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Originally Posted by Dave R
The speedometer pickup is in the front of the drive leg. With luck, it's just got some debris in it. It operates solely by pressure. The faster you go, the more pressure is applied to the speedometer (which is really just a pressure guage. If the inlet is not clogged, the hose that goes from the drive to the speedometer may be broken.
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Pressure is the operative word in your statement. As in water pressure.
It's not a big problem if it just drains into the bilge. Now, I'm not that familiar with Alpha outdrives (owned only Volvo and Bravo). But if they are like a Bravo, the water that leaks from that tube can be extensive as it goes all the way to your speedo--And when that tube leaks in your dash panel it is a real pain in the arse to repair! I speak from experience.
Just my $0.02, but is might be worth checking out, since you are having problems with other gauges.
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