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JohnnyMarshall 01-21-2004 08:33 AM

Raddle in the swim platform??
 
A New raddle appeared in the swim platform does any one know how to fix it. I thought it was the engine hatch and i replaced the hinges but that did not do it. Please help.

BAJA WILL 01-21-2004 05:16 PM

I have seen this happen on a Baja, the solution is

1. Remove ladder, what my friend did

2. Or wedge a small towel in there to hold everything tight

;)

Will

JohnnyMarshall 01-26-2004 12:19 PM

We have no ladder so that can not be it but thanks anyway.

BAJA WILL 01-26-2004 04:47 PM

Johnny,

Sorry I assumed you had the integrated platform:crazy: I would say check you headers and all the bolts in the engine comp:rolleyes:

WILL

US1 Fountain 01-26-2004 05:22 PM

What size boat?
Silent choice?
Weather stripping for engine hatch seal missing or out of location? > engine hatch rubbing against engine
compartment opening drain ledge.

fourplaydave69 01-26-2004 06:59 PM

rattle
 
At what rpm do you hear this?

45sonic 01-27-2004 09:48 AM

Re: rattle
 

Originally posted by fourplaydave69
At what rpm do you hear this?
Good question

I had a very annoying rattle at low rpm's. Found out it was the integral exhaust flappers for the silent choice thru the props had worn out the bushing and were just a rattling away.

Hope that might help

JohnnyMarshall 01-27-2004 10:54 AM

US1 I have a 32 with silent choice along with stripping, and 4 play dave the raddle occurs only at idle. I sounds like maybe the platform is raddling where the top and bottom of the boat is attached. Thanks for the help guys

rchevelle71 01-27-2004 10:59 AM

Exhaust flappers!!!!

Drove me nuts, thought I had a serious problem.

If you can get to them, wedge something in there to hold them open, fire it up, and see if rattle is gone.

worked for me!!!

JohnnyMarshall 01-27-2004 02:57 PM

rchevelle Thanks alot that sounds right. I can not wait to try it when it gets a little warmer. Does that mean new flaps are necessary.


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