Suzuki DF50 moving back-forward on engine holder

[peterv6i]

I have a question because of a strange feeling.<br />On my boat I have a Suzuki DF50 outboard engine.<br />The strange thing that i see is that if I move the enige with the hand back and forward the entire engine is moving on 2 screws (red arrow) which are on the image below<br />

<br /><br />Is this normal that entire engine is moving for about 5 cm back and forward? <br />Also when adding (power) i see that the engine is mooving back.. Maybe the screw on the image are unscrewed? anyone have this problem? <br /><br />

<br />The arow on the center of the picture show the screw number 11 on the first image.<br /><br />What to do and what is the procedure to fix this problem.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Suzuki DF50 moving back-forward on engine holder

sounds like a motor mount failed or the fasteners are loosening. carefully inspect the lower mounts as well. is this unit still under warrenty ?

 

[peterv6i]

Re: Suzuki DF50 moving back-forward on engine holder

Originally posted by rodbolt:<br /> sounds like a motor mount failed or the fasteners are loosening. carefully inspect the lower mounts as well. is this unit still under warrenty ?

No the outboard is from 2001.<br />I will check also the lower unit but i think that the problem is because the upper screws are rotating on itself axe. Maybe the vibrations and trasportation cause this defect?

 

[clanton]

Re: Suzuki DF50 moving back-forward on engine holder

There is a service letter/bulletin for this problem.I do not remember which year or HP, have dealer check for you.