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Plugging top water pickup holes

It is really simple you put in the center plug and screw into the factory hole line it up drill two holes that go into the water pick up area can't make a mistake and drill into the gear case. Then you can tap the holes if you want but the screws in the kit are self taping. I did tap the holes but you don't have to.

Whole lot easier than epoxy sanding and painting.
 
1985 Eluder it sounds to me like they were on your engine and someone took them off. You should just be able to bolt them on.
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you are right, thanks for your pics. that verifys that they were on my engine before. i have 2 little holes and my center is drilled a little bigger. rather than buy a lower nosecone i am going to put them back on.
 
Now I just have to figure out the cheapest place to order them. I checked all 6 dealers close to me per the Parts Express web site, the lowest price there was $33.05. Seems kinda steep for a pair of plastic pieces and a few screws! Bet I can find them for closer to $15.........................
 
Hey JW

I hear you on the price. They are a very rare and expensive aluminum, that's why the cost so much LOL
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my gearcase came with a hodge podge nosecone on it. the low water pick up wasnt even hooked up. im gonna take it off an get a set of these.
 
hey, question for T-CAT, i just put mine on. when looking at the plates from the rear of the motor, should there be any gap between the plate and the lower unit once all 3 screws are tight?
 
Yes there is a gap at the back not as wide as the front but there is a gap. Don't worry these things are great
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Digging up an old thread here....

Does anyone know if these scoops could be made to work on a JohnnyRude ?

I would like something simillar for my GT175.
 
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