Custom/Hybrid Superfreak Pump Install issues...Need tips/advice

[KTM434]

That's why you dry fit the pump first without the seal, you can see what you're working with. Also, common sense prevails when using the method I suggested. You don't want to have to swing off the screw drivers to push the pump in. Obviously if there is a lot of resistance, it's not going any further. If someone can't use some common sense when fitting a pump and know how much pressure is safe, what's stopping them from cross threading a pump bolt and just winding that sucker home?!

I would have done this to 20+ ski's and have NEVER damaged a thread, or even made it so the pump bolt is tough to screw in. You will find you have to do the same to any Foot Rocket as well. They go in nice and tight using the screw driver method, or, you can leave the pump seal out and silicone seal the area with great results. The only problem with this method is if you have to pull the pump, you need to clean all the sealant off and start again.

I wasn't bashing your method or insulting your theory but if you think everyone on this site has common sense then I'm sorry but you have way too much faith in people. I know your method works man all I'm saying is if you're using a big bar clamp to pull the pump forward with a lot of pressure and still having no luck then obviously dry fit it with no seal first. Not everybody who tries the screwdriver method will know how much pressure is too much pressure that's why I said line it up with no seal first before causing too much damage.
On a second note if he installs it with no pump seal and just uses silicone he can always remove the pump without the wear ring for prop changes or swapping pumps etc. The wear ring can be left in the ski and not have to worry about re-sealing it.

 

[Freakrider]

Preston how's the progress going ?

When I did mine, I used the corner edge piece of soft cedar 2x4 on the bracket areas where the long bolts go through and tapped the pump gently in with a hammer; using the wood to protect the pump.

 

[jloria]

Preston how's the progress going ?

When I did mine, I used the corner edge piece of soft cedar 2x4 on the bracket areas where the long bolts go through and tapped the pump gently in with a hammer; using the wood to protect the pump.

Just started the build this weekend but ran into this issue.

Round 2 of pump alignment will go down this Saturday.

I used a 2x6 and a couple of 4x4's with some large clamps. It got close, but I just cant get the last 2-4mm or so.

I have some good ideas to try out this weekend, so I am feeling more positive about it.

I would love to mock everything up, get it aligned, and start turfing this weekend. Well see how it goes.

If push comes to shove, I will just silicone it up. I can always leave the wear ring in until I need to replace the liner.

I will definitely be down in Tampa this summer...my brother has a boat so it should be good times

 

[Freakrider]

Just started the build this weekend but ran into this issue.

Round 2 of pump alignment will go down this Saturday.

I used a 2x6 and a couple of 4x4's with some large clamps. It got close, but I just cant get the last 2-4mm or so.

I have some good ideas to try out this weekend, so I am feeling more positive about it.

I would love to mock everything up, get it aligned, and start turfing this weekend. Well see how it goes.

If push comes to shove, I will just silicone it up. I can always leave the wear ring in until I need to replace the liner.

I will definitely be down in Tampa this summer...my brother has a boat so it should be good times

Good build good luck we ride every Sunday in the Summer our crew.