Bowser's WaveRunner

[mikidymac]

I get it and didn’t want to sound negative. I too restore skis that I should have probably just let go of but I couldn’t. It’s just that those 500 WR’s just aren’t good. Even a waveJammer would at least be retro cool.

 

[burtshaver2021]

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I seen this posting on Marketplace and it reminded me of you @Bowser . After looking at the machines in your thread, I think this one is different, but anyways I thought the graphics they must have put on this, made it look pretty good.

 

[Bowser]

Bought a replacement exhaust manifold guide since my original piece had severe corrosion. First time seeing the flush port has a cap installed over it? The other three (LOL) WR's I've tinkered on all had tubing coming out of this port. I guess this is the OEM set up- I hope the hose adapter I bought fits in there...



Aside though this replacement piece is pretty mint. Hoping to get some time this wknd to prep it for install..


@burtshaver2021 That livery does look nice! I'll keep it in mind. Especially like handles on the rear of the seat.

 

[Bowser]

Gasket sealing a few weeks back ~!







Installed replacement motor mounts in the hull.

 

[Bowser]

Motor back in the hull!
Fit in super smooth, just need to tidy up the connections.







I took note of the shims used when I pulled out the motor originally from the first WR. However I don't know for sure if that shim-set up will work 100% for this new installation since it's in a different hull with different mounts..

This hull is a WR500"F" model and I had bought a rubber dampener that the parts catalogue says is for the "G" models but I think it'd still work here too.

 

[burtshaver2021]

Motor back in the hull!
Fit in super smooth, just need to tidy up the connections.


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I took note of the shims used when I pulled out the motor originally from the first WR. However I don't know for sure if that shim-set up will work 100% for this new installation since it's in a different hull with different mounts..

This hull is a WR500"F" model and I had bought a rubber dampener that the parts catalogue says is for the "G" models but I think it'd still work here too.

I’ve removed the shims before, kept track of number and location with no problem, but if replacing with a different engine and new motor mounts I would definitely be using an alignment tool. In a Seadoo anyways, never worked on a Yamaha

 

[Bowser]

Right I intend to take it to a mechanic for alignment once it's confirmed running. This WR has a driveshaft coupler so it is a bit different than the pass through driveshaft on a SeaDoo.
Just need to carve out some time to hook it all back up and pop the carb back on !

 

[Bowser]

Got it running!!

Took some coercion with dribbles of fuel in the cylinders but once the tubes got primed it would start up nearly every time.

No more exhaust leaks either.

Need to take it to the river and fine-tune the carb screws while it sits on the trailer but MAN I'M HAPPY.

 

[burtshaver2021]

That’s great, I know the excitement you are feeling. Good job