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WC78
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Glad it worked out.
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8122pbrainard
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Justin, Mobile devices are a problem and it's almost impossibile to use them for picture uploads. Email them to a PC or a laptop and here's the procedure: |
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ski4life78
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Yes I did. It worked out great. I took a few pictures but can’t figure out how to upload off my phone to here.
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WC78
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Did you get the new pylon top part installed?
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ski4life78
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I have had the ring and finger out for years. Wasn’t fun at that time though but got it out without ruining any of it so it can always be installed again. Been using a extended Pylon but now I can slalom ski without having to put it up.
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gun-driver
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I guess you got the old one out with no issues?
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8122pbrainard
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Sticky thread in general topic section:
It doesn't work well on a mobile device.
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ski4life78
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I received it yesterday. Looks great. How do I post pictures on here?
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ski4life78
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It should be arriving tomorrow and I will be putting it in this weekend. I will post pictures when it’s all done. Can’t wait
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WC78
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Did you get and install the new pylon top part?
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WC78
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I just reused the original ones. They were in good shape, even though they were 40 years old. I think they're stainless. I'm pretty sure they're 1/4", going by memory.
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ski4life78
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Thank you. That looks awesome. Can’t wait to get mine. By chance to you remember what size roll pins you used?
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WC78
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Another installed photo:
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wsavini
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Peter, That is a great idea! Ty
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8122pbrainard
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Make it a big one they can be stubborn. I would use a grade 8 bolt so you can crank on it without it breaking.
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wsavini
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The guy cut it even with the top of the pylon. I will need to drill it and maybe put a bolt in it to grab onto.
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Drive out the 2 roll pins and (since yours is already destroyed) a large pipe wrench, twist and lift.
It's a smooth shank that's in the pylon no threads, they get corroded and can be tough to get out. When I pulled my '85's I used a little heat on the pylon to draw in some penetrating spray let it sit over night. The next day more heat and spray and it wiggled right out.
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ski4life78
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On my ‘78 it is just held in by two roll pins. You have to tap them out and then I sprayed the ring and finger with pb blaster. I then used a piece of pipe through the ring and started twisting it carefully back at forth until it became loose and I could pull it out.
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wsavini
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How does the ring come out? Is it threaded in? I bought a 83 BFN and the meathead I got it from cut the ring off with a sawzall so he could put a extension on. I’d like to get the rest out so I can replace it.
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ski4life78
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Yes I totally agree. Can’t wait to get it.
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WC78
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That's in line with what I paid. Well worth it in my opinion for a quality, custom made to order machined part.
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ski4life78
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Talked with Shad today. Said he believes the cost is $125
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That's not a thing-a-ma-bob, it's a Do-hickey!!! A thing-a-ma-bob is more expensive, like a what-cha-ma-call-it.
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Jonny Quest
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What is the cost for one of those thing-a-ma-bobs?
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2003 Ski Nautique 206 Limited Previous 2001 Ski Nautique Open Bow 1994 Ski Nautique Open Bow Aqua skiing, ergo sum |
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ski4life78
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I got in touch with Shad and he is going to make me one next week. Thank you for all your help.
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WC78
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Here's the installed:
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Here's a couple photos of the part (loose and installed). Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck.
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WC78
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Hi,
I don't know if Shad is still there, but very possibly. If not, someone else may be able to help. They had the print of this part on file. Shad was super helpful. I was happy with how it all worked out. Fly high pole fits perfectly over the new pylon top. I have the old ring if I ever want to put it back on. Shad's contact info is: Shad Zulch AW Manufacturing & Repair 1300 Wohlert St. Angola, IN 46703 p.260-665-3061 f.260-665-3849 stzulch@angolawire.com |
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