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    soft primer bulb on suzi 30hp

    hi guys i got a suzuki dt30h 2 cyl problem is that the engine idles fine but when i open the throttle it accelerates for 3 seconds then dies. but if i pull choke out fully it revs all the way up just like it should do. the primer bulb goes very soft and squeezing it dont do the trick. when i...
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    suzuki dt 30 charging and rev counter ?

    hi my suzuki DT30 has electric start. but not sure how to rig it up for charging. i have been using it for ages on tiller and forgot what wires to rig up the charging. the engine is 1983 2 cylinder silver colour with blue decals. .or does a charge come back down the cables to battery.it used to...
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    1983 suzi 30hp compression

    hello guys.anyone know what compression my suzuki DT30 should be ? its 1983 2 stroke 2 cylinder NOT OIL INJECTION. its the silver coloured model with blue decals if that helps.also plug gap and make etc will help. this little motor runs fantastic but a good tune might help it stay good. ive...
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    yamaha 85hp power

    what is the true hp of 1978 85hp longshaft yamaha at the prop. and dothese engines have any silly bits to worry about
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    1979 dt 30 tune up

    hello ive got a dt 30hp 2 cylinder electric start longshaft .year is 1979 the condition very good. it has not done much work and very low hours using a 10 inch pitch prop. is there anything i can do to uprate this motor as i dont want to get rid of it its been a good reliable engine to me...
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    85 hp v4 piston slop ?

    hello again took head of to replace leaking gasket and was amazed at the amount of slop in the pistons. ive never got to involved with marine 2 stokes till now and wonder what is reasonable slop in pistons. if this was a car engine i would say its *****d but someone said that these engines...
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    1979 85hp v4 head gasket ?

    i have 1979 v4 85hp johnson that leaking water from the left head. not sure exactly if head gasket or cracked head/block. the engine seems to be popping on idles and mid range .is head gasket a problem on these engines and what could be the reason. the water is dripping at one drop a second from...
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    honda 5hp

    can anybody tell me the life expectancy of the honda 5hp four stroke outboard engine. providing it is serviced corectly at the intervals suggestewd by the manufacturer. replace oil check timmings replace impellor and flush and keep engine clean etc etc. my engine is 2002 model in as new...
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    85hp v4 1979

    hello just got another boat.its a picton 17 would like to know n1 what is cc of engine, 2 some idea of performance compared to 1992 merc 60hp.3best spark plug for the 85hp. 4 spark plug gap any help will be fantastic.5 ideal all around prop its been sprayed white all over can someone tell me...
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    ford pinto 2 litre / jet unit

    hello guys. in the process of buying a 14ft boat with a 2 litre ford pinto engine coupled to a jet unit. ive been wondering what sort of performance this might give.the engine is around 90/100hp so the power to weight shouldnt be too much problem .but ive never had a jet unit to play with. is...
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    oil and temp alarm 60 mercury

    i have 60hp mercury 1993/4. its fitted with alarm etc . how do you know if the alarm is working ok as it dont make any noises when the key is turned on. should i get a warning when first put ignition on or not, i know some engines that have alarms sound a beep as soon as you turn the key but...
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    another prob -water temp guage wiring

    hello again got water temp guage but cant get it to work right. engine is 60hp merc 1993. put purple wire on the i terminal, tan wire on S term, black wire on G term. the guage went straight to hot when i put the ignition on with very cold engine :confused: . tried the tan/blue wire and...
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    uprating 1994 60hp merc

    hi guys. is there any thing i can do or get done to uprate my 60hp mer to say 65hp or even 70hp. i dont want to get another engine as this is in very good condition but a touch more power would be heaven sent. i get a real good pull away using a 10 3/4 x 13 pitch but poor top end. with 10 1/4...
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    trim send for 60hp merc

    hi guys i have a 1993 60hp merc with power trim. i cant seem to be able to find what trim sender kit i need for this engine. i have a kit part no 821400a2 but for this kit there should be a slot in the pin that holds the trim ram and 2 pre drilled and tapped holes for the sender to attach to...
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    1993/4 merc 60 hp what plugs ?

    1993/4 merc 60 hp what plugs ? Hello people, my problem is a simple one ( i hope) i would like to know if NGK BPZ8H-10 are ok to use in my merc 60hp mine is oil injected and the engine is complete block ie no head gaskets etc. :eek: <br />the plugs that are in use at moment are surface...
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    yam 85 lower unit crack

    my friend has 1987 yam 85hp and the lower unit has developed a crack from prop back about 3 inches. this happened once before and lower unit was changed. is this a common thing with this engine. can it be welded in place as its not gone back as far as seals this time or is this another one for...
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    94 60hp mercury black max

    i have a 1994 merc 60hp 3 cylinder oil injection model is it the same power as the mercury 65hp of 1977 or less. will the prop from older engine fit or is this a completely different engine. also is it more reliable or not..phill :eek:
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    cleaning the perspex screen

    any one got any good ways of cleaning and polishing a perspex/acrylic screen. i have a dell quay centre consol and have a few scratches in the centre of the screen, i would like to polish these out but not sure waht to use. cant replace coz company gone bust and spares are very hard to get hold...
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    keel savers

    are those plastic strips (keel savers keel protectors etc ) really any good or just an expensive gimmick. i like the idea but when i read that it only sticks on with double sided tape it got me wondering if its any good or not.<br />i have a 15 foot dell quay dory ( looks like a bostan whaler...
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    what speed should i get

    my boat is a dell quay 15 sportsman centre consol merc 60hp whole rig is 1992 in mint condition what should i get out of it with 10 x 15inch pitch prop with 2 people on board ;) ;)
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