Alpha One Gen 2 Speedometer Connector

[solarken]

On my recently purchased 2015 Monterey 196MS, with an Alpha ONE Gen 2 outdrive, I was troubleshooting why the speedometer did not work, and found the pitot tube not connected at the outdrive (see photo). I believe I found the connector (item 24), a pn 860382, that looks to be missing, to connect the black tubing to the plastic fitting with the red ring/relief. From the parts breakdownfor the bell housing, it shows a clamp (item 31), pn 818557 near the connector. Can anyone confirm this is a spring loaded clamp that secures the black tubing around the barb end on the quick connector?

 

[flashback]

I just used a zip tie on mine.

 

[solarken]

I just used a zip tie on mine.

I guess I am worried about a zipt tie being tight enough to not fall off, and last. The tubing looks to be between 1/4 in and maybe 5/16in dia, so pretty small.

 

[solarken]

This is the image of the 818557 clamp from boats.net, I am not sure this is an accurate image, the thing looks like just a cheap plastic clamp in this image.
Does anyone have a photo of this clamp from their alpha one drive?

 

[Fun Times]

This is the image of the 818557 clamp from boats.net, I am not sure this is an accurate image, the thing looks like just a cheap plastic clamp in this image.
Does anyone have a photo of this clamp from their alpha one drive?
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This clip in question is the clip that holds the trim sending unit wires to the water intake hose.... For a detailed illustration, see the following video right at the 18:28 mark.

The speedo fitting is a hose barb type fitting making an already tight connection as is, a small zip tie would help secure it even better plus chances are the other end of the hose at the speedo gauge has a zip tie on it too.

 

[Stinnett21]

More trouble than it's worth. Cut the hose up high where it's out of the way during drive pulls and discard the rest. Use gps for speed on your phone. Much more accurate.

 

[solarken]

More trouble than it's worth. Cut the hose up high where it's out of the way during drive pulls and discard the rest. Use gps for speed on your phone. Much more accurate.

I have used my phone while the gauge has been broken, but I disagree, I want the speedometer to be functional. It's worth it to me to fix.

 

[flashback]

I keep my phone in a zip lock bag anytime I'm on the water. I've soaked one and it gets expensive.