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Author:  tpdavis473 [ Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torqueedo Motor 1003/3hp or 603/2hp
I think you would have to modify your motor mount since according to the chart the eprop is extremely long shaft at about 25 inches. As a comparison, my honda was only 15" shaft length and the motor body was nearly swimming. I had to modify the cheeta mount board to raise it about 3 inches to use the honda.
Author:  David Morgan [ Fri Jun 11, 2021 6:12 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Torqueedo Motor 1003/3hp or 603/2hp
My apologies if this is off topic, but since we were getting into outboards a bit, one thing about carbureted outboards is that you cannot use gasoline with an alcohol additive. When the gasoline evaporates from the carb jets, a solid is left in the jets orifice that clogs them. There are no chemical additives (I have tried them all on a fleet of boats where I was in charge of the maintenance) that work.
Author:  Steve C [ Fri Jun 11, 2021 4:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Torqueedo Motor 1003/3hp or 603/2hp
I'm fortunate that I have access to non reformulated gas. You wouldn't be using that much, maybe by the fuel in a can from Home Depot?
Author:  dorienc [ Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Torqueedo Motor 1003/3hp or 603/2hp
Re the Torqeedo.
So, I was sailing earlier this year. Put the motor on, but didn't use it, favorable winds so I could sail away from and back to the dock.
When I returned, the throttle handle had fallen off my 2012 1003! Just came unattached.
I ordered a new rubber grip and throttle tube, about $25, plus $20 shipping. I called Torqeedo, they said to glue it on with a 2 part epoxy. So it's repaired now. But wow, that's pretty flimsy construction. I might put a pin in it for some positive mechanical attachment.
Author:  tpdavis473 [ Sun Jun 13, 2021 7:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Torqueedo Motor 1003/3hp or 603/2hp
David Morgan wrote:
My apologies if this is off topic, but since we were getting into outboards a bit, one thing about carbureted outboards is that you cannot use gasoline with an alcohol additive. When the gasoline evaporates from the carb jets, a solid is left in the jets orifice that clogs them. There are no chemical additives (I have tried them all on a fleet of boats where I was in charge of the maintenance) that work.


You can still use gas from the pumps, you just have to run the fuel out of the carbs after each use--you have to flush them anyway with fresh water if you sail in salty. I do the same with my lawn mower and power washer (had to install a stopcock in the mower gas line though).
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