so where do i get shims

[brandon32689]

so i got my new motor coming in and excited, i have a wear ring coming, hydroturf, a impellor removal tool and new gaskets for the exhaust and carbs, can you think of anything else i will need? now i was wondering if i should get some shims but i cant find them anywere online, i never removed the motor mounts so i was thinking of just sitting motor right as it sits, does anyone have any input, does the 150 dollar alignment tool worth it and were can i find shims..... can you think of anything else i need for the install? oh ya i also have new pump oil coming .

 

[djredman99]

You can get shims at SBT

www.shopsbt.com

 

[brandon32689]

I searched all threw it and did a search still don't see any.

 

[djredman99]

What ski is this for?

 

[djredman99]

Here is their Shim page.

http://www.shopsbt.com/jet-skis/jet-ski-shim-kits.html

If you specify your ski on the web site (just under the horizontal menu) it will give you all parts they sell for it. The shims will show up for you then or you can just pick it out from the link I posted just above.

 

[brandon32689]

Okay thanks for the help has anyone rented a tool from seadoosource.com I am trying to decide weather to by the tool or rent it or just throw the motor in and hope for best

 

[brandon32689]

oh and my skis is a 96 seadoo xp, i left the mounts in there and the shims i was hoping it would just go right back in its place lol

 

[Watson91]

As far as your going I would definantly get the tool and do it the right way. I would hate to throw it in there and just hope for the best.

 

[djredman99]

As far as your going I would definantly get the tool and do it the right way. I would hate to throw it in there and just hope for the best.

I second that.

Hoping for the best is never the attitude you should take with these machines. That can cost a lot of money.

Know what you are doing first. Even if it is the exact same engine you are putting back in, you have to be sure it goes back in the exact same place.

 

[brandon32689]

K guys thanks. I orderd new wear ring, new oring for jet pump cone. The gaskets kit for exhaust and the shims and engine alignment tool. So let's hope I can do the install now. Good all works out.

 

[mikelly]

I make my own out of sheet metal, works very well

 

[Greg]

Seadoowarehouse.com has these as well...

 

[brandon32689]

thats cool guys i ordered everything i think i will need, i got the alignment tool, the shims, wear ring, block off kit, and gaskets and a new oring for the jet pump cone, now i think that is everything.... what kinda gear oil can i use to fill the jet pump