Still having speedo probs????

[rfinn04]

I am still having speedo problems, its seems that they get clogged easy, the lake i use is very clean or atleast is seems to be. whats the best fix for a non-millinium dash.

[Epicrider]

My speedos clog all the time.We have a lot of moss in our lake though.I carry a straight pin in the boat for when I'm on the lake.I've just learned to deal with it.I don't know if Rick Cohn @ toyota would have any remedy for it or not.Try shooting him an email.Let us know if he has any advice.

[davidgree1]

If your speedo's keep getting clogged get a hand held gps and velcro it to the dash.  They are waterproof and cost $100.  They work great.  I don't use my speedos anymore.

[cyclone]

David is totally right, but there is a speedo article coming with extensive pics to show everyone why Toyota speed measurement sucks. Look for it soon!

[re-pete]

Anyone know where you can get the black plastic pitot tubes for the speedos?  I have one broken, and want to have one ready to go when I take the boat out of the water (I'm assuming you have to seal the screw holes with silicone or it will leak (?).  Thanks.

[davidgree1]

Go to accuski.com.  Under accessories.  They have the venturi pick-ups for $19.99

[cyclone]

There are two types of speedo pickups, see the how to page. RE-pete, your boat probably has the old style. The new ones can be used but the MDDC needs to be reprogrammed. Accuski can do it and turn it around in a couple of days. The new style are supposedly not as susceptible to clogging.
I used JB Weld epoxy to fix my expansion tube, after blowing out the hoses and cleaning both venturis, I have not had a failed speedo in 2 mos.

The GPS idea is a good one. Now we just need to tie it into Accuski!

[re-pete]

I do have the old style--same as the one on your boat in the 'How To' section.  I called Atlanta Marine and they are going to look get me the part next week.  Spoke with Tony--nice guy.  He said you knows you, Pete.

[cyclone]

Tony is a good mechanic, and has worked on lots of Toyotas. He hooks me up with all kinds of info on the boats. I don't think he spends much time on the internet, or I would get him more directly involved with this forum.

[happ]

Once you get the new pickups and the upgrades if they still clog just stop and back up for a short time. I ride on lake Austin lots of moss and my speedo clears if I do this.

[cyclone]

I also have a pair of swim goggles and a large safety pin, I send my kids down to clean the nozzles.