blacksapphirez
Jetboaters Captain
- Messages
- 1,193
- Reaction score
- 980
- Points
- 247
- Location
- Charleston, SC
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2020
- Boat Model
- SX195
- Boat Length
- 19
I tried to do this last year and gave up. fast forward to today(70s) i brought the boat home to do some work on it and i was like, I should try to work on this again.
Currently have the old Thrust Vector and upgrading to the newer version with the lateral thruster.
I tried the slot method. NOPE. I also cut the head flat and tried to use a vise grip to turn and NOPE.
the KEY is to apply heat. Using a torch, go from the jet pump/nozzle and focus on the bolt area. and it comes off like butter. If it becomes hard to turn, apply more heat.
I am just happy that I was able to get these off to do some upgrades!
**This was 4 years of salt water usage**
Currently have the old Thrust Vector and upgrading to the newer version with the lateral thruster.
I tried the slot method. NOPE. I also cut the head flat and tried to use a vise grip to turn and NOPE.
the KEY is to apply heat. Using a torch, go from the jet pump/nozzle and focus on the bolt area. and it comes off like butter. If it becomes hard to turn, apply more heat.
I am just happy that I was able to get these off to do some upgrades!
**This was 4 years of salt water usage**
