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  1. Rdessewffy

    A LOT OF SKIS AND PARTS

    Not sure if I'm allowed to post this or where to put it, but it is legitimate and guy been around for a while. Just thought a lot of people in Floroda area could really be helped by this. Sorry if not allowed to link this. It is posted on Facebook, so link may not be accessible if you don't...
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    PMC North America 717 engine

    I have a 95XP and was looking for a couple jugs because I butchered the ones I took off snapping bolts and trying to drill them out. This cool dude I never met offered me a whole engine, so I went and got it with hopes of using the jugs, but turns out it's this PMC engine and they are out of...
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    So whats the cheapest way out to get a VTS motor?

    I'm seeing about $70. I need 2. 95 xp can live without but 97 xp is a must because that sucker burries the nose when let off throttle. If 70 is the number ill get 2 but has to be a cheaper way... thanks.
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    97 xp exhaust hose substitute??

    Its the front one that hooks up the pipe cone to the expansion tube. I hit a wake the other day and it burst then started running like crap and filled bilge with smoke. Its inside diameter is 2 inch and looked at radiator hose with wire in it but costs a fortune.... What can I use to get it...
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    Free 2003 GTX

    I'm going to look at this in a day or 2 but all I know is its a 2003 GTX, not super charged. By pics can anyone tell me more? I see a few different ones for that year..... its free and titled from a fried of a friend and I have to tow it a couple miles to boat ramp so im definitely going to take...
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    717 came with a beach lol

    I'm in Florida so I know they are run in Salt water mostly but this is nuts.... snapped 3 bolts ( took 3 days and I think I'm lucky ) getting head off but everything else came apart easy. The mag housing snapped 4 bolt but got 3 out and last one will need to be drilled. First 717 I'm working on...
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    97 xp plug reading (stalling )

    I took (tried to)both my 97 xp out this morning. I rebuilt both engines with the help of this forum. One is perfect, but the other I need more help. It started and ran in driveway but stalled a couple times. I put in water but still on trailer and same thing. It would run for 5 to 10 seconds...
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    787 engine spewing oil from PTO cylinder plug hole

    It was running fine before hydrolocked. When engine filled with water I turned it over until nothing came out plug holes and then pulled engine from ski. I took off the cans and sprayed everything I had into the bottom end....fogging oil, WD40, T9(my favorite). I turned crank and kept spraying...
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    97 XP 787 water pressure regulator clamp

    Where can I get this or can I use a zip ty? In the picture I attached is where it goes. I been rebuilding this thing for a year ( along with all my other 100 projects lol) and was going to put in the river tomorrow, but decided to check this and glad I did. Previous owner put some other model...
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    Washer for air bleed screw on 97 xp oil pump

    I need to replace it and cant find in parts manual, mine is bad. I looked at a couple from 98 gtx limited I have laying around and they don't have a washer. Is the washer necessary? Thank you all!
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    97 xp fuel excelerator pump hose clamps

    can i use zip ties for tbe small hoses? If not, what should I use? No hose clamps that small... thanks everyone!
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    Is this correct carb kit for 97 xp?

    I bought this kit months ago and can't remember where from. Originally I rebuilt with cheap crap and leaked, so got Mikuni brand. I started to do new rebuild just now and saw some discrepancies that I'm unsure of. Shop manual says the carb is a 40i. I went back to Google to see if i ordered...
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    Accurate compression tester recomendation

    I don't care what it costs, but dont want to throw money away either. Have had 2 in past , I can't remember where I got first one 30 years ago and most recent Harbour Freight which is not accurate and why I am not worried about spending good money on a good one. Thanks!!
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    How do I know what size needle seat/valve I have?

    what part do I measure or is it marked somehow? Its a Mikuni BN44i. Does it matter what it's in like a Sea Doo or Waverunner or are they all the same? I havevtriple carbs, would that be different than a double set up? Happy Father's Day to all and thanks!
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    Yamaha Waverunner

    Sorry if this is not allowed but.... this forum has been very helpful to me for my SeaDoos and I recently bought a Waverunner and was hoping for a recommendation for a good forum to join for guidance on this PWC. Hopefully I can get same great info I have received here although I haven't posted...
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    Seat repair

    Its not a Sea Doo but this is only forum I watch. Whats best way to patch this? Rest of it is cherry.
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    Loctite primer 7649 and Loctite 515 procedure for bottom end assembly

    515 says put primer on one surface and 515 on other, then assemble. Technical data sheet for primer says prime both surfaces and put 515 on one or both surfaces. Sea Doo shop manual says apply 515 to surface"s" and if using primer follow manufacturers instructions. I wouldn't think it matters...
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    98 GTX coupler removal

    Thing wont budge. I broke a Craftsman 1/2 inch extension and a cheap Harbor Freight (expected) breaker bar at same time putting a 5 foot pole over breaker bar and heated coupler first. I've done this on 787 and no problem...... what should I do?
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    Home made flywheel puller? Why?

    I just bought a clean title 97 xp for $150 ( I'm stoked) because I needed the seat and a couple other things. In the box with the engine and all the parts was this homemade puller looking tool on the right. The puller I had on left cost me $30. My question is why would someone take the time and...
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    787 rebuilt crank in South Florida recomendation

    I need a rebuilt crank, one of my inner bearings is bad and although I got the outer and gear off, I'm not qualified to mess with the rest of it further in. I live in Port Saint Lucie Florida and am going to Miami tomorrow. I was hoping someone knew where I could walk into a store and buy one...
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