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Shark. I checked the hole at the top of the flywheel mate and unfortunately the shaft definately seems bent. Lastly before i put this issue to rest could you please explain how a bent shaft could put a hole through water jacket and if that is the case does it mean that the block is then history. And if anyone could give approx costs of block and crank or any alternate ideas wld be appreciated. Finally thanks again Shark bait

I cant thank you enough for your advice Shark and others. Its not often i get to the pc , the boat is at another location but after reading your last post i``am heading off this minute to check the drill hole and i`am so hoping it is runnung concentric. although there are exeptions i wont trust opportunistic professionals at this moment until i`am certain what the problem is. thanks again mate , I`ll keep you posted and dont worry your advice is not gonna make me do anything hasty its actually saving me a lot of time , money and giving me some very practical insight in determining the problem.

Thanks guys your suggestions have been pivotal in working out what to do. After reading Shark baits comments i went straight out and had a real good look at the flywheel for physical movement without the engine running and there was none, so i started the sucker and looked at the side of the flywheel (eye level ) and could see it wasnt running true by about 4 mm . Having then turned the motor off i pulled the spark plugs as Shark suggested and before putting teaspoon of oil in the cylinder i turned the crank for about 5 seconds keeping an eye out for any kind of debri including moisture leaving the spark holes but i could see nothing. I seriously believe the head gasket is fine , and after a couple of sleepless nightsi think i understand why this has all happened!..i bought this engine from Sydney your neck of the woods some 6 mnth ago and i reckon the crank was bent when i recieved the engine! i come to this conclusion because i have done nothing that would cause that kind of damage and the feedback through the water inlet at the leg is just a sign of the bent crank creating further damage! The bummer is unlike the clever %%%%% who palmed this engine off i`am not inclined to do the same to some unsuspecting fisho. I may be jumping the gun guys but i reckon this is the case. My next move will be to pull the flywheel or rather check the compression then pull the flywheel as Shark suggested but i think i`am going to be asking around for a second hand crank so i can start rebuilding as i really dont have many other choices. Thanks for your replies fellas i`ll keep you informed as i go..

You are the man!... thanks ample shark!

Hey all, Just yestrday i was doing around 3000 rpm (suzuki dt85 95 model) when the outboard suddenly made a strange noise . I pulled the cowling off and noticed the flywheel moving unevenly and also noticed large amounts of air bubbles which were coming out of the water intake holes on the leg! I hope someone is aware what these symptoms mean , the motor has been so good otherwise i really hope its not as serious and expensive fix...

Hello all, my 2 cents worth comes via a marine mechanic who happened to be working on a late model yammie when i asked or more appropriately suggested that yammies where a good engine. The mechanic replied dispondently that the only good yammies are the salt water series when i asked him why he explained very quietly that the blocks on yammies are to thin otherwise they would be an awsome engine.

I second that, good reading thanks kingpig.

Ello everyone, Does anyone have anything good to say bout the Suzuki 2 strokes ..thanks

That is an awsome package impulse , a boat small enough and practical enough for all conditions and quality ta boot. Thanks for the info mate and thankyou everyone you have all been very accommodating , cheers

Much appreciated Haraka..thanks mate

Dont know if you`ve been there before but you have just earned legend status ..Thanks very much Flightmanager

She`s a beaut domza , it seems we need to find a male mustang or the bloodline might end! thankyou Chinamen , going to be quite a bit of cutting ..hmmm I`ll post the update when project is finished.

May be i look at life through rose coloured glasses but you seriously couldn`t compare that barge to my mustang 1500..:0)))

thanks for your reply impulse . How fast does she push your Haines (nice boat) what is the fuel economy like . i was told around 30ltre an hour which in my case would require much to big a fuel tank relative to the size of the boat and the distance i need to travel . i`am surprised to hear the motor weighs only 122 kilo as i was told 140 and best guessed it at 130 hoping the lighter the better. If the 1995 DT85 weighs the same as your 1993 i`am feeling better already! you wouldnt be able to help with an operators manual would you as i just got motor a week ago and know nothing of specs. thanks

very perceptive of you . i`am hoping never to need to climb beyond the windscreen so i`am thinking electric anchor , besides the windscreen will in time (hopefully sooner than later)form part of the pod which will be hinged so as when fishing it can be raised to act as a canopy.