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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
Trying to put seadoo 717 motor in 1542 flatbottom
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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 238083" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>And when you say PITA, you ain't talkin' about bread! LMAO :mrgreen: </p><p></p><p>You should have applied some adhesive and gasket remover (you can buy it in aerosol cans) to that ride plate before trying to pry it off, it would have been much easier. </p><p></p><p> Also, removing a ride plate is a slow process, that basically involves using a block of wood and a jack, and applying small amounts of pressure at a time, then spraying on some more adhesive remover in the gap as you begin to open it up. Cutting along the seam with a boxcutter blade as you pry, then spraying some adhesive remover in that cut, will also help break the bond somewhat.</p><p></p><p>The proper sealant to use on something removable like this, is RTV Ultra Black, and most likely, that is what the factory used, because it specifies this sealant in the manual. It's quite strong, but still, not permanent like 5200. </p><p></p><p>DO NOT, I repeat, do not use 5200 sealant. [-X If you think it was a b!tch to take that ride plate off this time, try it with 5200, and you will probably destroy the whole thing to get it apart!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Now, as far as the problem of trying to fit it to the hull, I'm not sure what you mean. Since I haven't done the cut-and-splice method of mounting the tunnel, this isn't my field of expertise. Ride Klein or Ranchero should be able to give you some pointers on this process, though.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 238083, member: 6937"] And when you say PITA, you ain't talkin' about bread! LMAO :mrgreen: You should have applied some adhesive and gasket remover (you can buy it in aerosol cans) to that ride plate before trying to pry it off, it would have been much easier. Also, removing a ride plate is a slow process, that basically involves using a block of wood and a jack, and applying small amounts of pressure at a time, then spraying on some more adhesive remover in the gap as you begin to open it up. Cutting along the seam with a boxcutter blade as you pry, then spraying some adhesive remover in that cut, will also help break the bond somewhat. The proper sealant to use on something removable like this, is RTV Ultra Black, and most likely, that is what the factory used, because it specifies this sealant in the manual. It's quite strong, but still, not permanent like 5200. DO NOT, I repeat, do not use 5200 sealant. [-X If you think it was a b!tch to take that ride plate off this time, try it with 5200, and you will probably destroy the whole thing to get it apart! Now, as far as the problem of trying to fit it to the hull, I'm not sure what you mean. Since I haven't done the cut-and-splice method of mounting the tunnel, this isn't my field of expertise. Ride Klein or Ranchero should be able to give you some pointers on this process, though. [/QUOTE]
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