Your video was very helpful! Hopefully, this comment of my experience can help someone too! i Spent the day today assembling my swamp runner large kit with my 22hp predator motor on my boat, and your video walked me through pretty much step by step through the whole process. i did run into some problems that you didn't experience. (1) the coupler shaft seemed to not slide all the way flush with part of the output shaft, and so the coupler housing didn't fit flush either. i kind of tried different things to figure out if it should be flush before bolting the coupler housing to the engine, and was unsuccessful until i just bolted the coupler housing to the shaft without it being flush, and when tightening the bolts, the housing eventually became flush. It just wasn't really clear in your video if it should have been flush to the rear of the engine before bolting the coupler housing. (2) feeding the kill switch and ground wires through the tiller handle was a HUGE pain! The tiller handle has 2 relatively sharp bends in it near the engine so it was very difficult to get those flimsy wires through the bends and out of the back of the tiller handle. To fix this, i drilled (with a bit larger than the size of the original hole) into one of the holes near the handle part of the tiller handle where the wires and throttle cable go into the tiller handle pipe. That made it easier for me to feed my snake into the pipe and tape my wires onto the snake and push it through the bends and out of the back of the tiller handle pipe. (3) Removing and adjusting the throttle cable was very difficult. On my 22 hp predator motor, the phillips screw that holds the end of the throttle cable to the engine throttle body is in a tight spot. The head of the phillips screw faces toward the back of the boat and it is less than an inch away from the exhaust. This bade it impossible to get any normal screw driver in there to loosen and tighten the screw. To fix this, i got a pair of vice grips and clamped them perpendicularly onto a phillips head (removable attachment phillips head that is used for screw drivers that you can change the heads on) and got it onto the head of the screw and i was then able to loosen the screw and adjust the throttle cable on the throttle body. (4) [this isn't really a problem, but i think this was just a simpler way of doing it] So at about the 15-16 minute mark, when you wire up the kill switch, (instead of doing it the way you did and using another wire and using more connectors) i just spliced my kill switch wire straight into the oil wire and eliminated make that "Y" with the kill switch wire and splicing it with the oil wire. Your way was great and i think it looks good, but it just seemed like an unnecessary step (just my opinion) But besides these 4 things, it all came together pretty well and with ease. Honestly without this video, assembling this would have been very difficult and way more time consuming. i will be uploading my video of my build and installation of everything, if you want to check that out. I will reply to this comment when i upload it with the link to that video. OVERALL, thanks for making this video and i hope this comment can help out anyone who runs into similar issues and experiences.

Helped me wrap it up! Thanks for the video! (New SPS kit came with a double female end on the wiring. In other words, everything was included)

This is a great instructional video! Good camera angles, good sound, super straight forward. Thanks

Absolutely awesome step-by-step video! EVERY how to video should be this well developed, no matter what its detailing!! Very professionally done. Good hunting this winter my friend.

Well done video. Clear and to the point. No additional music, very clear camera shots, and although I am mechanically inclined, I appreciate the fact you did explain the simpler things. (Lining up the throttle cable grooves for the handle. ) hats off to a great video.

Great step by step video! Gives me confidence that I can build one on my own!

I have no interest in doing this but I watched the whole thing because of your excellent presentation.

Just got one of these kits can’t wait to try it out thanks for the step by step buddy I hit that bell to bud

I want to thank you for doing such a great video .....the kit I got came without instructions and I just easily followed along with your video and got it done....thank you!!

Presentation was so good....I had to watch it just like Mike C. No interest or need...just keep my interest up. Great job. Thanks

Thx bro your video helped the install go very smooth. I just bought a large kit and it was pretty simple for an average joe like myself. Great video, very detailed, keep it going

Torque specs,do as I say not as I do 🤣 awesome video.Working on getting this set up for myself...

I don’t even have a John boat. But after this video I want one so I can put that motor on.!! Super clear instructions. Does not get better then this..

I just started looking into doing this so thank you for the kickass video. Excellent job!

Great instructional video, intending on purchasing one of the kits for my stealth 2000

Thanks, you have the BEST, MOST IN DEPTH VIDEO ON KZfaq,,, ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! AGAIN THANK YOU SIR.

Great video! I like that I can hear you loud and clear, you have good tips and trick. It was quick, but you did rush through the important steps. I like that you walk us through the project as you would talk to a friend and a two year old. I liked the project itself. Thanks for sharing.

Great video! Nicely done. I would never sieze the keyway and motor shaft. Those always freeze up when you try to replace motor on us.

Thank you for the great video I followed it and built my mud motor!

Thank you this helped me how so much I liked how you explained every step in detail thank you

Thanks for the video man.

This will def be my goto vid this Spring.

Awesome kit. I have seen videos of these running in the lakes, and they really move.

This was very helpful and showed me in and out on how to put a mud motor together

Got me ready to buy one !! Great job good video

I see a teacher and a leader.

Great video and information. Really easy to follow.

Great video I'm ordering my kit tomorrow.

Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot.

Very helpful! Thanks 👍🏻

Awesome video brother and great presentation! Makes me wanna take out my Swamp Runner. It been a while Lol! Ringing the 🔔 and Tight lines!

This is a very good video, great job !

Great video. Very informational.

thanks bud, good info and right to the point.

Pretty cool had no idea anyone offered such a thing . As most know a ready to go unit is very expensive.

Nice video mate thanks a lot for your time awesome!

You got me! I'm hooked, what a wonderful and clear presentation! Thank you for sharing, God bless you and your subscribers with good health and good fishing for 2020!

Wondered if I could do that great instructional video

Great video...you’ve got a new sub

Wow, fantastic video! Thanks!

Excellent video. Subbed.

My neighbor's teenage son purchased one of these. He was able to assemble it on his own. The simplicity makes them durable & the maneuverability is really impressive. I'm not trying to say this is a bad product, because it's not. It's really a good product. I'm also not trying to dissuade anyone from purchasing this product. There's a serious flaw in this design though. I wouldn't recognize it if I hadn't made the same mistake myself. The "spline adapter nut" should be secured in a way that locks the threads. Something more substantial than nylock is needed to do the job. The consequences of not doing so are that the first time the engine backfires, that nut WILL unscrew. Any seals or bearings between there and the end of the prop shaft are toast. You're also going to have a whole lot more play in the end of the prop shaft than you want, assuming it doesn't blow the prop shaft out of the end of the housing. I've had the combination of twisting and pushing between two fixed points of a 170cc predator engine break a 3/4" grade 8 bolt... This type of engine is most likely to backfire when trying to start it while warmed up and with resistance. Something like weeds & debris on the prop, or a partially engaged engine brake. I never did find a way to solve the problem with my mud motor in this configuration, so I can tell you for certain what won't work: Welds, shear pins, locktite or carrier bearings/pillow blocks. What might bypass this flaw is reworking the spline adapter nut and the shaft it screws on to. Grind the threads off the shaft, and make flat spots on opposing sides of the shaft. Make the hole in the spline adapter nut match. Once the threads are gone, a circlip should be sufficient to secure it in place.

👍 Sehr gut und schön, danke!

Awesome video man!

I would only add that I usually run a sqaush plate between my boat transom and the mount screws. I use either a 1/4" Aluminum plate or have used a 1/2" pine board as simple as a cutoff piece. The pine board is actually not bad. It is just soft enought to make the screws bite in and lock it in place into the wood. That causes it to not drift around at all. Anything to avoid a indention of a circle into your hull.

Great project!

Very thourel good vidio, have a blessed day bro

Thank you!

Thanks for the video! I’m getting one of these kits. It will be superior to the 9.9 outboard on my Jon boat: I’ll be able to go in much shallower water!

Clearly and easy to understand... 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😀😀😀😀

Great video!!!!! Been curious about doing this cause I wasn't sure how good it would work on the rivers in northwest Florida but if I do you helped me tremendously.

Awesome job 👍👍👍

THis guy looks KOOL putting all parts on.

Thank you for sharing the video. It's great. I am also a fan. I hope to get your advice. I also want to build my own boat. Thank you.

Great job!

have a 212cc left over from go kart racing. Going to make one because I can.

Thank you sir!!!

A great add on to this kit is an electric clutch on the pto. They come in every size and hp rating u could imagine. Not only simple way to add a neutral "gear" to these simple designs but also provides for some slip when u inevitably jam the prop on that cypress knee that grew 3 inches since last year. Also works nearly instantly (prop and mass of shaft will give it a few spins even when disconnected) so when u feel that log kiss the bow u can hit the button and have the prop and shaft fully disconnected from power. Also i suppose u could wire it up so that u have to hold a button to keep it in gear and have it drop out when released, def b safer for kids and people new to the boats

Awesome video

Cool shit . Looks like I can follow this .

just ordered this kit for my 1432 Alumacraft as i do allot of river fishing with it ..

Good job..

Great video. Very detailed. I think I'm going to go this route instead of a $1500.00 outboard that will give me tons of trouble

Great video!

The best instruction

Grande engenheira.

Makes you want to go out and build one....

Nice video sir,,,new subsriber

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I like the new throttle handle they have now. It's aluminum.

thanks brother🤘🇺🇸💪

Great video, you make it look easy. I'll have to subscribe to see what else you can make look easy. Besides, I think we're neighbors.

Fantastic Video Wiring Was A little Intimidating But Overall This Will Be My Go To Video ! I Want To Buy The Kit And The Predator 6.5 Motor. Wish The 8Hp Would Fit The $499 Kit Can’t Find A Predator 7Hp Thanks Again For A Great Learning Video

Cool it was interesting to watch

It is necessary to lubricate the cone under the screw, so that it is easier to remove later, tested in practice

I have to agree with Mike C below. I have no interest in this, but others should take note of the excellent presentation.

Thanks

“Everything you need to build this motor comes in this kit, minus a few things.” List off tons of stuff. 🤣😂. I’m looking into getting one of theses. Thank you.

Nice

Badass vid

Great "No BS" video.

well payed sir

Well played sir

I liked it

Nice..

Outstanding. Thank you

A really well done video! Thanks for sharing, I subscribed. What was the approximate total cost of this rig, once completed?

Great video. If your tightening the shaft wing nuts with a tool why not use bolts/nuts? Bolts/nuts would be much cleaner install. I guess why do they use giant wing bolts there anyways?

Great video Polk Fishing' 👍 putting my assembly videos to shame haha great job

you did a very informative job with the prep and step by step guide. I'm interested in making one for myself. who , where do I get in Canada

Are there sleeves on both sides for left and right handed???

Been thinking about putting one on my 14' Lowe for hard to get fishing areas and what size would you recommend on motor and kit?

Where did you get the shaft assembly

Looks awesome is there a quick and easy link to this kit on google

You mind sharing the link for this kit please and thank you very much

Interested in getting one of those kits.

Thank for information can i copy right

Very good and I which to have one and how can I get it

Make sure when you bolt motor up make sure you use lock tight they will rattle loose

Just bought a kit second hand.. thinking about taking everything apart and evaluating parts to see what needs to be replaced. Kit is only about 2 years old