Water getting in at pole wire harness hole

[Michael Sygo]

The wire tube cracked on my 24/7 pole now water is getting in when I submerge.
The tube is bonded to inside of pole I can’t remove it and put in anew one
Any suggestions on how to fix this ???

 

[CHRISRACERX]

Clear silicone and lots of it. You can maybe get the stock rubber piece that goes in the OEM rubber piece in there. It has holes for all the wires. If you use silicone use a brand like boat life. It dries very good. If you can reach underneath and wrap something around do any extra doesn’t drop down that would work. It comes out thick so you might be ok if you can’t reach up n under there.

 

[Michael Sygo]

Clear silicone and lots of it. You can maybe get the stock rubber piece that goes in the OEM rubber piece in there. It has holes for all the wires. If you use silicone use a brand like boat life. It dries very good. If you can reach underneath and wrap something around do any extra doesn’t drop down that would work. It comes out thick so you might be ok if you can’t reach up n under there.

That won’t work it needs to let those wires move i tried expanding insulation foam but it turned into a mess I had to remove it because the throttle cable was binding up

 

[Lumberjack]

Hmm. Could you try putting a sort of rubber coupler slightly larger in diameter over it and secure it for now? Or go slightly smaller and slip a tube inside the old one?Otherwise you may have to cut and dremel it out then epoxy a new 1 in to do it right

 

[Harbor]

I have tube that looks like that and could be the same if needed. Pic of what I have below, Also have the flange but don't think it would help, was thinking to flange the poll and attach new hose to the flange, but it looks like a lot of contour inside that poll and would be complicated to build a flange to fit. Attach flange to poll, new tube clamps over flange type of idea, but thinking now too much work.

I'd prolly remove the poll, with bolt and spring removed, cut the tube off that's hanging out of poll. Use a long carbid bit in a die grinder or a sanding drum or alike and start grinding away the old tubes wall. Go up into poll as far as you want and just remove old hoses wall until you can either (1) shove a new hose in and the interference fit will hold it in place or maybe a 5200 bead where they meat at the opening to hold it, OR ( just grind enough out old tube out of the poll to partially shove a new hose in, say an inch or 2 and use a 5200 bead to hold it in place

 

[Jr.]

I have repaired the 24-7 pole breather tubes before. Just cut the old tube and pull it out with pliers.
You only need to get into pole 2-3” Then push in new tube and seal.
Chris used Vacume cleaner hose from Home depot, because its 2 3/4” ID If this is what you have?
Simple fix. Let me know if you need more info. Happy to help

 

[Michael Sygo]

Ok thank

I have repaired the 24-7 pole breather tubes before. Just cut the old tube and pull it out with pliers.
You only need to get into pole 2-3” Then push in new tube and seal.
Chris used Vacume cleaner hose from Home depot, because its 2 3/4” ID If this is what you have?
Simple fix. Let me know if you need more info. Happy to help

Ok thanks was hoping to not have to remove pole and cables somehow.
But it looks like that’s not a option
What do you think of the 24/7 pole?
I do a lot of old school freestyle hood tricks
The new after market poles don’t seem like they would be to comfortably to be sitting or laying on

 

[Michael Sygo]

I have tube that looks like that and could be the same if needed. Pic of what I have below, Also have the flange but don't think it would help, was thinking to flange the poll and attach new hose to the flange, but it looks like a lot of contour inside that poll and would be complicated to build a flange to fit. Attach flange to poll, new tube clamps over flange type of idea, but thinking now too much work.

I'd prolly remove the poll, with bolt and spring removed, cut the tube off that's hanging out of poll. Use a long carbid bit in a die grinder or a sanding drum or alike and start grinding away the old tubes wall. Go up into poll as far as you want and just remove old hoses wall until you can either (1) shove a new hose in and the interference fit will hold it in place or maybe a 5200 bead where they meat at the opening to hold it, OR ( just grind enough out old tube out of the poll to partially shove a new hose in, say an inch or 2 and use a 5200 bead to hold it in place

Thank you

 

[restosud]

that flex will come out with some elbow grease.replace it with something else as the stuff 24/7 used is not up to this task.just too rigid.

 

[Jr.]

Ok thank


Ok thanks was hoping to not have to remove pole and cables somehow.
But it looks like that’s not a option
What do you think of the 24/7 pole?
I do a lot of old school freestyle hood tricks
The new after market poles don’t seem like they would be to comfortably to be sitting or laying on

Chris Maros of 24-7 was one of the most innovative hull magicians ever!
That pole is a work of art! From back in the era of traditional freestyle tricks were king!
That pole, with his hood, was the best combo ever produced!

 

[Michael Sygo]

Chris Maros of 24-7 was one of the most innovative hull magicians ever!
That pole is a work of art! From back in the era of traditional freestyle tricks were king!
That pole, with his hood, was the best combo ever produced!

I had Chris completely build me this ski it still looks and runs like new Lenzi rode it a couple times at events we were at together his mechanic fine tuned the carbs for me
I don’t think many people appreciate this ski for what it is I put it for sale and got laughed at $13,999 it was one of the best ever made Chris did a great job at 24/7