WTB: Maxijet part

AC33 · #1 09-21-2006, 02:50 AM

Well, I made a big mistake today. While cleaning a few maxijets, I decided to boil a few parts. Although I only boiled for a few minutes, the plastic warped. Now I have 3 working maxijets without a very important part. Here's a picture to illustrate the part I need.

As you can see, it's very warped and no longer fits on. I tried looking at different websites for this part, but could not find it, and I do not want to spend 30$ each on new ones. I need one for a maxijet 1200, and two for maxijets 400. I will pay shipping if from another province.

Reefer Rob · #2 09-21-2006, 03:13 AM

What if you heated it again, (not boiled) until it straightened and let it cool flat?

AC33 · #3 09-21-2006, 03:51 AM

You think it might work if I tried it in the oven? If so, what temperature do you think I should use?

Reefer Rob · #4 09-21-2006, 04:07 AM

No, heat in again in water.

Scavenger · #5 09-21-2006, 04:19 AM

If I were you, before "rebuilding" this one, (excuse me) these three maxi jets, I'd watch the DIY maxijet video at this site first.

http://www.reefvideos.com/reefshowcase_04_content.html

niloc16 · #6 09-21-2006, 04:22 AM

i'll tell you right now, good luck finding that part, i looked for that exact part for a 1200 and 400 with absoluetly no luck. you have to find someone that has one MJ destroyed that'll part it out

Reefer Rob · #7 09-21-2006, 04:49 AM

Scavenger, I run 2 of those in my tank. They work great!

AC33 · #8 09-21-2006, 06:17 AM

Cool video, but did you guys get your shrouds and props from MJMODS.com, or did you diy? Do you know any Canadian retailers who sell props and carbon fibre rod? I would love to make something like this for my Mj 1200, because I will soon be upgrading my tank.

Reefer Rob · #9 09-21-2006, 02:00 PM

The parts can all be found locally. 3/32 stainless at a welding supply, 1 1/2" sch 80 pvc at a plumbing supply, .098 id carbon fiber tube at Burnaby Hobbies. Props are a bit trickier. So far the best prop I've tried is the Proboat Riptide, but I'd like to try the Nitro Hammer if I could find one.