Wrote an article for the Water Craft Journal on how we build a Solas 144 pump

[john zigler]

With all the emails, phone calls, and inquiries I get on building these pumps, I thought it would be a good idea to post this up. Here is a step by step procedure on how I build the Solas 144mm Jet pump. I have a link at my face book page tot he article. Please like us while you are there, if you have not yet...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Watcon/477760085668333?ref=hl

 

[DAG]

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[txsuperjetfreak96]

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[Fro Diesel]

Motion to make available outside facebook.

I used the freeze, heating method.

 

[txsuperjetfreak96]

http://watercraftjournal.com/quick-tech-how-rcjswatcon-rebuilds-a-solas-pump/

 

[High Speed Industries]

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There is already a thread sticky about it. It's in the "Tech FAQ" section.
http://www.x-h2o.com/index.php?threads/how-i-assembled-my-solas-pump-without-a-press.137372/

 

[Quinc]

Why hasn't Solas fixed this yet?!

 

[Fro Diesel]

Anyone else rap the driveshaft with a hammer after bearing install? I felt it made a huge difference on aligning the bearings, also used synthetic oil instead of grease.

 

[john zigler]

I NEVER hit anything but the front seals with a hammer.

Rdrttoy, while you use the heat / cool method, I still build them differently. As shown in my article, I install BOTH bearings on the shaft first, cool them, then put the whole assembly into the pump. IMO doing it this way gives no side stress on the bearings.

IF you install the front bearing first, you really have no way to heat the inner race so the shaft goes through without issues.

Also the article shows, we turn EVERY pump on the lathe, to open / true the bearing area, and reduce press.

Either way, I am NOT hear to argue, I just posted a link to the way "WE" do it here in my shop. If your way works for you, then fine.....

It can be seen also by going directly to the Water Craft Journal;

http://watercraftjournal.com/quick-tech-how-rcjswatcon-rebuilds-a-solas-pump/

 

[john zigler]

Why hasn't Solas fixed this yet?!

Quinc, I actually have been seeing pumps with a straight, and true bore. Please know, I have decided, to still take EVERY pump I build, or sell, and open it up, to reduce the bearing press. I do this just for insurance, and because I am also just too crazy picky.....

SO you know, If you purchase a pump from me, it has been done, and you can be confident.

 

[kraqus]

John,

I tried to PM you but for some reason I can't.
Do you offer these services at your shop? I did not see it on the website.
I would like to send you a couple so you can work your magic.
PM me and we can discuss.


Thanks!


Benny

Quinc, I actually have been seeing pumps with a straight, and true bore. Please know, I have decided, to still take EVERY pump I build, or sell, and open it up, to reduce the bearing press. I do this just for insurance, and because I am also just too crazy picky.....

SO you know, If you purchase a pump from me, it has been done, and you can be confident.

 

[john zigler]

John,

I tried to PM you but for some reason I can't.
Do you offer these services at your shop? I did not see it on the website.
I would like to send you a couple so you can work your magic.
PM me and we can discuss.


Thanks!


Benny

Hello Benny. Yes, sorry, I do not do PM's. ( cannot keep up) You can email me watcon@watcon.com or call the shop 608-743-1305

I DO offer pump turning, and building services here, for anyone that wants / needs. We charge 45.00 to turn a pump.

I also stock bearing kits, impellers, etc and would be happy to help any way I can.

Zig