Simon Poppit Diverter Valve

1、 Simon Poppit Diverter Valve Installation1. remove lower unit and set aside note: if you have a two piece drive shaft make sure you remove both sections this will make removal of the powerhead easier2.trim motor vertical3. disconnect motor from power source at the battery 4. with a test light or vol

2、t meter check to make sure there is no power at the positive and negative cables on the powerhead5 remove the shift and throttle cable, oil and fuel lines and all electrical connections form the powerhead remove positive and negative cables form power headnote: it will make it easier during the inst

3、all if you mark all connections as you remove them. mechanics number stickers(available at most parts stores) or tape and a pen can be used6 remove the lower skirt from under the cowl pan 7. remove the power head nuts and remove the powerhead (dont forget the front nuts just behind the steering) and

4、 set in a safe location making sure not to set the powerhead on the studs as this can bend them or damage the threads8 remove the bolts that hold the upper motor mounts to the clamp9 while supporting the midsection remove the nuts from the studs on the mounts at the bottom of the clamp 10 remove the

5、 midsection and set on a flat surface11 remove the exhaust plate with tuner and exhaust can attached from the midsectionnote: DO NOT USE A HAMMER DIRECTLY ON THE EXHAST PLATE BECAUSE YOU CAN BREAK THE FLANGE; using a gasket scrapper or large flat blade screwdriver tap between the rear of the exhaust

6、 plate and midsection being careful no to damage the mating surface it can be tough but they will separate remove rubber gasket located in the bottom of the midsection DO NOT SEPARATE THE EXAUST CAN OR TUNER FROM THE EXHAUST PLATE remove copper water tube and set aside it will be reinstalled later t

7、hen measure approx 5 inches from the bottom of the exhaust can(or the first casting mark) and cut the can off at this mark12 after cutting the can make sure the mating surface on the exhaust plate and midsection are clean of all old gasket and burrs cause by separating use a high temp gasket sealer

8、and apply a bead around the exhaust plate and assemble to the midsection13 remove the stock poppit diverter from the exhaust plate then remove a the rubber ring inside hole for stock poppit valve and install in the Simon Poppit Diverter INSTALL1 place the studs on the lower end of the midsection int

9、o the motor clamp bracket and hand tighten the nuts while supporting the midsection assembled the top motor mounts and tighten all to factory specs2 install the new Simon water diverter by placing the stock diverter onto the Simon adapter make sure there is a gasket between ALL surfaces and mount to

10、 exhaust plate using the bolts provided torque to factory specs3 clean all old gasket from the top of the exhaust plate, bottom of the powerhead and top and bottom of the lower cowl pan install new gaskets and install powerhead torque all bolts to factory specs4 reconnect all wires and shift and thr

11、ottle cable reconnect positive and negative cables to powerhead reconnect fuel and oil lines5 install supplied clear hose to Simon poppit adapter 6 drill hole in lower skirt for the hose fitting and attach to lower skirt 7 install lower skirt making sure that clear hose is firmly on the fitting inst

12、alled earlier 8 double check all fuel and oil fittings 9 install lowerunit torque all bolts to factory specs (if you have a tow piece drive shaft put the two shafts together prior to install) CONGRADULATIONS YOU NOW HAVE A SIMON POPPIT DIVERTER Set powerhead on a safe surface so it can t be knocked overTop mounts holding midsectionLower mounts holding midsectionBefore cutting exhast canister remove water tube and set aside it will be reinstalled laterCut at this mark in exhaust canisterUse high temp sealant here before installing exhaust plateN