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    Suzuki fuel problem

    Hi guys. Got my hands on a 2001 40hp EFI Suzuki. Gas is not making it to the injectors. The fuel comes in from the tank goes through a clear ?filter? then into the pump on the back of the motor then enters the engine on the left side of the motor. The fuel makes it this far ok and the pump...
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    40Hp Suzuki EFI

    Hi guys. I've got a 40hp fuel injected Suzuki. It's 3 years old and just out of warrantee. Tried to start motor with old fuel and it wouldn't even sputter so I drained tank and hose and replaced with new gas. Still no go. Turns over fine, won't fire at all. Put injecter cleaner in fuel...
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    Old Gale Oil

    Hi guys! I have a quick question about my 3hp 1956 Gale. The info plate on the motor says to run 16:1 30W motor oil. I have been running 24:1 TC-W3, the Penzoil blend, with fair results. The motor runs good and does not overheat, but it smokes excessively and it leaves a pretty bad sheen on...
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    3hp Sea King

    Hello everyone. I have a 1956 3hp Sea King that I think is an OMC product. The needle valve used to seat lightly when turned all the way in, but now it screws in farther than it used to. I think the "seat" for the needle has been rounded out because the needle itself looks fine. The engine...
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