Pulling pump of E-Serier

[REM835]

[USERGROUP=9]@HELP[/USERGROUP] Came across stranded 242. Can feel the stick in the pump but it is to the point of likely needing to pull the pump. I towed him back to the dock. Is there anything different you have to do with it being an E-Series to pull the pump?

 

[Mesa50]

I can’t find anything on pulling the jet pump on an e-series boat. Can it be broken up from under the intake once it’s on the trailer? I got a stick in mine and was able to get it out after about 20 min of messing around in the clean out port.

 

[anmut]

I would make sure everything was in neutral and the batteries were off. Pull them as usual.

 

[REM835]

We tried all we could for the night. He even dove underneath. Feels to be about 3in long and 1 inch wide. Jammed on the very top between the blades and can’t get a grip on it with anything. He is going to have it on the trailer first thing in the morning for us to pull it. Videos look pretty straight forward. Anyone know the torque spec for the four pump bolts. Also am I going to have any surprises with the jet boat pilot fins. I cobras on mine.

 

[Bruce]

Also am I going to have any surprises with the jet boat pilot fins. I cobras on mine.

You may have to remove the fin to remove the steering cable bolt. I have that bolt installed upside down to avoid that problem and carry a spare in the boat.

I do not know what the torque spec is but have always hand tightened them. I would have the owner remove those bolts to add high temp thread sealant when he is back home. Yamaha specifies a hard to find lock tite product. I am using high temp thread sealant from an auto parts store that appears and smells identical.

 

[AZMark]

We tried all we could for the night. He even dove underneath. Feels to be about 3in long and 1 inch wide. Jammed on the very top between the blades and can’t get a grip on it with anything. He is going to have it on the trailer first thing in the morning for us to pull it. Videos look pretty straight forward. Anyone know the torque spec for the four pump bolts. Also am I going to have any surprises with the jet boat pilot fins. I cobras on mine.

Maybe he’ll be able to grab it from below once it’s out of the water. I’ve gotten a badly wedged stick out with pliers and patience but it would never work trying under water.

 

[Kylecole21]

I’m the stranded boater in this case. Boat is a 2018 242 Limited S E-Series. Everything I find on torque says just make it “snug.”

 

[REM835]

Score! We were able to loosen everything up and pry it out. Thanks everyone!

 

[David Martin]

Thanks guys new to this jet boat experience (6months) but I will be adding a few new tool to my on board box just to handle this possible problem. This site rocks

 

[Julian]

Look for hook blades for a standard box cutter.....most important tool if you own a jet boat.

 

[Kylecole21]

Is there a recommended tool bag list on here?

 

[JimmyB]

Is there a recommended tool bag list on here?

Check this one out. https://jetboaters.net/threads/what-tool-kit-do-you-keep-onboard.1779/