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    Suzuki DT8C fuel line size

    The motor on by boat looks to have a 1/4" fuel line. I want to upsize the tank which means going to something like a standard 3/8" outboard line. I assume that it won't pose a problem on this engine to run a larger fuel line? The run will not exceed 6' - just want to be sure before I start...
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    Suzuki DT8C not staying running - looking for a little guidance on where to start

    I have an 1989 Suzuki DT8C on my sailboat. Just picked it up this year. Motor ran great on the stand and ran great the first few times we were out. Last night when to go out and the motor wouldn't stay running. It felt like it was a fuel problem. Bulb was hard, engine would fire under choke run...
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    Cooling tube on long shaft conversion 4hp

    I bought a doner lower half 4hp Johnson to convert my motor to long shaft. Do the conversion kits generally include a new cooling tube or a piece to extend the original? I am debating if I should make an extention or try and remove the longer tube from the 4hp Johnson. I am dealing with a 4hp...
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    What retains the impeller on the drive shaft on a 4hp ?

    First time ripping apart an outboard to this extent. When the impeller came off I heard something go flying.. What am I looking for ?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Derek.-<br />Johnson 4HP
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    Fuel Line/Bulb Failure

    What causes these to go bad ? If you push in the check valve and squeeze the buld you should get fuel to spary... correct ?<br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />Derek.-
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    Johnson Sea Horse 4

    I have a 1981 Johnson Sea Horse 4. The unit left me stranded last weekend. I want to go through the basics of the motor. I know the carb needs to be gone through, does the ignition require attention or is it electronic ? Any special tools required ? When it ran it ran strong but I want to...
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