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    OK Dejay? Suzuki 2CLY DT50/60 VS 3CLY DT55/65 motors

    I have two motors a dt50 & dt60, both of these motors are two cylinder motors, As I understand they are built pretty much using the same engine block. From what I have read the dt55 & the dt65 are three cylinder motors built pretty much using the same engine block. Why not DT50 & DT55 using 2...
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    Rust-Oleum cold galvanizing compound, A Good choice?

    I need to re-paint the lower end on my Suzuki DT50. I am considering using Rust-Oleum cold galvanizing compound as a primer. Label calls out that it is 93% zinc in dry form. Is this a good choice of paint ? Will I need to take it down to bare metal or I can ruff up the factory paint and over coat ?
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    Suzuki DT50 <> DT60 gear swap ??

    I have a Suzuki DT50 that has a bad lower end, the pinion is a 11 tooth and the drive gears are 23 tooth (shot). I have a gear set from a DT 60, the pinion is a 12 tooth and the drive gears are 24 tooth. I am planning to use this set in the DT50 case with the same prop. Question: Will I...
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    Suzuki Tech question: Not able to fully insert the drive shaft into 1983 DT50 PH

    I loacted a 1986 DT60 donor engine (frozen power head) with a sound lower unit from a reputable Suzuki dealer in Shelton Wa. Picked up the motor, took it home and I was able to drop the lower unit with no problems. Mine is a 1983 DT50, the dealer assured me it would fit my power head, the...
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    Has anyone found an off the shelf brand paint that matches (close) Suzuki Silver?

    I am needing to repaint my (replacement) lower unit and Suzuki has discontinued the paint.
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    1988 28 Hp SPL Johnson Starter Won't Crank (for long?)

    When I hit the key, the bendix gear engages the flywheel & spins the motor a few revolutions, then the gear disengages before the motor starts. I repeat these steps multiple times hoping the motor will start?. Should the starter stay engaged until the key is released, or do I have some worn parts?
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    Won't Start <> 1988 28 Hp SPL Johnson

    Good spark both top & bottom plugs. Top cylinder is wet,(maybe to much/not sure?) bottom cylinder is dry air, no fuel mixture. Before I pull the carb & intake any suggestions as to what may cause this problem
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    Possible? DT UPGRADE FROM 50HP T0 60HP

    I HAVE LOCATED A LOWER UNIT DONOR MOTOR FOR MY 1983 DT50, IT IS A (SAME YEAR) DT60. I have been told that I can increase (10 HP) by swapping the carburetors. The question(s) I have are: ? Do the reed valves/ throttle plates need to be changed? ? Do any Electrical parts require swapping? ? Do...
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    Eska & Tananka, what the ?

    I have a Tananka & a Eska sitting in the trunk of my car. He wants $50.00 for both. I said if I can?t them running he might get them back, I haven?t paid ?.. I plan is to get these running as for little as possible, sell them off as vintage four cycle motors and buy a Johnnyrude Anyone know...
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    "Just Bitching" Expensive Lesson

    I removed the lower end from my 1983 DT-50 Suzuki. I picked this motor up in 2009 , it was a very "clean motor" and it had been in storage for some time. I retrieved a shop manual from E-bay and started by cleaning out the carbs, replaced the water pump & gaskets. I took it out and it ran...
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    Lower end Swap

    I need a lower end for my 1983 DT-50, I have received one response on a Craig's list "Wanted" it is 1985 DT-55 How can find out if it's a swap out?
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    Steps to check for a damaged gearbox ??

    1983 DT50 What are the steps for checking the lower end (before removing & tearing down) for gearbox damage. Here is the situation; While traveling at ? speed, the motor accelerated for a brief moment almost as if the hub spun? From that point on it runs/vibrates/shudders as if the prop is...
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    1983 DT50 Vibrating while in gear

    1983 DT50 Over the winter I replaced the impellor, plate, and gasket. Removed, repaired the damaged blades on the prop and re-installed. (At low speed I had hit a submerged rock last time out last fall, first time out since then.) Just went out today and ran it on the lake. As I was moving...
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    Boat gas/oil mix in a chain saw ??

    Can I use the same oil in my Sthil chainsaw that I use in my Suzuki outboard motor? Any thoughts on this ?
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    Trout; Your states length limit ? (Minimum)

    In Oregon the minimum length for trout is 8 inches; only 1 trout over 20 inches can be taken daily. With a daily limit of five fish per day, restricted to 2 limits in procession. I understand that some of you fishermen use bigger fish than this for bait, but I am curious what limits might...
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