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    DT 8501-581180 - What Year?

    Looking at the Brownspoint. com site to determine the year but find there are two that could be my motor - a 1985 and a 1995 - need some help figuring out which is mine. Brownspoint says: 1985 Starting Serial Number is: 08501-512598 DT 85TCLF Then, a mere 10 rows below that listing...
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    Suzuki DT85 8501 581180 - What Year ???

    I'm looking at Brownspoint.com and think my motor is a 1985. Could someone confirm or correct for me please? Thx mych, Mike Cooper Seattle
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    1995 Suzuki DT85 Dies At Open Throttle

    My wife bought me a boat with a 1995 Suzuki DT85 for B-day - Sweet! Repair Manual ordered but not here yet. Motor starts fine, idles fine and when motor is cold I can get full speed. When motor warms the most speed I can get is about 5.5 mph (land.) I moved fuel tank from stern to bow (17...
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    '72 Merc 50hp 500 Thunderbolt F.M.V.

    I am a trustee responsible for selling a Mercury 50hp 500 Thunderbolt (Serial No. 3359071)<br /><br />If I understand the method used to determine the date of manufacture, this serial number means that the engine was manufactured in 1972. Could someone confirm and/or correct for me?<br /><br...
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