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    1987 Suzuki 200 surging

    I have a 1987 DT200 200hp anniverary edition. On one of the first occassions I went out, and the last time I went out, the engine really surged above 3,000rpm. It was bouncing on the back bad enough that I had to throttle back. Below 3,000rpm it ran fine. It did this once the very beginning...
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    Tar Removal

    Just wondering if anyone has a good way of removing the tar you find at bulkheads from fiberglass. My engine quit once and I hit the dock smearing the tar-I've used car tar remover but I still have the light brown residue.<br />Thanks in advance<br />Martin on the Jersey shore :)
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    200 HP Suzuki hard to start cold

    I have a 1987 DT 200 anniversary edition that is hard to start when cold. If it is not warmed up it will die when I try to go on plane but runs at no wake speed. Once warmed up it runs great(10 minutes or so at the dock)or if its been off for 15 minutes or so it fires right back up and runs...
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    87 200 HP spark plug gap

    Hello<br />I have a 1987 Suzuki 200HP anniversary edition witth 2 spark plugs per cylinder. I changed the spark plugs and the dealer told me the gap was already set. Now I can't get the motor to start(it ran fine before) and the only thing I've done is change the plugs(they are the same ones...
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    Best Fishing Boat?

    Just curious from experienced fishermen, if you were going to buy an outboard fishing boat<30 ft who would you go with? Pro line, Robalo, Hydra Sport, Grady White etc... <br />Thanks<br />Martin on the Jersey Shore
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    87 Suzuki 200 stalling

    I have a 1987 200 HP suzuki Special Edition that for the most part runs great. It starts fine and runs smoothly. Sometimes after I start it will stall when I put it into gear. I check the ball pump to get it hard again and then it goes with no problem. This only happens after the engine has...
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    Suzuki Outboards-Any Good?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 Chaparral 204 walk-around cuddy cabin with 2 1987 Suzuki 200 HP anniversary motors for $5500. One motor is on the boat the other is extra. Just wondering if anyone has had one of these motors and if they are any good?<br />Thanks<br />Martin on the Jersey Shore
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    Is this a good buy?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 Chaparral 204 walk-around cuddy cabin boat with 2 1987 Suzuki 200 HP anniversary motors(one on the boat the other as an extra)for $5500. Boat seems to be in good condition and comes with radio, fish/depth finder bimini top, and a 2 axle load rite trailer. Just...
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    Chaparral Question

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 Chaparral 204 walk-around cuddy cabin boat with 2 1987 Suzuki 200 HP anniversary motors for $5500. Boat seems to be in good condition and comes with radio, fish/depth finder bimini top, and a 2 axle load rite trailer. Just wondering if anyone has had any...
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    Suzuki outboard question

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 Chaparral 204 walk-around cuddy cabin with 2 1987 Suzuki 200 HP anniversary motors for $5500. One motor is on the boat the other is extra. Just wondering if anyone has had one of these motors and if they are any good?<br />Thanks<br />Martin on the Jersey Shore
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    Suzuki 1987 200 HP Anniversary Edition?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 Chaparral 204 walk-around cuddy cabin boat with 2 1987 Suzuki 200 HP anniversary motors for $5500. One motor is on the boat the other is extra. Just wondering if anyone has had one of these motors and if they are any good?<br />Thanks<br />Martin on the...
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    chaparral 204?

    I have an opportunity to buy a 1985 Chaparral 204 walk-around cuddy cabin boat with 2 1987 Suzuki 200 HP anniversary motors for $5500. Boat seems to be in good condition and comes with radio, fish/depth finder bimini top, and a 2 axle load rite trailer. Just wondering if anyone has had any...
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    Flywheel Puller

    What's the best way to pull off the flywheel? I have a 84 Johnson 70 hp. Is the special tool required or is there another way to do it?<br />Thanks
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    Seized motor/blown rod

    I have a 1984 Johnson 70hp that was finally working and while out fishing it seized up on me. At first it started hesitating like it was not getting enought fuel(not the problem) but then when I put it in neutral it stopped abruptly. I pulled the top off and found I could not turn the flywheel...
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    Best Gas Type

    I have a 84 Johnson 70hp and was wondering the best type of gas to use(don't have the manual). Is it better to use premium or just regular unleaded.<br />Thanks<br />Martin
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    Weak Spark=No Power?

    After posting and receiving good advice I have another question. I have a 1983 70HP Johnson and was wondering if a weak spark would keep the engine from developing full RPM under load. I have done just about everyting else I can think of-rebuilt carbs(rechecked again), new fuel lines, new fuel...
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    Still no power.....at a loss

    I have a 1983 Johnson 70 HP which I have been working on to no avail. It starts and idles fine but won't reach RPM when under power. Here's what I have done. I've rebuilt the carbs(even rechecked them), new fuel pump and fuel lines, checked the compression, and put in new spark plugs. When...
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    No Spark/Ignition

    I have a 83 Johnson 70HP 3 cylinder. I've done a spark check and it seems #1 is getting good spark, #2 is getting none or not enough and #3 is getting okay spark. With the engine running pulling the lead to #1 causes the engine to stall, pulling #2 does nothing and pulling #3 causes a slight...
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    Checking fuel pump

    I have a 1983 Johnson 70 HP and I'm trying to do a check of the fuel system. The motor stalls when I put it in gear, although it does start and idle fine. I've checked other things and it seems to be that the motor is not getting enough gas except at idle. I know there is a vacuum line that...
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    70 HP Johnson Fuel Pump

    I have a 1983 Johnson 70 HP and have a question about the fuel pump. There are three lines from the pump, one the gas coming in, two the gas going to the carbs and the third which goes to the bottom of the cylinders. I was wondering what the third line is for. Is it the cylinder check valve...
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