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    Playfish sailboat

    There is a listing on eBay for a "Playfish" sailboat which appears to be s Sunfish knock-off. I have been unable to tract down any information on this boat, and would appreciate any info. <br /><br />Here is the ebay link: <br /><br />...
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    Playfish sailboat

    There is a listing on eBay for a "Playfish" sailboat which appears to be s Sunfish knock-off. I have been unable to tract down any information on this boat, and would appreciate any info. <br /><br />Here is the ebay link: <br /><br />...
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    Super Snark Sailboat questions

    I just picked up an old Super Snark sailboat in need of repair. The previous owner used it, but I believe that he did not know too much about the boat. Hence I have some questions.<br />1)Should the rudder handle pivot in the aluminum bracket. The handle appears to have slotted holes which...
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    '87 Suzuki DT55 erratic idle

    Hello:<br /><br />This motor has had one problem after another, each time I fix a problem, I find another. Now the idle speed is completely erratic. Spark is good, gas is new, carbs are clean, compression is OK. Is there any chance that there is a leak in between the cylinders? This in theory...
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    Mercury Thruster 33

    Hello:<br /><br />I need an exploded view of my Thruster 33 electric trolling motor. Is there a site on line? I think it is about 15 yrs old. Also, are there any sources to purchase parts? I need the speed / fwd-rev module switch and the trim release engagement plastic part.
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    '87 Suzuki DT55 electric choke

    The electric choke does not close the butterflies as far as the manual lever, which makes cold starts a bear. The solenoid linkage is adjusted all the way in, (right up to the stop nut.) Does he solenoid bracket need to be adjusted? other?
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    '87 Suzuki DT55 idle speed switch

    The electrical idle switch on my DT55 does not seem to have any effect on the idle speed. The manual says that it should be roughly 50 rpms /click. I can increase the speed manually with adjusting the throtle linkage, but I would tend to believe that the lack of response of this switch may...
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    '87 Suzuki DT55 water pump replacement

    Now that I have gotten this engine running, I now need to replace the water pump. I assume that I damaged the impeller by turning the fly wheel CCW while checking TDC for each cyl. <br /><br />The manual says to disconnect the clutch rod/shaft and remove the lower gear case. I believe that the...
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    '89 4.3L Alpha 1 cooling problem at idle

    Just received back from the shop my '89 4.3L which had a Spring service done which included this year a new water pump (every 2nd yr.) Now when it idles for ~1/2 hour the temperature rises to 180 deg, but if you goose the the rpms, it drops down to 140 deg. 140 deg is the normal temperature when...
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    Suzuki DT55 not starting

    I have a '87 DT55 which I purchased a couple of months ago. It did run then, but not well. I checked everything over and it did start and ran fine with muffs. Recently, it was hard to start, but it did finally start. I turned it off, and now can not restart it. It has spark, new fuel, and the...
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