N3vrSat1sfied's 2013 EME Q8 Sky build

[smusleh]

2013 EME Q8 Sky

I find that the 2 gallon provides me the right amount of fuel capacity, riding time, and weight. As I usually run out of fuel before the ski does.

 

[clouse22]

I find that the 2 gallon provides me the right amount of fuel capacity, riding time, and weight. As I usually run out of fuel before the ski does.

x2

 

[swannysxr]

Pu*@ys

 

[motozachl]

I find that the 2 gallon provides me the right amount of fuel capacity, riding time, and weight. As I usually run out of fuel before the ski does.

Quite the opposite here. Sometimes our riding spots aren't the closet to the ramps or beach thus we go through a bit of fuel just riding. I hated the 2gal tank as it greatly limited the riding I could do and always worried about running out of gas. If you are worried about the weight just put less gas in, don't limit yourself due to the size of the tank. Put the biggest sucker you can fit in there

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Quite the opposite here. Sometimes our riding spots aren't the closet to the ramps or beach thus we go through a bit of fuel just riding. I hated the 2gal tank as it greatly limited the riding I could do and always worried about running out of gas. If you are worried about the weight just put less gas in, don't limit yourself due to the size of the tank. Put the biggest sucker you can fit in there

I hated when I had a kart tank and lived down in SC. All our riding spots with the Stinkin Salty Jetskiers were a bit of a ride out. I was always worried about running out as well. Flatwater is not as much concern as I am never riding to far away from the launch or w.e.

However, I have been thinking about the 550 tank just because they are inexpensive compared to the Jaz. I know I dont want a kart tank, I cant stand that little tiny hole to add fuel, then you pretty much over pour everytime.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Got the jetmaniac 781 yesterday! A couple more parts and some decent weather and ill be ready to gather some friends and a few beers to get this thing together (I might need a few before I can drill holes in the hull).

 

[RyanO]

Use a 550 tank with the press in fittings and fuel tank pickups from CF:
http://cold-fusion.pinnaclecart.com/fuel/tank-compression-fittings/
http://cold-fusion.pinnaclecart.com/fuel/fuel-pickup-filter/


The kart tank style fittings rust and discolor the tank.

I loved my Q8 in the surf.

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Thanks! I found Babbitt's still has brand new 550 tanks listed for $76 (usually discontinued items will say discontinued).

 

[swannysxr]

check out the 4 gallon RCI 2040D fuel cell on Summit's site, I'm going try to contact RCI direct to see if can be ordered w/o fitttings in bottom.http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rci-2040d/overview/

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

I'm starting to think I should have been putting this together slowly rather than in a weekend. Its stressful trying to make sure I have all the parts/tools needed. I'm sure we are going to run into some complication.

My impeller is on its way back from Skat, Just placed one more order with Jetmanaic, EME, and a few smaller items. Just need to get the Jaz tank from Clouse, pick up chin pad from Shawn, and find an intake grate.

Also need to get my B pipe chamber powder coated/ceramic, so trying to figure out if I should send to a friend to do it on the cheap and pay/wait for shipping, or find someone local.

 

[RivMan]

FYI, as of yesterday afternoon, Belleville lake is completely thawed, I don't see any ice out there! Let me know if you want that pipe coated, I've got a bunch of parts for my SXR that I'll probably be hauling over there next week.

-Rob

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Oh and perhaps you will enjoy some two stroke in the kitchen

And the pump


And why do all my pics show up in the little thumbnail thing? do I have to use photobucket and do it that way if I want them big?

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Sent my chamber out to my good buddy in Florida (tbaer). He is powder coating the pipe this color:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Powder-Coat...ndy-ORANGE-SUN-DRENCHED-1LB-New-/110854136228

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

-Update:
Going to clean up my carbs this weekend
clear and buff Carbon RRP chin pad
Ordered Skat intake grate
Tbaer has powder coated my Bpipe chamber so I will attach a photo soon.

Going to really get to work on it Next weekend April 13th/14th and hope to get it assembled if all goes well.

 

[RivMan]

Belleville lake is wide open, saw a couple boats out today.

Time to get this thing on the water!

-Rob

 

[MikeyB]

Lookin good :headbang:

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Belleville lake is wide open, saw a couple boats out today.

Time to get this thing on the water!

-Rob

Soon. I'm ready to ride but don't want to rush anything.

Lookin good :headbang:

Thanks!

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Cleaned up the carbs and installed Extreme Throttle's billet adjustment knobs

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

Update:
Got the pump in, and the motor plates drilled. Unfortunately, the driveshaft adapter I have is not long enough, I have another one from EME that would work but its for the 20mm Driveshaft. So I need one of those shafts ASAP http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/130885-SXI-Pro-Driveshaft Thanks

Ill post some pics later...

 

[N3vrSat1sfied]

So first thing, Couch Mounts are too tall, Had to us SJ motor mounts. I'm waiting for Ryan@EME to get in the shop monday and see what they have for the driveshaft addapters

Tried a few washers but still to short

bottom one is too short and for 18mm driveshaft, top one is long enough but for 20mm shaft






Anybody have some black diamond turf laying around? I have all kinds of scraps but not a piece big enough to do my RRP chin pad. I dont want to buy a full sheet if I dont have to. If you have some, ill buy what i need. Thanks