1989 Suzuki DT85 wires clipped cooling sensor

[FireAm94]

I purchased a boat last year that had an 89 Suzuki DT85. It never would get up on plane. I had the carbs built since it didn't wanna idle. I hadn't been able to take it out and finally did. It has the same problem only idles now. I noticed the wires for the water cooling sensor were clipped. I understand that this is a magnetic switch and a buzzer is supposed to sound when the engine is cranked until water gets up in the head. I get no buzzer at all. I understand that if the sensor is tripped it will keep the engine rpm's to 3000. Without having the sensor at all would this have the same effect?<br /><br />Joe

 

[rodbolt]

Re: 1989 Suzuki DT85 wires clipped cooling sensor

with no sensor you have no alarms. sometime around 1989-90 they did incorperate a sensor for temp as well as for flow. you need to replace the flow sensor.its just a float switch. I just cant remember when they did it.

 

[FireAm94]

Re: 1989 Suzuki DT85 wires clipped cooling sensor

Originally posted by rodbolt:<br /> with no sensor you have no alarms. sometime around 1989-90 they did incorperate a sensor for temp as well as for flow. you need to replace the flow sensor.its just a float switch. I just cant remember when they did it.

It has a separate temperature sensor and cooling sensor and is a 1989. I think i'm just gonna find the local Suzuki dealer and hope they're more honest than our local Yamaha dealer. It's hard to find a good mechanic let alone a good boat mechanic. Thanx for the response Rodbolt. I surely don't need any unnoticed problems due to not having alarms. We fish below the dams for salts way too much for that.