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Forum: General / Other 09-10-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 206
Posted By Tom023
Squeaky steering

The steering rack/coupling started to squeak this weekend on my 2001 X30. Steers fine and is not binding, just starting to make some noise. A quick check and I could not find a grease fitting...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 07-08-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,158
Posted By Tom023
Good chance the leak could be from the dripless...

Good chance the leak could be from the dripless seal. It's easy to damage the seal inside just sliding the shaft back up through. The threads, or splines on those shafts, nick the seals and cause a...
Forum: Trailers 06-30-2012, 10:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By Tom023
Contact UFP. They would be the best source for...

Contact UFP. They would be the best source for information.
http://www.ufpnet.com/
Forum: Electrical 06-30-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,450
Posted By Tom023
If your boat uses and MDC with electronic gauges...

If your boat uses and MDC with electronic gauges it could be the sender or the gauge. I had the same problem and swapped out the sender only to have the same readings. So, I hooked up an oil...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-25-2012, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 340
Posted By Tom023
The seal for the shaft is on the inside of the...

The seal for the shaft is on the inside of the boat, this is a picture of the outside portion of the fitting that the shaft seal attaches to. You may be getting some water leakage around this, where...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 06-25-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By Tom023
The shaft should pull out of that seal easily,...

The shaft should pull out of that seal easily, but that is really not your problem. Your issue comes when trying to install the shaft back through the OJ dripless seal. The "graphite" seals inside...
Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 950
Posted By Tom023
Just ordered a 4" drop today for the same reason....

Just ordered a 4" drop today for the same reason. 07 Tahoe and tandem trailer. I had a 2 inch drop but that ran a little high. Took a bunch of measurements and figured a 4" will work well for me. ...
Forum: General Discussion 10-22-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By Tom023
It's actually not a new rudder but an "old"...

It's actually not a new rudder but an "old" rudder. Some one as on my 2001 X30. Some things better left unchanged.
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 01-02-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By Tom023
We'll see another before the world ends in 2012...

We'll see another before the world ends in 2012 just not on New Year's then. Actually it is even more rare, to end a decade with one is roughly every 229 years.
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 01-01-2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,384
Posted By Tom023
You're safe. The article was a little off, they...

You're safe. The article was a little off, they happen on average every 19 months, not years.
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 12-26-2009, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,531
Posted By Tom023
The breather vent on top of the transmission was...

The breather vent on top of the transmission was also an element contributing to water intrusion. The vent would normally be sealed unless excess pressure in the transmission forced it open to vent....
Forum: Trailers 12-21-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,026
Posted By Tom023
Even if the trailer hadn't broken I think this...

Even if the trailer hadn't broken I think this picture answers your question on who is the stupid one. LMAO
Forum: Trailers 12-20-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,026
Posted By Tom023
The painted ones are made "just for fresh water"....

The painted ones are made "just for fresh water". That's why they make galvanized for salt water. No trailer manufacturer would state their painted trailers are made for salt water. If people are...
Forum: Trailers 12-19-2009, 05:52 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 12,026
Posted By Tom023
AZDave is correct, that is salt water damage. ...

AZDave is correct, that is salt water damage. Only takes a couples of times for a painted trailer to be ruined if dunked in salt water and not properly flushed. Been there, done that. That's why...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-30-2009, 08:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,951
Posted By Tom023
Not that it matters because the vanes will flip...

Not that it matters because the vanes will flip immediately upon initial rotation, but the new impeller is installed with the vanes bent in the wrong direction. The pump will rotate counter...
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2009, 08:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By Tom023
Having had I/Os and the ease of prop removal, I...

Having had I/Os and the ease of prop removal, I used to wish I had the splined shaft and I'm not sure why anyone would bother to replace a splined with a tapered either. However, recently I had an...
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,869
Posted By Tom023
Good chance the brake lines are not stainless. ...

Good chance the brake lines are not stainless. Although you can get stainless, most OEM lines are coated steel and and if wrapped will eventually rust like anything else. If his are stainless, he...
Forum: Off Topic Discussion 08-25-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,184
Posted By Tom023
Don't they say these things come in threes? So...

Don't they say these things come in threes? So maybe you're past your spell. I've been boating on the same lake for 9 years and never hit anything until two weekends ago I hit a stump in 15 feet...
Forum: Trailers 08-25-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 23,670
Posted By Tom023
After this weekend I have to retire another...

After this weekend I have to retire another Goodyear Marathon. Although mine are 8 years old, in the past two years I've either caught an early stage separation or broken belt inside the tire,...
Forum: Upholstery 08-25-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 303
Views: 28,274
Posted By Tom023
Mag, I wouldn't find that acceptable in a 5 year...

Mag, I wouldn't find that acceptable in a 5 year old boat that has been well cared for. Seems to me MC was replacing skins not only for the pink stains but for the splitting vinyl as well. I got a...
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-25-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By Tom023
Yes, I have one and have removed the drive shaft...

Yes, I have one and have removed the drive shaft more than one time and replaced the strut bearings once. Works just like it is suppose to. I couldn't imagine doing the job any other way now.
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2009, 08:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,869
Posted By Tom023
Don't keep it wrapped long-term, water will get...

Don't keep it wrapped long-term, water will get into the fuel line and cause accelerated deterioration of the brake line and then a leak. If for some reason it gets exposed to salt water it can eat...
Forum: Other 08-20-2009, 08:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,678
Posted By Tom023
This thread reminded me I have a 2006 Sky Ski...

This thread reminded me I have a 2006 Sky Ski Pro/ST (shock tower) stored and is available if anybody is interestred. It was used 5 times and is in brand new condition and has Cinch foot stays and...
Forum: General Discussion 08-14-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 744
Posted By Tom023
How COLD is that nice water? :eek:

How COLD is that nice water? :eek:
Forum: Engine / Drive Train 08-11-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,951
Posted By Tom023
I have that too, comes and goes, new or old...

I have that too, comes and goes, new or old impellers. If you put slight pressure on the pump cover does it go away (be careful lots of moving parts there)? I've determined in my case it's nothing...
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