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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Lakensa, You were absolutely right. That screw is a stop for the linkage. It keeps it from going too high or too low. A big help when connecting the linkages.
  2. M

    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Perhaps you could elaborate?
  3. M

    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    You may very well be correct, and I don't know enough to debate one way or the other.All I know is that is a very short screw which barely penetrates the housing it doesn't attach anything inside.
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    One final thing the motor is in pretty good shape for an 87
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    So... It all seems so obvious now! The bottom screw hole of course is the fill/drain port. The second from bottom screw hole is like a secondary bleeder hole. Did not start leaking oil until the very top hole started leaking oil. Third from the bottom screw,"flush/Lavage"means exactly what it...
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Good idea. I'll start with that tomorrow. Thanks !!
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Well that's just it... I'm not sure. I'm considering pouring an once or so of kerosene in the very top hole that says oil to see where it comes out. Manuals would be helpful but I've yet to find any. Only had the motor a couple days
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Thought I'd add one more picture.
  9. M

    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    No, ,no, it's ok. There's more that I don't know, than I do know!! You and anyone else's post will always be appreciated !!
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Thanks Racerone. I have owned outboards before so I'm familiar with the lower unit filling procedure but I've just never seen anything like this before.
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    SUZUKI 1987 DT8

    Hello all (newbie here), I recently purchased a 1987 Grumman 14 1/2 ft GFS that came with the Suzuki 8 HP 2 stroke. No manual. The boat and motor haven't seen a lot of use, but neither have they seen much maintenance or service. Im going through the lower unit and changing the grease, replacing...
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