Hi,
Been working the last few days cutting out the stuck tow rope from my 1996 Regal Rush 120xr Sportjet impeller. This is the worst one yet.
Finally got enough of it out to start the boat. I ran around the lake a few times then put it back on the boat lift. Unfortunately there are still a few rope pieces visible.
After watching a YouTube video I tried using a 59” x 1/8” band saw blade. I had to cut it to loop over the impeller. Got a little more rope out.
Would it be worth trying to loosen the six screws holding the intake grate in to try and get to the rope pieces inside? The impeller goes through a hole in the intake so I don’t know how much room there will be when loose.
If I continue to run the boat do you think the small rope pieces will disintegrate and “blow” out?
Also, do the fill/vent screws need to be taken off to free the intake grate? If so, then the oil needs to be drained.
Thanks! Looking forward to any comments/suggestions!
Regards,
Ski
Been working the last few days cutting out the stuck tow rope from my 1996 Regal Rush 120xr Sportjet impeller. This is the worst one yet.
Finally got enough of it out to start the boat. I ran around the lake a few times then put it back on the boat lift. Unfortunately there are still a few rope pieces visible.
After watching a YouTube video I tried using a 59” x 1/8” band saw blade. I had to cut it to loop over the impeller. Got a little more rope out.
Would it be worth trying to loosen the six screws holding the intake grate in to try and get to the rope pieces inside? The impeller goes through a hole in the intake so I don’t know how much room there will be when loose.
If I continue to run the boat do you think the small rope pieces will disintegrate and “blow” out?
Also, do the fill/vent screws need to be taken off to free the intake grate? If so, then the oil needs to be drained.
Thanks! Looking forward to any comments/suggestions!
Regards,
Ski
