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    717 startING issues.

    I just got a rebuilt 717 from SBT and put it in. It started and I have run it through the break in process, it runs great! However, it was not easy to get it started the starter was very intermittent. It eventually stopped working so I ordered a new starter and put it in. Still no turning...
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    Sluggish In Water

    I have a 97 gts with a 717 engine and I have had to do some work on it over the past couple of week... I have replaced the gaskets on the exhaust a couple of times cause the bolts kept on backing out and causing leaking issues... I think I have that fixed as of today... My problem is that...
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    95 XP Connecting Rod End Play-Help

    Hello, I need some help. My 95 XP must have broken the oil cable last year. The Top end is damaged by way of the rear piston side walls breaking away. The motor ran on the hose when this happened for less than 2 minutes. The piston debris was in the crank case causing the crank not to turn...
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    same 96 spx 717 problems but it gets worse so heres the story

    ski has been starting and shuting down after a second or two. i was directed another to pull black/ red wire from the mpem and try restart. it did . it fired right up and ran like a top . so i find another mpem thats applicable to this ski. starts stops. same ole @#it. back to the black red wire...
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    96 spx 717 starts but dies after a few seconds. restarts but same happens

    Couple of questions for the more experienced mechanics . 1- what are the signs of the mpem going bad? 2- sounds like a fuel issue to me , just had carbs rebuilt ....possible fuel lines? they are the old grey ones. 3- whats the symptoms of a kill switch malfunctioning? and is this circuit...
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    98 GTI 717 seized when hot

    Issues with my 717 seized when hot. This happened to me late last year. I pulled it out of the water and the engine would still not turn. When I got it home, the engine had cooled and would turn and start again. It has sat in the garage untouched since then. I would like to get it back on...
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    96 spx thru hull fitting?

    small fitting approximately 1/4" on the starboard side just below the rub rail and just forward of handlebars. what does this get connected too? this is a 717 unit if it matters. Anybody have a clean upper pipe for this machine as well? Thanks guys
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    2001 GTS Exhaust Manifold

    We just bought our 2001 GTS 720, ran it for about 30 minutes when my overheat alarm came on. Pulled in to find a stripped bolt in my exhaust manifold. The question. Are the white manifolds (part#290979141) and the silver manifolds (part#290979142) interchangeable on the 718 engines? This...
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    WTB - 720 717 Seadoo Engine

    I'm looking to buy a 717 720 series Seadoo engine to put in my 99' Seadoo Speedster SK. If you have one or know where I could find a good deal on one, please let me know.
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    Seadoo 720 Power Loss

    Hello, I was wondering if i can get someones 2 cents on an issue im having since people on this forum seem to know what there talking about. i have a 98 sportster 1800 with the twin 717 motors. one engine is losing power. the rpms were at 7000 rpm at first and its slowly decreasing, now its at...
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    MPEM Question

    Can the MPEM on a 1996 Speedster be bad if the fuses are not blowing? When the MPEM goes bad, is it gone completely or will it function normally some times? Thanks
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