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Capping the Speedo line in the outdrive

Water Romper

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1992 Merc 150 Blk Max, 2 stroke

I am replacing the lower unit, bearings went out. I want to cap/plug the speedo water pick-up that's located in the front section of the lower unit
If this is capped, (not just disconnected and left open) will it increase the water stream from the impeller or is this completely separate from each other?

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Ragged Edge

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It is not connected to your impeller housing in any way. There should be a hole on the front of the bullet that feeds the speedo. Cap the hose fitting if you wish or leave it open to spray water everywhere. I've seen it done both ways.
 

Flying_Lavey

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Mine have always been left open. I have a pick-up for my speedo on the transom. Never been an issue All it would do is leak out and over the mid/lower.
 

Crazyhippy

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Always left mine uncapped... figure it is like a drive cooler on a Bravo;)
 

TimeBandit

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Mine had a hose connected to it that was folded in half and tied off with a zip tie.
 
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