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    1999 DF70 Head

    Hello folks, like all salt water outboards corrosion happens! I have removed the head from the engine due to water entering the cylinders, took it to the local machine shop for repairs and I cant find specs in my manual for Head Thickness. The machinist looked for specs through the Engine...
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    1996 48 hp Evin excessive smoke

    Can any one tell me why my Evinrude blows excessive amounts of white somke and deposit some much oil mix in test barrel? I have been using the correct oil amount 50:1. As indicated 3 ounces per gallon as required by type of oil. I have recently used premium fuel with Evinrude oil and sill to...
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    shift shaft adjustment!

    After replacing water pump on 1996 Evinrude 48 Hp, reverse gear did not engage correctly, just made alot of clicking from clutch dog. Where did I go wrong? What if any, are the specs on shift shaft adjustment. Its not listed on Top Secret Topics. Thanks in advance!
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    No start 1996 48 Evinrude

    Can anyone explain #5 blue highlighted sentences as to what is meant? Please use layman?s terms. I have tested my ignition system using the procedure 1 - 4 but the #5 procedure is confusing. I am testing a CDI ignition system on a 1996 48 HP Evinrude. Also for #3 refers to the stator do they...
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    New water pump & gauge very low pressure

    I just installed a new water pump impeller kit and gauge they are Suzuki OEM parts. The pressure gauge show very low pressure. I have the ear muffs connected and water pressure seem the usual from garden hose. I did check and clear tube running to pressure gauge and pressure from where tube...
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    1996 Evenrude 48 hard to start after sitting for three days or so

    Hi folks I'm struggling to figure out what my starting issue is. After my 48 sits a few days it doesn't want to start. All external things have been checked such as fuel delivery, spark, compression, safety cut off switch, and it seems to charge battery OK. The model is E48ESLED. I have had to...
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    Primer bulb not priming, found the problem!

    If anyone is currently having problems with no fuel getting to primer bulb this could be the reason. First of all I have a above deck fuel tank not the portable type. I checked all hoses for fuel and air leaks that could have occured over the time that it was parked. No signs of leaks were...
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    1999 Suzuki DF 70 has water in lower unit gears

    Re: 1999 Suzuki DF 70 has water in lower unit gears Yes, the seals under water pump housing leak, in my case the lower unit case was corroded, had to fix. If you rebuild make sure to pressure check seals bout 10 to 15 psi air pressure applied through oil drain hole. This pressure tester is...
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    1999 DF70 surge problem W/single beep every seven seconds. (short version)

    Ya hoo! Finally my hopes to fixing a uses broken down boat that I bought last summer has a happy ending. This DF70 has been a pain in the butt since day one. I had to rebuild lower unit, I replaced all bearing and seals no gears thank god, got that fixed then of course the single beep every...
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    oil capacity! 99 DF70

    Book says 5.1 qts but dipstick shows I am way overfilled. two inches or so over the little holes on dipstick. Which is wrong the book or the dipstick? Any reason for this weridness? :confused:
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    Tilt n trim hyraulic fluid! What kind?

    I am just wondering what type of hydraulic fluid is needed for my Suzuki power tilt n trim. There are more auto parts stores in my area than boat shops. Is it ok to use an automotive type hydraulic fluid? Some of these fluids have seal reconditioners to improve sealing and stop small leaks...
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    Where the heck is the PINION GEAR SHIM?

    Re: Where the heck is the PINION GEAR SHIM? Sorry Guys I didnt mention the engine I thought I did, Oops! Yes it is a DF70 1999 year mod. Jeffersondodson the inner pinion gear is beveled and so is the shaft it also has splines inside the gear and on shaft, there's no flat surface for a shim...
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    Where the heck is the PINION GEAR SHIM?

    Hello folks, I finally recived my Seloc repair manual I begain reading the lower unit specs for the gear case shimming. It explains the procecure for setting up backlash and shaft endplay (Drive shaft and prop shaft). The only problem with this book is that it is very vague on some of these...
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    How do you reset the Maintenace Reminder? DF70

    How does the maintenance reminder suppose to be reset and is it associated with the single Beep every seven seconds while the engine is running? The engine seems to be running Ok, it's not over heating. The Model is a 1999 DF70 any info is appreciated!
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    99 Suzuki DF70 surg off idle/ 1 peep continuous

    #1 Having a surge problem off idle about 2500 RPM's to 4000 RPM's. Idle seems to be ok, lower unit is in a barrel of water, engine temp is good, sensor are all connected and seem to be ok. Are these engines equiped with a rev limiter, is this normal when there is no load on the prop? I later...
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