2003 Zuke D140?

Gallagher · #1 07-16-2014, 02:42 PM

Is anyone running this motor on their V20? I found one that looks to be in good shape but the guy is asking $6,250 for it. Seems quite high to me although a new one is ~ $12k. My 150 VRO is dead and I'm presently dry docked. Thanks for any input on the value here. Compression is all 180 plus and he's replaced a bunch of stuff. Comes with controls and gauges. Oh yeah, it's a 25 inch so I'd need to add a jack plate as well.

Thanks!

SkunkBoat · #2 07-16-2014, 07:51 PM

DF140 four stroke or DT140 Two stroke?

Destroyer · #3 07-16-2014, 09:54 PM

And as usual, the ever present warning about corrosion on Zukes...Caveat Emptor...

spoggy · #4 07-16-2014, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

And as usual, the ever present warning about corrosion on Zukes...Caveat Emptor...

Any different in freshwater? Or is it just too many dissimilar metals?

spareparts · #5 07-16-2014, 10:07 PM

Randleman has had good service with his and its used mostly in fresh. I wouldn't have one if its been used in salt

THEFERMANATOR · #6 07-17-2014, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

DF140 four stroke or DT140 Two stroke?

The parts catalog only goes up to 01 for the DT140, so I'm going to guess he has a DF140 he's looking at.

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Originally Posted by Destroyer

And as usual, the ever present warning about corrosion on Zukes...Caveat Emptor...

Yep, SUZUKI makes GREAT engines, BUT they corrode like no other.

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Originally Posted by spoggy

Any different in freshwater? Or is it just too many dissimilar metals?

Yes, even freshwater engines suffer from corrosion. Had an 87 SUZUKI 85HP engine on a pontoon boat that had never seen anything but Missouri frehwater lakes and rivers, but when I did some work on it, it was corroded BADLY inside the block. This was also a boat that had been trailered, so it didn't even get subjected to stray current in a marina. SUZUKI just used cheap aluminum for there castings, and tried to make up for it with ALOT of zincs(which most owners don't keep up with very well, espescially since some of them require pulling the powerhead off and disassembly to replace).

Gallagher · #7 07-17-2014, 06:28 PM

Yes, sorry, it's one of the four stroke models. Not sure which one.

Since I opened this thread I've learned that Suzuki used a steel bolt or threaded cap on an aluminum 'engine holder' for a span of years, including '03, which led to corrosion which, if caught early, could be repaired with a bit of welding. If it's not caught and repaired with aluminum, look out.

According to NADA average retail is $2340 or so which makes this look a bit pricey - especially with a corrosion issue likely at some point.

Dang it all, I need to get my V20 in the water. The weather out here is outstanding.