1997 seadoo xp

[Jaden0909]

Hello this is my first post on here and i just need some help figuring something out
I have a 1997 seadoo xp complete rebuilt engine and it tries to turn over but just can’t it sounds like it wants to it has spark
everytime we turn it over for about a minute or two it just breaks the clip on the starter we just can’t figure out if the flywheel is stopping it from starting because it’s messed up or if it’s just something else please help me thanks

 

[POPPS]

pictures please of the starter and clip,,,
Can you rotate the crank freely by hand with the plugs out.
No clips should be coming off ANY starter anywhere!

 

[Jaden0909]

i’ve done lost the clip but that’s the starter and i have no idea where the crank is can you explain it please im new to jet skis and what plugs

 

[mikidymac]

There's your issue, SBT starter.

 

[Jaden0909]

There's your issue, SBT starter.

There's your issue, SBT starter.

i’ve also tried another starter that i bought from a local jet ski store and it did the same thing