Suzuki DT20 water pump

tunacious

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How can I tell if the tell tale is plugged or if I need a new water pump impeller. Only getting a trickle from the telltale but tons of water out the 2 holes in the back. Didnt want to risk running the motor to see if it got hot
 

rodbolt

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Re: Suzuki DT20 water pump

hello<br /> the water from the 2 holes in the back is good. the tell tale on your engine will clog ith about 3 grans of sand. here we use a length of stainless leader wire and run it up the hole while the engine is running to clear them. good luck and keep posting
 

tunacious

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Re: Suzuki DT20 water pump

Wow, thanks for the quick reply. Are the 2 holes in the back the main outlet for water or does it also exit thru the hub with the exhaust. This is my first experience with Suzuki.
 

mrn714

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Re: Suzuki DT20 water pump

I have also found that an air hose will clear the lines as well. That motor should have a hot sensor (beep and the throttle) so running it submurged at 3/4 speed for 5 min should get a hot signal. If not, the thing is way cool. <br /> :rolleyes:
 
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