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    94 DT40 Its not broken....yet :)

    Hi all Have a 94 Suzuki DT40. Spins like a top at full rpm and starts first time, and thanks to Rodbolt and all , its been that way for the five years I've owned it. It getting to the point where I know something is going to have to break but I'm not sure where to start , pull the head and...
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    Suzuki DT40 tilt and mounts

    Hi All Been a while since I've been here , nice to see the regulars are still here. Well my 91 DT40 needs new bushes on the engine mount tube as the whole lot is a bit wobbly and i dont want it dropping off the back. I've removed the steering gear , and the mount tube nut was so badly corroded...
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    703 control unit

    Hi all<br />I'm doing some "remote" diagnostics for a friend who has a 703 control unit on a 1992 yammie 120. starts fine idles fine WOT all ok. Its the bit in the middle thats the problem. When pushing the throttle forward nothing happens for about three inches of forward movement and then it...
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    confused

    I've been slowly working through a plug fouling problem on my 91 DT40. When I first got it, it was really badly wet fouling the plugs after an hour or so. <br />I have... Changed the impeller and themostat, that helped, stripped and cleaned the carb , that improved it a bit more , lowered the...
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    Quick carb question

    I'm working on a 1970 25hp sportster (25002ec) , The carb was all gummed up and passing no fuel so I stripped it down and now its flooding out. I've ordered a new carb kit but I have a float question. Should the little tang be behind the needle valve assy or should the needle valve be sitting on...
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    Deceased estate 25hp

    Hi all.<br />My late fishing buddy had 13.5 ft fibreglass sea-nymph with a 1970 25hp rude sportster (25002ec 65859) on the back. The boat has sat for three years and is generally in good condition but we're going though his stuff and his wife wants to sell the boat. We never used his boat as it...
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    Iboats Offline overnight ?

    Hi Guys , one for the mods.<br />Guys we keep losing the Iboats website during the day/evening our time(nz). I've done a tracert during your day and we get in no problems. Here's the international chunk of a working trace to dns1.iboats.com<br /><br /> 8 324 ms 151 ms 189 ms...
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    Oil filter study

    For those that have been following the Making Oil FAQ , I found this on one of the websites. Though it might be of some use to I\O owners.<br /><br /> http://www.oilfilterstudy.com/
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    ETEC lubrication question

    I havn't seen the infomercial , but could somebody explain how a two stroke can have direct injection , which I assume has no oil load. How is the crank lubricated and how does this compare to a other direct injection systems ???
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    Strip or rip ...

    Hi all I'm working on my 1952 Martin and I'm a bit stuck. (See http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=17;t=038440 for some pictures). The original plugs were champion j8c with a 3/8"(9.5mm) reach. The previous owner put in a couple of h10 with a 7/16th" (11.1) reach...
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    Martin 75

    I've just aquired what I think is a martin 75. No serial numbers unfortunatly and no previous history, bit shabby paint wise but good compression and idles sweet. After idleing for a few mins I put my hand on the powerhead and its seriously hot. So hot I noticed some of the oil I used on it was...
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    Outboard , thats all I know.

    Hi All<br />I need help identifying this outboard. The story : Old gent over the road passed away last year so the folks had a clearout and put this by the side of the road. Thats all I know of the history.<br />I'm pretty sure its the original colour but there are no markings on the cowling or...
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    steering pressure pad

    Hi all. On the leg of my dt40 there is a bolt with a pad behind it. Its defined as a steering pressure pad in the parts list. Does anybody know if its something that should be adjusted or not bothered with.
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    Need some suzi 4dt parts

    Hi gents<br />I need to get hold of a suzi 4dt cdi and ignition coil. I'm not familiar with any of the the outboard breakers in the US, so could somebody recomend one or two I could try.<br />Thanks.
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    Oil flashpoint

    Ok , without naming brands , cos then it all gets a bit silly. Could somebody explain what the flashpoint of a 2 stroke oil is about. Down here in NZ we are somewhat restricted in products we can buy. We have the major OEM stuff and only one other alternative. The alternative has a flashpoint of...
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