New Suzuki owner 86 dt150 ss

[Plaf713]

Hi everyone

I'm new to the Suzuki outboards. Somewhat of a novice all together when it comes to outboard engines. I bought an 86 stratos 189v with the 150 ss. It hadn't ran for a few years and I got it started. There are two issues that I ran into.

One being that the trim is a hit or miss. Sometimes works and sometimes not. My question is can I take apart the two relays and clean hem or do I have to buy new ones? They don't seem to one apart. I know that the relays can be an issue with the trim.

Second, when I finally got it running both the overheat alarms went off on both sides immediately. I let it run for a bit and no change. The next week I got it running and only the right alarm went off immediately. I felt both heads and the left felt cooler. I could hold my hand on both but only for a few seconds on the right head. Could it be debris clogging up? Impeller?

Again I am a novice so bare with me. Thanks in advance

[Plaf713]

well i checked the wires going into the relay and all are reading 12 volts. i did some research and found that the relay switch should make a noise when trying to work the trim and i dont hear anything. Must be bad relays i guess

[Plaf713]

A little update. I bought new relays, not sure if that was the entire problem but now I can hook it up to a 12v source and it works up and down. But when I have the blue and pink wire plugged into what looks like s metal electrical connection nothing works. Checked the fuse and it was good. I'm really not sure on what to do.


Also I bought an impeller kit. I know it's the 6 bolts on the lower unit but do I need to do anything special with the linkage to take the lower unit off?

[boats.net]

If have relays hooked like original ones were then then to check to see if have 12 volts coming from trim when switch is activated.