Re: Speedo on Alpha 1
Peter, Rodbolt is correct, checked to see if the hose is still connected in the middle of the lower unit! A torch cleaner is one of those rectangular flip open sheet metal containers, which has numerous different size Wires or mini roundfiles in it, that you can choose. Much like a flip open Allen wrench tool set. <br /><br />Another thing folks use to clear out the plugged hole at the bottom is a small drill bit. However, do not use the drill motor, just the bit!<br />I also have a home Air Compressor that I blow short bursts into the small hole, this is how I found out that my middle connector in my lower unit was not connected, when I heard the air rushing out. Be advised, most boat Speedometers are not that accurate, and I finally just gave up on cleaning mine, and try to learn approximate speed, using the RPM guage, comparing it to my handheld radar, but most folks use a GPS. <br /><br />If it is clogged, you should be pulling some debris out around or before 2 inches. <br /><br />Don't quote me on this part, but I believe just after 2 inches mine has a 90 fitting in it to go up to the middle connector we were talking about. I am not sure, I have not taken my lower unit apart as of yet, and would not do it over a Speedometer not working. <br /><br />Good luck Peter1959628, GodsBeast
