thanks! Should be the same thing really just no engine oil needed!

@gamemasteryt99 3 месяца назад

My teacher recommended this video

@AlexGoesSailing 3 месяца назад

That’s awesome! Glad it could help!

@angusrankine9706 14 дней назад

In my opinion you should always at least try the filler plug first then the drain because if you drain it and that filler plug is stuck it’s not a fun day

@AlexGoesSailing 14 дней назад

That is good to do but also if it doesn’t come out then I wouldn’t be using it anyway.

@Lord0D 7 месяцев назад

There's a metal prong next to the button labeled 'N', what is that called so I can buy the connector? One of the prongs has a little push-in pin too. If it's a battery connector, which prong is ground vs. red?

@AlexGoesSailing 7 месяцев назад

I think you’re taking about the fuel line connector. Can just search that and you should find the right type!

@eileenklein4616 18 дней назад

I have a Tohatsu 4 stroke and it starts perfect but squeals terribly. What are the top 3 causes?

@AlexGoesSailing 18 дней назад

Is this only on startup? Only when cold? Only when in gear?

@anicekid Год назад

Do you know how to unclog the water cooling system I have a 2 horse mariner and something inside the engine is plugged. It runs but I would feel bad using it with a bad cooling system

@AlexGoesSailing Год назад

Depends what’s blocking it but you can try a barnacle bust in a bucket and run it and see if that cleans it out. Other then that just make sure the impeller is good.

@anicekid Год назад

@@AlexGoesSailing it's a freshwater moter

@jarin3197 6 месяцев назад

Does the small engine's dont have oil filters?

@AlexGoesSailing 6 месяцев назад

No filters on the smaller ones

@lukeedwards918 3 года назад

Hello Alex, how often do you service the outboard? Annually or is that a tad excessive if not overly used? Cheers Luke

@AlexGoesSailing 3 года назад

I do it every year just as a habit. My outboard gets little use as I have a sailboat. It’s also good to know that it’s in great condition when out on the water. The manufacturer will recommend a service interval that should be the max.

@YorkshireBeaver 10 месяцев назад

@@AlexGoesSailing service interval is something I always wonder about. Manuals say every 100 hrs for both gear & engine oil but I’ve started leaving gear oil to probably once a year as long as it’s run in and has no water in with oil. Engine oil is usually read for changing by the time you’ve done 100hr. Although it’s usual clear on the dipstick it’s usually black when you drain it from bottom. Nice to watch thou for comparison (ps. Mine is in fresh water but probably does 300hrs a year)

@dextercochran3354 2 месяца назад

Where did you get the kit?

@AlexGoesSailing 2 месяца назад

Pacer marine in the uk

@jomargraciopama2010 11 месяцев назад

How can that be seen covered with letters,, your video is full

@cjaxed 2 года назад

I have Tohatsu 6hp engine and I have a problem. When engine warms up to working temperature white smokes comes from water. on any gears and RPMS. And the smell is not good. What could couse this type of problems? Not a lot of smokes but everyone can see it when i am going out of the shore. Do you have any advice where to search the problem?

@AlexGoesSailing 2 года назад

Is it two stroke? It’s it only on warm up?

@cjaxed 2 года назад

@@AlexGoesSailing 4 stroke. Smokes comes after warming up the engine and it comes all the time while engine is working.

@AlexGoesSailing 2 года назад

@@cjaxed definitely something up with it then like either water or oil entering the combustion chamber.

@cjaxed 2 года назад

@@AlexGoesSailing thanks

@robertbrandywine 10 месяцев назад

What do the two shafts do?

@AlexGoesSailing 10 месяцев назад

Gear changing and the crank shaft!

@robertbrandywine 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, I should have known.@@AlexGoesSailing

@Jollyswagman7 2 года назад

Can you just use automotive grease?

@AlexGoesSailing 2 года назад

Can do!

@THe9-3MAnIaC 2 года назад

In saltwater use, you should use a saltwater resistans grease like marine grease

@robertbrandywine 10 месяцев назад

There's no air intake and filter?

@AlexGoesSailing 10 месяцев назад

No filter!

@gamemasteryt99 3 месяца назад

A water engine don't need air

@robertbrandywine 3 месяца назад

@@gamemasteryt99 The cylinders need air.

@danshady09 9 месяцев назад

surely just filling it from the top oil port would be better...

@AlexGoesSailing 9 месяцев назад

It can be done but it’s a sealed unit so you would have to use some sort of nozzle in the top hole that can let air in at the same time. A lot cleaner doing the way it’s recommended by the manufacturer.

@danshady09 9 месяцев назад

@@AlexGoesSailing can't go wrong with recommended I suppose