Speedometer plugged up

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Jim5129

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I got a Suzuki DT115 and I need to know if there any way to unplug a stop up pilot for the speedometer that is built in to the lower foot, I have tried to let carb cleaner and PB blaster soak for hours to try and loosen up, I have use small drill bit by hand and the bottom hole and small piece of wire from the top, and suggestions might help, Thanks
 
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Re: Speedometer pluged up

Re: Speedometer pluged up

Mine was plugged up too on my alpha outdrive. I just used a small piece of wire and got it unplugged, it was full of sand
 
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Use an air compressor and blow gun. That's what I use when the drill bit don't work.
 
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i use a drill bit with a power drill. the air is a good thing if you have a good compressor
 
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If the drill bit makes the hole bigger it may add a few mph to your indicated speed.
 
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Couple feet of old bicycle brake cable. Fixes clogged 'pee holes' too ...
 
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a small fish hook worked for me, to pull the gunk out.
when you use the drill bit, turn it in reverse.
the hardest clog comes from when you hit an old piece of wood, you force a tiny plug of wood in there like a cookie cutter.
 
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