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    Trim relay won't trigger any ideas?

    I have an older model CMC power tilt and trim unit. It is run off of two 5 pin relays. When I trigger the relays from a jumper off of the battery (12.71 volts) they trip properly. When I try to trigger them off of the switch wire (12.40) volts they will not trip. Only thing I can think of is...
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    Bennett Marine Customer Service

    Just wanted to make everyone aware that Bennett Marine has incredible customer service. I ordered the Bennett trim tabs from an Internet company because of the cheap price. They arrived Monday, I finally unpacked them and went to install them on Weds. night. When I unpacked them I found the...
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    Are ignition timing coil and pulser coil the same?

    2000 suzuki DT140 EFI. I have the Suzuki service manual and it says nothing about an ignition timing coil it only refers to a pulser coil. I have tested the pulser coil and it is not within specs. I am trying to replace it and order from Brownspoint. The problem is they do not have a pulser...
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    Suzuki Mechanic recommendations SE Palm Beach County FL.?

    Can anyone recommend a good Suzuki mechanic or shop in SE Palm Beach County?
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    Anyone know how to test Suzuki ECU??

    2001 dt140 efi with ECU computer controller. No spark any cly. Everything tests fine so far (switches, shutoffs, fuses , coils ,wire etc). I'm down to the ECU. Seloc manual has no info that helps. Does anyone know how to test the ECU (engine control unit)? Want to test mine before replacing and...
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    Dt 140 spark issues

    Hey all I just picked up a 206 key largo with a 2001 suz dt 140 at a repo auction. We had it out on the water 2 weeks ago and it ran great. Went out yesterday and tried to fire it up. The battery had died. I charged the battery and got her to crank over but no start. Checked for spark on cly 1...
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    Input needed on pulling Johnson 60 powerhead

    Hey guys,I have a 1985 Johnson 60hp 2 cylinder, after a tow to the keys and back I found that the two bolts that hold the flange the cowling mounts to had rotted out and the cowling was flopping around, as well as two of the powerhead mount bolts had broken/rotted. I decided it was time for...
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    Help VRO Replacement Pump Ideas

    Hey everyone my vro which has been working fuel side only has finally cracked in the housing and I need to replace it. I'm currently strapped for cash and looking for a $50 repair not a $300. I have a J60elcod 1985 2cly. I found one fuel pump with the 3 barbs from sierra but it is only rated up...
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    Fuel pump part# help

    Hey everyone I have a 1985 j60elcod and the fuel pump died today, good thing I had my 10 year old primer bulb squeezer with me...It is a converted vro system. I was looking to rebuild the fuel side, but part #s are 1982-84 is 18-720, 1988 is 18-721 there is no listing for 1985??? Anyone know...
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    Rough idle need ideas

    Hey all, I have a 1985 johnson 60hp, 2 cyl. I have rewired it, new coils, new plugs, new fuel lines, cleaned carbs 3x completely with replacement parts, new control cables, new filters, and fresh gas. It starts fine, runs great, but when it is at idle the motor is not as smooth as it should be...
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    Quick cmc tilt and trim question?

    I have a cmc PT-130, the 2 -40 amp relays broke free of their mounting point and dunked in the bilge water(major smoke and small fire) completely melted the relays and the sockets. I got a new wiring schematic from cmc and it shows a cooper bussman shortstop breaker but does not specify which...
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    1985 johnson 60 loosing power

    Hi everyone I've been lurking and searching for all my answers but have a new intermittant problem I'm hunting.. I just recently picked up an 1985 17'bonito cc with a 1985 johnson(j60ELCOD) cheap. The boat like most was neglected for a couple years. I replaced most of the boat wireing, replaced...
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