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  1. gsk2005uk

    Suzuki DT25 - Recoil Strarter Problem

    I have a 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880) and I am no longer able to start the engine manually via the rope/recoil starter. The recoil starter seems to operate as it should, ie twist and automatically pulls the rope back in, but the engine is not starting. I am only able to start the...
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    Got stranded in the open sea (Suzuki DT25)

    I got a 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). And I had the following problem... I had the first boat run for this Summer few days back. Before I went to sea I gave the engine a 15' warmup with the "ear muffs" (see attached pic) and since all went well I took the boat in the open sea...
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    Too many impellers for my Suzuki DT25

    Hello, I am a proud owner of a 1991 Suzuki DT25 (Model No: 02503-132880)... and its time to change the impeller! Every time I call Suzuki dealer in Greece for a price quote I hear a new and different part number!:confused: For my 2-stroke Suzuki manual (see attached scan) the part number is...
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    Suzuki DT25 Cylinder Head Gasket Problem & Installation

    Hello, I have a 2-stroke 1991 Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). The salty deposits that I found inside the engine and discussed in an earlier thread, convinced me to open up and inspect the cylinder head & gasket. Results? 1. I obviously need to change the gasket (see attached pics):eek...
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    White Substance in Suzuki DT25?

    Hi, I have a 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). I removed the hood and in the section near the sparkplugs I noticed a white substance leaking from one of the gaskets (Pictures attached). Is it salt concentrating there? Oxidisation? Any clues would be helpful! What could have caused...
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    Suzuki DT25 miles per gallon

    Hi, Does anyone know what is the official miles per gallon / fuel consumption? I have a 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). Is there any graph/table that shows fuel consumption vs rpm? Thank you in advance
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    Johnson Seahorse 4hp Black Spark Plugs

    Hello, I noticed that after few minutes of starting the engine the new spark plugs became black as if they are burned or something. I read some thread that mentioned that this might be from "running rich". What does that mean and do I need to do anything about it? Note: Carb is clean and has...
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    Johnson Seahorse 4hp '83 Impeller

    Hello, I got another newbie Q'... Is the impeller for my motor (1983 Johnson 4hp Seahorse Model No: J4BRLCTA) the same as with the Seahorse 4hp Deluxe version? I am starting the motor and its overheating and no water at all is coming from the exhaust. Ages ago I went to a shop and bought...
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    It Started But With Issues - Johnson 4hp '83

    Hello, I have a 1983 Johnson 4hp Seahorse (Model No: J4BRLCTA) and after a painful restoration/servicing I managed to get it start!:D After fixing the electrics, placing a new impeller and installing a new carb kit I was unable to start it even with the proper settings for the carburettor (low...
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    High/Low Speed Needle Settings 4hp Johnson '83

    Hello, I have a 1983 Johnson 4hp Seahorse (Model No: J4BRLCTA) and I just installed a new carb kit! Before starting the engine I want to be sure that I have the right speed needle settings. I searched iboats, google and an ebay-bought service manual and I get different settings. What settings...
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    Suzuki DT25 Does Not Start With Cord

    Hello, I got a silly-newbie question about my 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). Since acquiring it I have always started it via the usual way, connect it to a battery and pressing the start button. It does have a cord on it but I cannot start the engine with it, no matter how many...
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    Johnson Carb Kit Identification

    Hello, I have a 1983 Johnson 4hp Seahorse (Model No: J4BRLCTA) and I am looking for a carburettor kit (basically the main gasket and the float). I checked the http://shop2.evinrude.com/ website, the Ebay and the iboats shop BUT they all have the parts for the BRH models and not for my BRL. I...
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    Advice on removing/installing a prop???

    Hello, I am going to remove the prop from my 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). Is there anything I need to be aware of while removing or installing a prop on this engine? Is it something I can do with ordinary tools or do I need something more specialised? While installing the...
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    How do I choose a Tachometer?

    Hello, I am interested in getting a tachometer for my 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). If I am not mistaken my engine has a maximum of 5-6,000rpm so any tacho limit above this should do. Unfortunately I have no idea what else to look for while choosing a tachometer. So I got a...
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    Is my propeller a through hub exhaust or not?

    Hello, Who can tell me for sure whether my propeller is a through hub exhaust or not? I am a boat-newbie and I got a 2-stroke Suzuki DT25 (Model No:02503-132880). I am asking this Q' as I was looking in ebay for a new propeller and one of the sellers asked me whether my prop is a through hub...
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    Suzuki Control Cables

    Hello, I got a Suzuki DT25 (Model No: 02503-132880) and I am trying to set it up with remote control. I tried improvising instead of buying the proper Suzuki kit but it did not work. So after a lot of search I got the kit and tried to install it. Unfortunately I got another problem! The...
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    Strange Capsule in Tune Up Kit (Johnson Seahorse)

    Hello, I recently bought a new ignition tune up kit for my Johnson Seahorse (4hp) and found something which I did not knew what it was. In the big bag there were smaller bags with each having a piece of the kit. Inside the bags with some clips, there was this "glass capsule" half filled with...
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    Suzuki DT25 Remote Control Parts

    Hello, Do you happen to have (and want to sell/give) the remote control kit for a 1988 Suzuki DT25 (Model No: 02503-132880)? Remote control kits for 1988 (and perhaps other years) DT20, DT25 and DT30 should fit according to the respective manuals. What I am looking for is the clamp brackets...
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    Repair Guide for Magneto Ignitions

    Hello, I guess its my turn to contribute a bit in this forum! While reaching the Internet for info on how to check the Magneto Ignition system in my Johnson Seahorse (1983 model), I bumped on a easy troubleshooting guide that gives a detailed method of checking with a digital multimeter whether...
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    Help Identifying Boat Make/Model

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone out there is able to identify the make and model of my boat. There are no tags whats so ever on it and the previous owner just knew (or guessed) that it is made in Great Britain. The boat seems to be a cathedral/tri-hull and ~15-20 years old, all fiberglass...
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