Neoprene Seal for Pump

[96spxpos]

Doesn't seam to fit the exact diameter of the hull surface.. Seems a bit small(see pics)
But it DOES fit the exact diameter of the wear ring/pump (got it from SBT for this ski)
Should I stick it to the pump, where it lines up exactly, or still stick it to the hull as recommended, and just give it a little stretch while doing so? If just placed gently against hull it doesn't cover the entire space where pump mounts.
Thanks!

 

[racerxxx]

Stick it to the ski side and stretch it.

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[96spxpos]

Ahh!! Ok good! Thanks for the reply bro.. Gonna try and splash this thing today if it kills me

 

[racerxxx]

Grease the splines on the shaft before you slap the pump on

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[96spxpos]

Yea I just bought more marine grease yesterday. I was gonna put a little on the pump side, but I'll put it on the driveshaft side instead. Also got a new pto boot so I'm gonna pump a little in that fitting too.
Btw, the two nozzles that slide atop the pump, should I put some Rtv on there where they meet the hull? It looks like the original owner put some sort of black gasket sealer there

 

[Bnelson]

Yes definitely seal that up really well, I've always used 3M 5200 to seal it... Lots of guys use plane old silicon or RTV

 

[frankcottnj]

That seal should go around the pump and then that fits into the jet support rim. Anyway I just use RTV because the 5200 is a killer to get off.

 

[MichaelGSX]

I took the pump off my 96 GSX, and there was no seal, is there suppose to be one?

 

[LouDoo]

On a pump that mounts to the shoe the neoprene seal is optional, I've always used one anyway.

Lou

 

[racerxxx]

I always use one, cheap insurance. As far as the 5200--way overkill. Black Ultra Permatex is all you need. I've never had a leaker. You can check my 95 XP800 resto thread on how much to use. No need to lay it on thick. I love seeing skis that look like the guys used enough RTV to choke a horse.


http://www.seadooforum.com/showthre...ugar-and-Spice&p=427014&viewfull=1#post427014


Scroll down a few pics

 

[96spxpos]

yea, I wound up giving it a little stretch and it fit perfectly.. I also used a lil bit of blue RTV on the two nozzles that sit atop the pump. cleaned and filled the pump oil cone as well...
BTW, I noticed on newer models theres a spring inside the cone. There wasn't a spring inside my cone and I DIDNT see one on the microfiche so I didn't use one.
Any 717's have a spring? Am I missing one?

 

[LouDoo]

The anti-rattle parts, (spring and teflon pad) weren't available until the 97 models, and even then I don't think they were standard on all models. Yes you can retrofit the parts to your ski, but honestly I wouldn't bother, it doesn't do much, if anything.

Lou

 

[96spxpos]

Ok, just making sure.. Most of the pump servicing vids I watched had that spring in the cone.. Mine never rattled too bad, and call me sick, but I kinda like the seadoo rattle.. Not sure how a spring inside there would stop the rattling anyway.. Pressure against the impeller shaft?

 

[96spxpos]

And FYI I did NOT hyperlink that word.. I guess the site does it?