Super Jet Mdavies' SN - Winter Project

[D-Roc]

congrats on the b-pipe. its a good buy.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Yea, it looks like its in great shape too. Can't wait to get my hands on it.

Just put on my first coat of clear on the pole this morning, Should have it finished, and installed by this afternoon.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Finished paint, costed me a total of $11.

Installed Hazard Bracket
So I believe I need to drill into the bracket to set the spring (Sjetrider spring)... I have never done this before so please let me know if I am completely misunderstanding the pictures I have seen.
With the base of the spring where it is in picture #3, this is how it would sit.... Any thoughts?

 

[Mdavies_02]

Looks like I never hit post reply lol.

Well, Pole update already.

Just figured I might as well try it out. Seems to be working fine. If there is a difference drilling a hole, placing the spring in, and then installing the pole, let me know.



The bad thing about being over excited is being stupid.... Not only till I ran out with the camera to take pictures did I noticed I never bothered to reinstall my hood straps into the bracket....

Sigh* Will wait for advice on installing the pole spring, then disassemble and get them in there.

 

[D-Roc]

i don't use springs so i can help ya on that one. looking good though, keep it up.

 

[Mdavies_02]

You don't use a spring? Doesn't the pole with steering setup weigh you down? Good way to get a bigger workout I guess.

 

[D-Roc]

my pole is tight. i grind off the outer part of the poly bushings and replace that space with metal washers. Metal on Metal and crank my single bolt tight. I use a non cast, welded stainless bracket that has sideways flex. once a month i tighten about a 1/4 turn and double nut it. springs weight too much lol. loose floaty poles give me a back ache

 

[Mdavies_02]

Hmmm, interested idea. I overtightened my pole slightly when installing and noticed how it just hung out midair. If I do have a hard time installing this spring, I may consider that for ease.

Thanks for the idea.

 

[steve-uk]

i run a tight pole too havent run a spring in years

 

[Mdavies_02]

I guess I will have to try it out. I think I am going to run with the spring until I can ride someone's ski with a tight pole. Don't want to find out the first ride of the season I don't like it, and have to swap one in there.

Steve, closer to march I am going to have to snag a RN chinpad off you. I completely overlooked that my SN is WAY to big for my RN pole. But, its one of those parts that can wait.

B Pipe was shipped out today, and I believe my brother bought me a hooker for my birthday....... well, a 9/15 Hooker.

As for now, I am patching a hole in the bottom of my hull, it is taking forever to dry in the coldish garage. Will get the 220v heater running tomorrow hopefully so I can get this sucker back together.

 

[D-Roc]

you will like the tight pole, no handers are way easier, no arm pump, easier on the back too, and, you get to say stuff like stiff pole. lol.

 

[D-Roc]

a light bulb works wonders for a bit of heat in the area of repair. 100w

edit: don't start a fire or melt anything. haha

 

[Mdavies_02]

Good call. I put a 13w spiral energy efficient bulb into my garage light.... Looks like I gotta scrounge around the house for a good one.

 

[D-Roc]

i used my ol skool trouble light with the metal shroud.

 

[Mdavies_02]

100w soft light right next to the patch, should cure fully by the morning.

Tomorrow looks like I have to remove that spring and trust you two. D-roc, how long does it take to swap out an impeller? I know you have the right tools are are pro.

 

[D-Roc]

i actually just found another prop removal tool, it is for a solas i think. what prop do you have?

 

[Mdavies_02]

I actually don't know. I was told it was an A/M prop, but nobody knew what pitch or style....

I will be getting a 9/15 Hooker.

 

[shanes]

i run a tight pole too havent run a spring in years

i was looking at the freestyle ski's at the kings cup everyone of them had really tight poles , i may have to try it i think and i get really bad lower back pump

 

[D-Roc]

just pull the pump and if all goes good it comes off. I just read about heating and then freezing the prop in snowbank a couple times to break if free. never tryed it but i will next time.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Hmmm, looks likes that what I can do while the stuff cures. Thanks, will start on it tomorrow.