Outdrive damage question

[Eric Kuhns]

Had the boat out on the river for the first time this spring and hit a submerged log. Boat runs fine, no vibrations. The only damage I can find is a small ding the that looks like someone tapped it wit ha chisel - see pics. The drive oil level is okay, but water is draining from this hole, indicated it does go through to the inside of the drive - would this be getting into the drive lube?<br /><br />

 

[Don S]

Re: Outdrive damage question

Aluminum props get banged up, dented and twisted all the time without major damage to the drive. If a slight ding is all you have, no problem. <br />That hole is your speedometer pickup hole on the drive. It should have water in it.

 

[Eric Kuhns]

Re: Outdrive damage question

Thanks, I never noticed that hole before - - never looked that close - thanks for the good news!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Outdrive damage question

wow Dons. we missed a chance for great fun . glad the drive looks ok.<br /> as far as props getting dinged I have knocked blades completly off with no drive damage. just depends on if the machine gods are playing or out to get ya that day.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Outdrive damage question

Originally posted by Tahoe MPI:<br /> Thanks, I never noticed that hole before - - never looked that close - thanks for the good news!

Tahoe, don't feel too bad about never noticing. I meet a person every time I inspect a wrecked car that didn't notice all their door dings and paint chips. But they are sure they weren't there before, they must have happened in the accident. I guees the rust in the paint chips took hold in the two days since the accident. <br /><br />But, regarding that hole, if your speedo every stops working, check that hole first, and make sure it isn't clogged with debris. It'll save you a lot of hassle!

 

[KaGee]

Re: Outdrive damage question

Originally posted by rodbolt:<br /> wow Dons. we missed a chance for great fun

You guys crack me up!

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Outdrive damage question

KaGee<br /> ya gotta admit, we coulda had a great time .<br /> nothing like doing a compression test and the customer is watching all nervous like an expectant parent and ill look up and say, man that one is a blown hole. you can see them stiffen . sometimes even a lowlife tech has to play

 

[Doug Durako]

Re: Outdrive damage question

Tahoe---how fast were you going? You might drain and change the lower unit lube just to be safe---if water comes out before the oil, call you insurance company and get it to the shop for a compression check.