elbow indicator

[dieselcat]

I have an 87 E-Rude 88hp and i think my elbow indicator is clogged.While i was out on the river yesterday the water slowly stopped coming out of the tel tail,i stopped and blew through the hose and there was no blockage.

I took the tel tail hose off while motor was running and only got a couple drips so i took my multi tool and stuck a small pick like thingy in the elbow.then i had water,put hose back on and it wasn't but a couple minutes before it stopped peeing again.

only thing i can think is it must have a small pebble that is blocking it,can i remove the elbow indicator without removing the exhaust cover?

 

[dieselcat]

Re: elbow indicator

Ttt

 

[ezeke]

Re: elbow indicator

You can just remove it. It's made of nylon, so be careful to use a tool that will grip it well. (If it breaks, they are easy to remove, so don't worry about it too much).

 

[dieselcat]

Re: elbow indicator

You can just remove it. It's made of nylon, so be careful to use a tool that will grip it well. (If it breaks, they are easy to remove, so don't worry about it too much).

I'm assuming it just unscrews?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: elbow indicator

yep. you can also try a paper clip, to dig it out, or bend ice pick.

 

[dieselcat]

Re: elbow indicator

thanks everyone for the info

 

[dieselcat]

Re: elbow indicator

any tips on making this thing easier to get out,i tried to break it loose and put quite a bit of torque on it but it doesn't buge.i'm afraid of breaking it although it's no big deal.i just don't want to break it without having a replacement in hand.