717 engine

Hello, I’m trying to figure out what is the proper procedure is for magneto timing on a Rotax 717. I just got a rebuild from SBT and it’s going in a 97 sportster. I cannot find any timing marks on the stator. Also, I was wondering where the pistons need to be, if it needs to be at TDC, or...

I was running my new to me 1996 GTi in the water trying to figure out an engine bogging issue that only occurred in the water. I bought this ski in the winter for $1000, previous owner didn't have it for more than a year and said he bought it just for the trailer it came with and that it ran...

I have a 1996 seadoo gti 717, i get no beeps when key is on post, no crank, no start no spark. Checked and replaced the harness. If i hit the start button once the oil light comes on for 33 seconds but no beeps. Replaced mpem with aftermarket no dess mpem and still no beeps and no crank. Tested...

Bought a new carb last year, working just fine till the last time, the engine can not go high speed when pushing more gas, the engine spit out flames and make an explosion sound. tried to adjust the low-speed screw no lucky, any idea?

I am assisting my uncle in the repair of a 1997 GTS Seadoo that appears to have 717 engine based on the manual. We would like to request a picture of the engine and cooling system to assist in the repair and proper reinstallation of the cooling hoses and wiring. If anyone has one of these...

Good morning everyone. I am having some issues with my 95 seadoo XP 717. It started with a simple bad starter. I pulled the ski replaced the starter and went out for a test run. I had absolutely no power and blew a huge cloud of blue smoke. Shut it off next thing you knew it wouldn’t start...

Hey there I am looking at buying a 717 Rotax bombardier motor off craigslist. The guy damaged the sea doo and removed the engine/pump and is now selling them. I cannot figure out what year the engine is and therefore whether it is a 2 or 4 stroke. The guy said he pulled it from a 2010 Sea doo...

Hi everyone, I'm Stephanie. This is my first time posting and owning a boat. I purchased a 1996 Seadoo Sportster with the 717 motor after being told it only needed a shifter cable. I replaced it myself thanks to SBT. When I put it in the water, it ran like like a champ for about 30 minutes, then...

New member here!! Hey everybody. I'm new here so be freakin nice to me. I've been a mechanic for 18 years, I've owned several different 2 and 4 stroke vehicles. 1 cylinder all the way to 10 cylinders. I've never found a problem that I was unable to solve with or without help. That being...

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Hi guys! I don't use to post here because I am spanish and is hard to me to speak in english.. :facepalm: , but now i'm desesperate and I hope you can help me . I have a seadoo 1995 xp ( 717 engine dual carb.) And it doesnt work good.. Every time I put the seadoo in the water It goes very bad...