SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: sandman on February 09, 2011, 10:53:14 PM
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Ok guys I think its time for a pump rebuild. Last season started getting some whining out of the pump and tried to pull a tube and the boat just fell on its face cavitating matter of fact if I tried to hole shot it it would just cavitate but if I slow rolled it and got it up on plane it would get me where I need to go and still maintain a great top speed 62-65 mph. Be honest I already have a gutt feeling anyway! I wanna do this rebuild myself I just enjoy knowing every nut and bolt I havnt done one in the past but wouldnt mind saving the money on a pump rebuild from a local shop. give me the need to knows!
Mike
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Just went through this myself....i was having this exact problem, and i found out why as soon as i pulled the bowl...it was loaded with duct tape! It is pretty simple to do the rebuild...i had to goto a boat shop to have the impeller pulled but questions as you go will go a long ways
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Thanks Nordie, Im gonna pull the pump this weekend and start disassembly. I will keep you guys busy with questions I'm sure and will post pics of progress.
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Ok guys I think its time for a pump rebuild. Last season started getting some whining out of the pump and tried to pull a tube and the boat just fell on its face cavitating matter of fact if I tried to hole shot it it would just cavitate but if I slow rolled it and got it up on plane it would get me where I need to go and still maintain a great top speed 62-65 mph. Be honest I already have a gutt feeling anyway! I wanna do this rebuild myself I just enjoy knowing every nut and bolt I havnt done one in the past but wouldnt mind saving the money on a pump rebuild from a local shop. give me the need to knows!
Mike
Mike as Josh (nordie) just learned , despite a few "DYI" obstacles this is pretty simple and straight forward stuff , helps to have coaching and avoid the few pitfalls that may arise , We build and repair jets almost every day and talk folks thru these deals routinely , the toughest part of this operation IMO is getting the impeller nut and impeller pulled ,were around evenings and weekend if you have questions or need help Tom
ps heres a tutorial PDF for you to study if your interested ...
http://www.jetboatperformance.biz/pages/Jet_repair.html (http://www.jetboatperformance.biz/pages/Jet_repair.html)
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Thanks Tom, Im sure I will be in touch. This project does not seem overwhelming just wanna make sure I take all the proper steps and complete this pump properly and now seems to be the best time to install that place divertor ive been wanting so let me know guys if anyone has a descent deal going on one.
Mike
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tom at jet boat performance is the greatest dude on the planet. thanks for helping me with my panther. even though i sold my boat a couple months later :'(
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Thanks Tom, Im sure I will be in touch. This project does not seem overwhelming just wanna make sure I take all the proper steps and complete this pump properly and now seems to be the best time to install that place divertor ive been wanting so let me know guys if anyone has a descent deal going on one.
Mike
Call anytime let me know how we can help !
tom at jet boat performance is the greatest dude on the planet. thanks for helping me with my panther. even though i sold my boat a couple months later :'(
Aqua, your too kind Thank You!