Pump alignment

[long beach local]

My Freak Build was a nightmare with the pump alignment.

I will second that!!! glad its just a memory now after riding its easily forgotten but what a PITA. The driveshaft had to be shortened 3/4"which really should`nt have been necessary. The pump sits crooked nearly 1/2" off center in back but with the CF alignment tool I`m confident its all lined up. Next was the motor which actually needed a few shims and was good to go. Just be glad your not building a Freak (but what a badass ride) your Hurricane has to be easier I bet.

 

[East623]

Order from Jetmaniac, You will have it Friday, maybe even tomorrow.

I already tried. He doesn't have any in stock and he said they're on backorder. That's what I was getting at up above.

 

[East623]

On a side note though I did make this nifty little tool out of 6061 Billet aluminum to press out the mid shaft on the splined side without damaging anything. The oring inside of the midshaft holds it centered while you press. It worked perfectly.

 

[Harbor]

found what kahuna is talking about on one. you can see the white drive shaft tube above the tools hole on engine side. Also can see the tool hanging lower than the tubes hole from the pump side...(using the tube veiw only, no CF tool, puts it out of alignment on this one)

 

[East623]

I put back in the midshaft and everything seems fine. I checked the gap behind the midshaft prior to putting in any bolts and it had an even gap so no shimming for me on the midshaft housing. It's not hard to rotate at the couple but it doesn't just free spin either, is that completely normal? I would figure it would get easier as the bearing and seals break in.

 

[Harbor]

I put back in the midshaft and everything seems fine. I checked the gap behind the midshaft prior to putting in any bolts and it had an even gap so no shimming for me on the midshaft housing. It's not hard to rotate at the couple but it doesn't just free spin either, is that completely normal? I would figure it would get easier as the bearing and seals break in.

Yes that's normal, it should turn smoothly by hand but be slightly firm when you rotate it

 

[East623]

Yes that's normal, it should turn smoothly by hand but be slightly firm when you rotate it

Yeah that's exactly how it feels. I did some shipping on the engine and got it all lined up and ready to rock. Never seized and tightened the crap out of everything that I had out on the drivetrain. Now it's time to button her up and hope for the best tomorrow.

 

[East623]

Where did you guys get your coolant lines from? Ace hardware has that ugly clear stuff with the rope in it but it would be nice to have something thinner for the pump-to-hull water in line. The tubes going through the hull are 1/2 inch but the fittings on the pump are 3/8 inch

 

[Big Kahuna]

Lowes for Braided Clear or Yellow/Orange rubber. I ordered some from mcmastercarr. Blue braided