I made a locknut to fix my UMI steering!

[B-Roy]

I couldnt keep my steering tight until I finally used Green Locktite. So I made a lock nut which should do the trick ( havent tested it yet).


I may offer these for sale if they work at about 15$ a nut

I didnt put flats on it, because You dont need to crank the nut tight, just snug it up ( can use vise grips).

So what yah think?:arms:

 

[oxnard111]

I think that looks pretty cool.

I'd buy one if you sold them... My steering is great right now... but I know I'll have a ski in the future that has some wobbly steering.

 

[crammit442]

McMaster Carr stocks them in stainless.:smile: Part number-3014K15

Charles

 

[B-Roy]

Better Yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggthumpup: :biggthumpup:

Anyone use that, does it work?

 

[crammit442]

Better Yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!:biggthumpup: :biggthumpup:

Anyone use that, does it work?

It works fine. The TBM(http://www.tbmracing.com/products/controls.html#steeringnut) nut is the same except for with flats. The XFT system uses two thin jam nuts instead and that's been working well for me. The only minor drawback to the split nut design is the small size of the pinch screw. If it corrodes it can be a bit difficult to remove.

Charles

 

[Sanford]

So I made a lock nut which should do the trick

Please don't take it the wrong way but the one you "made" looks identical to the McMaster Carr as crammit442 pointed out....right down to the groove.

McMaster Carr 3014K15:

 

[Matt_E]

:haha:

 

[2nd nature]

:lmao:

 

[B-Roy]

I bought them as "blanks" and drilled and tapped them....

 

[stanton]

that an inspection table or countertop.. im thinking countertop.
i like that idea i need to do it, get crazy and mill a hex on it.
wish i had a mill id be making all sorts of that kinda stuff.

 

[MADMAT]

It works fine. The TBM(http://www.tbmracing.com/products/controls.html#steeringnut) nut is the same except for with flats. The XFT system uses two thin jam nuts instead and that's been working well for me. The only minor drawback to the split nut design is the small size of the pinch screw. If it corrodes it can be a bit difficult to remove.

Charles

MAn TBM has some nice stuff. Another addition to bookmarks:banghead:

 

[Idok]

MAn TBM has some nice stuff. Another addition to bookmarks:banghead:

whenever I think TBM i think Kawi...

im LOVING that trigger throttle :bigeyes:

 

[Matt_E]

Why? It looks like a UMI throttle.

 

[Sanford]

MAn TBM has some nice stuff.

Yeah. Check out the roller bearing (not the flat type) and o-rings everywhere on this setup. For only $20-$30 more than the UMI kit, its worth it.

 

[Mark44]

I use a flat Teflon washer in there no more rusted thrush bearings for me.

Mark44

 

[Dirtybird]

You know.....crossthread is better than locktite :sneaky:

 

[IceRocket1286]

You know.....crossthread is better than locktite :sneaky:

you spend too much time in detroit

 

[Big Kahuna]

Why? It looks like a UMI throttle.

Hey Matt, have you ever seen one up close, no resemblence.

 

[Matt_E]

I looked at the limked picture. Looks like UMI amgled. :smile:

 

[Sanford]

I use a flat Teflon washer in there no more rusted thrush bearings for me.

I agree. On my old SJ I used a Tuff Thrust form Jetski Solutions. Worked great and never had to worry about rust or water getting in there.