Mikey B Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hi All, Now that I have retired and have all this time on my hands I have a few jobs to get on with. My new Suzuki DF150AP PTT unit was covered in barnacles and as you can see is not treated in any way. I removed the anode prior to its replacement . Obviously worked due to the amount it was eaten away. The PTT unit has no corrosion at all. I think it's impossible to remove the PTT unit without removing the engine supports. Not something I'm going to tackle. Do you think I should treat this with Trilux 33 or a similar anti-fouling. in order to stop the barnacles? The water line is between the green line and the cylinder end caps and so permanently under water when at rest. Any recommendations would be appreciated Mikey B Hooky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 The PTT unit onb my DF70 can be removed with the engine insitu. It was a case of: 1. Fully tilt the engine 2. Support the engine with the tilt rests 3. Remove the bolts that go through the bottom from the sides 4. Remove the pin that goes through the top of the ram. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted February 13, 2021 Report Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hi Mikey My stern drive is very similar and I paint that with trilux or interspeed once a year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry.shutter Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hi Mike, I was advised not to antifoul my legs, first season I had a lot of growth, they cleaned up fairly well with careful power washing, however it used to really annoy me so I decided to use Trilux 33 second season. It did a really good job and certainly must have helped with fuel consumption. Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Don't antifoul your legs Jerry ! Or shave them first! sparky and jerry.shutter 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 Mine is obvously smaller than yours, but here it is on the bench. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve S Posted February 14, 2021 Report Share Posted February 14, 2021 I've heard similar advice Jerry, I think it's a load of old tosh, better to antifoul from the off, then the paint should grip on the leg (abraded) better. jerry.shutter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey B Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Hi All, Thanks for the feed back. I going to try and remove the PTT assembly prior to treating with Trilux 33. It would be much better than truing to paint it in position. The Suzuki manual states you have to remove the R/H engine support. If that proves to be so I will struggle as I do not have a hoist to support the engine. I'll update you later Mikey B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Mikey You're welcome to borrow my engine hoist if it makes life easier. It come appart for easy transportation. Stuie, Jim and plaicemat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 What a great club to be in ! Nice one Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey B Posted February 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 Thanks Brian, Should I need it I'll send you a PM. Many Thanks Mikey B Brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006holmwood Posted February 15, 2021 Report Share Posted February 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Brian said: Mikey You're welcome to borrow my engine hoist if it makes life easier. It come appart for easy transportation. brilliant piece of kit and all his own work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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