That is generally caused from marine growth on bottom of boat. When it happen to me several yrs ago. I was in disbelief as well . My mechanic plugged into both engines said everything is fine when did I clean bottom last. I told him it was fine. He ...
https://youtu.be/QEL4THMZlZAThat link with show you how to clear the clogged speedo pickup tube on the front of your outdrive. Use a small 1/8 drill bit and rolling it in between your fingers ( don't use a drill). The bit will work through the wood o...
This happens anytime your out Drives comes in contact with a piece of wood or debris. There is a small hole on the lower unit that is clogged. You need to take a small drill bit and clean it out. Do not use a drill. Just roll it around with your fing...
This is very easy to by pass till winter or forever as I did. Your coupling idea will work and you will just need a piece of barb or a short pipe the same size as inside of hose and 2 hose clamps. Or a new length of same size hose about 10 inches lon...