2006-06-07 03:59:57 · 11 answers · asked by Kenny M 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Had the same problem this spring. The bolts that you are probably referring to is in the powerhead unit. These are not your ordinary drill out type of bolts and then use an easy out like everyone here is recomending to you. Outboard motors are a unique repair due to the useage of them in SALT water with the corrosion in the head around the bolts. These cannot be removed by yourself. they must be taken to a machine shop to have them removed professionally. This is not an easy task or is it a cheap repair. These bolts alone are made for outbord motors and must be replaced with the same type of outboard replacement parts. The cost for labor and parts can run you several hunded dollars or maybe even over $1000. Best bet is to take it to a repair shop that does this every day, probably at a marina. I dont know your model or size of this outboard but after you get this estimate , carefully decide weather the cost of the repair is worth the repair. Consider how many hours you have on this outboard. If your estimate runs into the thousand dollar or higher, and you have a lot of hours on the engine, then you may be more apt to buy a new outboard engine. I went this route about a month ago and decided that my $2200 estimate and 500 hours on my engine was not worth it. i bought a new outboard in another state and towed it home. I put my outboard for sale on E-Bay and sold it at a decent price to offset my new outboard price.
Good Luck and think before you repair.
2006-06-07 04:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
1) Drill a tap into the bolt. 2) Insert a smaller bolt into the tapped hole. 3) Remove with closed end wrench by reversing the new smaller bolt out.
2006-06-07 11:04:59 · answer #2 · answered by conofa_jihad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill through the center using a HIGH quality drill bit.
Have some oil on hand to help preserve the life of the bits.
Start with a small bit and gradually work your way up to larger sizes. Be patient.
2006-06-07 11:07:18 · answer #3 · answered by firm_shake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they are broken off flush and you havs access to a mig welder you can try welding a nut to the stud,you have to be fairly good with the welder and be sure to weld only the inside of the nut to the bolt,let it cool for a minute then use a socket to turn the nut,if you did a good job of welding it you should have sucess.BUT if the motor is aluminum be sure to allow everything to cool completely before working on it or you will have massive problems
2006-06-09 05:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by hekler1873 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get left handed drill bits and very carefully drill the bolts, often times the heat and vibration willl make them spin out, make sure you get some good titanium bits.
2006-06-07 11:21:38 · answer #5 · answered by Tom H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a diamond tip blade for a small saw and cut them off a regular saw blade will not work, or try heating them up with a small torch then remove them carefull not to burn yourself
2006-06-07 11:05:08 · answer #6 · answered by rob n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a bolt splitter, then use new bolts bt take care not to damage threads
2006-06-07 11:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by John J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill through them.
2006-06-07 11:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Grizzly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drill them out.
2006-06-07 11:02:43 · answer #9 · answered by zen2bop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use an easy out, you drill a hole in the middle and then use them
2006-06-07 11:03:10 · answer #10 · answered by Rufus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋