odd ball engine

[lifes great]

spirit 25 HP # 2502 & f-10483<br />early 70's I was told <br /><br />Does anybody know about this engine? Made in Japan I was told. Before I buy it is there anything I should know about it?<br />Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: odd ball engine

Suzuki made the Spirit line, LG. <br /><br />Haven't found a listing of model# vs. year yet.<br />Maybe someone will come along who has.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[roscoe]

Re: odd ball engine

Made for , or by Suzuki.<br /><br />1979 I think, but not sure.<br /><br />You may want to check around to see if parts are available for this motor. Especially things like waterpumps and ignition parts.<br /><br />If they are not available, then the motor is not worth much.

 

[Laddies]

Re: odd ball engine

I cannot find that model number listed but in 1980 the had a model 250002 the engines are listed with suzuki built from 1978 to 80 parts may be available thru suzuki

 

[Chinewalker]

Re: odd ball engine

Wasn't it kind of a joint venture with Suzuki and Arctic Cat? For some reason I remember AC being involved in that project... maybe that will broaden the scope of the search a bit?<br /><br />- Scott

 

[lifes great]

Re: odd ball engine

Thanks guys just another gamble. I'll have to hear it run and see it pump. I'll do a compression test on it then decide.

 

[ziemann]

Re: odd ball engine

Yes, that motor was part of a joint venture between Arctic Enterprises and Suzuki. The old Arctic Enterprises went bankrupt in 1982 and was reborn as Arctic Cat Inc. in 1984. During that time (late 70's through early 80's), Suzuki engines were called Spirit Engines in Arctic Cat Snowmobiles and outboards sold through their dealer network. <br /><br />To this day, Arctic Cat uses Suzuki as their snowmobile engine supplier.

 

[lifes great]

Re: odd ball engine

thanks Z man mt