Suzuki DF60T Overheating

[Bunkie]

Motor was winterized and was in storage 1 year. On start up with flush kit the water stream from the tell tale was a normal stream. After a few minutes over heat alarm sounded and I shut it down. I removed engine cover and after a few minutes re started. Water is leaking on front lower area of engine behind the fuel injection unit where there is a flat rectangular cover plate and a small metal tube having a rubber hose connected to this tube. I have never seen water leaking here before. Engine is a 1997 model and has only 200 hours on it. What could be the problem? And is $82.00 per hour an acceptable hourly labor rate at a Suzuki dealer?<br />Thanks, Bunkie

 

[dick]

Re: Suzuki DF60T Overheating

They had water tubes going everywhere on those engines,that cover plate allows water to cool the vapour sepparator tank,if it wasn't drained right it could of froze and pushed/split a line .<br />There is also two water p/u's on those engines,one where your put the muffs on and one above the prop,look above the prop under the ventalation plate and you'll see a plastic grate tape it off and try again.<br />$82.00 per hour is an acceptable hourly labor rate for any dealer phone a Ford or GM dealer and ask what they charge.