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I found a few other sites useful for pics and discussions, but I am not sure of linking rules so I won't post them. If you want, PM me.
However, what everyone recommends sounds fine. The manual kit is easy; I don;t own a 704 yet, but did one for a friend and it took seconds.
For drilling rotor cups, I would recommend that you make sure your bit is a metal drill bit, and that the more drain holes, the better. I added 3 more holes to my 706 cup, and cut slots on the sides. Slots are hard to do- I did them by hand and had my machinist friend clean em up. Basically, you mark about 6 dots near the top of the cup, then measure about 1/2" to the side, then down and mark your next spot to drill. Repeat for the rest so you have 2 rows of offset holes. The next step is to use a dremel cutting wheel to connect the holes a la Van Staal.
What is easier is to just use the 1/4" bit and drill a few holes in the inset ring on the rotor cup (where the line cap saticker is on Z series), then enlargen them with a larger bit (maybe 1/2"). Make sure you paint and/or clear coat the newly exposed metal.
To keep your housing water-resistant, just open, disconnenct handle and remove. Unscrew the top gear off. Cram in blue marine grease from a marine supply store. Add to the cone where the handle fits. Replace handle, screw back the gear. Close case, and turn the handle a few times. Ope her u=p and add more grease. Close up case, replaces housing screws. Wipe clean. Fish, dunk, and catch.
Not my original ideas by any means. I will post pics later.
Have fun!
Sam
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