86 Suzuki

shackler

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I have an 86 Suzuki, model no 150ss. I have just purchased it, and am totally ignorant about boat motors. It starts right up, but will not idle without dying. If I try to put it in gear, it also dies. Even if I rev it up in neutral, it will eventually die. I noticed that after each time, the primer bulb is soft again. There is also a little bit of gas/oil mix in the bottom of where the motor is. Not sure if any of this helps, but it is all I know. For all I know, I have a choke on. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for a manual on this motor if anyone knows where to get one. Thanks again.
 

deejaycee_2000

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Re: 86 Suzuki

welcome to iboats :) .... sounds to me like you do not have enough ventilation at the fuel tank, make sure the ventilation screw on the fuel tank is open ..... let it idle about 5 min before putting it in gear ..... you can find a part breakdown on brownspoint.com .......
 
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