Scarab 29 engine hatch is stuck.
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If you have electric ram lifts, the hinge that attaches to the hatch is generally thru-bolted//threaded into the hatch bracket. You can unscrew the screws and lift it up.
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I will have to check. I thought all hardware was only accessible with the lid up but I hope I'm wrong. It got stuck after the batteries were turned on so wasn't a big deal all weekend. I appreciate the help
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If not, you can charge the battery through the cigarette lighter. You can get a cigarette lighter plug charger adapter at a lot of auto parts stores. I've seen guys to that, or go under the dash and find the heavy wires running main power up front and hook a battery onto the wires with jumper cables.
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I have the Buffalo Poker Run coming up August 8-9 and I want to change my fluids before running it hard that weekend. I will get into it, lol.
I appreciate your help. It just might get me out on the water one of these days if I can't get into it in for a quick cruise.
I appreciate your help. It just might get me out on the water one of these days if I can't get into it in for a quick cruise.
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Should just be able to manually lift the hatch? They had a pvc "slide sleeve"on them from the factory for just such a purpose, unless yours has been removed over time?
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the ram should have a plastic tube with a 1 foot channel cut into it allowing it to slide up and down manually if your batteries were to die. 3/4 inch nut and bolt may have been tighten to much to allow it to slide. oops just what scarabman said
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Hmmmm. Mine never had the sleeves, but the top brackets were through bolted.
Come to think of it, I have seen the PVC sleeves, wasn't 100% sure what they were for! Learn something new everyday.
Come to think of it, I have seen the PVC sleeves, wasn't 100% sure what they were for! Learn something new everyday.