Hi, I just bought a 88 seadoo from a guy. I got the battery all charged and plugged in. But when I go to start it, it will make a loud clunk. Sounds like its coming from down by the starter. Any idea how to fix it? He said it was running last year and he had it winterized. So I don't know, it seems like he might be trying to screw me with a bad engine but it does look like it was properly winterized. The tank is dry and the plugs are covered in oil. I haven't done much more than connect the battery. Any idea on the next step? Do I need to have gas in it?
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88 starting problems, clunks
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Dr Honda
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It's hard to say from your description.
At the back of the engine, there is the PTO flywheel. It should be covered by a gray plastic cover. Remove the cover, and remove the spark plugs... and see if you can turn it by hand. If you can... the engine isn't frozen up. Then... try a new battery, or at least a battery that is known to be good. If it still wont crank... you probably just need a starter.
Oh... you can also try cleaning the ends of all the power cables. Some times they get a little corrosion under them, and the engine won't crank.
At the back of the engine, there is the PTO flywheel. It should be covered by a gray plastic cover. Remove the cover, and remove the spark plugs... and see if you can turn it by hand. If you can... the engine isn't frozen up. Then... try a new battery, or at least a battery that is known to be good. If it still wont crank... you probably just need a starter.
Oh... you can also try cleaning the ends of all the power cables. Some times they get a little corrosion under them, and the engine won't crank.
If the PTO wont turn it could be the pump bearings froze, but its usually the motor.
Sand is normal for a machine that is never run on the hose. Looks like a lost cause bro...
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