I have a speedometer in my dash. It is not working however because the
outside unit is missing. I suppose that the outside unit somehow
measures some set suction pressure or some such thing. I would like to
know if the outside sensor units are sold together with tubing
separately from the gauge.

i

In article RjcVa.168302$H17.59811@sccrnsc02, Lu Powell wrote:
Are you sure you need an outside unit? Most modern outboards and I/O
drives have the speedometer sensor in the lower units. Look for a small
rubber tube at the front of the foot, check it for blockage or
disconnect.

I believe that I have a separate speedometer foot.

i

"Ignoramus31468" wrote in message
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I have a speedometer in my dash. It is not working however because the
outside unit is missing. I suppose that the outside unit somehow
measures some set suction pressure or some such thing. I would like to
know if the outside sensor units are sold together with tubing
separately from the gauge.

i

Just what brand of Stern Drive uses an integral speedo pickup?

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"Lu Powell" wrote in message
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Are you sure you need an outside unit? Most modern outboards and I/O
drives have the speedometer sensor in the lower units. Look for a small
rubber tube at the front of the foot, check it for blockage or
disconnect.

"Ignoramus31468" wrote in message
a.com...
I have a speedometer in my dash. It is not working however because the
outside unit is missing. I suppose that the outside unit somehow
measures some set suction pressure or some such thing. I would like to
know if the outside sensor units are sold together with tubing
separately from the gauge.

i

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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Just what brand of Stern Drive uses an integral speedo pickup?


Well, MerCruiser, for one.

An obscure make called "Mercruiser"
Some model they call the "Alpha1 Gen 2" has an integral speedometer pickup,
so does a model they call the "Bravo"
From my research they seem to comprise 75% or so of the outdrive market, but
I have never heard of them.



"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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Just what brand of Stern Drive uses an integral speedo pickup?

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"Lu Powell" wrote in message
news:RjcVa.168302$H17.59811@sccrnsc02...
Are you sure you need an outside unit? Most modern outboards and I/O
drives have the speedometer sensor in the lower units. Look for a small
rubber tube at the front of the foot, check it for blockage or
disconnect.

"Ignoramus31468" wrote in message
a.com...
I have a speedometer in my dash. It is not working however because the
outside unit is missing. I suppose that the outside unit somehow
measures some set suction pressure or some such thing. I would like to
know if the outside sensor units are sold together with tubing
separately from the gauge.

i

Well I've heard of them, just never heard of the built in speedo pickup.
Mine's part of the depth finder transducer, has a little spinner wheel and
is electric. Thanks for the info. I haven't looked closely at the black
ones for several years. As for being an "obscure" make, well not right now,
but headed that way.

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"bomar" wrote in message
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An obscure make called "Mercruiser"
Some model they call the "Alpha1 Gen 2" has an integral speedometer
pickup,
so does a model they call the "Bravo"
From my research they seem to comprise 75% or so of the outdrive market,
but
I have never heard of them.

So you think OMC will make some stunning comeback from the grave?

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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Well I've heard of them, just never heard of the built in speedo pickup.
Mine's part of the depth finder transducer, has a little spinner wheel and
is electric. Thanks for the info. I haven't looked closely at the black
ones for several years. As for being an "obscure" make, well not right
now,
but headed that way.

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"bomar" wrote in message
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An obscure make called "Mercruiser"
Some model they call the "Alpha1 Gen 2" has an integral speedometer
pickup,
so does a model they call the "Bravo"
From my research they seem to comprise 75% or so of the outdrive market,
but
I have never heard of them.

I believe they're part of Volvo Penta now, and yes, I believe they will
eventually overtake the market. Unless black lowers their prices that is.

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"bomar" wrote in message
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So you think OMC will make some stunning comeback from the grave?

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
Well I've heard of them, just never heard of the built in speedo pickup.
Mine's part of the depth finder transducer, has a little spinner wheel
and
is electric. Thanks for the info. I haven't looked closely at the
black
ones for several years. As for being an "obscure" make, well not right
now,
but headed that way.

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Steve
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"bomar" wrote in message
...
An obscure make called "Mercruiser"
Some model they call the "Alpha1 Gen 2" has an integral speedometer
pickup,
so does a model they call the "Bravo"
From my research they seem to comprise 75% or so of the outdrive
market,
but
I have never heard of them.

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
...
I believe they're part of Volvo Penta now, and yes, I believe they will
eventually overtake the market. Unless black lowers their prices that is.


Interesting analysis. Brunswick's stock is up 53% since mid-March.
Apparently, it looks like more than a few people feel your prediction of
Merc fading into obscurity is a bit overstated.

"Lu Powell" wrote:

Are you sure you need an outside unit? Most modern outboards and I/O
drives have the speedometer sensor in the lower units. Look for a small
rubber tube at the front of the foot, check it for blockage or
disconnect.

Mine works fine on the mercruizer alpha1 on my boat but my
question is...........how accurate are they? Says my boat will
does wot 50mph and that was from brand new. Still does that with
2 years and 200 hours on it......

John
Searay 185br 2001