Re: advice on suzuki outboard
Marc-
I have a 1998 225 Suzuki EFI on my 23 Mako. The engine has about 400 hours on it....almost 100 from me and 300 from previous owner. The engine is in good shape and has had no major problems. In looking through maintenance records....I think the previous owner had some work done to lower unit under 6 year extended warranty through Suzuki/GE.(Not exactly sure0
The only thing I would look out for is corrosion. My engine has a few bubbles around cowling hatches and on the powerhead. Not really a big deal on my particular motor....but I have heard that some other Suzuki owners from the late 90's were having major corrosion problems.
On a positive side...this engine has dual ignition (12 sparkplugs), stainless steel water pump housing, gravity fed oil injection (no stupid pump to break or oil line to kink)and dual water intakes.
After 400 hours my compression is:
Number 1: 114psi
Number 2: 114psi
Number 3: 119psi
Number 4: 111psi
Number 5: 121psi
Number 5: 112psi
Obviously, pretty darn good for a 5 year old motor. I turn 5200 rpm at WOT with a speed of 48mph (not GPS verified yet).
Let me know if you have specific questions.
-Ed-
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