Suzuki DF140 repower - Outboard Specialities

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  1. Mar 9, 2015 #1
    iMacattack

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    It was time to repower. The old 2-smoker was getting a little long in the tooth. After considering multiple outboards I ended my search with the Suzuki DF140. My decision was made difficult as I was very close to hanging the Etec 135HO. I reached out to multiple respected Captains I know running each outboard brand. Each were honest and upfront on what they thought. I could not be more appreciative of their input. Anyone who puts a couple thousand hours on their outboards will have plenty to good and bad to say.

    In the end Suzuki for me edged out all others. I like the lower weight, smaller size and the fact it comes in white.

    Took her out this weekend. Only about 4 hours on her but I'm liking it. Dead quiet at idle. I need to swap the prop with more pitch, spun up very quickly. Once I swap props and put some more hours on her I'll report back with performance numbers.

    Outboard Specialties did the repower. I could not be happier. Mike & Mike did right!

    Outboard Specialties
    2521 N Dixie Hwy
    Pompano Beach, Florida
    (954) 942-9898

    https://www.facebook.com/outboardspecialties
    http://www.fixboat.com/

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  3. Mar 10, 2015 #2
    cutrunner

    cutrunner Cert. Yamaha technician

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    Oweee that looks good.
    My only word of advise on the 140 is to check your oil everytime before and maybe after you use it. Reason being is they have a water cooled oil cooler that is a pretty well known failure point on those engines. It ends up pumping saltwater into the oil, or oil into the saltwater. No bueno
     
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  5. Mar 10, 2015 #3
    iMacattack

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    Hey Cut,

    Yea I had a long discussion about this with a couple folks about the risk. Most recommended two items minimum of 5 minutes on the flush with the engine running to ensure the thermostat is opened and/or adding something like Salt-Away into the flushing activities.

    Thanks ;D

    Cheers
    Jan
     
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  6. Mar 10, 2015 #4
    Godzuki86

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    What motor was on it before?

    I love my fourstroke. My uncle had a DF140 on his action craft and it was always good to him and dead quiet too. Very smooth motors. Congrats and it looks nice on the scout!

    Andy
     
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  7. Mar 11, 2015 #5
    iMacattack

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    1996 2.0 L V6 Mariner 150 2 smoker.
     
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  8. Mar 13, 2015 #6
    iMacattack

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    Well some numbers. 20mph @ 3000 RPM - 30mph @ 4000 RPM. WOT 46 MPH @ 5600 RPM. WOT is a little low for that outboard. Max RPM is 5900-6200. Currently spinning a 3 blade SS Suzuki (Solas I believe) 14 dia x 24 pitch. Going to try a 14x22 next.

    Cheers
     
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  9. Mar 23, 2015 #7
    iMacattack

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    14x22 hung. Ran it yesterday. 6K RPM @ 45 MPH. 28 MPH @ 4K RPM. Hole shot felt very good.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2015 #8
    iMacattack

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    So ran the 14x22 today. Ran good. Over all I've lost less than 5mph over the old engine. However even running between 4300-4900 RPM almost all day, covering nearly 65 miles I had a heck of a time stuffing just under 10 gallons of fuel back into the tank. WIN in my opinion!
     
    iMacattack, Mar 28, 2015
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  11. Apr 24, 2015 #9
    crboggs

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    Good to know...I am thinking about going from my old two stroke Merc 115 to a Suzuki DF140. 

    My hull is rated to 150 but weight is a definite factor in my decision. 

    What was the ballpark on the motor and rigging, if you don't mind...
     
    crboggs, Apr 24, 2015
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  12. May 2, 2015 #10
    iMacattack

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    What I found is that the cost depends on where you buy it. Depending on who you use I've seen high 10's low 12's depending.
     
    iMacattack, May 2, 2015
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  13. Aug 24, 2015 #11
    captllama

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    If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for the motor? Looks great
     
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