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  1. J

    Started looking at my bearings and its not good

    It defiantly could of been worse beach bummer and I consider myself lucky. I look at is a valuable learning lesson and good way to figure out how to fix and maintain my boat. Luckily it is winter and I have time on my side to get everything done.
  2. J

    Started looking at my bearings and its not good

    I think your right swatski, I don't think it is the full reason for the cavitation but I think it's playing a part. If you look at the second picture in my original post, you can see that my spacer ring is jammed over top of the nut on the end of the shaft. I can't even get a wrench on the nut...
  3. J

    Started looking at my bearings and its not good

    I have read your post quite a few times and my plan is to use the island racing jet pump grease instead of the oil for now. As far as the big parts go I will be replacing the impeller housing as there a few scrapes in there. I think the impeller was rubbing. When I bought the boat the guy told...
  4. J

    Started looking at my bearings and its not good

    Now I start looking at the back bearing and I notice that it's all ready loose on the shaft. I have play back there when I'm pretty sure I'm not supposed to have any and I can see where the bearing should be pressed onto the shaft. I thought I would quickly post my findings and see what you guys...
  5. J

    Started looking at my bearings and its not good

    So with the weather getting a little warmer and life giving me a chance to breath, I decided today was the day to head out to the storage facility and pull the impeller shaft and duct housing off of the boat. It was really quick and easy and I was on my way home with shaft in hand for further...
  6. J

    Completed Lucky 13 Performance Cone Group Buy - April 1st to 30th 2017

    Count me in if this ever goes ahead.
  7. J

    Impeller Bearings Trashed ...lots of rebuild Pics pg 6

    I just wanted to let everyone know that I received all parts ordered from island racing. There system is a little different than most but I did receive quality products and I'm happy with my purchase.
  8. J

    Lucky 13 ( L13 ) Anti-Cavitation Cone Install / 2016 AR240

    Thanks for the info swatski. I guess there's only one way to find out.
  9. J

    Lucky 13 ( L13 ) Anti-Cavitation Cone Install / 2016 AR240

    Does anyone know if this mod will work on a 2008 SX230 HO?
  10. J

    Impeller Bearings Trashed ...lots of rebuild Pics pg 6

    I would like to use the pump grease but I have not been able to get a response from island racing. I have emailed them on there website and sent a PM' to the guy on this site with no resplies I can't use it if I can't buy it .
  11. J

    Impeller Bearings Trashed ...lots of rebuild Pics pg 6

    Great thread Bruce. You've got me thinking about switching out to oil. My initial intention was to try the the marine liquid pump grease from island racing but I emailed them last week with my order and I still haven't heard anything back from them. Does anyone know if there still in business...
  12. J

    Impeller Bearings Trashed ...lots of rebuild Pics pg 6

    Thanks for the link Scott. I've actually been lurking on the site for the last couple of weeks and I have poked my nose in there a couple of times. Great info on this site with lots of people willing to help you out is the main reason I decided to join. So thank you guys once again.
  13. J

    Impeller Bearings Trashed ...lots of rebuild Pics pg 6

    I just want to say thanks to everyone who posted on this thread. Great information for a new guy like myself. It will make my bearing and impeller replacement this weekend much easier and less intimidating.
  14. J

    OIL FILTER STUDY

    Great information. Thanks you for the link.
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