Re: Suzuki DT85 No Gears!!
The fact that you now have forward again gives me hope that it may be a linkage problem. Since you've gone this far, considering your water pumping problem, I think you should drop the lower and replace the water pump. They need to be done every other season. Like I said in above post, the clutch rod bolt needs to come out. Go t.ho Browns Point and look at parts diagrams to see how things are arranged. You really need to order a manual so you don't break anything during disassembly. That $35 you spend will save money in the long run. It's kind of tight working below and behind the carbs, but it can be done. I bought one of those LED lights with a flexible neck to do mine, makes it easier to see what's going on. Pulling the carbs also makes it very easy to see, but then you will need new gaskets.
when i take off cover was looking at controls adjusting on side of block.everything seems ok.i presume i need to take off lower unit? iv manual ordered so that should help also.is there any where else i can locate information on the gearing say from controlls all the way to the prop?? also was purchasing a prop but dont know wat pitch i need.any general rules on them?? thanks
