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    dt85 1982.no power :(

    took boat out and starts fine.when i accelerate it only revs to a certain point and then sounds like its flooded on full trottle.kind of splutters.it stil drive but only at a third of what it should.cant understand as it was perfect few weeks ago.am i looking at carbs? linkage? am a novice with...
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    Need help sourcing parts.

    Need a gearbox for 1982 dt85.live in ireland and can not find one anywhere.can anyone suggest a place in states where i could import one from??
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    DT85 Impeller and gear case seals.

    have lower unit off and impeller off.down to what looks like a bearing? any idea how to get this out.bought an gearcase seal set also because there was water in with gearcase when i drained it.any ideas how i strip down further? :confused:
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    Suzuki DT85 No Gears!!

    my DT85 (1980's)had lost reverse few weeks ago.still had to drive it and now forward has also gone.HELP! where do i start?? comments appreciated.
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    DT85 No Reverse

    handle goes back but does not engage.where do i start looking? lower end has been checked.yours opinions and advice are appreciated
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    Choosing paint that i an spray on???

    have a 16 foot flecther mirage and shakespeare.want to paint both and wondering if i can use car paint? iv seen it used before on boats (small speedboats)just wondering has anyone tried it and if so what type of automotive paint. a waterbased and lacquer or twopac paint? help and opinions...
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    Suzuki DT85

    Hello.have a suzuki dt85 80's id say.wont go into reverse.previous owner had lower end stripped and no problems.any ideas what to look for? also what are these outboards like? compared to say johnson 70hp of same age? dont know much about them or what to look for.help greatly appreciated:D
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    70hp Johnson !980 flooding on restart

    Hello,looking for some help.i have a johnson 70hp model J70ELCSA think its 1980's?.starts fine but is flooding itself.i can start it no problem but if i turn it off it wont start again as its flooded.when i pump the primer it holds pressure but when i turn key to restart and it seeps fuel out of...
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