machzgm29
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Hello, I am new to this, so bear with me, Just looking for some help or direction. Purchased a very clean 99 Challenger 1800 earlier this summer. Made the mistake, as I understand, what every newbie Jet Boat owner does and sucked up a tow rope. Was not a tight wrap, cut the rope ends and pulled the wrapped rope out with my hands. After putting it back into the water, I could not get over 4K RPM on the Port side motor (rope wrap happened on Port side), also hear a growling noise coming from that side. I have removed the removed the reverser bucket and pump, inspected the impeller and shaft, splines, etc. No signs of anything wrong there. Folks I have talked to seem to think a mild rope wrap wouldn't cause this, but ironically it started right after the rope wrap. Thoughts of what the growling noise may be and why I can only get 4K RPM?