Recent content by Shanker

So took it out for the first run after putting the carbon ring kit on and doing all the work to it, the RPM's were a little low 1450 so i need to turn it up just a little, Ran great for the first 10 minutes with RPM hitting 6000, then started to sputter had to play with the throttle to give...

Still working on taking the rest of the engine apart but it looks like I might be toast on the crank case. and some other parts, still cannot spin the crankshaft. The groves are deep, not as bad as the case they are really deep. Do you guys think its still worth re building this one or buy a...

Starting my second project, I have a 1997 SPX that looks in great shape, I don't think they really used this ski. Could not beat the price $143.00 for ski and trailer. so putting some money in is no issue. I have already changed out the fuel line, fuel selector, fuel filer, oil filter...

fuel lines are primed, engine is running now. have to set the idle as i'm between 3200-3300. great feeling to know all the work I did for the first time is good. Once I get the remaining parts in then it will be water test time. Thanks again for everyone that helped me out so far

Thanks guys, the carbon ring was worn out and the boot when you pull it back it showed cracks all around so at this point spend the money and I wont have to worry about it for a long time. I also wanted to clean and re grease everything in the drive line. Kids will be using this more then me...

Thanks for the replies, I figured it out. seems when I put the exhaust back on I forgot to plug back the connector by the oil pump, I have all instrument on, and cranking over. Still need to prime the gas lines. for the Welch plugs? is that not the 4 freeze plugs or the sand exit cast...

made some progress, seems I had one connector off that I missed putting back on. I have dash lights and I can get the starter to engage. moving in the right direction now, piezo is gone. new question, since I sucked out all the old oil how much do you put back in to the engine, the line...

Hello Everyone, Have a 96 GTX that I purchased from a dealer, ski only has 58 hours on it, The ski was running when i picked it up, they programmed a key for me and I confirmed it does turn on the machine, both are reading 150 so that is good. The couple things that were bad with the ski...

Great, thanks for the info. Steve

Hello Everyone, Just finished rebuilding carbs and changing all new lines and filters and such, looking at the manual I could not find torque specs on the RAVE bolts. I have always been a person to make sure everything is tighten to torque specs this way I can have a piece of mind that...

Thanks Everyone, I'm at the last part, looking at doing the rebuild carb kit, I can only see most of the kit but missing the needle and seat. Is there not one that has everything included? Also is $92.00 a good price...

Thanks Guys, I do have the fuel selector switch as well as new complete fuel filter. mikidymac, I checked Sea-doo Warehouse and the pricing is different then you have. Different website? Also I will need the 44mm spring as that is broken. Thanks, Steve

Hello Everyone, I am new to the PWC world, I purchased 1996 GTX, and 1997 SPX. The GTX is a running ski but i want to change the fuel lines, clean carbs, change to pre mix gas. I have repaired the Welch plugs and re painted all the exhaust pipes to match again. I went to clean the Presure...

Just tested and yes they are magnets. I guess since I will be replacing all fuel lines I will pull it out and see if they replaced the float and dropped in in the hull. Thanks for the reply Steve

New to owning a ski, so forgive me if I don't know much right now, still reading and learning. Need some help with this Just picked up a 97 SPX, great condition, I was looking inside and cleaning everything as I have to change out the fuel lines and found one of the plugs on the exhaust that...