SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: ka0tyk on February 21, 2012, 08:49:55 PM

Title: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: ka0tyk on February 21, 2012, 08:49:55 PM: going to be running this soon instead of my 3pt mount and im a LITTLE worried about having my 1310 exposed whirling away back there.... i typically keep ropes and anchor line on the passenger side and so far i havent had any issues but i suppose it could fly around and get sucked around the driveline...

do you guys just leave yours open or do you have a cover?

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Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: mobboss on February 21, 2012, 09:13:12 PM: have you ever read murphys laws???? 1 is anything that can happen will!!!! if there is even a chance !!! hell yes cover it!!!
Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: BIG JOHNSON on February 21, 2012, 09:14:53 PM: Mines covered.. I sure wouldn't remove the cover.

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Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: IRRebel on February 22, 2012, 12:17:05 AM: Quote from: mobboss on February 21, 2012, 09:13:12 PM
have you ever read murphys laws???? 1 is anything that can happen will!!!! if there is even a chance !!! hell yes cover it!!!
Umm YEAH!

Doesn't have to be a fancy aluminum one. Pickle had an upholstered wood box somewhat like an engine cover back there. I'll see if I can find a pic of it

Ray

Found pic

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Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: Your Mom on February 22, 2012, 07:16:31 AM: I just converted my 3 point to a 4 and added a HM drive cover as well. Will keep the grease down to.
Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: HaulsBalls on February 22, 2012, 10:33:19 AM: I have a cover on mine, fancy polished stainless deal that clamps the bearing cap on my jet. That thing just looks like trouble when spinning up those RPM's and grease will get everywhere if you don't cover it.
Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: TJS Nordic on February 22, 2012, 08:00:19 PM: I was going to make one way back when, then I found one at a local swap meet for 15 bucks(score). I had to polish it and then drill and tap my rear bell housing for it. I doubt it would stop a high RPM U-joint failure but I am sure it would slow it down. It does keep it cleaner to reduce the grease though.

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Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: ka0tyk on February 22, 2012, 09:33:26 PM: thats exactly what i was thinking about doing...
Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: NORDIC454 on February 23, 2012, 12:06:59 PM: Quote from: IRRebel on February 22, 2012, 12:17:05 AM
Umm YEAH!

Doesn't have to be a fancy aluminum one. Pickle had an upholstered wood box somewhat like an engine cover back there. I'll see if I can find a pic of it

Ray

Found pic

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This pic was obviously taken before the exhaust broke at Mead and burned up this cover. haha :banghead:
Title: Re: should i make a driveline cover?
Post by: IRRebel on February 23, 2012, 04:58:34 PM: Quote from: NORDIC454 on February 23, 2012, 12:06:59 PM
This pic was obviously taken before the exhaust broke at Mead and burned up this cover. haha :banghead:

YEs it was......... :banghead:

Ray