Tohatsu making Mercury??

[makolab]

I have a 2008 Tohatsu 6hp and I have read alot of information on line that refers to Tohatsu as the makers of Nissan, Mercury and something else that I dont remember. They also said that if you have a Tohatsu and require parts then Mercury parts will fit since Tohatsu makes all of those motors under 40hp.

Can anyone verify that information or is it misleading in some way?

Thanks.

[boats.net]

Yes some of the newer Mecury use Tohatsu engines. Those parts are interchangeable.