1976 Mark Twain

diann1

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My speedometer is not working, it is new, any ideas Thank you for the help
 

alldodge

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My speedometer is not working, it is new, any ideas Thank you for the help

The speed-o works off air pressure. There is a small rubber line connected to the back of the gauge. The line goes to the transom and is either connected to the drive or a pickup mounted to the stern.

Being a 1976 it will probably use a pickup pitot tube on the transom similar to this
 

Texasmark

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On that year model, I'd think that corrosion has had it's say and the line inside the meter is clogged. If you have an air compressor or can blow hard, you can disconnect the tubing at the rear of the instrument and at the pickup source and see if you can blow through it. If so, meter is in need of replacing. May have them on this site...check at the top of the page under Boat parts and accessories. Otherwise pickup is clogged or hose is clogged.
 
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