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  1. Kiwi

    Evinrude Year please

    I've tried to find the year of this engine but can't locate it.<br /><br />Evinrude 40hp Model No 10454S Serial No 00001579<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mike
  2. Kiwi

    1956 Champion 16.5hp - Alcan/Steelespike ?

    I've just bought the above outboard at auction. (model 6N-D) Can anyone tell me what spark plugs it should have ? Someone has used 2 different plugs :rolleyes: They are both Champion, one is a CJ8 the other a CJ7Y. Is either of these the correct one or is it something completely...
  3. Kiwi

    Champion Outboard

    I'm bidding on an auction for what is listed as a Champion 7hp Outboard. I've never heard of this brand of engine, however the seller has also given me the following information that is written on it.<br /><br />PACEMAKER, MODEL 6N D, 56E 507650, CRUISING TANK<br /><br />Anyone have any...
  4. Kiwi

    Suzuki Primer Bulb

    For some time now I have been having trouble with rough idle/slow-mid speed running. I have had the engine tuned at the local dealer but still the problem persists. I have noticed that the primer bulb 'never' gets hard when I prime the engine before cold starting. The engine does start...
  5. Kiwi

    Year of Merc 20hp

    Serial number is 3672826, can someone tell me the year or point me to a web site where I can locate that info ?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mike
  6. Kiwi

    Suzuki Oil Injection

    JB, I'm interested in your opinion on something. I just read your response to Lunker 10/31/01 re his question of what outboard to purchase. In your reply you mentioned "On a 2 stroke engine, I'll still take carbs, (and premix) but on a 4 stroke EFI is not only much more reliable, it is more...
  7. Kiwi

    Suzuki Oil Injection

    JB, I'm interested in your opinion on something. I just read your response to Lunker 10/31/01 re his question of what outboard to purchase. In your reply you mentioned "On a 2 stroke engine, I'll still take carbs, (and premix) but on a 4 stroke EFI is not only much more reliable, it is more...
  8. Kiwi

    Yeehaw !! Boy do I feel lucky

    I called into my Suzuki dealer today to buy an impeller. I also enquired about a 2nd hand 19" SS prop. They didnt have any, not that I really expected them to. They did have a new one though - more than I could afford (I thought !) a new 19" SS prop here in NZ usually sells for around NZ$900...
  9. Kiwi

    Year of Suzuki 85hp

    I have a Suzuki DT85 outboard. My dealer tells me he 'thinks' its a 1989 model but I think it's a 1992. Can anyone help here ? Serial number is 8501 921278 :rolleyes:
  10. Kiwi

    Help with year of motor

    I have a Suzuki DT85 outboard. My dealer tells me he thinks its a 1989 model but I think it's a 1992. Can anyone help here ? Serial number is 8501 921278.
  11. Kiwi

    Height on Transom

    My 1992 Suzuki 85hp sits with the cavitation plate level with the bottom of the hull. I get 4900rpm at WOT. The manual states operating range is 4800 - 5500 rpm. I feel that the rpm should at least be just over 5000 to be in the middle of the range or am I worrying about nothing. The motor...
  12. Kiwi

    Suzuki DT85 Water Pump

    This afternoon I decided to give my outboard a run with muffs in the yard. The water alarm sounded initially which is normal for a few seconds until water is pumped up into the block. Problem is it never stopped sounding ! I let it run for maybe 2 minutes while I ensured that the muffs were...
  13. Kiwi

    Year of motor please ....

    6hp Evinrude - model 6904E - serial A356219<br /><br />Redoing my insurance and realised I don't know what year this wee gem is !<br /><br />Thanks <br />Mike
  14. Kiwi

    Suzuki Throttle Adjustment

    I have a Suzuki DT85 which has very little throttle in reverse. When the throttle control is moved right back the motor is really still only idling. I have checked the cable adjustments at the motor end according to the manual I have and everything seems ?! adjusted correctly. Is there...
  15. Kiwi

    Re-pitching props

    I have heard that you can have prop's repitched to a smaller/greater pitch - apparently quite successfully. I have a 85 Suzuki pushing a 16' FiGlass boat. When the motor was new it was incorrectly proped with a 21" stainless steel. (this boat used to be my dad's but is now mine !) The motor...
  16. Kiwi

    Chrysler/Force

    I was looking on the Seloc site tonight. Can someone tell me if Chrysler outboards become Force outboards at some stage, or was Force derived from Mercury ? Force is not something common in New Zealand (apart from ones that come with imported used boats from CA) they ceratinly do have that...
  17. Kiwi

    WOT

    I know I'm going to say "OH YEAH, OF COURSE" when I get an answer to this, but what does 'WOT' stand for ? It's not a term I am fimiliar with and I have racked my brains as much as I can trying to figure it out.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Mike
  18. Kiwi

    Suzuki's - Good or Bad ?

    Hello from New Zealand ! I have spent the last 3 hours reading msg's on here - what a great source of information. Found it most interesting to read about Octane ratings. In NZ we have either 96 or 91, I have been using 96 but after a good read looks like I should be using 91. Anyways, I have...
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