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    1999 Stingray 190RS Restoration

    Hey old thread with no updates…I just bought the same boat (but a 2000) and found this thread when searching for restoration info…did you ever finalize the interior etc?
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    1994 Suzuki DT40C how to remove lower engine surround???

    I removed the engine cover on my 94 DT40C because I need to replace a gasket on the exhaust plate cover...well like six of the M6 bolts snapped in the aluminum engine (Great job Suzuki put stainless hardward into aluminum in a location where constant thermal cycling will occur...not to mention...
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    94 dt40 keeps fouling plugs

    The motor has a rough idle but is great from about 1/8 throttle all the way up to WOT. Some times after I shut it off it won't start and if I pull the plugs they are soaked...I can put new plugs in and it will fire right back up...any ideas
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    94 dt 40 Suzuki hard to start after shutting off

    Just bought this Suzuki was out of water since last year. Put fresh fuel and plugs and battery and it will run great from 1/8 throttle right up to WOT. It idles kinda bumpy and many times it fights me when I try to start it after shutting it off...any advice? Thanks - Nate
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    1986 classic 50 voltage readings???

    Hi guys what should the voltage readings be coming off my stator during cranking?
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    1986 merc 45 hp 4 cyl ignition switch box item 5772a2 or 5772a7?

    I found both item numbers and want to make sure I get the right one. Model number of motor is 1045716
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    New stator and battery ran on bad rectifier for 20 minutes now no spark

    I replaced my stator and put my boat in the water not knowing the rectifier was bad. After a 20 min ride my engine died on me out of the blue and when I went to crank it it was cranking slow like the battery was worn out. I towed the boat and pulled it out of the lake and ordered a rectifier. I...
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    What is at risk when running an outboard on a low battery

    I've read that there can be damage to the ignition system when running a mercury outboard on a low battery. I have a few threads going right now to address certain issues but this one is specifically regading running my 86 45 hp on a weak battery?
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    Will running with a bad rectifier kill the battery?

    I have no accessories running off my battery so all it has to do is crank the starter...but I am not sure if there is a draw on the battery while the engine is running or not? I have a new battery and the other day my boat stalled on it's own and then the cranking was much slower after...I...
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    1986 Merc Classic 50 4 cyl dual carb spring fling of parts and labor so far

    So this has been an eventful spring for me and I have been in my motor 3 weekends in a row (Sat and Sunday) tracking issues and finding new ones etc. Long story short my rectifier wires coming from my stator were cooked and had no insulation left around them...I replaced the stator and found...
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