Speedometer pitot tube shot, do I need this thing ?

[Scali]

Just finished impeller change on my 1994 40 Merc & noticed the speedometer tube was shot as I was reinsatalling the LU so I just yanked it.<br />In hindsight I'm wondering if I shouldve replaced the tube or @ least capped that plastic fitting it connects to ?<br />If water gets into that plastic fitting could it find it's way into my gearcase ?<br />Do I have to drop the LU again & take care of this ? <br />APPRECIATE ANY HELP <br />thanks, Alan

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: Speedometer pitot tube shot, do I need this thing ?

It won't hurt your gearcase,and you can detect speed in other ways.<br /><br />DHP

 

[Scali]

Re: Speedometer pitot tube shot, do I need this thing ?

Thanks DHP,<br />From what I remember the pitot tube spedometers for boats arent too accurate anyways, not worried about installing one of those..<br />I just wasnt sure if maybe there was a oil seal under there or some other issue that required me to have capped off that fitting or replaced that tube ..<br />Appreciate it sir, you guys do a great service here..!