Recent content by jetjon

Yes. I ended up getting a used starter off of eBay for $50. It worked fine. So I took my new brush kit off bad starter and installed on the new used starter from eBay. Been working fine ever since. Guess the Bendix was bad. Oh and that C clip is a B****!. I can't give any good advice on it. I...

Yes I think that's what I'll do. Thanks

I appreciate people's honest opinion. This 717 is my first jet ski motor. So I'm not necessarily tied to a particular brand. And I'm not much of a mechanic, but I work on this motor about every 3rd trip to the river. But I've learned alot. And still learning. Thanks for the info and I'll be...

Thanks mikidymac!

Hey guys I'm currently running a 717 engine in a 16x48 Jon boat. I'm thinking maybe this winter I might build another boat. Was wanting to go with a 4 stroke this time. Was wondering which motor you would recommend and what yrs and models the motor came in. From what I've read so far it seems...

Hey I've got a sea doo engine in a Jon boat and was wondering can I use a 12v marine battery to start my motor instead of the small powersport battery I've been using? It would cut down on the number of batteries I'm currently using. That way I can run my bilge pump and live well off of same...

I've ordered a new solenoid and new brush kit. I hooked starter straight to the battery with it mounted to the motor. And basically the same thing. It would crank the motor a lil longer before disengaging and just spinning. So I tore starter back down and notice some corrosion on the positive...

Wanted to mention what else I've done in case someone wants to pipe in. I put starter back together. Sprayed some lube under that gear on the Bendix while it was rotated out. Put starter back on and recharged the battery. Bam, Everytime I hit the button it started with no misses. Took it to the...

So I finally tore starter back apart. Looks pretty good other than a lil worn since I rebuilt it. Not sure how to check if Bendix is bad.

Haven't torn it down yet. Tried to attach video but it says it's to large. But anyway while in a vise with jumper cables hooked to it. When I touch the positive leads the Bendix will pop out then go right back in and just spin. Same as on the motor. Sometimes it would catch and turn over motor...

I have not yet pulled the starter. I will be doing that later on this evening and then I will repost

Hey guys I recently got alot of water on my engine. Since then my starter just wants to spin without in gauging the Bendix in to the fly wheel. I just rebuilt the starter about 2 months ago. So my question is did the water cause damage to my starter? Or is it just a coincidence? And can I fix...

Thank you

Ive got a 717 engine from a 96 spx that i put in a jon boat. I never put the air box on it. Didnt think i needed it. But now i see how loud it is without it and would like to have one. Anyone have a chart that shows which yrs or models have the same air box? That way i can look on ebay or...

Dually noted. Ill cut it off tomorrow. Ill probably end up getting a new one soon then. Thanks again for you info!