Doctor_Venkman
Member
Well, the hits keep on coming for me. Seems like I can't get two weekends of riding in without something breaking down.
This time over half of our tow rope is wrapped around the impeller shaft and at least part of it is inside the impeller. I was in neutral while my spotter was pulling the tube in. The next thing I know is the engine shuts off and she says "oh crap". Luckily we were near some rocks and were getting ready to take a break anyway. So the wife and I tried to untangle the rope while in the water and got nowhere.
Judging by what I've read in other threads, I can expect to replace several parts. If I'm lucky (LOL!) I might be OK after cutting the rope off the shaft. I was going to take the intake guard off to make clearing the rope easier. It appears that at least one of the bolts has some sort of caulking involved.
If I take that grate off, what sealant should I use when I put it back on?
I'm really hoping there is no real damage. I'm unable to attach photos.
This time over half of our tow rope is wrapped around the impeller shaft and at least part of it is inside the impeller. I was in neutral while my spotter was pulling the tube in. The next thing I know is the engine shuts off and she says "oh crap". Luckily we were near some rocks and were getting ready to take a break anyway. So the wife and I tried to untangle the rope while in the water and got nowhere.
Judging by what I've read in other threads, I can expect to replace several parts. If I'm lucky (LOL!) I might be OK after cutting the rope off the shaft. I was going to take the intake guard off to make clearing the rope easier. It appears that at least one of the bolts has some sort of caulking involved.
If I take that grate off, what sealant should I use when I put it back on?
I'm really hoping there is no real damage. I'm unable to attach photos.