Slow Speedo

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   I've been lurking for a while and thought I would post a small problem I've had ever since I've owned my boat.  

I've got a '83 2001 and the right side speedo moves real slow.  Given enough time, it will get up to the correct speed.  After slowing down, it moves back to zero as slow as it goes up.  

I tried switching the tubes in the back, thinking something was wrong with one of the air lines, but after switching the lines, the right side still moved real slow.  

I believe they are the original speedometers, chrome with black background and white numbers.  

Any ideas? 

Andy

Michigan  

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Furno Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: June-13-2005 Location: Clarkston, Mi Status: Offline Points: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Furno Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Slow Speedo Posted: June-14-2005 at 12:51am
	I've been lurking for a while and thought I would post a small problem I've had ever since I've owned my boat. I've got a '83 2001 and the right side speedo moves real slow. Given enough time, it will get up to the correct speed. After slowing down, it moves back to zero as slow as it goes up. I tried switching the tubes in the back, thinking something was wrong with one of the air lines, but after switching the lines, the right side still moved real slow. I believe they are the original speedometers, chrome with black background and white numbers. Any ideas? Andy Michigan
	Andy '83 2001

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 12:23pm
	Seems you have an obstruction in the pressure line unless you made the line change at the speedo. If so, then I suppose the mechanism of the speedo is at fault and you will need to find a replacement as the units are sealed.

AWhite70 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-05-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 242	Post Options Post Reply Quote AWhite70 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 2:49pm
	Furno, The speedo's in my '79 Nautique operate the same way. The left speedo responds much faster but the right will eventually catch up. It bugged me at first, but now I'm used to it. It's not a big enough problem for me to worry about.

pmt2234 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: June-14-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote pmt2234 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 4:10pm
	Sealed units? I dissassembled and oiled the speedo's on my 84 without trouble. I wasn't having problems, it just seemed to be a good idea.

David F Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: June-11-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1770	Post Options Post Reply Quote David F Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-14-2005 at 5:40pm
	Well, then not all Airguides are created equal. The five units I have on hand are all sealed.

nms1991 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: May-31-2004 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 46	Post Options Post Reply Quote nms1991 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: June-15-2005 at 1:47am
	The 83 nautique used the chrome housing versions and you could disassemble them fairly easily and the sealed versions can be disassembled also. First you lay out a clean towel then you take the speedo and roll the speedo on the towel and apply pressure with your hands and the black ring around the outer edge should come off(newer style). The older style all you need is a small scewdriver and a little luck(remember the screws have most likly been in there since it was new). I have used internal parts from newer speedos to repair the older chrome ones, all you have to do is cut the needle off a 1/4" on the end.

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