- Location
- Ocala, FL
Trying to get my 550 looking and running good for next summer just in case i dont have a SJ by then. Ive never worked on a ski before, or any motors for that matter, but my dad has been lending me a hand every now and then.
Questions:
-There is spot on the front of the motor with a cap that unscrewes, i think its on the flywheel housing. Do i need to add oil or anything to this?
-What should i check while everything is take apart? And what should i grease/oil?
-Whats the easiest way to remove my handle pole and bracket, im not sure how to disconnect the start/stop.
-Paint... what should i do? I have a paint sprayer, but ive never painted and dont know anything about types of paint, and what will hold for marine use.
So far ive done:
-most of the deturfing, just got alot of residue to remove.
-removed oem sponson things in the back, one of my rivets was loose and i dont think they actually do anything.
-removed all stickers (oem and ones from previous owner) except the one surrounding the gas tank (its next)
-Pulled the engine.
-A tiny bit of the ton of degreasing i need to do.
Whats left:
-Remove turf residue
-Fill holes from sponson rivets
-Clean/Degrease/Sand/Prep for paint
-Paint
-Reinstall motor
-Install new throttle cable
-Turf
-Smooth out the bar that was cut out of my grate
-Polish ride plate and grate???
-Some other stuff im sure im forgetting.
Questions:
-There is spot on the front of the motor with a cap that unscrewes, i think its on the flywheel housing. Do i need to add oil or anything to this?
-What should i check while everything is take apart? And what should i grease/oil?
-Whats the easiest way to remove my handle pole and bracket, im not sure how to disconnect the start/stop.
-Paint... what should i do? I have a paint sprayer, but ive never painted and dont know anything about types of paint, and what will hold for marine use.
So far ive done:
-most of the deturfing, just got alot of residue to remove.
-removed oem sponson things in the back, one of my rivets was loose and i dont think they actually do anything.
-removed all stickers (oem and ones from previous owner) except the one surrounding the gas tank (its next)
-Pulled the engine.
-A tiny bit of the ton of degreasing i need to do.
Whats left:
-Remove turf residue
-Fill holes from sponson rivets
-Clean/Degrease/Sand/Prep for paint
-Paint
-Reinstall motor
-Install new throttle cable
-Turf
-Smooth out the bar that was cut out of my grate
-Polish ride plate and grate???
-Some other stuff im sure im forgetting.
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