Just purchased a used Nissan NS8B 8hp two-stroke. Base on the cowling I'm guessing it's an early 2000 model. Going to call Tohatsu to confirm. Runs great with low hours (prop and lower end shows very little wear). Freshwater use only so very little corrosion.
Couple questions:
1. We need to lay it down for transport in our 5th wheel trailer. I thought I saw somewhere where it suggested laying it down with the front of the engine (pull start) pointing up/prop facing down/tiller up. Is that correct? If not, which way.
2. What would it take to boost output to 9.9 hp? Carb change?
3. Any special issues or concerns with this particular motor?
4. It's very difficult to find ethanol-free gas in AZ. Any problem using ethanol gas (10%) with this motor?
Thank you!
Couple questions:
1. We need to lay it down for transport in our 5th wheel trailer. I thought I saw somewhere where it suggested laying it down with the front of the engine (pull start) pointing up/prop facing down/tiller up. Is that correct? If not, which way.
2. What would it take to boost output to 9.9 hp? Carb change?
3. Any special issues or concerns with this particular motor?
4. It's very difficult to find ethanol-free gas in AZ. Any problem using ethanol gas (10%) with this motor?
Thank you!