what is this? (pic)

[stephenc8301]

 

[itsneverfinished]

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sending unit for your speedo

 

[junior1113]

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this is what reads the water to tell you how fast your going

 

[stephenc8301]

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thanks for the quick reply. it flips up and down, when should it be up and when should it be down?

 

[itsneverfinished]

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has to be down to work. flips up to clear trailer

 

[Bob_VT]

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When it breaks.... you will go to a boating store and ask for a pitot (the proper word)

 

[scoutabout]

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When it breaks.... you will go to a boating store and ask for a pitot (the proper word)

...and pronounced "pee-toe"

The water pressure against the end of the tube similarly puts pressure on the air inside the tube running up to your speedometer which is calibrated to show a particular reading, given at a particular pressure.

They are notoriously innaccurate at slower speeds.

 

[doug glass]

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when it disappears--get a gps way more accurate

 

[kenmyfam]

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Mine is fairly accurate when compared to GPS, however it does not kick in till 15 to 20 MPH.

 

[klicknative]

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Also, when the hose comes off the back of the speedometer it shoots water right in your lap. Don't ask me how I know this...

 

[SuzukiChopper]

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Also, when the hose comes off the back of the speedometer it shoots water right in your lap.

Considering it's pronounced 'PEE-toe'.... this is friggin hilarious. Thanks for the chuckle.

 

[junior1113]

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lmfao pee toe in your lap