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    2003 Suzuki DF140 - Tilt Trim Causes Engine To Bog Down

    Hi Guys, The engine is a 2003 Suzuki DF140 installed on a 1985 Boston Whaler Outrage 18. Great combination. At the end of last year I noticed that when I used the tilt trim switch (either the one on the console or the one on the engine) the voltage drops 2-4 volts and the engine loses around...
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    Suzuki DF140 RPM Drop when Tilt Trim

    Hi guys, At the end of last season I noticed that at times the rpm would drop on my 2004 Suzuki DF140, it appeared to happen a lot at low speeds coming into the beach or trailer. I took it to the dealer. They tested everything, took it for a test ride and said it was perfectly fine. Looked at...
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    Johnson 150 Model Year

    Hello - can anyone tell me what year this V6 150hp outboard is?<br /><br />Model J150EXETG<br />SN G-03312884<br /><br />And how much would a complete rebuild cost for it?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Todd Lynch
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    Outboard Depreciation

    I am having a hard time figuring out outboard depreciation, and the used outboard market in general.<br /><br />People sell cars that have no problems and that are completely reliable. It appears to me that people don't really sell their outboard engines if they are still completely reliable -...
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    Fogging Oil Would Not Kill Engine

    Hello all,<br /><br />I winterized my engine yesterday.<br /><br />I have a 1985 Johnson 150hp V6 - fuel injection removed.<br /><br />I removed the carb cover and with the boat running I began to spray the fogging oil in. Low Medium Idle as the Can said. The engine began to produce an...
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    Oil Gas Mix

    I have a 1985 Johnson 150 and the oil injection has been taken out so I mix the gas 50:1 as I am filling up my 60 gal tank. I switch back and forth about every 6 gallons and then rock my boat for a few minutes.<br /><br />Once they mix will they come apart again? Should I rock my boat...
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    Testing Spark Underway

    I have an intermitant problem - my engine sometimes loses power while running. It only happens when the boat is in gear and it only happens every 5 minutes or so. I want to see if there is a spark on all cylinders when it happens as I want to know if it is electrical or a problem with the fuel...
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    '85 Johnson 150hp Throttle Gives Out

    Hello,<br /><br />I Have a 1985 Johnson 150hp Engine and when I am running at high rpms, 4500 or above the enigne sometimes loses throttle and it drops down to around 2000 (not always exactly but around) RPMs. If I keep the throttle open and wait it kicks back in. Usually within 15 secs or so...
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