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    1994 Suzuki DT140 High Idle Issue

    Did this just start or has it always done it? Have you adjusted the idle screw? Are the cables getting bound up somewhere?
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    2017 Suzuki DF60AV

    With Fall approaching, I am in the process of getting things together for the maintenance and other work on my boat before winter. One of my projects is to add a fuel/water separator. Does anyone happen to know what size fuel line is going through the front cowling to the low pressure fuel...
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    Fine tuning performance

    Yes! I have to keep telling my wife not to sit on the same side as me when we are under way.
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    Fine tuning performance

    No worries. Took it out today, just me and it touched 18 briefly. That was with a full tank of fuel but kept the Bimini down. I am having second thoughts about raising the motor anymore. Today once I was at wot, I trimmed up one " push" at a time until it did ventilate. It wasn't very many...
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    Fine tuning performance

    Actually I did not "make multiple changes at one time". I test drove the boat as is when I bought it, the motor looked to be too low in the water. I raised it one hole after I bought it, but before I changed the prop. It still wasn't even in the proper RPM range. THEN, I switched props. That at...
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    Fine tuning performance

    Hey All, Sorry this may be a long post but want to make sure I provide all info. Bought a 2017 20' Avalon pontoon with a Suzuki DF60AV this spring. From what I understand is this motor has "High Energy Rotation" to push bigger boats, and essentially has the same Lower Unit as the 140hp motor...
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    Fuel filter question

    Nevermind, I found a better picture of it and found they are separate. I thought the bowl was integral to the filter cartridge.
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    Fuel filter question

    So I have decided to add a separator and been doing some research. I'm thinking of going with the Sierra brand due to ease of getting replacement filters (local store close by). My question is, if I decided to go with one that has the plastic drain bowl, which I probably will, do you have to...
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    Fuel filter question

    I don't know, I would think there could be some restriction/flow issues. But I understand your thinking.
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    Fuel filter question

    Ok, thank you! I have not had any issues so far, and looking to keep it that way! Lol. Thanks for the confirmation on the "built-in" separator, I couldn't find any info on it other than it being a "Low pressure fuel filter".
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    Fuel filter question

    Thanks for the reply. Yes, I was going to keep it, already have a replacement on hand. Just wondering if adding an external separator would still be a good idea. looking at the racor with plastic drain bowl. Finding a place to mount it will be a challenge, I have a pontoon with a small deck on...
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    Fuel filter question

    I recently bought a used 2017 Avalon pontoon, powered by a 2017 Suzuki DF60AV with 124 hours. Since I do not know the history of this motor, I am going to change all fluids, filters, plugs, water pump, etc. I have ordered all OEM parts and was looking at the Low Pressure fuel filter under the...
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP low rpm's

    I have a 20' pontoon that I recently installed a 1977 Johnson 70 on to replace the 35hp that came with it and I am trying to get it set up properly, or as close as possible anyway. It did not seem to give me as much extra speed as I thought doubling the HP would give me. (not expecting it to be...
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    Run / Tilt Lever positioning

    I have a 1977 Johnson 70hp. Not sure about the run / tilt lever on this thing. When I have the lever in the run position, the motor is locked in place no matter whether it is in forward or reverse. When the lever is in the tilt position, the motor swings up no matter what gear its in. Isn't it...
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    HP Ratings

    I am not trying to start any kind of arguments here about exceeding HP ratings. Now that that has been said, I am just curious as to what they base these ratings on. For example, I have a 1988 pontoon that is rated for a max of 70hp. Is this based solely on torque of the motor, weight or both...
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    1977 Johnson 70 HP Hard start issue

    Hey guys, Having an issue with the aforementioned motor. A little history first. I bought this motor off CL to replace a smaller motor which came with my boat. This motor was in good shape and the price was right. Once I got the motor home, I ordered some parts and here is what I have done...
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