Pinning Your Carrier

[BarryStrawn]

The next step is to machine eccentric washers to even/spread out the clamp load of the bolts. As in my pix's (and how most do them) the nuts are actually only making contact on the their outer edges due to clamping against the radius of the I.D. of the carrier. The trick is to machine washer/spacers w/an outer radius equal to the carrier I.D. and and a flat top for the nut to torque against and the thickness of the webbing (approx. 1/2").

I think have some of the radius washers out in the shop. I made some a few years ago although I don't remember who it was for. Will check and see if I can find them.

[BarryStrawn]

Here are some of the washers. There are three in the picture showing the curved side that goes against the carrier and the rest show the 1/2" spotface and a taper that is just for looks. Hole is .25" and they are .2" thick. I think these help but getting the hole drilled square to the case and then the countersink straight into the hole probably makes more difference in keeping them tight. If the countersink or the nut are at all cockeyed the joint will not be rigid.

[Instigator]

Here are some of the washers. There are three in the picture showing the curved side that goes against the carrier and the rest show the 1/2" spotface and a taper that is just for looks. Hole is .25" and they are .2" thick. I think these help but getting the hole drilled square to the case and then the countersink straight into the hole probably makes more difference in keeping them tight. If the countersink or the nut are at all cockeyed the joint will not be rigid.

Awesome! I'll take a dozen

[BarryStrawn]

I think you still have some credit on your account.

[frederick55]

When I first pinned my carrier, I was also breaking the 10 o'clock bolt. Ended up being slightly worn bearings. Changed them out, and haven't had a problem. My exhaust is ported, but still burned the nylox nuts. Fixed that by using double nuts with a lock washer in between, with loktite.

[Instigator]

I think you still have some credit on your account.

No I don't. That goes towards my damn flywheel so I can screw it on my cool looking motor sitting on a stand

[Aaronhl]

Can someone repost the pictures Thank you

[Hippie459MN]

Hey Instigator, you would be able to update the post with the old pics would you?

[rjdubiel]

Hey Instigator, you would be able to update the post with the old pics would you?

get the boat on the water, when you come boat we can pin the carrier at the ramp quick!

[mrichartz]

Of a pinned carrier?

[mrichartz]

Just looked at this again..and reminded me was looking for blowout rings
Does anyone have any blowout rings?
I mean someone has to have some and not asking a ridiculous amount for....

[Instigator]

Probably still have them in my lap top but we don’t have internet where we live so…..

It’s pretty basic though.
I use four quarter 1/4” x 20 flathead stainless bolts about an inch and a half long I believe.
Flat washers with Nylok nuts on the inside of the hub.

Line your holes every 90° around the circumference of the carrier/housing.
Setting your depth to put the holes through the middle of the carrier web, fore and aft.

I spend some time in the torquing sequence of the fasteners to make sure you’re not pulling the carrier out of align by tightening one nut completely before snugging the others.

Mark‘s pictures are what you’re after for a finished product.

By the way Mark, the motors look bad ass!
Have you been able to get into the boat at all on the water for any testing yet?

Spending all our time using ours as a weekender and not lighting it up much yet.

Hope this helps guys

Hey Instigator, you would be able to update the post with the old pics would you?

[Instigator]

Just dawned on me that I probably have those photos saved in my attachments on here.

Ill ck for you later on.

[mrichartz]

Probably still have them in my lap top but we don’t have internet where we live so…..

It’s pretty basic though.
I use four quarter 1/4” x 20 flathead stainless bolts about an inch and a half long I believe.
Flat washers with Nylok nuts on the inside of the hub.

Line your holes every 90° around the circumference of the carrier/housing.
Setting your depth to put the holes through the middle of the carrier web, fore and aft.

I spend some time in the torquing sequence of the fasteners to make sure you’re not pulling the carrier out of align by tightening one nut completely before snugging the others.

Mark‘s pictures are what you’re after for a finished product.

By the way Mark, the motors look bad ass!
Have you been able to get into the boat at all on the water for any testing yet?

Spending all our time using ours as a weekender and not lighting it up much yet.

Hope this helps guys

Lol... Mike Mark close enough ... I assumed you meant me by the testing question..
Still looking for a 26 lh chopper just so i have a smaller pair when i really run it.. only have the 28 mazcos which so far were good. But didnt really push it yet.. and actually my back has been an obstacle have to have someone when i go just in case..
Oh thanks..
And yea yours really looks nice. Must be alot of fun.
Oh i remember your comment on them being 6 " narrower yea you pretty much just look in the direction you want to go and you're turning.. actually going to be bringing the boat over here today and get a couple of small things done so im ready to go if when i ever find that 26 lh prop..or give in and just run the mazcos..just wanted to put some hours on it before i really ran those..

[BarryStrawn]

Just looked at this again..and reminded me was looking for blowout rings
Does anyone have any blowout rings?
I mean someone has to have some and not asking a ridiculous amount for....

Bob's machine has them for $65 which seems pretty reasonable to me. https://bobsmachine.com/product/blow-out-ring/