DT200EFI Reverse Woes.

[Nasher]

All.

I have a 1998 Suzuki DT200EFI That is absolutely great on my 6.5M Ocean, it only cost me @£2000 used @4 years ago, and up to now it’s been very reliable. It returns nearly the same MPG at cruising speeds of @25-30knots as ETEC’s and Optimax’s, but importantly only weighs 200kgs.

Unfortunately I now have an issue with it. After crashing in and out of forward and reverse to hold the bow on a beach in Devon whilst I lifted some people off, the engine won’t go into reverse, but just makes lots of clicking noises whilst the revs rise. It will go in perfectly without the engine running, so I’m expecting the dog clutch for reverse to be mangled, or the webs on the back of the reverse gear itself to be bent. Fortunately I have a complete spare set of gears etc.

Am I being paranoid, or is there anything else I should check before diving into the gearbox itself?
I’m expecting big trouble getting the threaded stopper and shaft housing out.
I have already ensured the cable is adjusted properly, but haven’t touched the ‘soft shift’ mechanism.

I'm going to carry on using it for the time being, and managed OK yesterday. I think Doggypaddle put it very well, "Reverse is very overrated as a gear".

The engine has also done a lot of work now in all weather conditions and is starting to show its age.
I’d like to replace it with another exactly the same, but as they are so rare over here they, or the DT225EFI, don’t come up for sale very often, and those that do are very well used. I’ve seen a couple on US ebay that look in much better condition than mine for a very good price, but would need help with importing one to the UK. Does anyone know how easy this is?

Of course the ideal scenario would be for me to buy Codprawns DT225EFI for a good price when he gets his 350HP V8 Yammie.

Thanks

Nasher.

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I’ve seen a couple on US ebay that look in much better condition than mine for a very good price, but would need help with importing one to the UK. Does anyone know how easy this is?

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Yeh, done it loads of times. It's a bit like buying a motor from somewhere like Scotland, but it tends to arrive quicker.

The hardest job is getting a yank to package it for you, they're none to bright you know!

[willk]

Originally Posted by Nasher

Of course the ideal scenario would be for me to buy Codprawns DT225EFI for a good price when he gets his 350HP V8 Yammie.

Troublemaker!

[codprawn]

Wouldn't touch that Yam V8 with a bargepole - almost as heavy as twin 300xs!!!

It may be worth hanging on for my 225 efi - unless I stick it on a Ring or Phantom that is...........

Yes we can sort out shipping for you from the USA if you need it. Cost about £500 last time.

[Nasher]

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

The hardest job is getting a yank to package it for you, they're none to bright you know!

Yes it's that bit I was worried about, suppose it's best to stick to dealers that should have a special pallet laying around.

Originally Posted by codprawn

Yes we can sort out shipping for you from the USA if you need it. Cost about £500 last time.

Well done mate

I'll be in touch if it happens.

Nasher

[jambo]

Can i ask what is wrong with buying a motor from Scotland?
J

[Dirk Diggler]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Yes we can sort out shipping for you from the USA if you need it. Cost about £500 last time.

That's a £150 more than i normally pay.

[Chris]

I asked this question once of a dealer and was told that outboard gearcases are very difficult to rebuild well and often have a limited lifespan even if they are put together right.

If you have the spare gearset already then I guess its no biggie however.

No doubt you will need dozens of special tools to do the job

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by Chris

No doubt you will need dozens of special tools to do the job

I don't think you would for a Soozook 200.
You would need a box of shims though

[spartacus]

Originally Posted by jambo

Can i ask what is wrong with buying a motor from Scotland?
J

There's Scotland, then there's the west coast of Scotland. Honestly, when I've had stuff shipped over - they think you live in Tristan da Cunha! About time this country had a flat rate for the whole of the UK - considering it's tax-payers hard-earned cash that keep it from going tits up!