This Could Have Turned Out Ugly

[snielsen]

The pictures of the front motor mount of the gpu on my new boat. The other is the same.

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[snielsen]

Let me try again.

 

[goldhunter_2]

here you go

 

[snielsen]

Thanks, I at least i finally got a picture although it was too small.

 

[ptr34]

that a good example of why u should always look at your rig before every ride. it will save u money and keep from getting someone hurt or worse!!!!!!

 

[glades cat]

I have the same front mount. What do you think caused it to fracture? Was anything else loose or excessive movement? Which side is that?

 

[snielsen]

I just bout the boat Saturday, and I was going over it tonight and found it. I ran it yesterday and didn't notice it. I was lucky.

I think that they are original off the power unit and converted AB application. It looks like the part was bent in a brake and it failed due to the torque of the AB.

Scarry

 

[OVER BUDGET]

Same mount same problem. Welded it Saturday.My bottom bolt was loose.

 

[glades cat]

Will keep an eye on those components. Thanks for heads-up.

 

[snielsen]

I assume you guys all have GPUs so let me ask you a question do they all sound like they are coming apart? Like clankidy clankidy clankidy clank.

 

[plumcrazy]

clankanintal

 

[OVER BUDGET]

Mine is fairly quiet. Check your valve clearances.

 

[MadSid]

is the bracket the same length it was off the power unit set or was it shortened

 

[snielsen]

I believe it had been shortened, it was spliced with a weld in the middle.

 

[glades cat]

Some clankety-clank when cold. Quiets down when it warms up.

 

[MadSid]

run a short gusset to the 5/16 through bolt under the first set of pushrod tubes

 

[Raizincane]

Not only do they clankety clank but they leak oil too :lol:

 

[OVER BUDGET]

Mine has the gusset I will post pictures tomorrow if you want.

 

[MikeP]

They also eat Liecomings when hungry.

 

[bondsman]

after seeing all these rigings start to get week i can see why front driver rear passenger will be my next rigging of choice. :lol: