Would i want to get the pump done before the shoe that way i can align the shoe? Im not sure how to align everything if i remove it all at once. Im not even sure if ill be doing the conversion as im terrified of ruining my only fx1 hull but theres a good chance i start on it in the coming months since i wont be riding.
First off, it's pretty tough to ruin the hull. You might make a mistake, but resin + fiberglass + patience will fix it.
I had the pump conversion done, mine is from Blowsion, then started on the shoe. I worked on the shoe until it was square and perpendicular. I used quick setting marine tex just to tack it in place, so to speak, while I aligned the pump and midshaft. As Flash-FX mentioned, alignment is critical. I continued to grind and fit until the midshaft slipped on into position with zero force, and pump seal was snug all the way around the shoe. I then epoxied the shoe and the pump brass inserts into place. I was able to get perfect alignment to midshaft without any shims.
I use a jd top loader intake grate. Worst quality casting I have ever seen, but it works well.
