Suzuki DT-55

[g_craft]

quick question I apologize if im in the wrong area. I'm new to the site done some reading but havnt found what I am looking for.

I have a 1987 suzuki dt55, the lower unit is intact and works fine. I found a 1993 motor and the lower unit is screwed, I'm wondering if the one off my older engine will work ok. everything looks identical except i don't have the power trim button on the side of the older motor.

any advice would be greatly appreciated thank you

[g_craft]

should also add that im not definitive on the years. my question should have been are parts interchangeable between newer and older models

[keakar]

if the part numbers for the lower unit housing shell are the same then it should work

[keakar]

if the part numbers for the lower unit housing shell are the same then I think it should work but be aware the gearing might be different

[g_craft]

thats the problem i don't have the lower unit for the newer engine so i have no idea what the part number is

[keakar]

thats the problem i don't have the lower unit for the newer engine so i have no idea what the part number is

just look it up, they have parts lists for all motors by year and model so even though you aren't sure of the year they will usually show a list of all motors that part fits

see here: http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/su...95330-0ED.html

looks like it fits 85-97 years dt55/dt65 motors so the gearing might even be the same on all years

[g_craft]

OK. Thank you very much

[keakar]

OK. Thank you very much would like to bother you one more time though. where would a guy look this up? and how would i word it? ive tried so many google searchs and cant seem to find anything like that.

just look for the parts suppliers, they all have the same exploded parts pictures showing the parts so you can find what you need.

start here: Suzuki Outboard Parts

your year and motor: 1987 DT55CRLG Suzuki Outboard Parts

your gear case section: 1987 DT55CRLG Suzuki Marine Outboard GEAR CASE Diagram and Parts

[g_craft]

AWESOME! so it should work then thats great. now any advice to get sheered bolts out of the newer engine where the lower unit bolts on?
thanks again for the link thats awesome.

[keakar]

AWESOME! so it should work then thats great. now any advice to get sheered bolts out of the newer engine where the lower unit bolts on?
thanks again for the link thats awesome.

that's all different each time but use lots of solvent to soak the bolts and get some of that corrosion loosened up

[g_craft]

ahhhh ok, likely going to be a chore.

[keakar]

ahhhh ok, likely going to be a chore.

I would think so and sometimes you have to carefully drill out the bolts being exactly in the center and go bigger until only the threads are left then use a tap to clean out the threads.

if you mess it up or if its really bad, you can buy a replacement used midsection from one of the used part dealers on ebay. that would be your backup plan