Filter Bracket Mod
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Printed Date: November-20-2024 at 12:45pm
Topic: Filter Bracket Mod
Posted By: SNobsessed
Subject: Filter Bracket Mod
Date Posted: September-19-2010 at 10:15pm
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I made a modification to the fuel filter bracket so that it is easier to remove. Cut the bracket & welded a 1 inch extension so it could be removed 'above floor'. I'll take the 'non original' points deduct - it's worth it for the convenience.
Chris 
Also - unrelated - how do I remove this combing pad? I can't find any fasteners on the back side of the gunnel. I want to recover it this winter. 
Thanks Chris ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-19-2010 at 10:59pm
Nice idea on the bracket Chris. Don't worry about and deducts!!   ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: snipe
Date Posted: September-19-2010 at 11:10pm
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I like that! Can you get another picture from the front or rear angle? ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=4810" rel="nofollow - 80 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: September-20-2010 at 9:13am
Sounds like Egon is going to bring his metalworking skills out of retirement! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
snipe wrote:Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: September-20-2010 at 9:27am
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Chris that combing pad is held on by those christmas tree type fasteners. At least they were on my 89. I like your fuel filter bracket mod. ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: September-20-2010 at 12:09pm
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You are going to have to pry off the pad like a car door panel. ------------- |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: September-20-2010 at 3:30pm
Yup, just take something you can slip between the pad and the gunnel and pry it out. Try and take it out evenly. ------------- |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: September-21-2010 at 12:27am
Egon - Here is a side view of the bracket. It is just a bolted lap joint. My welds are not very pretty, they always look better hidden under paint!
Thanks guys for the advice on the pad - I don't like to pry on something unless I know that is the correct method - have broken too many things in my day assuming this. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: bhectus
Date Posted: September-22-2010 at 1:03am
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Nice job on the bracket Chris. And remember, not all welds need to look pretty, they just need to last. ------------- '02 Ski Nautique 196 w/ 5.7 Apex bowtie - Sold '87 Barefoot - sold '97 Super Sport Nautique - originally custom built for Walt Meloon '97 Ski Nautique '83 SN 2001 |