Out Drive Damage?

[BigDog98]

So I have purchased a out-drive about 2 or 3 months ago and realized that there is a little nick or hole on the bottom keel of the out-drive. Maybe it damage or maybe it should be there. Point being is that i am not sure and don't want to be putting on a out drive with a hole in it!! Thanks for any advice. Video coming soon on it in the series on my boat restoration documentary. :facepalm:

 

[Fun Times]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

Hi Big Dog, that hole looks normal as it appears to be your speedometer pick up hole.

 

[tpenfield]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

^^^ +1

Leading edge of the lower unit? It is the speedometer 'pitot' hole. There should be a fitting above on the ventilation plate that connects to a rubber tube from the gimbal assembly.

 

[superbenk]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

Agreed. Speedometer pitot

 

[BigDog98]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

^^^ +1

Leading edge of the lower unit? It is the speedometer 'pitot' hole. There should be a fitting above on the ventilation plate that connects to a rubber tube from the gimbal assembly.

Yes i have that fitting next to the shiftier on the out-drive. Thanks for letting me know or i was about to weld it up. LOL

 

[BigDog98]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

Hi Big Dog, that hole looks normal as it appears to be your speedometer pick up hole.

Ok so i know not to worry about it. Thanks

 

[agallant80]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

Didn't we have some guy here a few months ago that filled the hole with calking and his speedo stopped working?

 

[BigDog98]

Re: Out Drive Damage?

Didn't we have some guy here a few months ago that filled the hole with calking and his speedo stopped working?

I dont know but sure was not me!! LOL