Suzuki apparrent seizure

[Mike Ansell]

I have stripped a 3.5hp 2stroke, for one of the<br />handicapped youngsters in our yacht club, as they thought it had seized,<br />however the fault is that the drive shaft had corroded into the lower<br />extention from the engine..(this is the alloy casting that carries the small seal, just below the lower main bearing seal).this appears just to have been because the<br />engine had not been fresh water flushed after normal sea use...this has been<br />easily cleaned up, but does not appear to have any normal means of<br />lubrication,,,,any advice on this point or past experience of the same would be appreciated...<br /><br />Regards<br /><br />Mike

 

[sirlespat]

Re: Suzuki apparrent seizure

Hi<br />I am not familiar with 3HP but you have been waiting for a reply. The shaft will have splines to connect with the power head, just under the splines is a groove on some motors to fit an O ring. When reassembling put a good smear of grease on the splines but NOT on the end of the shaft or it will not push in properly.<br />Greasing the splines should be done annually when checking the water pump.<br />Cheers<br />sir les pat