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Old 01-21-2004 | 08:33 AM
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Question 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.
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Old 01-21-2004 | 05:16 PM
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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



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Old 01-26-2004 | 12:19 PM
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We have no ladder so that can not be it but thanks anyway.
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Old 01-26-2004 | 04:47 PM
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Johnny,

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

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Old 01-26-2004 | 05:22 PM
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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.
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Old 01-26-2004 | 06:59 PM
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At what rpm do you hear this?
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Old 01-27-2004 | 09:48 AM
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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
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Old 01-27-2004 | 10:54 AM
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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
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Old 01-27-2004 | 10:59 AM
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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!!!
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Old 01-27-2004 | 02:57 PM
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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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