Speedometer stuck

msquicci

Cadet
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I have a 97 Smokecraft, 17'. My speedometer is stuck at about 10 mph. How do I trace down the cause?
 

wvit100

Chief Petty Officer
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May 6, 2002
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Re: Speedometer stuck

It's probably got dirt in the small water intake on the leading edge of the outdrive. Look at the trouble shooting section of your owner's manual. It's a very common problem. So common if fact that I got tired of worring about it and now just leave it full of dirt or whatever is plugging it up. My speedo hasn't worked in three seasons now.
 

rickdb1boat

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Re: Speedometer stuck

If you can disconnect the pickup tube from the speedo under the dash at the gauge, you can blow out the tube with low pressure compressed air...
 
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