Speedo pitot pickup

[jasondon]

Neither my analog or digital speedometers are working.
Inspected the leg and the problem appears to be the inlet. The previous owner had hit something and put a small ding in the leg exactly where the pitot inlet is for the speedo and it's closed off. I can see the hole but it's probably half the diameter it should be.

Could I use a a drill bit or something similar and open it up? I was able to put a wire up the pitot so I don't think it's blocked, just restricted.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Jason

[akorcovelos]

I would use an abrasive tip on a dremel to file the material away. A drill may walk and open the side of the hole instead of clear the obstruction, an abrasive tip will give you more control. It's aluminum, won't take much.

[jasondon]

Sorry should have been more specific.
I wasn't going to use the actual drill, just the bit. I think I could put it in the hole and wiggle it enough to open it up.
I don't have a Dremel but like that idea and could likely borrow one...
Thanks for your reply.

[akorcovelos]

If it's loose enough to pick out with a drill bit go for it, I was picturing the aluminum crushed into the hole.

[Big Block Power]

If it's loose enough to pick out with a drill bit go for it, I was picturing the aluminum crushed into the hole.

I did too. You can do it. Get it in there and make fit it will go. just do it.

[jasondon]

Awesome thanks. If that doesn't work I'll try the dremel.