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Thread: jacuzzi---tech question----

  1. #1
    1975sleekcraft
    heres the deal!!
    i have a jacuzzi yj (i know--pile-o-shat--)
    i lost a thrust berring at the begining of last year.replaced it,took it out,and could hardly get on a plane.i knew what it was so i went and bought some shims.installed them and it was alot better,but not the same(i didn't buy enough shims.took it out six or so times,knowing it wasn't perfect.now i just pulled it apart--intalled more shims--the impeller is a few thousandths from the wear ring---perfect---or---not??????
    my impeller is riding just before the end of the wear ring
    hear is why i am asking for any and all advice on this set up---
    i have installed 4 sets of big shims--and 3 sets of small shims--seven shims per side--over all i've shimed over a 1/4 inch--more like 5/16
    i've talked to a few people about this but i would love to hear from someone who knows---and or someone who has done this?????????????
    any help much apreciated--thanx--

  2. #2
    Duane HTP
    Once your impeller reaches the front of the wear ring, You're done. Spend $1100.00 and buy another SS impeller and wear ring and start orver. Or, buy an energizer kit for $1395.00 and solve the problem for good.

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