Yet another motor question('02 Suzuki 150)

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by reyb

Ferm: Dang you are a wealth of knowledge! :) Any opinion on the price?

If it's clean I would say the price is right. Just remember that SUZUKI parts are not easy to come by, so maintence and any repairs tha tcome up can be tricky without a good local dealer. And yes it is a heavy 150 since it's built on a larger displacement block. The good thing is though that the bottem ends in them are good for a LONG LONG time if you run a good oil in them, and the oil injection in a SUZUKI is almost bulletproof as it is simple and rugged by design. And if you do lose a cylinder they are a modular design so that you can replace the cylinders in banks without pulling the powerhead.

[phatdaddy]

i would be more concerned about the short shaft, is your transom a 20 or 25 inch set up?

[reyb]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

i would be more concerned about the short shaft, is your transom a 20 or 25 inch set up?

Transom is 20 inch. I wish it were 25, but I do have a jack plate.

[reyb]

The motor has supposedly been sitting in a create since 2004 with the fluids removed. What problems can happen due to this condition? Can the injectors be clogged up? Is it best to remove them and have them cleaned?...etc etc I've asked the guy if he can start the engine but since it's in the crate with no fluids he "kind of" indicated that he wouldn't. Given this, what kind of price is a good price to take a chance on this engine?

Thanks,

Rey

[Stinky_Hooker]

Ferm, I noticed the dual plugs on this 150 yesterday on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUK...ssoriesQ5fGear


That thing looks CHERRY. I was lusting over it and betting it would make my 18 SCREAM if I had the $$.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by Stinky_Hooker

Ferm, I noticed the dual plugs on this 150 yesterday on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUK...ssoriesQ5fGear


That thing looks CHERRY. I was lusting over it and betting it would make my 18 SCREAM if I had the $$.

That is what is called the super 6 by SUZUKI. The 150 dual plug was a choked down 225 basically and was frownedd upon by many of the BASS fishing organizations that had a 150HP rule. That thing was nowhere near a 150 at the prop, but much closer to 200. Not to mention the torque it had for a 150. I would think it would be capable of tearing your 18 footer up if your transom isn't as good or better than new. it is a heavy 150, but makes up for it in torque and the ability to turn a big prop.

As for the price of the OP's, I would say $3500 is more than fair if it checks out. You need to have him at least open up the crate and let you inspect it for any signs of corrosion.

[reyb]

"As for the price of the OP's, I would say $3500 is more than fair if it checks out. You need to have him at least open up the crate and let you inspect it for any signs of corrosion. "

Things I usually do when I check out a motor of any kind are:

1. Check compression. What type of compression should this motor have?
2. Corrosion as you mentioned
3. Signs of leaks and wear/tear

Do you recommend just filling up the fluids and starting it right up? If an injector is clogged what signs would there be? Also, if clogged would you remove all the injectors and have them cleaned?

Thanks,

Rey