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GI Auz
 Post subject: Speed sensor
PostPosted: Sat Jan 10, 2015 10:17 pm 
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Where are the sensors for the standard in-dash speed gauges?

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 Post subject: Re: Speed sensor
PostPosted: Sun Jan 11, 2015 3:10 pm 
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Usually on the transom.
Either an electronic paddle wheel, or a pitot tube.

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What engine/drive do you have?

I know on the Merc B3 it is in the outdrive.

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 Post subject: Re: Speed sensor
PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:12 am 
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B3 - yeah the mechanic says the water is brought back into the boat from the drive and up to speed sensor in dash. Very WW2.

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Yep there is a hole on the leading edge of the drive. If it gets blocked the speedo doesn't work.
Also there is a hose that connects from the boat to the drive. If this is damaged or disconnected = no speedo worky. My mechanic always forgets to hook this back up when he pulls the drive. :roll: Luckly it is easy to connect, even in the water if you don't mind getting wet.

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