Can it be fixed?

[Tim LeDoux]

I was given a DT16 Suzuki 1601 f11479. I don't know the year. It has no prop and the lower unit where the prop goes is cracked through the bolt hole& the reverse gear is stripped. Can the lower unit be welded or would it be best just to buy a used one(if i can find one)would one off a DT15 fit? if anybody know's the year it would help also. Thanks for any reply

 

[bossee]

Re: Can it be fixed?

Hi,<br />The year:<br /><br />1601 F11479<br /><br />Between 1975 and 1979 on Suzuki there is a year letter in the motornr/serialnr:<br /><br />1975=A<br />1976=B<br />1977=C<br />1978=D<br />1979=F<br /><br />So You have a 1979.<br /><br />(1980 and newer has a figure like 0 for 1980 or 1990, 1 for 1981 or 1991 etc instead)<br /><br />If You had a picture to post on the damage the lower unit has it would be easier to give advice if it is possble to repair, or if You should try to find a second hand replacement.<br /><br />At least You can go to brownspoint.com and check the Parts Look-Up for DT16, and also compare it with DT15 gear case. DT15 came 1983 (and was made until 1997), the DT16 was made 1977-1979 I belive. I would guess a DT9.9 and DT16 has same basic parts.<br /><br />Good luck!

 

[Tim LeDoux]

Re: Can it be fixed?

Thank you for the quick responce. I did some dismanteling and found the crack is through the bolt hole where thr lower half bolts to the main body,So looks like i would be better off just replacing it. Haveing the year will be a great help in getting parts. Thanks again.