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97 challenger power problem???

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1fast04neon

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i just got a single engine challenger and it runs great with just me in it. when i have 3 or more people in it it bogs down wont go above 15mph and smokes.. any ideas ?? also its fouling plugs out like crazy. thanks for the input
 
Need a little more detail here. Did this just problem just start? Does it normally run fine? Had any recent work done to boat? Where's your rpms when this is happening?
 
Engine runs up to 6 k no problem. .boat just Don't plane.and wont go above 15 to 20 MPH...no resent work..but plugs foul out and exuast smokes when this problem is happening only with 3 or more people on it.. runs fine with just me on it
 
Smoke is just extra oil, and will clear out once it's loaded.

Your problem is cavitation. (or a plugged up intake)

Check the impeller and wear ring... but most likely, you will be needing a new carbon seal.
 
Where is the carbon seal located?? I'm new to the boat world And marine engines..but have rebuilt many cars motorcycles so I git the jist of it..and how hard to change the wear ring? ?thanks
 
under the grey shield, back of motor. But think you got a wear rring issue.

Is boat taking on water?
 
Have You looked?

Get under the boat and look at the hole. Thats a low pressure area that means vacuum. That hole will suck trash off the bottom of the waterway(lake river whatever) and pump it out the back. That trash acts like a sandblaster and wears out everything it touches. Like Your Impeller and the inside of the Pump.
Seadoo designed a ring that fits very close to the impeller that will wear instead of the pump housing = "wear ring". It can be replaced quickly and easily. As the wear ring wears away, water leaks from the back side of the impeller(high pressure) to the front side(low pressure) and creates cavitation.
Whipping air and water is not good. It will not cool the motor properly.
Your motor get its cooling water from the high pressure side. Also the low pressure side will suck air from any where it can =air thinner than water.
Remember looking in the hole on the bottom of the boat? That shaft that goes through the boat bottom into the engine compartment has a seal that keeps the water out and the air in.(Carbon Seal) If the rubber boot that pushes the carbon seal tight against the stainless collar on the shaft loses its push, the low pressure or vacuum will suck air through and You have cavitation.
Use the search tab at the top of the page to learn how to repair these problems. I think You will have no trouble if You have worked on cars and bikes. You may consider becoming a Premium Member. It will let You have access to shop manuals.
Good luck and keep us posted.
 
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