1996 Seadoo Gtx Question

[clmboating]

Just took the 1996 Seadoo GTX out for the first time today, and I personally was very impressed at it. Anyways, I heard a grinding noise (a rock got picked up by the intake) so, I instantly turned it off. And it ran fine after that, well. When I got home I looked into the jet nozzle, and I saw a farily sized rock in there, I took it out, then I checked the impeller. It looked fine, just as it was when I put it in the water. Also, I started it about 5 minutes ago and it ran great.

Is there anything else I should do?

 

[LouDoo]

If there is no vibrations or cavitation you're good to go.

Lou

 

[clmboating]

If there is no vibrations or cavitation you're good to go.

Lou

Couldn't really feel any vibration besides the engine under the seat.

 

[soccerdad]

You should use a flashlight and check out the wear ring. As lou said, if it is not cavitating, then you are probably good to go. But I would look at it for good measure. Also, I see you have a spark. Not sure if you know that these older skis have some "must do" stuff with the fuel system (changing lines, carb filters, etc) or they are potential time bombs with today's fuel. This forum is FULL of information on that type of thing. The 96 GTX is a great family type ski.

 

[Coastiejoe]

It happens to many, and in most cases once the rock is removed you are ok.

These skis can suck a rock from like 3 feet of water if you accelerate heavily. Once on a plane, 3 feet of water is not an issue. But, if you are in shallow water and there are/is loose stuff under, just keep it at idle until it passes.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

Nice ski.....

 

[clmboating]

You should use a flashlight and check out the wear ring. As lou said, if it is not cavitating, then you are probably good to go. But I would look at it for good measure. Also, I see you have a spark. Not sure if you know that these older skis have some "must do" stuff with the fuel system (changing lines, carb filters, etc) or they are potential time bombs with today's fuel. This forum is FULL of information on that type of thing. The 96 GTX is a great family type ski.

Not sure which direction I must face to see the wear wing. Can you see it from the intake grate (back with a flash light), or else where?
[MENTION=43374]Coastiejoe[/MENTION], didn't know that it could go down that far; should keep it for future reference. [MENTION=47626]Seadoobuddy[/MENTION], thanks.

 

[Coastiejoe]

Not sure which direction I must face to see the wear wing. Can you see it from the intake grate (back with a flash light), or else where?
[MENTION=43374]Coastiejoe[/MENTION], didn't know that it could go down that far; should keep it for future reference. [MENTION=47626]Seadoobuddy[/MENTION], thanks.

The ski won't go down that far, but between the ski going down under acceleration and the pump sucking up, it is common for rocks to get sucked in.

Put a flashlight angled in from the front of the impeller (Through the grate) and look for light from the backside bypassing the impeller. A sliver of light is ok, 10-thousands of a gap is to much..

 

[clmboating]

The ski won't go down that far, but between the ski going down under acceleration and the pump sucking up, it is common for rocks to get sucked in.

Put a flashlight angled in from the front of the impeller (Through the grate) and look for light from the backside bypassing the impeller. A sliver of light is ok, 10-thousands of a gap is to much..

Will do, thanks!

 

[clmboating]

The ski won't go down that far, but between the ski going down under acceleration and the pump sucking up, it is common for rocks to get sucked in.

Put a flashlight angled in from the front of the impeller (Through the grate) and look for light from the backside bypassing the impeller. A sliver of light is ok, 10-thousands of a gap is to much..

I put the flash light into the intake grate, and only seen a very small circle of light around the impeller. There isn't a major gap.

 

[Coastiejoe]

The width of a dime is about 10-thousands of an inch. No out of round gaps and just a small light ring should be good.


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[clmboating]

The width of a dime is about 10-thousands of an inch. No out of round gaps and just a small light ring should be good.


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Yeah, the circle of light isn't even close to 10-thousands of an inch.

 

[Coastiejoe]

You are golden.


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