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Tuning my 1989 Suzuki Carry

Discussion in 'Suzuki Carry' started by Sicamousian, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. Sicamousian

    Sicamousian New Member

    Hi all; I am doing a tune-up on my new (to me) '89 660 cc Carry and have new plugs, distributer cap, points, rotor, and plug wires on order. I am guessing to gap the plugs at about .32, but not sure about the points.. I have searched the site but can't find anything to help.. My question is what do they recommend for the points? Thanks in advance.. Sure enjoying this little beast so far...;)
     
  2. Sicamousian

    Sicamousian New Member

    Distributor point gap?? Anyone??
     
  3. Limestone

    Limestone Well-Known Member

    Since your guessing, why don't you guess about .40-.45, for the points!
     
  4. Sicamousian

    Sicamousian New Member

    Ha ha.. I was thinking more about 20 - .25, but .40 to .45 sounds good too..
     
  5. Limestone

    Limestone Well-Known Member

    Before I changed to Pertronix E.I.(eliminating points), I set mine at .40 and it ran well!
     
  6. Sicamousian

    Sicamousian New Member

    Got it.thanks .. .40>.45 it is
     
  7. Sicamousian

    Sicamousian New Member

    Found out something interesting about my Carry today.. Seems that it is a F5A and is 543 cm (3).. I thought they were 660 cc. Does this mean that mine is only 543 cc? I got this from the sticker under the driver's seat.. Getting more confused about it all the time.. I can post a picture of the label if I ever figure out how....
     
  8. Koffer

    Koffer Active Member

    Yep it’s a 550, they used it till late 89
     
  9. Limestone

    Limestone Well-Known Member

    I was wondering about that, when I first read that post! Good catch, Koffer!
     
  10. trktrd

    trktrd Active Member

    Point gap is set with a matchbook cover as a feeler gauge. That’s how it was done when I was young. (Back when dinosaurs roamed the earth)
     
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  11. Limestone

    Limestone Well-Known Member

    trktrd,
    HaHA, Good point, I almost put that in! I absolutely remember those days, and it worked! Oh yeah, and I do miss the Dinosaur days!!!
    Limestone
     
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  12. Sicamousian

    Sicamousian New Member

    Upon further investigation, my 1989 Carry has a fifth gear, (even though only 4 are marked on the shift knob), and on the engine it says 660. I am assuming it is a LATE '89 with the '90 engine and transmission.. Is this possible? I guess with these things almost anything is possible.. It certainly is a fun little vehicle to drive, but I would hate to be in a head-on crash with anything larger than a bicycle, or a small dog.
     
  13. SAITCHO

    SAITCHO Active Member

    Not a lot of sheet metal between your legs and the stock bumper. That is one of the reason I made a steel bumper on mine.
     
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  14. Koffer

    Koffer Active Member

    Could have been a swap too , seen a few come thru with a newer ( larger) motor and transmission in them . They are 25+ years old so anything is possible . There’s been a few Frankenstein Kei’s I’ve seen hit the shores from 4wd chassis that were now missing a few key components like a front diff and drivetrain, DD51Ts that were now Hard side dump beds . “A/C” Equipped trucks that were just dash swaps .
    As for the safety, hey I “am” the crumple zone
     

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