{"product_id":"mercury-speedometer-pickup-77409a1","title":"Mercury – Speedometer Pickup | Water-Pressure Speed Sensor | 77409A1","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eMercury – Speedometer Pickup | Water-Pressure Speed Sensor | 77409A1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"482\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eThis speedometer pickup is the small transom piece that makes an analog speedometer actually work. It sends water pressure up to the gauge, giving the needle something real to read. When the old pickup gets clogged with sand or cracks after years in the sun, the gauge starts dropping out or sitting at zero. Swapping this in is a quick, low-stress fix that gets your speed readings back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"508\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"558\"\u003eTransom-Mount Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e – Feeds water pressure straight to the gauge.\u003cbr data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"607\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eOEM Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e – Matches Mercury’s original pickup shape and port size.\u003cbr data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"704\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eMounting Screws Included\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simple bolt-on install.\u003cbr data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eTough Housing\u003c\/strong\u003e – Holds up to spray, bumps, and trailering.\u003cbr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eClean Signal Feed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps the speedometer track smoothly again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e    • Mercury analog speedometer systems\u003cbr data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1074\"\u003e    • Water-pressure speed pickups\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e    • Boats with hose-fed speedometer inputs\u003cbr data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003e    • Transom-mounted gauge pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1609\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eWith a new pickup in place, the speedometer gets a steady stream of pressure instead of the hit-or-miss feed old pickups give. The gauge stops bouncing, the needle starts moving again, and you can actually tell how fast you’re running. It’s a quick bolt-on job that usually fixes speedometer issues in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eOEM pickups copy Mercury’s original design, so the pressure signal is the right strength and the fit is exact. They last longer in sun and spray than the cheaper look-alikes. Most boaters stick with OEM because it’s one of those parts where the wrong shape or flow can make the gauge useless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e1. How can I tell the pickup is bad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eIf the speedometer only works sometimes or stays at zero, the pickup is often the culprit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e2. Do I need any extra parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eJust your existing hose—this kit includes the pickup and screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2281\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e3. Will it hold up in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eYes. A quick rinse after each trip helps it last longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003e4. Anything to check before mounting it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eLook at the hose—if it’s cracked or full of grit, clean or replace it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e5. What does a clogged pickup do on the gauge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2457\"\u003eYou’ll see slow readings, bouncing numbers, or no movement at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46936554111267,"sku":"77409A1","price":52.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/77409a1.jpg?v=1698798061","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-mx\/products\/mercury-speedometer-pickup-77409a1","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}