Vibration @ 3k rpm and higher

[rkluck]

I had that happen. After a long struggle we got it out through the clean out plug.

After you get it out this thread should be good for a laugh https://jetboaters.net/threads/post-pictures-of-stuff-found-in-your-jets.2669/

In the mean time feel comforted that it is wood. @Backwash and I removed this from one of his jets last year.

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Wow how did that get inside? That had to have made some noise!

 

[cane.mba]

Ok, here are the pics! i should have stuck a ruler next to it or something to help gauge the size, but it was about 4" long.

I pulled the pump housing and had to pull the impeller shaft to get it out. I have to say, it was pretty easy to tear everything apart. It may have taken 30 minutes including the time to find the right size sockets, wrenches, etc. if I had to do it again, I think I could do that t in about 10-15 minutes. Much easier than struggling to pull it out through the clean out port.

 

[PEARCE]

I'm glad you got the culprit out of the pump. I take it that it is dried out and never shrunk since you still pulled the pump. Does the pump go back together the same way that it comes apart? I've never had to pull mine.

 

[cane.mba]

It dried some, but lodged under and behind the blade, much too large to just fall out. The pump (nozzle housing?) was really simple. I disconnected the two screws holding the throttle connection, then one bolt holding the steering connection. Once those were off there are four bolts (one in each corner), then the housing pulls off. The impeller housing and shaft then pull straight out.

 

[Zarrella]

I'm glad to hear it was an easy fix!

 

[rkluck]

Glad it got fixed! I have never done this either. I seem to recall two sets of 4 bolts. One set in the transom and one in the housing mounted to the transom. The four bolts you mentioned are the ones to the mounting not to the transom right? Maybe I am recalling this wrong.

 

[Scottintexas]

Bolt # 3 in the diagram below, you DO NOT need to take the housing off against the transom,

also look at #12 on the FAQ thread for photos and video
https://jetboaters.net/threads/faq-...-content-check-here-for-your-answer-first.81/

 

[cane.mba]

Watch the second video from the FAQ link that @Scottintexas posted above. The first one was different, but the second video was right on the money.

 

[rkluck]

Great stuff thanks!