Forum: Engines & props
14 August 2022, 06:51
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
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Forum: Engines & props
13 August 2022, 07:09
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Thanks for your reply.
It is the first time...
Thanks for your reply.
It is the first time I use the boat (and engine) in 2022. It was kept out of the water since October 2021.
I normally use the boat in fresh water (lakes and rivers).
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Forum: Engines & props
12 August 2022, 17:53
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,361
Suzuki DF 90 (2006) engine temperature
My Suzuki DF90 (2006) runs smoothly and goes up to 5k RPM without any problems, but, when idle, in neutral, after a few moments (less than 1 minute) it wil start beeping and the "temp" led will start...
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Forum: Engines & props
23 November 2020, 07:57
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,958
Thanks for the info.
Just one comment.
The...
Thanks for the info.
Just one comment.
The recommended RPM range for the DF 90 is 4.5 k - 5.5. k.
Using a 17", 3 blade propeller the RPM at WOT was around 6.2 k, above the recommended range.
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Forum: Engines & props
22 November 2020, 17:03
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,958
Suzuki DF 90 (2006) performance
My Valiant PT 520 RIB (5,2 m) is equipped with a Suzuki DF 90 from 2006.
I had a 17" propeller installed but the engine ran "too fast" (6.2 k rpm).
I moved to a 19" propeller and the RPM at WOT...
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Forum: Engines & props
20 November 2019, 17:57
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,527
I would like to thank you for the replies.
...
I would like to thank you for the replies.
It is the first time I measure the average consumption of the RIB under a "constant" speed, long journey situation and I would like to have the...
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Forum: Engines & props
19 November 2019, 06:31
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Replies: 6
Views: 8,527
Suzuki DF 90 fuel consumption
A few weeks ago I took a weekend trip up and down the Douro river (Portugal) on my Valiant PT-520 (2005) equipped with a Suzuki DF90 (2006) and a 3*13.875*19 alloy Solas propeller.
The boat load was...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
28 November 2016, 17:57
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,196
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Forum: Engines & props
28 November 2016, 17:49
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,579
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Forum: Engines & props
27 November 2016, 21:02
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
MPH vs Knots
I apologize about the remark but, in Portugal, we use km/h and not mph (for land speed) so, for me, mph means nmph or knots.
Since 45 knots for this kind of boats is quite fast, I was only trying to...
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Forum: Engines & props
27 November 2016, 18:33
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
RPM range
Thanks for the info.
My engine is from 2006. DF 90 and not DF 90 A.
Recommended max. RPM range is 4.5 k - 5.5 k (Suzuki manual)
Antonio Manuel Carrapatoso
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Forum: Engines & props
27 November 2016, 17:32
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
Thanks for the info.
Just a few extra...
Thanks for the info.
Just a few extra questions:
When you state 45 mph, do you mean 45 knots?
What RPM did you get at WOT? Under what load?
Antonio Manuel Carrapatoso
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Forum: Engines & props
27 November 2016, 16:20
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
ECU malfunction (2)
Apparently the engine was running on 2 cylinders instead of 4...
Hard to understand how that was not noticed in the yearly maintenance.
:-(
Antonio Manuel Carrapatoso
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Forum: Engines & props
27 November 2016, 16:12
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
ECU malfunction
After a long struggle with the performance of the engine, I decided to change the shop I did the maintenance of the engine.
After an ECU replacement, I got back to 6.2 k rpm and 32 knots with just...
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Forum: Engines & props
23 June 2016, 14:09
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,423
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Forum: Engines & props
23 June 2016, 12:36
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,423
Damaged aluminium propeller
I have a Solas Amita aluminium propeller (13.875*19*3) with a slightly bent blade. I already bought an alternative propeller, Solas Rubex Plus (13.875*17*3) with a lower pitch and had it installed....
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Forum: Engines & props
14 December 2015, 21:54
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
Dear all:
Thanks for the hints.
I am going...
Dear all:
Thanks for the hints.
I am going to try a Solas Amita 3*13.875*17 (17 instead of 19).
I will let you know the results as soon as I am able to test the solution.
Regards
Antonio...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 December 2015, 14:59
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
My Suzuki DF90 is a 2006 model, not a DF90A. ...
My Suzuki DF90 is a 2006 model, not a DF90A.
Top speed with the Rubex (3*13.25*17) propeller was around 30 kts at around 6000 rpm.
With the Amita (3*13.875*19) propeller the top speed is lower...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 December 2015, 14:34
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
I chose Solas because I had good references of...
I chose Solas because I had good references of the manufacturer. The options were SS or Aluminium, 3 or 4 blades, 17 or 19 inches pitch. Diameters vary from 13.25 to 13.875 depending on model (Rubex,...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 December 2015, 14:33
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
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Forum: Engines & props
13 December 2015, 08:25
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Replies: 25
Views: 8,797
Suzuki DF90 propeller for a 5.2 m RIB
I had a Solas Rubex 3*13.25*17 aluminium propeller on my 5.2 m Valiant PT520 RIB. When I bought the boat, used, in 2011, it was already equipped with that propeller.
Since one of the blades got...
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Forum: Engines & props
03 December 2015, 21:24
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,490
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Forum: Engines & props
29 November 2015, 06:29
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,490
Suzuki DF90 Oil Pressure Warning
The Oil Pressure Warning of my Suzuki DF90 (2006) started blinking but the engine continues to run normally.
The oil level seems to be ok.
Any hints?
Thanks.
Antonio Manuel Carrapatoso
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Forum: Engines & props
28 June 2015, 22:34
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,649
Solas Amita 3 or Rubex 3 Plus
I am looking for a 3 blade propeller for a Suzuki 90 DF (2006) mounted on a 5.2 m Valiant PT 520, to replace a Solas Rubex 3 (3*13.25*17).
Both the Solas Amita 3 or the Solas Rubex 3 Plus,...
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Forum: Engines & props
13 June 2015, 13:52
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Replies: 1
Views: 951
Prop for DF90 Suzuki
I have a 5.2 meter Valiant PT RIB with a DF90 Suzuki (2006).
I bought the boat and engine in 2011 and the engine was fitted with a SOLAS Rubex 3*13.25*17 (aluminium) propeller.
Under light load I...
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