Replacing Engine In My 1995 Speedster

[egoods]

So I blew one of the engines in my Speedster, I'm getting ready to remove the engine and send it off to Seadoo Engine Shop to be rebuilt and had a few questions.

There's a low profile earless Oetiker band on the boot covering where the shaft goes into the engine. I don't have the special tool necessary to remove that, can I cut it and replace with a hose clamp or zip tie? I didn't see any real clearance issues but I figured it was worth asking.

Also, would it be OK to just slide the engine forward off the drive shaft so I don't have to remove the whole jet pump, or will that create issues?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Coastiejoe]

If there is room to slide it forwards, then yes, you can do that.
Once concern, the re-alignment when you go to instal it. It may not be the same block for that matter. Alignment is critical for longevity of many parts.


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[MLars]

When I rebuilt my driveshaft I stuck a flat head screwdriver underneath the tab in the clamp then hit it with a hammer. Popped it right off. Then I just replaced it with a zip tie.

 

[hotrodssnova]

Zip tie it. A gear clamp will slip on the rubber when you hit the higher rpms. It could also rip the boot.