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05-14-2008, 12:12 PM #1
1999 X-45 SLTX-b Pump Rattle
Hello,
I just picked up a 1999 X-45 SLTX-b with only 60 hours on it. The previous owner replaced the impeller and the driveshaft (due to sucking a rock). It runs real well.
My problem is a rattle from the pump area when idling...it goes away with a small amount of throttle application. I can tell/feel that it is like the impeller is hitting on somthing in the pump. - like a light tappingon the hull as it runs at idle. From what I have read on this forum, it looks like you need to align the pump/engine only if the engine is removed...correct? So I am guessing the bearings or impeller may be loose... thoughts?
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05-14-2008, 12:51 PM #2
There is a "normal" amount of rattling when running the boat out of the water at idle. Make sure the bearing at the thru hull fitting is lubricated and verify the impeller clearance with a feeler gauge. Procedures are in the tech section and you can even download the repair manual.
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05-14-2008, 01:00 PM #3
Thanks for the info. and the welcome. - I will look for the Manual - (DOH! I just bought a factory one off of Ebay yesterday for $65!!)
To be clear, the rattle is apparent in the water...and can be "felt" - picture tapping your finger on the desk dot dot dot.......dot.....dot dot.....dot.....dot...dot dot...
I am planning on taking the grate off and looking for play in the driveshaft.
Thanks again.
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05-14-2008, 04:27 PM #4
What rpm does it idle at in the water? If its really low, the pump rattle can be noticed in the water. Should be 1300 or so. You may want to take the stator/impeller assembly off and make sure there is no free play in the stator bearings. The 1200 motor idles so dang rough that it seems like everything rattles on the ski at one time or another, but better safe than sorry.
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05-14-2008, 05:10 PM #5
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Use a flashlight, and look for evidence of contact between the impeller and the wear ring housing. If the pump was replaced recently, there should be almost no wear marks/scratches in the wear ring. Look through the intake grate.
If you take the jet pump off (not all that hard to do), watch for and check that the two little rubber end bumpers on the drive shaft ends are actually there. They are easy to lose.
If you take the coupler guard off the drive shaft, you can rotate the shaft by hand. Take the spark plugs out. There should be no grinding or scraping sounds from the jet pump when turning by hand.
Be sure the through hull bearing unit has been properly greased, and is not the source of the noise. If those bearings seize up while you are riding, it can tear the rubber hose holding that bearing apart, and you will then have a sinking PWC.
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05-15-2008, 08:19 AM #6
Thanks ALOT for this info! I will check them all in the next week. - From how it feels I am pretty sure the impeller is actually contacting the wear ring as it rotates - like the impeller is loose (randomly)- this means to me that the Staor Bearings may be fully shot - I should see this when I get the intake grate off. -Only the impeller and shaft were replaced by the previous owner.
One last question please... A impeller and shaft replacement should not need a "alignment" correct? - This is only done if the engine is removed, correct?
Thanks again for all the forum members help - this outpouring of information in such a short time has really shown me the quality of forum members at the Green Hulk. - Keep up the great work!
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05-15-2008, 08:22 AM #7
You shouldn't need to check alignment.
BTW Welcome to the Green Hulk!
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05-15-2008, 08:36 AM #8
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