86 dt55 won't idle

[nofun2]

I've replaced fuel filter, rebuilt fuel pump and a half azz cleaning of the carbs ( did not
soak them). will start idle ruff, will die when given any gas, but if I do get it pass
low RPMs, it run fine in the mid to high RPM range. Any help would be great, I'm getting
a late start to the season and would love some time on the water. 1986 Suzuki dt55

thanks bob

 

[Awrey]

Re: 86 dt55 won't idle

FWIW,
Ther arent many "short cuts" if the carbs are in fact dirty. And your description of what your motor is doing is exactly the same (at idle) as my 60hp was doing. Ethanol (I now treat with MARINE GRADE STABIL vs regular Stabil) deposits/residue will plug up the low speed/idle jets quite well. Gotta pulll the carb(s), pull the jet(s). Soak everything overnight in carb cleaner, rinse with clean gas to cut out the carb cleaner. New gaskets if the old ones got torn up during dissasembly. New seal from carb to manifold (a $3.00 "O" ring in my case) Link and sinc and you are back to the good old times.