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    classified's??

    Hello, Are there any classified's on this forum? I have I great running 55hp and 2 Sea King motors I like to sell/part out.Thnks.
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    Boyesen Reeds

    Are Boyesen Reeds as good as they claim? Has anyone used them with good results? I'm looking for better idle, '73 55hp is a little rough. Many have said its the nature of the beast, ie large bore 2cyl= a rough idle.
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    Old Suzuki Overhaul

    Has anyone out there done an overhaul on a 1980 2 clyinder DT65? I want to overhaul mine, bad lower rings will not idle. I found 99.9% of the parts at Browns Point, 1 single part is discontinued. It is a "labyrinth Seal Ring" it sets between the two cylinders. Is it and absolute "must" replace...
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    55HP Ward Seaking and Chrysler 55HP???

    Are the Montgomery Ward Sea King motors the same as Chrysler Motors? They appear Identical. Where do I find the serial/Model numbers on The Ward motors??
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    Chrysler 55HP Points

    How reliable is the old points magneto system? I'm thinkin about swapping out ignition system in my '73 55HP to CD. Wow often do the points need adjustment? How many hours do a set of points generally last? The points are a ridiculous price, $75 for 2 sets of points and condensers. If given...
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    Ignition Timing Tool

    Where can a person get the timing tool for a 1973 Chrysler 55HP?? It is Part # T-2937-1, it threads into the top Spark plug hole and establishes 32* BTDC.
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    DT65 Running Very Rich

    My 1980 DT65 has developed a problem. It is running very rich at idle, and it's hard to start. I put a new set of plugs in it today and I still could not get it to idle for more than 30-40 seconds. I pulled the brand new plugs out and they are black and wet. I installed new carb kits...
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    Cannot Shut off motor at switch.

    I have a wiring SNAFU. My 1980 DT65 will not shut off at the ignition switch. I have to choke the motor till it floods out, to kill it. Some knucklehead in the past has bypassed both the kill switch and the neutral safety switch. Right now, the Brown wire from the ignition switch control...
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    Prop wont fit WTF???

    Still working on my1980 DT65 Two, YES 2 cylinder. The prop it came with will not fit without totally destroying the prop shaft seal. If I tighten up the prop nut, the bushing will rip the brand new prop shaft seal to shreds. Also There is a 1/4" gap between the lower unit housing and the prop...
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    Lower Unit Leak

    I got my 1980 DT65 back from I lower unit re-seal 2 weeks ago. I haven't run it since getting it back from the repair shop. I have the motor lying down on its back. The transom clamp on the floor and the prop facing up. It is leaking profusely from where the lower unit bolts to the motor leg...
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    Horsepower Rating

    Where is the horsepower rated on my 1980 Suzuki 65, at the prop or powerhead? Some have told me all outboards before 1983 were rated at the powerhead. Other's have told me it depends on the manufacturer. How much stronger is 65HP at the prop versus 65HP at the powerhead? This type of info...
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    1980 Suzuki DT65

    I want to sell my Suzuki motor, what would be a fair asking price for my 1980 DT65? No power trim/tilt. It includes the control box and wire harness. It is a 2cyl, lower unit just resealed with new impeller($256.00 for this service). Motor given a full tune last year, new plugs, carb kits...
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    Tach Question

    I have a 1974 55HP Chrysler W/ magneto ignition no alternator. Is there a tach that will work on my motor. Right now I have no tach on my boat.
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    What Year is my DT65?????

    Serial Number DT65 6501-001764 Thanks
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    What Motor is better

    Hello all, I have a 15' 1974 National Boat Corp Fiberglass open bow "Tri Hull". It currently has a good running 1974 Chrysler 55HP motor. My top speed with the Chrysler is in the area of 35mph. I just got a great running Suzuki DT65. I don't know much about the DT65, is it a dependable motor...
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