1997 SPX Restore - Reluctantly

[etemplet]

I went to put the ski on the trailer and I did some checking... of course the bearings were bad and it needed some bunk work but the ski is on the trailer. The Miller Engine is on the bench. I don't expect to have any issues but we'll see. Gotta rebuild the Buck Shot Carbs and determine how to connect the Factory Pipe and solenoids. That will take some research.

 

[JuliusCaesar]

Love the aftermarket. What pilots and mains and seats with the F/A?

 

[etemplet]

Love the aftermarket. What pilots and mains and seats with the F/A?

No clue yet as I haven't disassembled the carbs. I am a bit curious myself and I'll post one what I find. I'm assuming the ski was set up well to run with the factory pipe and other components so I should be close. I'm cleaning the bilge one last time before I start putting everything back in.

 

[JuliusCaesar]

No clue yet as I haven't disassembled the carbs. I am a bit curious myself and I'll post one what I find. I'm assuming the ski was set up well to run with the factory pipe and other components so I should be close. I'm cleaning the bilge one last time before I start putting everything back in.

Reason I ask is I have a 1997 arctic cat Daytona 770 that has a lot of go fast parts (head reeds and F/A and nozzle) and I can’t seem to get the carbs tuned properly with the ocean pro F/A and carb choke plates removed

 

[etemplet]

Reason I ask is I have a 1997 arctic cat Daytona 770 that has a lot of go fast parts (head reeds and F/A and nozzle) and I can’t seem to get the carbs tuned properly with the ocean pro F/A and carb choke plates removed

Maybe check on the "Performance" 2- stroke forum. Us old 2-stroke guys are dwindling.

Are you having trouble "up top" or down low? Did you check for a vacuum leak on the crank seals?

 

[etemplet]

Doesn't look like much but has come a long way. Top hull isn't painted just partially prepped. Engine, exhaust, and big parts are going in before it is painted. I've had some experience of things getting scuffed up doing the installs.

On a side note... for me.... I hate trailers. They are all in pitiful shape, need bearings, bunks, wiring, lights, jacks, tires, and they don't look any different when all of that is done. LOL They cost too much money to get in shape and always at the loss of $$ and time when selling a jet ski. This little trailer is heavy duty and much more than needed for this 600 pound ski. I use 6 ply tires minimum but it is easy to spend $200 and a day and a half doing a trailer refurb. I factor that in on the price of the skis be it just never seems worth it. I do need to figure out some fenders for this one. Looks like they used a piece of a plastic barrel. This trailer will likely stay with me as it is all spot on.

 

[burtshaver2021]

Where do you buy your trailer bearings from? I’ve been getting mine from rock auto, I purchased 6 of the Timken Set 14 bearing/race for 11.07 each CDN. They wanted 23.59 a set at the local Napa. Ski is coming along nicely, The upper hull looks really good considering you haven’t painted it yet , some type of primer?

 

[etemplet]

Where do you buy your trailer bearings from? I’ve been getting mine from rock auto, I purchased 6 of the Timken Set 14 bearing/race for 11.07 each CDN. They wanted 23.59 a set at the local Napa. Ski is coming along nicely, The upper hull looks really good considering you haven’t painted it yet , some type of primer?

Upper hull is sanded with a 320 grit dual action sander. It looks good from a distance because the color is more uniform. There were lots of uneven surfaces under the graphics that I figured I'd sand smooth.

I just get my trailer bearings from O'Reilly's Auto when I need them. I saw bearings on Amazon and can get twice the amount for the same money. Unfortunately the trailer bearing spindles aren't all the same. Sure is nice hooking onto a trailer you don't have to worry about.

 

[Billpro785]

Was thinking of getting a X4 SPX 785, as they called here in Thailand. Looks like a fun ski.

 

[etemplet]

Was thinking of getting a X4 SPX 785, as they called here in Thailand. Looks like a fun ski.

I had a 96' XP which had the 787 engine. It ran about 57mph. Plenty of power. This ski is likely the same thing pretty much. I just happen to have all these high performance parts just sitting around. I'm gonna build it only because "it deserves to be built." Otherwise it's just junk parts.

I can tell you the XP 787 is like riding a dirt bike. You can get arm pump from hanging on. LOL