SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: 77spectra on February 24, 2009, 01:49:42 PM
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I am fairly new to this so my questions might seem dumb......I just bought a 77 Spectra 18 and it still has a hand control throttle. I placed an order for a foot throttle and cable it should be here in a day or so. I ordered the floor mount push cable. Since I dont see the stringers I am assuming the boat has a sub floor. the diverter handle is also mounted to the floor. So, Can I just screw the foot throttle down to the floor? How thick are the sub floors usually made? Anything I need to be concerned about while mounting it?
Thanks,
Keith
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I am fairly new to this so my questions might seem dumb......I just bought a 77 Spectra 18 and it still has a hand control throttle. I placed an order for a foot throttle and cable it should be here in a day or so. I ordered the floor mount push cable. Since I dont see the stringers I am assuming the boat has a sub floor. the diverter handle is also mounted to the floor. So, Can I just screw the foot throttle down to the floor? How thick are the sub floors usually made? Anything I need to be concerned about while mounting it?
Thanks,
Keith
77, that is a dumb question.
JK ;D you could mount the throttle right to the floor, they're very seldom less than 1/2" thick, my recommendation though, is to use some Zip toggles or some type of threaded insert for added strength, just an opinion, also no matter what you use, seal up the hole with some good caulking, we don't want things rotting.... ;)
Use something like these http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/53582?CID=cj&srccode=cii_11138&cpncode=24-24656191-2 ...Or some descent quality stainless
screws.
GT
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GT, Thanks for all of your help.
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X2 what GT said. I had a problem with mine and it was because of a rotted floor :banghead: Put a new floor in and with STAINLESS screws , the foot pedal , and no problems for the last 3 years ;D
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X2 what GT said. I had a problem with mine and it was because of a rotted floor :banghead: Put a new floor in and with STAINLESS screws , the foot pedal , and no problems for the last 3 years ;D
Did you screw straight into the floor or did you use some kind of insert? Also did you use any caulking and what kind? Like the idea of the hardware in the link that GT posted. I also thought about threaded inserts.
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Yes I did screw straight into the floor, and used a weaterstrip adhesive in the holes and on the screws. The adhesive I used is 3M Super weatherstrip adhesive. For me that stuff works great on a lot of things, including around the water ports on the intake manifold gaskets, or the water pump, and other places. IMO. But like GT said inserts are a good way to go, just not plastic ones IMO
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Yes I did screw straight into the floor, and used a weaterstrip adhesive in the holes and on the screws. The adhesive I used is 3M Super weatherstrip adhesive. For me that stuff works great on a lot of things, including around the water ports on the intake manifold gaskets, or the water pump, and other places. IMO. But like GT said inserts are a good way to go, just not plastic ones IMO
Thanks for the info ;D Hopefully the parts will get here tomorrow or thurs. and I will hitting the lake on Sat.
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Good luck Keith, and let us know how it went ;D Also you must know that pics are a standard requirement here, so post em bud ;D
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Cool...I will give you an update. Here is a pic taken by the PO. I will take some this week and post them ;D
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Cool...I will give you an update. Here is a pic taken by the PO. I will take some this week and post them ;D
Hey...is that TAF's old boat? ???