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    carb floats?

    if i had bad adjusted floats what problems would i get?
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    diconected oil injection?

    i have no history of this motor, so after spending some money was scared that it might not work, so i have been mixing my gas, and not putting any oil in the setup. pluse my nipple on the tank broke off, need to fix. would this cause my motor to run any different? just took the tank off and left...
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    Dies when put in drive?

    83 DT 85. Also needs a bit of gas so it won't die, then I put it in gear and dies. Anyone know what adjustment I need to make so it stays on? I just rebuilt the carbs, and think the seting are off. A bit hard to start, but when started idles fine.
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    loctite Anti-Seize for lower unit bolts?

    had on hell of a time getting the bolts off to do the water pump, was wondering if i can put some anti-seize on the bolts to help it not get stuck so much for next time.
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    cant get lower unit back on 86 dt85

    the water pump didn't work and i tried to replace it but can't get it back on, seems that the shifter rod is not going in all the way in. any trick or proceedures to get it back on? and wich way should the rubber prop be bent in the housing seem there is not much room for bolting that part back...
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    Worth putting 800.00 into motor? 86 DT85

    Was wondering what you guys thought, got a 86 DT85 and looks like I will be putting about 800 to get it running. That includes carb rebuilt with new nozzle and main jet, starter rebuild, new fuel pump, and new trim motor/pump. Seems this motor is going to cost me a total of 1350. Don't know what...
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    oil tank same as post 88 DT85

    I have a 86 DT 85 and was wondering if the 88 and up are the same?brownspoint cant find the part # the 86 is 69110-95511 and the 88 and up is 69901-95500 thanks luis
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    How can you find out what year, with out the serial number?

    My engine has the serial number plate missing. Is there any other way to find out what year it is? Do they stamp it anywhere else? I have looked but can't seem to find anything. Thanks, Luis
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    Is my compression good? 86 dt 85

    I got 155, 148, 150. Is that good? Is the differences between the three bad? Thanks, Luis
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    gas squirtinig out of the side of carb?

    have a 86-88 DT 85 finally got the starter done and was tring to start the engine. well i squeesed th Primer Bulb and saw gas squirted out of the top of the bottom carb. was just wondering if it is normal? i am not getting it to start thinking pump and or carbs. but i am going to start with the...
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    how to wire ignition switch? 86 DT85

    i am planning on getting a sierra switch 6 pole style, but can't seem to figure how to place the wires on this switch. wires on my motor, black - ground green-off (when put together with black) white-positive brown- start(when put together with white) red- choke blue- warning buzzer yellow- tach...
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    starter motor Suzuki DT85?

    anyone know if the 88-2000 motor will fit a 85-87 i have a 85-87 DT85 with a bad starter. they look the same. just wondering why the big price difference and easy availability for the 88-2000 motor. would just swapping the teeth of my old starter onto the newer starter work? and also ,does...
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    Wireing diagram for Suzuki dt85

    Anyone have the wireing diagram for the ignition to a dt85 eirly eighties. It has 7 wires black, red, brown, green, white, yellow, blue . Thanks Luis
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    help me find model/year, with pics

    how can i find out what model year my motor is? there is no plate with numbers. is there any other place to look for?
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    Suzuki 85hp tilt trim motor? pics added

    i don't know the year yet. looking into it. no serial # plate on it. i am missing the tilt trim motor but can't seem to find it. it's a 2 bolt flange 3 wire motor. does anyone know if these came with a 2 bolt flange or is mine aftermarket? certain years came like this? thanks, luis
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    aluminum ocean boats

    anyone know of any manufacturers that have a dealer in california? found gregor, makes a ocean 22. but was looking for other options. http://www.gregorboats.com/oseries.htm
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    where to find prop 77 35hp johnson

    i've looked everywhere on-line, and have had no luck, anyone know where i can get a stock prop for a 77 35hp johnson seahorse 35el77c? thanks luis
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    77 35hp johnson backfireing?

    well guys i finally got it started.so happy, but i noticed it back fired a bit when i give it gas, anyone have an idea what it can be? the engine sat for a while, i rebuilt the fuel pump but not the carb. and does this engine have a fixed timing on it like the jet ski two strokes? could that be...
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    how to start without start switch?

    before i buy new batt and switch i want to start it, anyone now how? it's a 77 35hp johnson thanks luis
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    best place to get foam for floor?

    just seeing how much this floor is going to coast me thanks, will post new thread with pics of the floor and see what advise you guys give me
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