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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: just squirtin on March 14, 2008, 06:41:36 PM

Title: ride plate set up
Post by: just squirtin on March 14, 2008, 06:41:36 PM: machined my ride plate last weekend =will get intake back in next week i hope =any tips on setting intake back in =things i should watch out for etc etc etc
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: DOZZR on March 15, 2008, 02:19:00 AM: I am not sure if it still posted but look at "projects" on Toms webpage
www.JETBOATPERFORMANCE.com
He has/had a complete (with pics) step by step article on a project he did, I think he was setting back the pump as well, but it'll give you the lowdown on what to expect and tips along the way.
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: Josh@JBP on March 15, 2008, 12:13:51 PM: Get the boat level side to side and the keel level front to back. Get yourself an angle finder( the one below will work or you can get something fancier). If you have a large gap to fill I'd definetly use the leveling bolts, otherwise the intake may sag before the epoxy sets. Mix up plenty of epoxy you don't want to run out in the middle. If its a hot day WORK FAST! the epoxy will set up very quick. Get the front of the intake in where you want it then crank the back up or down to set your degree. It doesnt hurt to mock it up dry, this will get it real close and help aproximate the amount of epoxy you have to lay down.

-Josh

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Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: ryanbrindle on March 15, 2008, 01:04:16 PM: Out of curiosity what angle should one be at??
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: GAWnCA on March 15, 2008, 01:22:00 PM: I am wondering, unless you set the pump way back, what does a ride plate really do? ???
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: hotrod56cars on March 15, 2008, 02:06:17 PM: It gets more of the boat out of the water, reduces drag, and gives more adjustability to the boat.
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: GAWnCA on March 15, 2008, 02:08:53 PM: Quote from: hotrod56cars on March 15, 2008, 02:06:17 PM
It gets more of the boat out of the water, reduces drag, and gives more adjustability to the boat.

Even on a stock set up?
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: Josh@JBP on March 15, 2008, 02:11:43 PM: Quote from: ryanbrindle on March 15, 2008, 01:04:16 PM
Out of curiosity what angle should one be at??

Typically that intake was designed/intended to be set in at 3.5 -4 degrees measured on the flange.
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: hotrod56cars on March 15, 2008, 02:12:38 PM: Quote from: GAWnCA on March 15, 2008, 02:08:53 PM
Even on a stock set up?

Yes
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: GAWnCA on March 15, 2008, 02:15:04 PM: Is there a good write up on ride plates somewhere that explains the use, set up, lengths, etc.?
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: just squirtin on March 15, 2008, 03:13:41 PM: thanks josh=the initial start point was my main concern so the info you gave will be great= before i pulled the intake out i checked the degree it was set real close to 4= so that is what i am going to set it at=thanks again= doug
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: GAWnCA on March 17, 2008, 11:34:39 AM: Quote from: hotrod56cars on March 15, 2008, 02:12:38 PM
Yes

Quote from: hotrod56cars on March 15, 2008, 02:12:38 PM
Yes

How would you attach a ride plate to this pump setup? ???

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I know, I still need to trim the transom cover. ;D
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: 2savage4you on March 17, 2008, 11:44:54 AM: is your intake machined for a ride plate ;D

2sav
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: just squirtin on March 17, 2008, 01:21:28 PM: greg-that is the same pump i have on mine but without skag=it will have to go and intake will have to machined=come over and take a look see if you want-doug
Title: Re: ride plate set up
Post by: SLCKREG on March 17, 2008, 01:28:43 PM: Hey Greg over on performance boats,on the greg shoemaker section,at the bottom there is a thread on ride plates. Not positive if it's what your after, but it may help. I'd give you the link but I'm too frickin dumb. :banghead: