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  1. amitchell

    Draining old gas help?

    Back in the day guys would just disconnect the fuel lines and put a leaf blower on the fill hole and let it rip.
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    Freestyle What compression testers are acceptable?

    My cheap tester reads about 40psi lower than my Snap-on. Which is scary because the cheap one was reading 190 psi on my 550's .
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    Trying to Flip my Superjet

    Sweet you should hook up with @Harbor he's good at those.
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    would you run a seized crank?

    Hopefully you don't have a surprise when you pull the head.
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    New prop, now it won't spin

    I would measure the impeller diameter and compare.
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    New prop, now it won't spin

    is the wear ring corroded and pushing out anywhere? maybe the old prop wore into it and the new one is just too big?
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    Few questions on shoes

    I got these from dc shoes for $33 shipped. I also picked up some 2mm neo socks from amazon. I thought the skate tongue which is a little thicker than a standard shoe would give me a bit more cushion. They fit pretty good in my wammer rickter holds. Its almost too bad I am going to ruin them...
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    New prop, now it won't spin

    You may need a spacer behind the impeller, it may be tightened onto the stator.
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    Other Threadlocker?

    The new 243 and 263 primerless loctite seems to work better on stainless and oily fasteners. It doesn't come in the glue sticks though. I find I use thread sealant 572/592 more often than thread lock now.
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    Better Bearings for UMI steering

    jet ski solutions. http://www.jetskisolutions.com/p72_umi_steering_rebuild_kit.html
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    Custom/Hybrid Backie Chan thread of awesomeness...

    How is he going to ship replacement hulls for these defective ones when he is selling the molds?
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    Dual Fuel Tanks

    Make sure to vent your bilge before you fire it up.
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    Super Jet Solas Mag Pump Ate My Bearings- How About You?

    Ahh yes I can see how that could be a problem now.
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    Super Jet Solas Mag Pump Ate My Bearings- How About You?

    Has anyone considered using a self aligning ball bearing for the front bearing on the Solas "Mag" pump? From the SKF website. The self-aligning ball bearing was invented by SKF. It has two rows of balls and a common sphered raceway in the outer ring. The bearings are consequently...
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    super jet has no spark PLEASE HELP!!

    Put a ring of 1211 on the starter then install. Apply a light smear of grease to the opening where the orings slide in to make it easier. It may not be a bad idea to coat your flywheel cover gasket and stator gland fitting with it either.
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    super jet has no spark PLEASE HELP!!

    looks like poop.
  17. amitchell

    Freestyle What prop to use??

    Call Impros, maybe 10/16 Hooker.
  18. amitchell

    Help with gasket sealant question

    I would use copper spray gasket before that stuff. But why do you need it? most gaskets go on dry.
  19. amitchell

    Other The What is your biggest Rookie move on a build.

    Ahh the old no measure cut twice trick.
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    Other Finally a promising boat car!

    I would like to see somebody hook-up on a big marlin or tuna with that and see what happens.
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