Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

[edmed26]

Maybe I'm being foolish (again) but I'm looking at a boat with a '97 Suzuki 115 on it. I haven't seen it yet but the boat looks to be in great shape at a great price. The owner says that the engine starts and runs OK, but there is no spark at the top cylinder. I'm thinking coil ($40.00) or at the worst a new power pack ($200.00-300.00). Any thoughts on what else it might be? I hate to get tied up with another project, but...

 

[James R]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

If it is a spark problem then it most likely is the coil or wiring or even a bad plug. I would check that it is the spark and not another problem that the owner is covering up.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

RUN AWAY RUN AWAY.
trust me.

 

[James R]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

Having thought some more and noted where this motor is located. This is a motor that has been used in Salt.
I agree with Rodbolt. RUN AWAY!

 

[edmed26]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

Thanks,

that was my inclination too. It just seems like such an easy fix (worst combination of words in the world)

 

[99yam40]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

If it was a easy fix I think the owner would fix it and sell it as a perfect running motor. You can get a lot more for one running great instead of only missing on one cylinder

 

[josh_2562]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

Why should he run away? I'm just asking? Maybe the guy is broke like most of us now a days. Any way I have a 1995 dt 115 that has a hole in the crank case. The engine ran great till the rod came out the side. So I should have what you need for it. Email me at Josh_2562@yahoo.com if your interested.

 

[James R]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

A motor used in salt water is usually a big issue to take apart to fix.
Not worth the aggravation. I will not buy a salt water motor even for parts.

 

[edmed26]

Re: Suzuki 155 no spark on top cylinder

Thanks all. I took a pass onit without even looking. Kind of hard to find a used fresh water motor when you're on the coast though.