Suzuki DF4 Outboard Parts and Advice

[Streaker1421]

Hi, I've just dropped the gearbox on my 2009 Suzuki DF4 Outboard in order to change the impeller. On dropping it, I've discovered one of the 4 stud bolts holding the impeller housing has sheared.

Does anyone know anywhere in the UK where I can source a replacement stud bolt. I have found the part number on a US website but no joy finding the part in the UK.

Also, looking for advice as to how to remove the broken stud which, fortunately, sits proud when the impeller housing is removed.

TIA.

 

[snowbird30ds]

Take it to someone with a tig welder and get them to weld a bigger nut over the stud, let it cool then warm the housing around it before trying again.
Is it a stud or a bolt? Any of the right length and thread in stainless should be fine.

 

[VicS]

It's a stud, described in the parts list as a "stud bolt", 6mm X 52 mm. Any engineering suppliers should be able to supply one for less than the Suzuki price. but if all else fails it could be replaced by a bolt.


If there is adequate length visible a pair of vice grips ( Mole grips) and some gentle persuasion and a little heating will probably get the broken one out.

 

[Streaker1421]

It's a stud, described in the parts list as a "stud bolt", 6mm X 52 mm. Any engineering suppliers should be able to supply one for less than the Suzuki price. but if all else fails it could be replaced by a bolt.


If there is adequate length visible a pair of vice grips ( Mole grips) and some gentle persuasion and a little heating will probably get the broken one out.

Thanks Vic. That's what I was thinking but didn't want to go at it 'blind' and cause damage.