787

  1. Nemrod811

    looking for someone local who can possibly help me with my 787

    well heres my story i have a 96 gsx that i had the crank replaced in with a used one cuz i let it sit with the nose down on the trailer for few years.i had a guy replace the crank last year with one he said was good out of a ski he had.now i didnt get to ride the ski after i got it back cuz my...
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    My 1997 Seadoo SPX 787 project

    First off Hi to everyone this is my first post, I recently purchased a running 1997 Seadoo SPX for £300 to do up as i have heard these are great ski's, I have previously owned a 1998 GTX 951 Limited 130hp bit heavy and more like a boat, So i sold it and brought a 1997 XP with the susspension...
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    Waterlogged XP

    I inherited a 97 XP that had been partially sank and had water in the block for about 6 weeks. I talked to one mechanic that said if it sat up for that long full of water that the motor was done. I just pulled the engine and broke it down and the crankcase was indeed full of water. I thoroughly...
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    1996 challenger rpm drop once boat gets moving 787 single

    Hi starting to pull my hair out here hopefully somebody can help.. OK I've been over the boat cleaned the raves. Just had a local shop re-jet and set up the carbs (was told all is good in carb land) brand new, pump oil, impeller, pump bearings, wear ring. I checked the fuel selector valve which...
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    1996 Sea-Doo Challenger 14' Jet Boat

    For Sale: $3800 Features: -787cc 110HP completely overhauled last season. - fully rebuilt jet pump with Solas impeller - all new Hydroturf mats throughout - waterproof am/fm/cd stereo with iPod dock - built-in cooler - many, many upgrades Also includes Shorland'r trailer...
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    1997 GTX smoking

    Ok I need some help!! i have a 1997 GTX (787) that smokes pretty bad above 4000 rpm. I have rebuilt carbs,new plugs,good compression (140 psi),checked oil pump alignment and throttle syncronization,rebuilt rave valves and throughly cleaned every part i could and its still smoking. It is still...
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    Rave Valves leaking water

    alot of water seems to be coming out of the rave valves. I just got a rebuilt SBT engine and put it in the water and there is water coming out of the bottom of the valve. It was alot of sluggish oil mixx at first but now its just water. Ideas? bad gasket? Should water even be coming through...
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    Hi there!

    New to the PWC world, i recently became the owner of a 97 GTX and 97 XP in a swap of services with a customer. Definetly finding out I have allot to learn about workings of the 787. Lots of systems I dont completely understand yet but i am a fast learner. Look forward to chatting with everyone...
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    1996 Seadoo XP 800 787 in Kentucky $1200.00

    I just bought two matching xp 800 skiis from an old guy today. Both had bad batteries. i replacedthe battery and one of them fired right up and runs greeat. The other one would beep once and that was it. It made a click sound but nothing else. i don't have the time/place/desire to work on...
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    Help!

    I have a 1997 seadoo gtx 787 brand new engine I just put in and broke it in pretty good already the other day I was riding and it shut off so I look and I ran out of oil!!!!!!! Sucks I know. So anyways it wasent a bad shutoff and the engine was about as hot as it always is so I got towed in...
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    1996 GTX Seadoo 787 Problem

    I have a 1996 GTX Seadoo 787, it won't turn over with the plugs in, I take the plugs out and it turns over. I have replaced the starter, starter relay, and a new battery and have checked all of the grounds and cables they are good. What could be the problem or issue - has anyone ever experienced...
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    1996 787 hard to start when engine is cold

    Just got through a full rebuild on my engine. Carbs are meticulously clean, pop-off is set at 30psi with stock springs, LSA=1, HSA=0. New marine fuel lines also. When I start the engine cold (in or out) of the water I have to crank and crank the engine until it finally starts. Choking or...
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    2005 3D Losses Power After 10 Minutes

    Here is the story...I have a 2005 3D 787 RFI that sat for a year without any use. I took it out of storage this season, and for out that for some reason the Fuel Pump had gone bad. Replaced the Fuel Pump and the ski ran great on the trailer and hose with a fresh tank of gas and oil. I took it...
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    '98 GTX RFI overheating and crack in tuned pipe head.

    I was out with my boss and his family this weekend. I just finished fixing his GTX MPEM's (Thanks Mike). I was on my HX and after about 5-10 min of riding his GTX quit. We towed it back to shore to have a look. Diagnostic mode showed Hi-Temp. The welded in plug closest to the band clamp on the...
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    Erratic idle 787

    Wonderful! Another problem.... Today I noticed my 787 is idling weird after driving it. It wants to go down to about 1k and jump to 1600 and back down etc. Any thoughts? My whole engine is rebuilt. Carbs, crank, pistons, rings, jugs etc. Electrical maybe?
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    looking for a 787 seadoo engine

    I am looking for a seadoo 787 engine for a 1997 Seadoo challenger 1800. I am located near Sacramento, CA. Can anyone help me find a good used motor for this boat as we really miss being on the water. please email me any leads you may have at ginc707@hotmail.com Thank you.
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    787 RFI Top end rebuild kit NEW

    Hey guys, I have a complete top end rebuild kit for a 787 RFI. Its from WPS and has everything you need. The kit is .25mm oversize. I got it for my ski but the machine shop just told me I will have to get the next larger and I cant return this kit. $180.00 O.B.O
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    787 Acceptable Rebuild Compression

    I have a 96 787 that I rebuilt top and bottom. I first built the motor with the same 82.25mm cylinder jugs (re-honed) and new pistons, rings, pins, bearings, & crank. I got about 5hrs into the break-in and I found compression was only 125/140. It ran ok, but I figured I would repair the...
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    Help with 787 Rotary Valve Gear

    Just wondering if anyone with experience in 787 rebuilds can tell me if the rotary valve worm gear from my engine looks worn. It doesn't seem right to me. The teeth of the gear are sharp almost knife-like. With the crank in the case, there seems to be a lot of back and forth rotational play...
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    WTB 787 Block for 96

    Looking for a 787 block as my upper and lower is shot. Please PM me if you have one for sale. Thanks, Jason 586-651-7258
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