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WC78 
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 Topic: Pylon Ring and Finger replacementPosted: September-09-2019 at 6:54pm |
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If anyone is looking to put an extended pylon (ex. Fly High Pole) on their older Nautique that has the pylon ring and finger that must be removed--You can get a part from AW Manufacturing in Angola, Indiana that replaces the ring and finger. It is the more conventional "knob" type pylon topper that the extended pylon can clear when being installed. There are other threads that deal with removing the ring and finger. The new knob topper is then put in place and the roll pins must be inserted. The topper is made of 6061 T6 aluminum. You must drill your own cross holes in the part for the roll pins to ensure it fits perfectly with your pylon cross drilled holes. A good solution to being able to keep your pylon and ring and finger if needed for in the future. Contact Shad Zulch at AW Manufacturing Angola, Indiana to procure the part. He was super helpful and responsive. They used to provide this part to Midwest Correct Craft before they closed. Shad still has the print for the part and will make to order.
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ski4life78
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Posted: August-25-2020 at 4:02pm |
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WC78 do you know by chance if Shad still works at AW manufacturing. I would love to get one of these for my 78 nautique. Also would you happen to have any pictures.
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Posted: August-25-2020 at 6:05pm |
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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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Posted: August-25-2020 at 6:18pm |
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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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Posted: August-25-2020 at 6:18pm |
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Posted: August-25-2020 at 6:21pm |
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Here's the installed:
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Posted: August-26-2020 at 8:44am |
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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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Jonny Quest
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Posted: August-26-2020 at 9:50am |
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What is the cost for one of those thing-a-ma-bobs?
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Posted: August-26-2020 at 5:25pm |
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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ski4life78
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Posted: August-27-2020 at 2:53pm |
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Talked with Shad today. Said he believes the cost is $125
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Posted: August-27-2020 at 3:17pm |
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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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Posted: August-27-2020 at 4:26pm |
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Yes I totally agree. Can’t wait to get it.
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Posted: August-29-2020 at 9:04pm |
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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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Posted: August-29-2020 at 9:42pm |
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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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Posted: August-29-2020 at 9:48pm |
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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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Posted: August-29-2020 at 10:07pm |
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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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Posted: August-29-2020 at 11:39pm |
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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Posted: August-30-2020 at 5:59am |
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Posted: August-30-2020 at 7:31am |
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Peter, That is a great idea! Ty
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Posted: September-01-2020 at 6:41am |
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Another installed photo:
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Posted: September-01-2020 at 11:52am |
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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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Posted: September-01-2020 at 11:57am |
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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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Posted: September-15-2020 at 4:48pm |
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Did you get and install the new pylon top part?
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Posted: September-15-2020 at 5:36pm |
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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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Posted: September-17-2020 at 7:53am |
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I received it yesterday. Looks great. How do I post pictures on here?
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Posted: September-17-2020 at 8:13am |
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Sticky thread in general topic section:
It doesn't work well on a mobile device.
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Posted: September-17-2020 at 8:58am |
I guess you got the old one out with no issues?
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Posted: September-17-2020 at 2:11pm |
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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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Posted: September-23-2020 at 10:58am |
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Did you get the new pylon top part installed?
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Posted: September-26-2020 at 11:46pm |
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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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