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  1. JKMike

    Push 155 Pump Cooling fitting size?

    Hey yaw, For those of you who have a Push 155 setback pump or something similar, what size NPT cooling fittings did you drill and tap the pump for? I would like to go with 2 x 3/8" NPT to 1/2" barb fittings rather than 1/4" NPT, for increased flow, but they feel a little large. I was hoping to...
  2. JKMike

    Thrustone 155 Setback pump, anyone tried one?

    Hey yaw, Has anyone tried the Thrustone 155 Setback pump? What did you think? Also how do they compare to some of the other brands like Torrent? The price seems really reasonable.
  3. JKMike

    Any recommendations for a good lifting sling for aftermarket hulls?

    Hi, Does anyone have a recommendation on a particular lifting sling that works well with aftermarket hulls? I have a Rickter XFR that I would like to be able to hoist on and off of my dock via a davit. It looks like most of the slings out there are designed for bond rails that wrap around...
  4. JKMike

    Help with Carbon Skis and Galvanic Corrosion. How the heck can i keep it in check?

    Hey yaw, So I just ran into another issue to add to the list before I can get on the water this season. I was getting ready to set up my Raptor trim and I took a look at the tail end of my aluminum thru hull exhaust pipe and what do I find but this tinny spot of corrosion, or at least that's...
  5. JKMike

    Where to get Thicker Mikuni Check Valves

    Hey yaw, Does anyone know where I can order the extra thick Mikuni Check Valves?
  6. JKMike

    Threebond 1184 vs 1211

    Hey yaw, So what's everyone's opinion on Threebond 1184? I really want to use it over the 1211 since it is meant for case sealant and has better resistance to fuel than 1211, but when i tried it the other day, it seemed like it almost dried out faster than i could get everything assembled.
  7. JKMike

    What could cause case sealant failure on almost new PV motor?

    Hey yaw, Looking for some insight. What could cause the case sealant to fail in multiple locations on a 1000cc PV motor with only 8 hours on it? As I was getting ready for the season I found a big ass pool of oil in the bottom of my hull. Pulled the motor for a pressure test and it won't even...
  8. JKMike

    Help finding a good Anodizing Company, preferably on the East Coast

    Hey Yaw, Can anyone recommend a good Anodizing Company, preferably on the East Coast? I just picked up a Velociraptor Trim and I want to get the parts Bright Dip Anodized in blue and orange.
  9. JKMike

    Looking for a Raptor 2 Trim

    Hey yaw, Does anyone have a new raptor 2 trim in stock? I would prefer a non anodized reduction nozzle but I'm flexible.
  10. JKMike

    Tornado Flame Arrestors, Keep falling apart

    Hey yaw, What is the deal with these damn Tornado Flame Arrestors constantly Falling apart? It doesn't seem to matter if they are Tau Ceti, Hot Product or Blowsion, granted I know those are all the same just different label. I put a brand new set of on my new XS 1060 and the tops have both fell...
  11. JKMike

    Aftermarket Carbs, are they Louder than stock carburetors???

    Hey Yaw, I am running my first set of Aftermarket Carburetors, which are a set of Full Spectrum 50's on a XS 1060 w/ a Power Factor Exhaust (Also first's). Anyways, ever since I started running them I have noticed that they seem to make a lot more noise than say a 735 with 38's. There is what I...
  12. JKMike

    Primer fittings on Full Spectrum 50's or other Aftermarket Carbs?

    Hey, For those with aftermarket Carbs where do yaw normally drill and install primer fittings? I just got a set of FS 50's and it appears the location where they normally go is partially blocked.
  13. JKMike

    Alignment Tolerances???

    Hey yaw, I'm curious what does everyone consider a acceptable clearances when aligning the Motor and Midshaft using Billet Couplers? I know what the factory specs are but a height difference (Dim A) of 0.039" seems excessive. Personally I try to have no more than a 0.005 " difference in...
  14. JKMike

    Fuel Tank Mounting, Methods, Thoughts, Ideas...

    Hey, I'm working on installing/mounting strap hooks for a Rad Dudes Broni Fuel Tank in my XFR and I was wondering how some of yaw have gone about securing your aftermarket tanks. If anyone is willing to share pics of how they have their aftermarket tanks secured or has any advice from past...
  15. JKMike

    2 Season Old Driveshaft Failure

    Hey yaw, This past weekend I discovered that my midshaft was essentially seized onto my driveshaft. Everything still spun nice and easily but It was a royal pain to get the midshaft off the driveshaft. Ended up having to use a 10lb slide hammer. Anyways I'm trying to figure out what could have...
  16. JKMike

    Power Factor Exhaust, Install

    Hey yaw, I just picked up my first Power Factor Exhaust and I am working on fitting it up in my Rickter XFR. It seems like the top of the pipe is going to need to sit extremely close to the top of the hull in order for everything to line up nicely and I'm just wondering what other people's...
  17. JKMike

    Power Factor Manifold Sealing

    Hey yaw, I just picked up my first Power Factor Pipe recently and I noticed that the sealing surface for the lower portion of the water jacket, for the aft cylinder is pretty thin in places. Only 0.105" verses the Fwd cylinder which is at 0.150". I saw a similar post where the gasket started...
  18. JKMike

    1/2 Colored hose, where to find?

    Hey, Does anyone know a good source to get translucent blue 1/2" id colored tubing? Ideally i would like the color to match that of the stuff Fast Fuel Line and Blowsion sell. Thanks.
  19. JKMike

    XScream 50mm Carbs, Anyone Running them???

    Hey yaw, Has anyone tried out the XScream 50mm Carbs? If so, how do you like them? What are you running them on? And have you found them to require frequent adjustment to keep them dialed in? I just picked up a XS1060 and I am considering going that route. Thanks
  20. JKMike

    Water Routing for Colder Temperatures

    Hey yaw, With the water temperature continuing to drop, I'm wondering if I need to adjust my water routing or potentially add restrictors in the cooling lines? I took my ski out for the first time in about a month 2 days ago and again yesterday and the water temps were around 65 deg F. I...
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