thanks guys for help it was the stator <br />on suzuki 225 1996 it was driving the timer base crazy got it fixed but I want a merc <br />suzuki sucks parts to much service stinks<br />a thermostat for my motor is 75bucks<br />for a merc 15 dollors yami 36.oo<br />thank you clanton <br />now back to dolphin fishing 2 month ordeal<br />600 bucks thats boats