Super Jet using stock parts for UMI turnplate

[Al//gsx//sj]

had a spare stock turnplate, so i did some experimenting. exposing the pin was fairly easy. i used a cutting disk until i saw the top of the SS pin, then used an old socket and small sledge hammer to drive it out. the pin was too long, so i cut/grinded it down to 1", drilled/tapped for 5/16-18 bolt, with a 1/4" thick aluminum disk. it's attached to the UMI plate using two countersunk 10-32's.i will be using 272 red loctite and lock washers. not sure, but i may re-drill to a 3/8-16 bolt and use 4 10-32's instead of 2. think this would be a safe alternative?

 

[mademan9]

Nice bro. Good write up

 

[special fx]

Did something similar a while back. Since this original write up, I've made my own turn plates out of 5/16" flat stock. I use a locating pin (like on the flywheel cover) to keep the pivot assembly from turning. It works great and I have this setup on all 3 of my skis now. It also works great as the mounting point for my limiting rope.

Here's the pics: http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/44282-CAMF-steering-system&highlight=turn+plate

 

[Al//gsx//sj]

thanks, wish the weather hadn't changed, we would be testing it out this weekend.

cool write-up fx . gotta love the "scap pile", that's where the best inventions come from lol..