Speedometer hole cleanout...

[Don]

I understand that there is a hole on the leading edge of the outdrive for the speedometer. Does anyone know specifically where this hole is located? I'd love to see it in a photo or on a diagram of some sort. I understand how to clean it out by hand w/ a drill bit, I just have to find it first. And, by the way, the boat is in the water.

Thank you in advance.
Don

 

[Lazy Daze]

Start at the leading edge of the "torpedo". Work your way up a few inches. It's about 1/8" diameter. It's the only one there.

 

[270SLX]

If its just clogged w/ mud, try a .177 caliber bronze gun cleaning brush. Works for me. If you hit a log (like we sometimes do on the Mississippi) you'll have to use a drill bit but I don't know how you'll do that in the water. When using a long drill bit, I like to have someone watching to ensure that I don't bend the thing and break it off. That's a minor disaster. Not as big as health care, but a disaster just the same.

Dennis

 

[Don]

Thanks so much for the replies. Hopefully I'll get it cleaned out this weekend. Y'all have a great Labor Day Holiday!

Don