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Lower River / Re: Going to be at Blythe this weekend 30th through 1st.
« on: July 31, 2010, 09:55:47 PM »
Wtf?
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Trailers / wanted: moon covers/hubcaps for my old trailer...
« on: July 27, 2010, 03:09:21 PM »
Help-
I need a pair of hubcaps as shown....
Thanks!
I need a pair of hubcaps as shown....
Thanks!
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Jet Pumps / Re: Place diverter trim gauge
« on: July 26, 2010, 12:40:25 PM »
fwiw- sounds like I can use a fuel sensor rigged up as a trim indicator in my window motor trim. Saw a picture from Ray and it looks pretty simple.
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Jet Pumps / Re: Trim Indicator?
« on: July 26, 2010, 12:37:42 PM »
aHA!
Beautiful! A fuel level sensor for trim gage. That I can do I suspect to my old unit. When I get a chance I will post some pics of my unit. To answer the question, no, not exactly like this, but your pictures made it clear to me what it may need. My drive is a linear track gear, not a screw gear as shown. But I get the idea!
Thank you!
Beautiful! A fuel level sensor for trim gage. That I can do I suspect to my old unit. When I get a chance I will post some pics of my unit. To answer the question, no, not exactly like this, but your pictures made it clear to me what it may need. My drive is a linear track gear, not a screw gear as shown. But I get the idea!
Thank you!
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: cleaning out aluminum gas tanks
« on: July 22, 2010, 03:56:22 PM »
well, not as good but in place cleaning can be done with several lengths of heavy rope iserted into a high speed drill motor. Make sure all gas is drained as gas goes boom with ignition source. Once all gas is removed and there are no residual fumes and it is safe (your responsibility) put the rope in with your dril motor connected and spin the hell out of it and get the thing whacking everywhere. . Do this several times, repalcing the rope when it gets all grungy, then you may still have to get all the leftover sludge out by repeated filling then draining. A true royal PITA. You are far better having the tank removed. Again, this is a gas tank, be careful. Gas is explosive and flammable.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: cleaning out aluminum gas tanks
« on: July 21, 2010, 02:02:04 PM »
diesel and a bag of ss screws and nutrs and a shaker
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How to clean up my headers
« on: July 21, 2010, 01:40:58 PM »
there is some nice wool header polish you can buy in a harley shop. But it will cost ya $100.
jsut jokin. I use the wool wadding for cleaning header pipes all the time and it works good with little effort.
jsut jokin. I use the wool wadding for cleaning header pipes all the time and it works good with little effort.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 21, 2010, 01:39:16 PM »
sandegg-
I'm with you. Why mess with it if it isnt broken (yet?)
f I have a reason to pull it all apart then that will be different. Right now the truck is down so my prioroities are to get the tow vehicle running again before the weekend so I can go to the lake again.
Bartlett.
I'm with you. Why mess with it if it isnt broken (yet?)
f I have a reason to pull it all apart then that will be different. Right now the truck is down so my prioroities are to get the tow vehicle running again before the weekend so I can go to the lake again.
Bartlett.
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The No Wake Zone / Re: okay here another dumb ?
« on: July 20, 2010, 01:25:18 PM »
since most folks are right handed, that leaves the right hand free for a freebie grab of the wifey when underway at speed
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 20, 2010, 01:23:26 PM »
ps I run two gages, one on the intake as shown, and one sender in front of clock that runs to the gage at the dash (wanted to know whats really happening, and surprise, they pretty much match).
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 20, 2010, 01:21:40 PM »
I was looking at old threads here (what a gold mone of info) and noticed some debate (?) on the free flow vs pressure reg on the bbc. Any current thoughts on that?
I see no regulator on mine, and since it runs about 140-160 underway suspect no thermostat.... Is that a BAD deal? p/o says no problem for years...etc
I see no regulator on mine, and since it runs about 140-160 underway suspect no thermostat.... Is that a BAD deal? p/o says no problem for years...etc
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Jet Pumps / Re: Does the hoses have to be equal length???
« on: July 20, 2010, 10:57:51 AM »
curriculum vitae
or das zoom
or das zoom
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Audio / Re: Jet boat stereo
« on: July 17, 2010, 11:15:40 AM »
so you went with an amp or just a std head?
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 15, 2010, 10:41:54 AM »
see ya!
ps: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1PYZ8?Pid=search nice 3 way for the fuel selector...
ps: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/items/1PYZ8?Pid=search nice 3 way for the fuel selector...
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Jet Pumps / Re: Does the hoses have to be equal length???
« on: July 14, 2010, 08:53:39 PM »
Cv... doh! What kind of fittings do you have on each run? A lot of fittings have a smaller diameter than the id of the hose. That's a cv issue. If they are right angle. That's another restriction. Without running the numbers my gut says your non tubing issues are a larger contibutor than tubing lenght variations. Doh
Cv creamy visions
Cv creamy visions
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Audio / Re: Jet boat stereo
« on: July 14, 2010, 08:37:35 PM »
Any thoughts on the pyle marine systems and speakers on ebray?
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Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair / Re: Where do i find the white paint with black splatters in it?
« on: July 14, 2010, 08:05:51 PM »
the depot or lowes has designer paints with textures and speckles of every persuasion.
ta ta!
ta ta!
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 14, 2010, 01:33:27 PM »
you guys are convincing me that my finally buying a vintage jet boat was a great thing! This forum and members remind me of the vintage mx crowd... helpful, knowledgable, and usually have more beer than me in the cooler :-)
All my best race bikes were around the same year as my Tahiti....
All my best race bikes were around the same year as my Tahiti....
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 14, 2010, 12:56:54 PM »
8am or so till 1 or so depending on how hot it gets and how @uch fuel we burnnnnnnn
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 14, 2010, 12:34:03 PM »
fwiw- headin to bartlett sunday morning...
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Jet Pumps / Re: Place diverter trim gauge
« on: July 14, 2010, 11:34:27 AM »
GT-
overtravel would be simple, I just wish I knew where the nozzle was. Although seat of the pants works fine otherwise. I just hate to overdrive it as you can see the current demand skyroicket and I worry I might burn something up. (chevy makes a strong electric motor! Sheee-$t!)
I put fuses into the drive lines now to protect overdrive, but popping fuses still leaves you having to open it up, replace the fuses and adjust trim being very careful not to overdrive the sucker again.
Thanks!
overtravel would be simple, I just wish I knew where the nozzle was. Although seat of the pants works fine otherwise. I just hate to overdrive it as you can see the current demand skyroicket and I worry I might burn something up. (chevy makes a strong electric motor! Sheee-$t!)
I put fuses into the drive lines now to protect overdrive, but popping fuses still leaves you having to open it up, replace the fuses and adjust trim being very careful not to overdrive the sucker again.
Thanks!
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Jet Pumps / Re: Trim Indicator?
« on: July 14, 2010, 11:30:51 AM »
Thanks, I think you are on to it. It currently has no overtravel switches and can really suck power if up against the stop (potentially frying the motor or pop the circuit). Micro switches would prevent that. I still want to know where the trim is set, and that is why I am asking if anyone has an old schematic or parts list or whatever. I saw the earlier post toa pot with wiper on it, but I am not sure how that would be hooked up in my situation. While it would be nice to go with a "better" newer jet and go hydraulic and have all the nice stuff, what I got is what I got ...unless I win the lottery :-)
Funny you should mention the micro switches, as I was thinking of using them to interrupt the drive signal in whichever overtravel position so I dont burn this old turkey up at least.
For now I just set the trim when I set the boat into the lake and leave it alone (slightly down).
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it. I just downt want to burn up what I got.
Funny you should mention the micro switches, as I was thinking of using them to interrupt the drive signal in whichever overtravel position so I dont burn this old turkey up at least.
For now I just set the trim when I set the boat into the lake and leave it alone (slightly down).
Thanks for the help. I appreciate it. I just downt want to burn up what I got.
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Jet Pumps / Re: Place diverter trim gauge
« on: July 14, 2010, 10:52:01 AM »
I have a JF berk run by a wiper motor (?) per Tom at Jet Boat. Wonder how this would work.
Thinking I could hook a wire string to the end of it and have the travel of the shaft egenrate the motion to correlate to the trim setting. SOunds nice in theory :-)
Wish I could find how it was done originally as otehrwsie everything works on this old berk just fine.
Thinking I could hook a wire string to the end of it and have the travel of the shaft egenrate the motion to correlate to the trim setting. SOunds nice in theory :-)
Wish I could find how it was done originally as otehrwsie everything works on this old berk just fine.
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Engine Mechanical / Electrical / Re: How did you run your Water and fuel lines (PICS)?
« on: July 14, 2010, 10:06:58 AM »
Ray-
if I get my ship together I will gladly help you do Moo. Make a schematic of what fittings you need or want and approximate tubing lengths and I can add it to my order.
I need to put together a parts list and identify a local upplier that is reasonable on the ss fittings and tubing, then order those in. Once I have the materials, I can do it easy, although I still cannot find my 1/2 tube bender so I will have to buy another.
Right now slammed at work so this wil probably wait until it cools off a bit as I dont work so well in the sun over 110f.
if I get my ship together I will gladly help you do Moo. Make a schematic of what fittings you need or want and approximate tubing lengths and I can add it to my order.
I need to put together a parts list and identify a local upplier that is reasonable on the ss fittings and tubing, then order those in. Once I have the materials, I can do it easy, although I still cannot find my 1/2 tube bender so I will have to buy another.
Right now slammed at work so this wil probably wait until it cools off a bit as I dont work so well in the sun over 110f.