Thinking of buying 1989 Suzuki 85hp

[patndon]

Want to replace a 96 40Force with a DT85,dealer trade,says runs good ..anything to ask about on this motor?? thanks

 

[bossee]

Re: Thinking of buying 1989 Suzuki 85hp

Hi,<br />Suzuki DT85 1989 has 3 cyl.<br />It should be grey-green color since Suzuki started painting their 2-strokes from 1989 in that color.<br />Is it serviced recently?<br />Is impeller changed recently and thermostat in good shape?<br />Ask for a compression test.<br />Do You have any estimate how many hours it has run? Here in Sweden we have not so long boat season about 4-5 months so an outboard does not run more than maybe 50 hours/year average or so, in 15 years that would be about 750 hours if used every year.<br />Make sure the prop is in good shape and well balanced.<br />Suzuki orginal prop that possibly is mounted on this outboard:<br />V1700 Aluminum 3 blade 13 1/4(diam)x17(pitch) <br />partnr 58100-94512-019<br />Other possible Suzuki aluminium props:<br /> http://www.suzukimarine.com/accessories/ <br />(Props)<br /><br />May I ask how much $ the dealer is asking for the outboard?<br /><br />I had a Suzuki DT65 (1991) before and it had CDI box, Oil injection, electrical trim and tilt. NA12S remote control and orginal instruments that included RPM guage, oil level/waterflow-temp guage (and I also had an orginal Suzuki speed guage). I also had the orginal Suzuki owners manual for my model and year. It was a fine outboard.

 

[patndon]

Re: Thinking of buying 1989 Suzuki 85hp

Thanks for the info,he will remove a 1996 force 40 on a 21ft pontoon boat (try to sell that for me} reinstall the DT85TCL in it's place for $1000.00US.. Should I go for it?

 

[bossee]

Re: Thinking of buying 1989 Suzuki 85hp

Hi,<br />So for what the Force 40 1996 is worth + $ 1000 US You will get the Suzuki DT85 1989 including installation. <br />In my opinion it seems OK, but it all depends how good care (service) the Suzuki DT85 has got over the years. Personally I would also demand a full service on the DT85 (including a new impeller) so You know what has been done and could take You trough a season without any trouble (hopefully).

 

[Osprey]

Re: Thinking of buying 1989 Suzuki 85hp

At a minimum, get a gauge and test the compression before you buy. Each cylinder should be within 5 to a max of 10 percent of the others. Plan on spending some extra dollars on parts. A few of the items would include impeller kit, thermostat, fuel and oil filters / strainers, fuel pump, plugs. Remove and soak the carbs in carb cleaner and do a de-carbon spray treatment on the cylinders. Buy a shop manual and do the work yourself, this stuf isn't brain surgery.

 

[patndon]

Re: Thinking of buying 1989 Suzuki 85hp

Thanks, the book value of the 40 force is $763.00 low to $932.00 high, he would try to sell it in that range, but if I only get $500.00 for it, it cost me $500.00 to put on the DT85TCL!!! A deal???