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    Suzuki DT85 - difficult to shift into reverse

    Hello fellow boat enthusiasts, I have a DT85 that is new to me, year 1988 (or so), I'm trying to resurrect. I noticed that it was very difficult to change it into reverse - motor is not running yet. I disassembled the lower unit, and all the gears seem to be in good condition. Outside of the...
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    Suzuki model year identification

    Dear all, I have a DT85 Suzuki. According to the serial number, it should be an '88 (as per the serialnumber.pdf document). However, the head gasket I took off of it looks an awful lot like the gaskets sold as 11141-95505, which are for years '83 through '87. The serial number I found is on the...
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    Suzuki DT85 1988 - Tach/Monitor

    Hello, (So far) Happy new owner of a DT85 motor from 1988. It didn't come with a monitor/tach though, so I'm trying to get one installed. I ended up purchasing a Faria that specified Suzuki Monitor gauge, but I'm not quite able to find a reference whether that will work with this particular...
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    Cylinder #3 doesn't fire on 90HP Force '90

    Hello, I was hoping for some recommendations. I am seeing that cylinder #3 doesn't give a spark, #1 and #2 are good. #3 is on its own ignition pack. I have checked it's not the spark plug and not the coil. Before investing into a new ignition pack, it would be great if I could identify if that's...
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    Driveshaft spline seal retainer

    Hello, Could somebody tell me which direction the driveshaft spline seal retainer should go on the driveshaft? Is it as in the attached picture or upside down? I _think_ the seal is shown in the correct direction in the picture, but tell me if I'm wrong? This is on a Force 1990 90HP. Btw, as I...
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    Kiekhaefer Mercury Tachometer

    Hello, I have an antique tachometer that I would love to put to good use, I rescued it from garbage essentially. It has a "Kiekhaefer Mercury" 52552-A2 written on it, and Mar 75 stamped (which makes it slightly older than me). It has three wires coming out, black seems to be ground, brown comes...
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