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tbarton ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: May-29-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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I noticed this weekend on my 2000 Ski Nautique that a piece of rubber around 18 inces long and 6 inches wide was in the bottom of the engine well. I could not get a hold of my mechanic. It looked like it was glued on side but to what I do not know. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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TBART, The only thing I can think the rubber is from is under the gas tank. I have seen that frequently used as sort of a cushion. How thick is it and has the tank been out lately?
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tbarton ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: May-29-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Thanks so much for the response. The piece is about 1/4" thick. The tank has not been out of the boat. That being said, the boat was not used for about 2 years prior to my purchase a couple of weeks ago. The water on the lake this past weekend was really choppy and could have jarred it loose if that is the problem.
How would I check the tank if I wanted to see if that is the issue? Thanks again! |
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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TBART, Just make sure that the gas tank mounting to the hull is tight.
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tbarton ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: May-29-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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How would check the gas tank mounting?
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8122pbrainard ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() ![]() Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41040 |
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Grab onto the tank and see if it moves. If it moves up and down or side to side then it's loose.
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tbarton ![]() Newbie ![]() Joined: May-29-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 6 |
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Thanks for the assistance!
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TBART
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eric lavine ![]() Grand Poobah ![]() Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413 |
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if you have a floor brace over the prop shaft which supports the hatch, it may have came from the top of that
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