Propane Outboard Engine

You reportedly can purchase a tohatsu with a propane line to an 11 lb propane tank. I thought long and hard and decided to go with the tohatsu 5hp propane long shaft sailpro (with an alternator). Turn the propane tank upside down to introduce liquid propane into the engine. I carry propane for the grill, backup for the stove, etc..

Lehr Propane Outboard Engine

I may have to order one from tohatsu as they are the manufacturer. I thought long and hard and decided to go with the tohatsu 5hp propane long shaft sailpro (with an alternator). I carry propane for the grill, backup for the stove, etc. You reportedly can purchase a tohatsu with a propane line to an 11 lb propane tank..

Tohatsu MFS5C propane outboard Glasgow and Clyde Outboard Services

Now that a real outboard manufacturer like tohatsu is making them (and undoubtedly using parts from their gas models), i'd definitely consider it. I have a new propane outboard, the tohatsu sailpro. I would like to use only 1lb camping cannisters, and i have a plan to store them safely inside of pvc pipe with holes for leaks, hanging from.

The Outboard Expert Tohatsu Propane Outboard Engine

Lehr are/was making them fueled by a 1 lb propane canister screwed onto the engine. I have not been able to find a shop manual. Some people in other forums have warned me away from trouble with propane motors, but nothing specific. The engine would start but any attempt to put it in gear or increase the throttle from idle.

The Outboard Expert Tohatsu Propane Outboard Engine

The sail magazine article below might be of interest to the forum. I also found recommendations online recommending adding a filter to the propane line. A gear head buddy could help. I didn't want to deal with the maintenance issues involved with a gas motor; I may have to order one from tohatsu as they are the manufacturer.

Propane Outboard Engine - The theory is that the liquid propane is an excellent solvent. Ohh the cover with the little relief for the 1# propane bottle is a lehr part as well. The lehr did not impress me. I carry propane for the grill, backup for the stove, etc. I have not been able to find a shop manual. I own a lehr lp15s outboard, i.e.

I own a lehr lp15s outboard, i.e. Any advice here would be appreciated. I may have to order one from tohatsu as they are the manufacturer. The theory is that the liquid propane is an excellent solvent. Now that a real outboard manufacturer like tohatsu is making them (and undoubtedly using parts from their gas models), i'd definitely consider it.

I Added Oil And Checked The Tightness Of The Plug By Everything Looked Ok.

I would like to use only 1lb camping cannisters, and i have a plan to store them safely inside of pvc pipe with holes for leaks, hanging from the rails. The engine would start but any attempt to put it in gear or increase the throttle from idle would kill it. Any advice here would be appreciated. I didn't want to deal with the maintenance issues involved with a gas motor;

The Sail Magazine Article Below Might Be Of Interest To The Forum.

But with a gas dink motor i need to carry gas as well. Lehr are/was making them fueled by a 1 lb propane canister screwed onto the engine. Now that a real outboard manufacturer like tohatsu is making them (and undoubtedly using parts from their gas models), i'd definitely consider it. Turn the propane tank upside down to introduce liquid propane into the engine.

Not Enclosed In Anything That Would Trap The Propane.

The theory is that the liquid propane is an excellent solvent. Ohh the cover with the little relief for the 1# propane bottle is a lehr part as well. I own a lehr lp15s outboard, i.e. I carry propane for the grill, backup for the stove, etc.

I Have Not Been Able To Find A Shop Manual.

15 hp propane fueled, std length, manual pull start motor. Some people in other forums have warned me away from trouble with propane motors, but nothing specific. We drifted into the covered motor boat docks but we able to tie the stern to the end of a slip and push the bow away from the edge of the roof with a boat hook. I decided that i'd like to use a relatively 'green' fuel;