1998 SPX launched with drain plug left out. Driven across lake an tied to buoy. A while later (1/2 hr) daughter attempted start, turned over but no start. Noticed craft was setting low in water, took off seat and saw full engine compartment! Black box full of water, 5 amp fuse blown, air dried (overnight) and wiped out all components in black box, charged battery, new fuse... two starts attempted. Pulled plugs, one shows water on tip, other appears dry. No further action taken. What are the next steps to ensure minimal damage and best possible outcome?
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Get it running asap! You need to get the water out of the engine quickly. Put the spark plug caps on the grounding studs, remove the spark plugs and let the compression get the water out of the cylinders. Spray all the electrical down with wd-40 to help dissipate the water. Spin the engine over for small bursts so as not to overheat the starter. Spray a couple squirts of wd-40 in the cylinders also to lubricate and dissapate the water too. When the water appears to be out, install the spark plugs and get it runing. The longer it sits with water in it, the worse the damage wil be.
Karl
Karl
Karl,
Thanks! Removed plugs..only noticeable output is from forward cylinder (the one that showed water on the tip during initial assessment. Turned over 40-50 times. Tried twice to reinstall plugs and fire. Turning over, but not firing. Only spits and spats on anything come out of first cylinder, including WD 40. Appears to be limited water but not completely void of H2O.
Do I keep this routine up until the battery dies or the sun rises or is there any other suggestion?
Sorry about the wrong post location. Rookie mistake!
Thanks! Removed plugs..only noticeable output is from forward cylinder (the one that showed water on the tip during initial assessment. Turned over 40-50 times. Tried twice to reinstall plugs and fire. Turning over, but not firing. Only spits and spats on anything come out of first cylinder, including WD 40. Appears to be limited water but not completely void of H2O.
Do I keep this routine up until the battery dies or the sun rises or is there any other suggestion?
Sorry about the wrong post location. Rookie mistake!
Karl,
It worked!!!!!! I have run it about 3-4 times for 10-15 sec each. I will put it in the water tomorrow. Is there any caution or things I should look for when running in the water? If it runs fine there what other things should I do to prevent or minimize other related problems down the road?
Do you recommend taking it in for any "special" work that a certified tech can do which might reduce potential related problems?
Thank's again for your expedient help!!!
Mark
It worked!!!!!! I have run it about 3-4 times for 10-15 sec each. I will put it in the water tomorrow. Is there any caution or things I should look for when running in the water? If it runs fine there what other things should I do to prevent or minimize other related problems down the road?
Do you recommend taking it in for any "special" work that a certified tech can do which might reduce potential related problems?
Thank's again for your expedient help!!!
Mark
open and dry electrical box
did the same thing to a 94 GTX ski
got it started and it ran great for the rest of the summer.
wouldnt start the next summer, not even a click from the solenoid
I opened the elec box to start troubleshooting and water gushed out.
the box was supposed to be sealed, it let the water in just not back out
amazing everything ran all summer with water in the box, the only part that went bad was a terminal on the solenoid completely rusted away.
the front of the engine also has a sealed case over the flywheel and magneto I would at least loosen it and let any possible water out.
did the same thing to a 94 GTX ski
got it started and it ran great for the rest of the summer.
wouldnt start the next summer, not even a click from the solenoid
I opened the elec box to start troubleshooting and water gushed out.
the box was supposed to be sealed, it let the water in just not back out
amazing everything ran all summer with water in the box, the only part that went bad was a terminal on the solenoid completely rusted away.
the front of the engine also has a sealed case over the flywheel and magneto I would at least loosen it and let any possible water out.
If you can't get to the water, run it on the hose in your driveway. Start it first, then open the water. Run it for about 5 minutes than water off, and engine off. If you do get it on the water, run the heck out of it so it will dry anything left inside the engine from the heat.
Karl
Karl
Karl,
Took the ski to lake. Started easy and ran well at all RPMs including idle. Ran about 45 minutes non stop.
One other question re the 787 Bombardier in the '98 SPX, I see some references to the counter balance oil getting contaminated from water in crankcase. Seems to be different opinions if this actually occurs. Before and after lake run, I pulled the plug on the counter balance compartment and the oil looked fine (not milky).
Do I need to drain this oil, if so how?
If not, how do I check the level of the oil here to ensure proper level (I've read it takes 1 oz. of oil)?
Thanks,
Mark
Took the ski to lake. Started easy and ran well at all RPMs including idle. Ran about 45 minutes non stop.
One other question re the 787 Bombardier in the '98 SPX, I see some references to the counter balance oil getting contaminated from water in crankcase. Seems to be different opinions if this actually occurs. Before and after lake run, I pulled the plug on the counter balance compartment and the oil looked fine (not milky).
Do I need to drain this oil, if so how?
If not, how do I check the level of the oil here to ensure proper level (I've read it takes 1 oz. of oil)?
Thanks,
Mark
I wouldn't fret it Mark. If you can see it, it should be ok. Glad you got it running again.
Karl
Karl
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