New boat owner and need help

[TexSkeeter150]

I have a 1992 Skeeter zx175 with a Suzuki 150 super six 2-stroke / oil injection. Runs very well but has trouble idling, even after warm up. any ideas? I was thinking the first thing to do would be to change out the fuel filter. I think I found it but look very unaccessible. Is this change out of the league for me (used to working on my truck)? I also would like to know what oil I should buy for the injection. I would also like to change out the oil in the lower end. What oil do I use for this and how much. Is there anything else I should do to keep it running strong? Sorry for all the questions, but like I said, I am new to this and would like to keep the engine running strong for years to come. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[jasperpso]

Re: New boat owner and need help

well, the first thing i would do if i were you is buy a service manual. It will answer all the above questions, and you wont have to question the accuracy... I am also new to boating, and this has been recommended to me many times already. My manual is on its way : )<br /><br />jason

 

[TexSkeeter150]

Re: New boat owner and need help

I was thinking of doing that but not sure what year my engine is. I bet it is a 1992 just like the boat but the only super six I could find was in the 1991 manual. What manual would you recommend? I have seen two on this forum. One is a tune up and the other is a factory manual.

 

[jasperpso]

Re: New boat owner and need help

although i dont own any suzuki's, in my experience the factory manuals are always better. but usually cost more. just make sure that you are getting a full service/overhaul manual, to save from having to buy another down the way.<br /><br />jason

 

[vidar]

Re: New boat owner and need help

i got the same problem last year.. lt was some dirt in the fuel pump...suz 140 85mod

 

[TexSkeeter150]

Re: New boat owner and need help

i got the same problem last year.. lt was some dirt in the fuel pump...suz 140 85mod

motoraddicted,<br />How did you fix it. I would love to know...

 

[vidar]

Re: New boat owner and need help

hi . just take the pump apart and check fore dirt..... oooooook..if not efi .you take of all hoses,remove2 10mm head bolts and take pump off..skrew out center bolt then rest of bolts take it apart carefully andclean/inspect for tears and holes in membrands..reverse for installation..also check o-ring in center against engine... hope this can help..

 

[TexSkeeter150]

Re: New boat owner and need help

Took the boat out today and ran like a dream. The only problem I had when getting ready to trailer the boat, it did not want to idle. It also did not want to take off and get on plane. Sounds like it was flooding out. It ran perfect for 2 hours till I got to this point. I have not had a chance to change out the fuel filter yet, but this is driving me crazy. Other than this the engine has ran perfect. This problem has happened to me the last two time I have taken the boat out (the only two times I have taken it out since I just bought it Tuesday. Any ideas? Let me know if you need any more info.

 

[jim dozier]

Re: New boat owner and need help

You can call a Suzuki dealer and give him the model and serial number off the transom clamp and they will tell you the year. Or go online to brownspoint.com and you can check their online parts section to get the year. Then go get a manual. Your carbs may be due for an overhaul.

 

[snappernz]

Re: New boat owner and need help

tex is probably right i had the same problem ,check your pump first to make sure theres not rust on the out let side ,then clean the carbs

 

[TexSkeeter150]

Re: New boat owner and need help

Just an update:<br />I cleaned all the carbs with beremans B-12 spray and ran two tanks of gas with the B-12 carb cleaner and all my problem have gone away. This Suki runs like a champ. Thanks for everyones help and ideas. Hopefully I will be able to contribute soon. YeeeeHaaaaaa (as we say in Texas)