96 seadoo xp

[hockeypro16]

Yesterday I bought my first jetski, it's a 96 xp. But i cant ride it till next summer, so I am wondering how fast a stock 96 xp can go and by the way it has 160psi both cylinders is that a good compression. Thanks

 

[AdamXP800]

56-57ish MPH. 160 is excellent compression

 

[hockeypro16]

I will upload pictures on Sunday

 

[AdamXP800]

If you have the grey fuel lines change them ASAP

 

[hockeypro16]

I just got it back home and took these pictures.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Did you buy that in Michigan?

 

[eddie708]

looks real clean

 

[hockeypro16]

No I bought it in Ontario Canada

 

[hockeypro16]

In picture 2 of the engine, what is that red cap for? Is it for flushing water threw the head?

 

[Jetskigoodies]

Looks clean, it looks like someone has had at least the head off. You also need to change out the fuel lines and since it has the grey fuel lines you need to open up the carbs and clean those out.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

In picture 2 of the engine, what is that red cap for? Is it for flushing water threw the head?

I think you mean picture 1 but Yes, you can hook up a quick disconnect flush out kit to it.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

At a closer look, the engine has either had a new top end or a complete rebuild. You can see a green base gasket, so someone has had the motor completely apart.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I cannot express how important it is to replace the lines, clean the carbs, clean the internal filters of the carbs, and do a VERY good cleaning of the fuel selector switch as others have already mentioned.

If you don't know why, ask and we will explain better...

 

[hockeypro16]

Okay thanks so that probably explains why is has such a high compression of 160 psi in each cylinder.

 

[hockeypro16]

When I have time I will clean the carbs and replace the fuel lines and what is the fuel selector switch?

 

[kennster]

where in Ontario?...i just bought a 96 xp for 2600 including trailer.top end was rebuilt....im in toronto..

 

[Jetskigoodies]

On the hull on the opposite side of the gas cap there is switch/knob that controls the fuel delivery. On/off/reserve take that off and clean all the nipples inside and out thoroughly.


Instructions on how to take it off.

In the middle of the knob there will be a little rubber plug. Use a pick tool and remove the plug.
Under the plug there is a phillips head screw, use a p2 phillips screw driver to remove that.
Now grab the knob and wiggle and pull up on the knob. It will have some resistance but will come off. Under that there will be a plastic nut. Use a deep well socket or take the nut off. I am not sure off hand the size of the nut.
When you remove the nut the selector will be able to be pushed through the hull.

 

[hockeypro16]

I bought mine from Windsor ontario for 2100 with double trailer.

 

[Jetskigoodies]

I asked if you bought it from Michigan because someone in Ontario with an email name that contained Hockey in it was interested in a 99 spx I have for sale.

 

[blackNyellow787]

Great lookin ski! Looks well taken care of

 

[hockeypro16]

Thanks, now I cant wait till next summer!

 

[manolocross]

Wow what a good lookin ski! Def is clean! This was my first season with a 787 powered x4 and man let me tell you it's a rush!!!!

 

[CurtisGSX]

Nice XP... How many hours does it have?

 

[hockeypro16]

Thanks and I don't know how many hours are on the machine.

 

[hockeypro16]

I am a new to jet skis so is there a step by step guide how to remove the fuel lines and clean the carbs.