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    replacing throttle cable

    i need to replace the throttle cable for my 94 suzuki DT40. the jacket has split and everything has rusted inside and looks like it is about to break. my question is, what brand/type of cable do i buy? are they universal? i recently pulled out the steering cable and it was a 12' teleflex. does...
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    How do i check spark/timing?

    I need to check for spark on both cylinders and advancing timing on my '94 Suzuki DT40, but i am uncertain on how to do it. it wouldnt get any higher than 1,000 rpm at WOT in fwd gear, and checking these things was suggested by a very helpful member of this forum. to check the timing, im...
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    DT40 tops out at barely 1000 rpm

    i recently got a tachometer to gauge my work-in-progress 1994 Suzuki DT40. ive been recently trying to get the motor running good and all, but i cant seem to get anywhere near the recommended WOT rpm (5,000-6,000). i barely get 1000 rpm out of it at the wide open position. the motor was rebuilt...
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    hydraulic steering blew out!

    i was out boating today and 10 min out i hear this loud snapping sound and the boat banks right really hard. cut off the throttle and learn that the steering system just broke! the steering wheel spins with no resistance and no effect on the outboard. also, the motor spins on the swivel freely...
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    Suzuki Fuel Hose dimensions

    i need to run new fuel lines on my 94' DT40, but i do not know the I.D. of the standard hose. can somebody help me? also, what's the difference with marine fuel hoses?
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    if it aint broke, dont fix it?

    Hey guys, ive ran into a dilemma with my 94 Suzuki DT40. so i was browsing through the shop manual and found the section with the info about the oil pump linkage adjustment. checked it out on my motor, and the alignment was way off. supposedly, at idle, the mark on the pump lever is supposed to...
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    low rpm at WOT

    hello, i have a 94 suzuki dt40 that hasnt been run in like 6 years. well i recently started gettin the boat up again and i have ran into a problem. initially, the throttle wouldnt even open fully (remote control linkage problem) and i resolved that with a few throttle cable adjustments. so now...
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    Tachometer "dead"

    The tachometer on my boat has been "dead" for quite a long time. recently ive been at getting the boat restored to working condition, and the tach isnt cooperating. the needle sits at the 6 o clock position and doesnt move a millimeter to 12v power or to 12v power + signal from rectifier. whats...
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    Repainting lower unit concerns

    So i plan on repainting my lower unit and cowling, and i had a question that i havent found answered (searched through tons of threads). my question is, when i spray the lower unit, do i need to prevent paint from spraying onto the intake things (where water is sucked in for cooling)? and if...
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    Rewire this mess? D:

    Hey everyone. I have a 95 (i think) Cobia fitted with a 94 Suzuki, and I've had it for a long time. I used to use it a lot, then i had the motor rebuilt, then never used it again. Mainly because they didn't adjust the throttle linkage correctly and I was too lazy to try and fix it. Well it's...
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    94 Suzuki DT40 PTT motor replacement

    Hi, I'm in the process of getting my boat running again and had a quick question. The PTT wasnt working so I took a look and found out the motor had rusted a whole into the side of it and all the internals were ruined. I'm probably going to replace the motor, but I noticed they were in the $300...
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