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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: East County Kona on April 14, 2016, 05:35:33 PM
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Anyone run into a tiny leak rear of intake to hull?
Should I just keep packing sea going on it till it stops? Silicone? Pull it all out and start over?
Thanks in advance!
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GT?
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Flusher?
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Anyone run into a tiny leak rear of intake to hull?
Should I just keep packing sea going on it till it stops? Silicone? Pull it all out and start over?
Thanks in advance!
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Really depends on the exact source of the leak.
Jack up the nose and start filling with water to find it from the outside.
GT
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I did that kind of... Used the rain water and the drips are a few seconds apart
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Didn't time how many per min but estimate 20-25ish
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I did that kind of... Used the rain water and the drips are a few seconds apart
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Where is it coming from?
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The very rear of the intake/hull v bottom
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The very rear of the intake/hull v bottom
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Unfortunately, I feel the intake needs to be reset.
The bedding is likely compromised.
GT
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Don't use silicone, it will contaminate the surface for future bonding.
Intakes don't stay set forever. Maybe it is a good time to install a shoe and ride plate if you don't already have them.
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Damn
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Wasn't what I was hoping to hear, but I won't half ass it
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Thanks gentlemen!
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A few things to consider being that it is mid April. Tearing the intake out now and re setting it could put you on the trailer for the better part of the season depending on how quickly you can re do it. Obviously it's leaking now, but is it going to quickly get worse? Most leaks do gradually get worse, but not overnight. Maybe think about doing it after the season so you don't miss out on boating this year. Just make sure the bilge pump is up to snuff and run it.
If you're really worried about it, bite the bullet and fix it now though. It's not much fun boating if it's going to bother you all year.
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A few things to consider being that it is mid April. Tearing the intake out now and re setting it could put you on the trailer for the better part of the season depending on how quickly you can re do it. Obviously it's leaking now, but is it going to quickly get worse? Most leaks do gradually get worse, but not overnight. Maybe think about doing it after the season so you don't miss out on boating this year. Just make sure the bilge pump is up to snuff and run it.
If you're really worried about it, bite the bullet and fix it now though. It's not much fun boating if it's going to bother you all year.
Probably have it all out and prepped by tomorrow mid day. I found out where a step was skipped on the install. With the power im hoping to put out I can't risk flexing it out on the water.
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Good deal. Finding an installation issue throws my previous theory out the window. Fix it so you know it's right.
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For sure. If it was my lake cruiser I would triple bilge and not worry 😊
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