Recent content by Sailorboy58

Yes. I totally get that. But it's a little difficult to run it, if it won't start at all. Although the plugs are coming out much drying now after the cranking. Catch 22... I tried a little direct fuel into the cylinders but still not popping. If there's any water coming through at all, I think...

Yes. I found that one out a little late as it wasn't mentioned anywhere. Now the trick is going to be how to dry it out.... any suggestions? I disconnected the fuel lines and oil pump cable so as not to load it up further and have been cranking it with the plugs out and throttle wide open a few...

Here's an update Miki. I have what seems to be good spark. However, when I insert new plugs and crank it, they come out wet and "slightly" oily. I've disconnected the fuel lines and oil pump to give the crank a good cleaning before attempting a start up as it might be case-loaded. However, one...

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Thanks for the wise words. That's where I think I'm going next. It won't hurt to give the carbs a genuine rebuild and cleaning regardless. Too much rain outside to do a spark test today but I'll keep you posted.

The throttle bodies have choke plates so I'm assuming carburetors. I've pulled the plugs and cranked several times to vent the gas from the engine. But when I try to start, plugs come out wet when I check. I'm going to do another spark test today now that the TPS is set up properly. The oil...

I tried direct fuel injection. No "pop" or firing. Actually, I'm not 100% certain about the spark now. I'm getting a constant red oil light for 30 seconds after I attach the key plug. It could be the throttle position sensor in the cable isn't set up right and is putting it in safety mode or...

This week I bought a 2003 Seadoo Sportster "project" boat. Meaning it had issues with cables. I replaced the throttle and shifter cables after a little bit of searching and some creative fabrication. Cables are good now. However, the boat cranks fine but won't start, or even "pop". I checked for...