Super Jet Mdavies' SN - Winter Project

[Mdavies_02]

Alright, I made a nice cardboard template and looks like 5" is pretty as far back as I can go.

Just for peace of mind, it seems the template out side edge is identical to that of the ATP footholds.

When installing, do I want the edge of the footholds to be mounted flush against the gun whales, or should it be cut smaller so they overlap a little.... May have to post pictures poor communication.

 

[D-Roc]

the hole should be smaller than the foothold lip. then adhere and fasten with rivits. you can glass over that to beef them up. they will take a stomping and the foothold is a leak prone area. you got hull drains so its not a big deal if the seap a bit in time, but don't be afraid to lay some layers to ensure they don't crack and break out.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Alright, that makes sense. Didn't think as far as rivits (which I will be using). 1/2" overlap should be good, correct?

 

[D-Roc]

yeah or whatever the lip from the foothold is. the more lip /overlap of foothold to tray that you have, the better because of the more surface area you get to seal up. cut small and adjust from there to fit it tight.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Alright, thanks for the great advice.

 

[beacom]

take some pics of the footholds

 

[steve-uk]

come on mike... lets see it..... you must have those holds in by now

 

[Mdavies_02]

I will have them in and riveted by tomorrow night. Pictures as well. College is slowing me down, 3 tests on Friday of this past week. Ended up partying outta town all weekend. Still got some time before Spring.

9/15 Hooker was shipped 01/31 and should be here mid week. Can't wait. Will post some pictures of that too

 

[Mdavies_02]

Double template I made and traced up. Worked very well.

Multi-max works wonders

So they ready for rivets, and the holes are drilled for 2 part foam.

Just ran outta time before dinner.

Just need to get my hands on some. How much would be needed for just behind the footholds?

 

[js4506]

looks good so far!

 

[D-Roc]

nice work, what footholds are those again?

 

[Mdavies_02]

ATP's, Compliments of Steve.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Factory B Pipe - Limited Chamber. Waiting to head over to Steve's to snag a handful of stuff (Gaskets) to install.
Got this sexy hooker in the mail today, Thanks Munki63, No major rush on getting it swapped out. X2 guy said he wouldn't mind giving me a hand on that, Thanks again Doug.
Snagged one of these outta the garage on my way in... Was in the back of my truck today, gotta love the ice.

 

[D-Roc]

you should tap that manifold for 2 inlets, even if you run single cooling. tap[ it with a 90 degree and face the outlets together and use a tee into a single line. great pipe, you will be happy with that.

 

[Mdavies_02]

With the duel tapped manifold, I will have water flowing up, and all coming out a single line outta the head? I assume the 1/8 line will be blocked off....

Or would I have to tap the head to accommodated the extra water flow.

 

[D-Roc]

you still would be feeding one line in to the motor, you are just splitting it up so it flows to the front and rear cylinder better. with aftermarket head it can have two outlets that i tee back together. it is no more water but better circulation.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Alright. I will look into that, seems like an easy thing to do now.

Had the pump pulled but never thought to check it out before I got my 9/15 Hooker
Managed to get it 'somewhat' apart
Skat Trak 14/18.... Any comments? No one knew the pitch of the prop when I purchased it.


Can't figure out how to separate the reduction nozzle of the the rest.... Any tips? With the front half, there were tabs for me to pry against. The reduction nozzle seems to be flush and tight. Can't get anything in there to separate it.

Let me know, Mike

 

[D-Roc]

you can keep the reduction nozzle on. just spin the prop off.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Alright, I think I am going to take it to X2guy to give me a hand. I just want it all prepped for when I do.

 

[D-Roc]

yeah they can be tricky and if you don't got the removal tool good luck. i would try a heat gun on the prop and then stick it in the snow to break it free. i read about that from someone on hear and used it on my stubborn sled flywheel and that trick worked. i use a pipe wrench on the driveshaft and file off the burs it makes after i free up the prop. doug will get it off for ya.