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    Does a 1986 DT-85 have a temp warning buzzer ???

    I'm trying to rejuvenate this motor that was on a boat that I just bought. I replaced the water pump impeller and plate. The telltale seems clogged, but when I pull the hose off it, I get pretty good flow from the hose.When I start and run it, the thermostat seems to open pretty quickly and...
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    DT-85 , problem removing lower

    I just bought a boat with a DT-85 Suzuki on it. It's been sitting 4-5 years, so I need to do a bit of maintenance to bring it back. My plans call for some carb and fuel pump work, as well as the water pump. I bought a Clymer manual, but it seems like they forgot to provide information about...
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    Where to buy a CC windshield ??

    Where is a good place to find a windshield that will fit the 1987 Sportcraft 16' center console that I just bought. The previous owner had taken it off so that he could "fly fish". I need to put it back on to protect my electronics, as well as give me some escape from the spray and wind.
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    1987 16' SportCraft center console

    I just became the proud owner of one of these today. The hardware is in a whole different ballpark than the hardware on the 205 FF that I sold last year. I ended up replacing every single piece of junk hardware on that boat , at great expense , I might add. The hardware on this including the...
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    1987 16' SportCraft center console

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    16' SportCraft CC w/DT-85 Suzuki

    I just bought a boat, a 16 SportCraft center console, with a Suzuki DT-85 engine. The owner didn't use it much, in fact the paint is still on the original prop. The prop size is a 19 pitch and he claims it only does about 25 mph. This seems slow to me and possibly over propped. I'm thinking a...
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    DT-85 prop suggestions

    I just bought a boat, a 16 SportCraft center console, with a Suzuki DT-85 engine. The owner didn't use it much, in fact the paint is still on the original prop. The prop size is a 19 pitch and he claims it only does about 25 mph. This seems slow to me and possibly over propped. I'm thinking a...
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    1986 DT-85 tachometer question

    I want to put a tachometer on the boat I just bought. My question is: how many poles on the Suzuki alternator?? I see that the marine tachs come marked for various numbers such as 4-8-12-20. Which one so I need and how do I hook it up ?? Is it the yellow wire ?? Thanks.
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    Wiring in overheat alarm, help please !!

    This is a 1989 50 hp Force. I'm trying to wire an overheat alarm in . I bought a piezo siren from Radio shack. I have the ground hooked up to the term. block with the brown wire coming from the overheat sensor. I'm assuming that this goes to ground when it overheats. I was looking for switched...
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    Should I remove the oil injection, DT85 Suzuki ??

    I just "acquired" a boat with an '85 DT85 Suzuki on it. The engine has not been run in almost 5 years. So far, I've tested the compression and find it acceptable for being that dry (135,125,130). It doesn't look used a lot. I was told by a local marina technician that I should premix 50:1 and...
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    Solenoid problem 50 hp Force 1989

    went to start my '89 50 Force today before a prospective buyer came to look at it. It started just fine, in fact almost too easy. A bit later, it started acting weird when I tried to start it, no click at all from the relay and the voltage would drop from 12.9 when trying to start to 0 V. After...
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    What's this worth ??

    Well, I went and bought a different boat today, so I won't be needing the other boat that I just bought 4 weeks ago. I'm considering taking the motor off and selling it separate from the boat, since I need the trailer for my new boat. The motor is a 1989 50 HP force. So far, I had rebuilt the...
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    Force 50, help to adjust shifter

    I just bought a boat that has this engine. It's been sitting 5 years, so I chose to do some maintenance on it before attempting to run it. I bought a manual for reference before beginning work, even though I'm an experienced tech. I have what we think is an '89 motor. We don't know for sure...
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    1989 50 HP, small problem, need a measurement

    I just bought this boat/motor combination, been sitting 5 years. I rebuilt the fuel pump, ordered a thermostat and spring (missing), and got a water pump kit, pricey little devil @ $69.90 !!!! The old pump housing was pretty pitted and the impeller had a slight set to it. So i dropped the...
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    Please help identify year

    I just bought this recently. The serial number tag is missing and I need to order some parts (thermostat, impeller or pump kit). I found a number on one of the housings inside the engine compartmet that says 89. Is this a 1989? I posted pics of both the ignition side and the cover. I hope...
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    US Marine/Force ??

    What years were these motors marked US Marine/Force?? I just bought a boat with a 50 hp that has no serial number tag. I'm trying to narrow down the year so I can order some parts. Thanks.
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    50 hp Force-where is serial number ??

    I just bought a boat that has one of these motors.The owner is unsure of the year but thinks it's a 1994. I live 2 hours away from it so I can't check myself. The current owner has looked everywhere and can't find a serial number. I need to order a water pump kit for it and wanted to get that...
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    Can't align outdrive to engine

    I just replaced a gimbal bearing, driveshaft bellows, exhaust bellows, shift cable and bellows for a friend of a friend. We went to put the outdrive back in and it would hang up about an inch from being all the way in. It was hard to get it back out, kind of bound up a bit, whacked it out with a...
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    Mercruiser shift cable nut size???

    What size is the special tool to remove the shift cable nut in the bellhousing??? One of us says 15mm and the other says 9/16". Thanks.
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    1987 Yamaha 200 overheat problem

    I've been trying to help my buddy cure his overheating problem that he's had for 2 years.The boat overheats (alarm) at idle, but alarm goes off after the revs are brought up a bit. I suggested that he buy a new poppet valve and seat and spring. He also bought a new impeller kit for the water...
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