Mercruiser Alpha one Gen 2 Speedometer cut cable repair

[Alphaneo]

I have a Mercruiser 5.7 1996 with an Alpha 1 Gen 2. Speedo doesn't work due to the cable behind the controls being disconnected. It may have been cut?

Can I simply reconnect the cable and is there a part to do that?

Currently its plugged with a screw, which when taken out means water flows out of the tube when in motion.

Thanks for any help provided.

 

[Chris1956]

Gee, the speedo should have a pipe nipple to accept the water tube. If not it is broken.

 

[alldodge]

The cable isn't a cable its tubing. Might need some new tubing, but connect it to the fitting on transom, and see if it connects to the drive on the outside of the stern

 

[Mad Props]

It must be connected to the drive if water comes out under way when the plug is removed... There should be a hose barb on the back of the speedometer gauge.