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Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2010, 21:26
Replies: 42
Views: 18,129
Posted By Steve.N
I've got exactly the same motor on my 5.5m DSB...

I've got exactly the same motor on my 5.5m DSB rib. Now on my rib it's not the fastest but it's a great reliable motor even for it’s age. I was told the same as you that they were plagued by...
Forum: Engines & props 23 August 2009, 09:08
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
Just to finish this thread off, After checking...

Just to finish this thread off, After checking the fuel pump and throttle position sensor and finding nothing wrong I pulled the carbs off.
Gave them a complete strip down and found sand in one and...
Forum: Engines & props 15 August 2009, 22:46
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
Hi guys, Thanks for the responses - I was...

Hi guys,

Thanks for the responses - I was planning on checking the fuel pump yesterday but the weather prevented that!!
Will remove the fuel pump tomorrow!

jky - I have a inline water/fuel...
Forum: Engines & props 14 August 2009, 08:51
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
Hi, hatt11 - Just checked - Bulb correct way...

Hi, hatt11 - Just checked - Bulb correct way around. you're right, sometimes these problems are solved by something silly being wrong, if only this problem was as simple!
Next port of call - fuel...
Forum: Engines & props 13 August 2009, 09:00
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
This Saga Continues!!!! Took the boat out...

This Saga Continues!!!!

Took the boat out yesterday - The engine still wont rev above 4,500rpm!!!!
The difference this time is that usually the motor performs well for an hour or so then cuts...
Forum: Engines & props 11 August 2009, 05:39
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
I was reading the manual last-night (that's how...

I was reading the manual last-night (that's how obsessed I'm becoming reading a service manual in bed) and was planning on checking the Throttle Position sensor next. I've just asked the Marine...
Forum: Engines & props 09 August 2009, 23:24
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
Good call 250kts - The breather was sitting in a...

Good call 250kts - The breather was sitting in a puddle and covered in dirt. I discovered it wrapped in a corner up behind the fuel tank. I removed it and blew through - there definitely was...
Forum: Engines & props 08 August 2009, 20:11
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
Went out today and checked all the things we...

Went out today and checked all the things we earlier discussed - Fuel lines, breather, priming bulb - all looks good.
Now this may be irrelevant but I'm not sure - It only occurred to me an hour...
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2009, 20:53
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
I feel stupid asking this - but as this is my...

I feel stupid asking this - but as this is my first boat I have to:- My tank is a handmade stainless steel unit below the jockey seat/console. I can see the fuel pipe, but can't see a breather???...
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2009, 09:15
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
Pete, meant to ask - Did this happen after a...

Pete, meant to ask - Did this happen after a service or after you doing any work on the boat OR was it out of the blue?
Forum: Engines & props 07 August 2009, 09:12
Replies: 35
Views: 5,645
Posted By Steve.N
This is all very interesting as this is EXACTLY...

This is all very interesting as this is EXACTLY the same issue I'm having on my Suzi Dt55 (see my other thread if interested!)

Yesterday she ran great - then on way back the engine dropped off to...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2009, 22:05
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
Yeah I know the feeling!! For something so simple...

Yeah I know the feeling!! For something so simple it seems so hard to diagnose this problem.
Not sure what's going on with it!! Thinking of taking the carbs off and checking them - grasping at...
Forum: Engines & props 06 August 2009, 16:25
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
This engine is now giving me a pain in the...

This engine is now giving me a pain in the nuts!!!! :mad:

After checking all the water passages yesterday, I replaced the water flow senor and took the boat out today around Howth (Dublin).
She...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 05 August 2009, 03:51
Replies: 11
Views: 3,565
Posted By Steve.N
On this subject I have a question. My...

On this subject I have a question.

My friend has been rebuilding a speedboat over the past year or so. It's now ready for a motor - I got talking to a colleague who's father was selling the...
Forum: Engines & props 04 August 2009, 14:49
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
The new Water Float Switch arrived today - This...

The new Water Float Switch arrived today - This raises another issue that I'm hoping that you can give me some advice on.
My old switch definitely was defective as a part of it was missing :eek:....
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2009, 00:40
Replies: 10
Views: 11,192
Posted By Steve.N
I see that there's another DT55 owner in similar...

I see that there's another DT55 owner in similar trouble as me :(

Like you I started with the oil flow sensor and have systematically checked all the sensors. Do you have a Suzuki Service Manual?...
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2009, 00:17
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
I started by removing the thermostat - it was...

I started by removing the thermostat - it was completely choked up with salt deposits. After removing and cleaning it I verified that it worked ok, which it did.
I removed and checked the overheat...
Forum: Engines & props 28 July 2009, 00:05
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Steve.N
Yeah going by everything I'd read I thought the...

Yeah going by everything I'd read I thought the prop size already on the motor was pretty much suited for my boat.
It was just that I had my rib into a Marine Engineer to have an engine problem...
Forum: Engines & props 26 July 2009, 22:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Steve.N
Putting my question back to the top again - Has...

Putting my question back to the top again - Has anyone got any advice before I go and buy a new prop??
Forum: Engines & props 25 July 2009, 11:01
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
I assume my buzzer seems ok as it went off the...

I assume my buzzer seems ok as it went off the other week when I had the motor running on the muffs (was flushing it out and had it on for around a minute when the alarm went off - Switched it off...
Forum: Engines & props 24 July 2009, 08:43
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
The buzzer doesn't come on, but the warning...

The buzzer doesn't come on, but the warning lights do before the motor starts up - they go out as normal when the engine starts.

They all work though as I tested them a few weeks ago.
Forum: Engines & props 23 July 2009, 17:12
Replies: 18
Views: 6,363
Posted By Steve.N
I know oaseeker mentioned at the start of the...

I know oaseeker mentioned at the start of the thread that he had an alarm but I don't get any, the engine just cuts back to 4000rpm out of the blue - no warnings, buzzers or anything.

I'm very...
Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2009, 20:53
Replies: 15
Views: 3,785
Posted By Steve.N
Good man spartactus!! Will note for reference...

Good man spartactus!! Will note for reference :thumbs:
Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2009, 03:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Steve.N
What Prop Should I Buy?

When I bought my rib last year the motor had a 11.6x14 solus 3 blade prop fitted. Due to wear & tear (and some steep learning curves of what NOT to do) I'm going to purchase a replacment prop.
My...
Forum: Engines & props 21 July 2009, 02:54
Replies: 15
Views: 3,785
Posted By Steve.N
What about using Chemical Metal??? Those...

What about using Chemical Metal???

Those BlackFin guys - I contacted them last year about buying a fin, they wanted some astronomical figure for postage :eek:
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