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ccnative · Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Padre Island

What is the best way to keep a jackplate from "gumming up"? The problem is that the greese on the jackplate has been loaded up with salt. Now, when I raise or lower the jackplate it is defininately slower and makes a sound of stress! I know this is not good for the jackplate. It is only a little over a year old and last time i checked there is salt caked on it! I cleaned it and put new grease but still seems to be stressed. What is the best way to treat the jackplate? Any suggestions would definately and greatly be appreciated!! Victor

ArtificialB8 · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 7:42 am Post subject:

Mine had the same problem. Cleaned and relubricated and it was better. Try checking the hydraulic reservoir to make sure there's enough fluid...jackplates sound pretty rough when they're low on hydraulic fluid too.

airborne 82nd · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:56 am Post subject:

If you have a CMC jack plate contact Cook Manufacturing in Duncan OK. at 800-654-3697 and ask for tech support.

Hope this helps they might help if you dont have a CMC
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ccnative · Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Padre Island

Thanks artificial and airborn. I will take the advise and get back on how it went. Thanks again!

wannafish · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:35 pm Post subject: J-P Maint

Frank,that used to work at Gunderlands years ago,told me to give each track a shot of LPS 3 "Teflon" every trip or so.I always trusted Frank,so I did and have for about the last 7 years now.
3 different boats all with JP's and so far no problems,KOW Very Happy