FPD's "Floatorious P.I.G"

[special fx]

Make sure the stupid little pin-hole in the bilge 90 degree fitting is clear. This stops it from syphoning back into the engine compartment. I doubt this is your prob, but check it out while your in there.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Thanx Don & SFX,

I'll do both.....but we're in the midst of the daily downpour at the moment....or I'd be headed to the spot.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Now...I can't get water to go in the engine compartment.....maybe if I poured a bucket-full in there, but....I'm callin' it fixed.

 

[Sanoman]

Ok,did l miss a post somewhere? lol What fixed your problem Dan......

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Idk!!!!

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Rode last Saturday with mike345, Dustin, x2Frank, AllDayJay & Lisa.......
Yes, water is still coming in. From where...I don't know. I'll figure it out eventually, but, it's not gonna stop me from riding while on vacation. That's why we have bilge pumps. lol.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Steering gave out. Got by with a motor mount insert...got me thru the day.

Got rid of the umi needle bearings. Installed OCD Solutions teflon alternative (via jetmaniac). Feels really nice in the driveway.

Can't bitch. Umi lasted 4 years with little maint. Just don't feel right about carbon steel in salt.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Wasted o-rings again. (the larger one under the turn plate). Getting tired of the whole UMI set-up. I've got one more spare. Gonna start searching for a better system. (yea, I know where that will lead...RRP) but open to other options.


Got a stubby pump cone from freestyle 650. Looks really nice, well made, with hardware & 0-ring. Gonna install & see what happens. Some say, (with my set-up) it will worsen cavitation issues, (any stubby) others say you just gotta try it....it's different with each ski.
Anyway, I think it's the last "bolt-on" short of a mag pump that I can add!

We will see!

 

[Sanoman]

Dan,the cold fusion set up is nice.You use the same nylon washers that the stock turnplate uses.l have been running mine a couple of months now.You even use the two stock nuts that lock together to keep it all tight.Simple but it works.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Dan,the cold fusion set up is nice.You use the same nylon washers that the stock turnplate uses.l have been running mine a couple of months now.You even use the two stock nuts that lock together to keep it all tight.Simple but it works.

Thanks bud!
I'll check it out. Didn't even think of cold fusion!

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Installed Freestyle 650 stubby pump cone....water test Fri-Sat!

 

[Idok]

see ya friday!!!!

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Was doing a review and found it interesting how many members on the X have been involved with my ski in either parts or labor!
List (in no particular order):

Jetmaniac/Blue
Riva
Factory pipe
Jetworks
Aircraftsalz
Mike345
X2 Frank
Blowsion
Tom21
Highroller
Butti
Idok
LegDrag
AllDayJay
Jetsport484
Augustaf
CP Watercraft
X Metal
Supertune
Wahoo
Watcon
XR Tech
Thrust Innovations
Atomic Punk
Impros
#Zero
Greater Yamaha
OCD Solutions
Hydroturf
Sanoman
Freestyle 650
Carbon Tech
ADA
Cold Fusion
ODI
UMI
Optima Racing

Wow.....

Does not include auto parts & hardware suppliers etc...

I'm sure that I missed a few...sorry!

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Stubby cone is a success!
Felt good fri & sat. Not earthshaking, but felt better. It will stay. Surf was terrible til the last ride on Sat.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

New steering system is gonna happen.

Cold Fusion via Jetmaniac.

Current plate is just wasted. Not bad-mouthing my current products.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Make sure the stupid little pin-hole in the bilge 90 degree fitting is clear. This stops it from syphoning back into the engine compartment. I doubt this is your prob, but check it out while your in there.

Finally found this pinhole...had to put on my glasses...lol. Clogged for sure! Reamed out with a wire. Thanx!

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Ordered steering stuff...
http://cold-fusion.pinnaclecart.com/control/riser-bar-quick-steer-plate-and-clamp/
This and other needed stuff from Jetmaniac.

Also bars and grips from Optima Racing...
http://optimaracing.com/product_info.php?cPath=264&products_id=1340

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Got some blowsion straight bars thru Jetmaniac, along with a new primer plunger for each ski.
Helpful Hint: if the plunger is shooting fuel all over your hand when you use it, then it's probably bad!

I wasn't getting the usual "psht" air release noise when I unscrewed the fuel cap. Made me think there was a leak somewhere. YUP!
I know it's not a huge amount of pressure (in the fuel tank) but it's gotta help the fuel pump a little bit....
My primer is installed on the return line....the leak should not have produced a lean condition.

Figuring on installing stuff Christmas eve.

 

[FlightPlanDan]

Finally installed steering and bars. An incredibly simple job! I love it already!
Pics are dark...it's dark!

 

[Sanoman]

Dan,you are gonna like the CF plate.Simple but works great!