My 550/650 build

mmille_mr2 · 01-16-2010, 02:03 AM

Continued from here: 550/650 questions

Got the motor today and have completed so far:

Oil pump blockoff
Crankcase blockoff
550 coupler install on motor
conversion plate install
bed plate install
Light hull cleaning

Drank 3 bottles of wine with fiance.

(4 year anniversary)

Here some pics of the progress!!

Goals for tomorrow:

Disassemble hull (no motor as is)
Heavy clean
Install 650 V/R
Re-hose entire hull (cooling and fuel)

WOOT

mmille_mr2 · 01-16-2010, 03:52 AM

couldn't sleep so i got a tad more done.

got the e box out and planned out how much fuel/coolingl line i need to buy. Opened up e box and that made me sleepy so i will tackle that in the morning.

mmille_mr2 · 01-16-2010, 11:15 PM

got the motor installed, and electronics changed over (thanks to Matt_E). turns over and has spark.

Waiting on my jets and primer kit then the build should be done. Might need to pull the engine to get the lower intake manifold nuts on but that shouldn't take to long. will post up pics tomorrow.

mmille_mr2 · 01-18-2010, 01:16 AM

pulled the engine to get the lower intake manifold nuts on and reinstalled the motor.

Started installing the exhaust, it is wedged between the bracket and the side of the hull so i can't install the last coupler (big one). How did you other 550/650 guys overcome this?

jetskitokey · 01-18-2010, 12:56 PM

you are going to have to shave down the exhaust bracket

mmille_mr2 · 01-18-2010, 01:29 PM

I was guessing that was the answer. Thanks

Can i just cut the bracket off the exhaust or does it need support there? This is a stock 650 exhaust.

jetskitokey · 01-18-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmille_mr2

I was guessing that was the answer. Thanks

Can i just cut the bracket off the exhaust or does it need support there? This is a stock 650 exhaust.

It is wise to have the exhaust bolted on there. I had mine bolted on the bracket but with no rubber dampner, not a good idea.

You MAY have to grind the bedplate too...

mmille_mr2 · 01-19-2010, 10:57 AM

Thanks jetskitokey,

The bracket on the pipe looks like it is made up of 2 pieces. can i cut one of them off and use the rubber dampener from the bolt between the bracket and exh mani? That seems like the easiest solution to me. What would i use to grind down the exh mani? Don't think my dremmel would work so well on the mani. i already got the exhaust fabbed up without the bracket and it wasn't hitting the bedplate so hopefully i won't need to grinde the bedplate also. Thanks again for the tips.

BLRider · 01-19-2010, 11:13 AM

The PJS pipe in my conversion fit so snugly that I didn't need the mounting bracket although cutting it down/back about 1/4 inch is enough to help make it useful. Next time I remove the motor I will be drilling and tapping my manifold to secure my pipe.

mmille_mr2 · 01-19-2010, 11:23 AM

i guess i will mess with mine and see if i can get it to fit with 1/2 the pipe bracket cut off. If it doesn't work then i guess i will have to go am.