suzuki 50hp twin advice

[leeips]

Hi i am looking to buy a Suzuki 50hp twin in England. I am told i worked last time it was used but am weary. The wires were all cut between the engine and the key switch? apparently the coil looks worn. Any idea on how hard these are to rectify. Also any way i could try to start it apparerntly its cord turns the engine over? Otherwise any advise on what to look out for would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks lee.

 

[fish4970]

Re: suzuki 50hp twin advice

i would allways do a compression test on a used motor before i buy<br />there should not be more than 10 - 15% difference<br />between the highest & lowest cylinder<br />i would expect a reading above 100 psi<br />also check the fluid in the lower unit for <br />water / milky looking and metal particles

 

[leeips]

Re: suzuki 50hp twin advice

as a novice i have no testing equipment to test with, how can i get an idea of compression levels, also can it be started with no elctrics with a pull cord if so how, he said it turns over with th cord but doesn't start and has pointed out it may have a faulty coil, any way to tell?

 

[fish4970]

Re: suzuki 50hp twin advice

what model year is the motor / serial #<br />a compression tester is usualy 20$ at any<br />auto parts store in the us