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I have a new pump bushing but I can't figure out how to get the old one out. Manual says if you don't have the tool you can tap it out with a punch through the grease fitting mounting hole. I've been trying this without success. I'm about to heat it up with a torch and try again, but I figured...

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Hi, would like two of those BN44 K&N filter adapters for $15 shipped if you still have them. I can do paypal or cc whichever you prefer. I will send as a gift (no fees). Thanks! Tom

Dont take the pole back off, just slide the bolt out until there is enough space for the spring to come out. Keep one side of the bolt in the holes to keep the pole in place. tie the pole up to a ceiling rafter to hold it up so you can work without needing 6 hands. you need something to push...

Yeah, tie a rope off to hole the pole up, remove one nut and slide the bolt most of the way out and push the spring in and slide bolt thru. No problem.

Just two crank seals, and a third seal which goes around the coupler in it's own separate housing, plus all of the o-ring seals. I just ordered a newer crank and case. I don't think I'm going to use this one.

After you try to start it, pull the plugs and look at them. Look for little beads of water over the oily plug. If you see any little beads of water, then hold the starter down for 5 to 8 seconds with both plugs removed (put the plugs back into the plug wires and ground the plug against the...

Split cases and examined crank. Side play and big end radial clearance is good, crank seems to be useable. That's good news because otherwise I'd need not only a new crank but case halves (unless I had crank rebuilt which would probably be even more expensive).

I washed the steering cable mounts (black rubber) in soap and water, and applied some CA glue (super glue). These things stuck to the hull INSTANTLY. Make sure inside of hull is clean.

Replaced all fuel lines with vinyl line. Also drilled out the panel and installed a primer pump in place of the choke knob. I hate that this vinyl line kinks so easy but it is nice to be able to see the fuel and check for bubbles. I also revered the sediment bowl (which was missing, I found...

Discovered the steering plate I bought off ebay is a custom (home made) quicksteer plate. Cool thing is, it has two holes... stock steering and quick steer steering. I can move the steering cable connector from one ball to the other. Kinda nice if someone is not used to the quick steering.

Today was a long but productive day. Replaced the steering cable and throttle cable. Previous owner spent hours doing this WRONG and drilled a new hole through the hand pole to run the throttle cable. :| That probably took three times longer than doing it right! WTF. Anyway, I found that...

Well, I tried to do a leakdown test on my engine, and accidentally set my regulator too high, and blew all the seals. I've been cursing myself for being so stupid. I should have used a small manual pump. I started the teardown, and discovered that I have a full circle crank which is super old...

Installed new turf, damn this was much harder than I imagined. Apparently I lack the ability to follow directions because I installed the bottom first and it was a huge mistake. Don't ever do that. I recovered but it was not a graceful recovery AT ALL! I had all sorts of problems and had to peel...

Thanks, are the screws just wood screws into the fiberglass, or are they screws backed with a nut?

Next is to install the hydroturf and steering cable, then I finally get to go back to getting the engine back in. BTW, how do you install the hinge for the panel cover? Is it just glued to the hull? Mine was missing the cover, so found a new one but not sure how it's installed. Thanks

Spent a whole week trying to remove the decals and graphics, wow what a pita. Sanded it down and did a rattle can job with appliance enamel, actually came out ok. Also filled all chips and gouges with thickened epoxy. Filled, saned, and re-painted the bottom (no photo). Replaced the stock...

Ski actually looks pretty good. I'd just focus on seeing what you have and get it running if possible. Pull the engine if you haven't already and find out what it's condition REALLY is. It may be cheaper than you think to get it running. A 550 is going to be plenty of fun as is. Rebuild the...

Ran it today, worked great no problems.