Loader grate

« **on:** July 09, 2012, 03:57:42 PM »

Thinking about installing one in my 1986 21' open bow bahner with a stock 454. Been doing a lot of reading about them and from what I can figure out its eaither gonna hurt my performance or benifit me. The pump is out and being rebuilt right now so I would like to do it now if it's gonna benifit me. The pump is being rebuilt with a A impeller detailed. What do you pros think I should do go for it or not?

Thanks for the help
Mike

« **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2012, 04:27:51 PM »

Do it

« **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2012, 06:37:03 PM »

Well what one should I be looking at? Any body have pics on how to install one? Where should I start +or- 1/8 at the keel line?

« **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2012, 07:07:46 PM »

ramp scoop loader/sport loader
http://rexmar.com/page122.html
just install it and go from there

under the boat where the grate is now is 4 screws remove them take grate out, replace screws with grade 8 countersunk allen screws(use anti seize) and install loader

« **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2012, 07:25:30 AM »

Maybe I'll give JBP a call today

« **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2012, 07:35:13 AM »

Are you having them install a preloader in your pump? Looks like you need some vinegar on those tips....

« **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2012, 08:42:35 AM »

CLR... Vinegar only works on my exhaust tips as soon as it gets put the water.

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« **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2012, 09:05:20 AM »

Quote from: Your Mom on July 10, 2012, 07:35:13 AM

Are you having them install a preloader in your pump? Looks like you need some vinegar on those tips....

No preloader at this time. Yes my tips do need a good polishing I'll try the clr trick.

« **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2012, 10:48:08 AM »

Ok the SE loader is on the way. What size drill bit do I need to through bolt the loader in for the
5/16-18x1-1/2 bolts?

« **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2012, 11:31:08 AM »

Quote from: Santee_Native on July 11, 2012, 10:48:08 AM

Ok the SE loader is on the way. What size drill bit do I need to through bolt the loader in for the
5/16-18x1-1/2 bolts?

If you are not going to tap the intake then a 5/16 is what you need. I you are going to tap the intake then your tap will tell you what size to drill. My chart says it would be an F drill.

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« **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2012, 12:14:03 PM »

Thanks I'll be tapping the intake

« **Reply #11 on:** July 19, 2012, 08:00:44 AM »

Well so much for being a easy install. Damn screw are frozen solid in the rock grate. Gonna have to drill them out to get the loader in

wish me luck.

« **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2012, 09:41:30 AM »

Quote from: Santee_Native on July 19, 2012, 08:00:44 AM

Well so much for being a easy install. Damn screw are frozen solid in the rock grate. Gonna have to drill them out to get the loader in wish me luck.

Bummer, good luck!

« **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:16:37 AM »

Yes those can be a pain in the ass

You should thru bolt those tho, with lock nuts. Just watch the clearence between your oil pan and the bolts

« **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2012, 07:22:50 PM »

Got the damn thing finally installed after a lot of cussing and drills bit the old ones finally gave in. I though bolted the loader with lock washers and nylocks With 5/16-18 x 11/2 bolts with plenty of clearence from the oil pan.

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