Few Questions

[eager beaver]

First let me say hello to all and thank you in advance. I am new to the seadoo world, as I just bought a 1997 challenger 1800. I am sure I will now be here often as I have a lot of learning to do and then hope to help others with what I am able to learn.

I am first trying to find the operators manual for the 1997 challenger 180, as I am not even sure what all the features of this boat are?

Second, I believe I am in need of carb rebuilds as I have melted the rave valve bap on one motor, I cleaned all the valves and had replaced one cap for melting and now the other cap on that same engine is melted and the engine bogs often. So I am looking for a how to on the carb removal and rebuild of this boat?

Does this sound correct for a carb rebuild? Bogging and melted rave cap? I checked compression and all cylinders are 140-150.
Thanks again,
Sam

 

[kustomkarl]

Welcome to the seadoo forum Sam.
Do you have a seadoo shop manual? If not here’s an idea for you. You could join as a "premium member". As a premium member you can down load a authentic seadoo manual from the seadoo manual library. In the library is a variety of manuals for almost all years and models. You can view as many as you like on line as a PDF file, or download it and print it for your personal and private use. There are operator manuals and repair manuals for you to do your own repairs on your seadoo. The repair manuals have everything from troubleshooting, repair procedures to winterizing. It contains wire diagrams torque specs and pictures for disassemble and assemble instructions. In the spec sheets it tells everything needed to maintain oil changes, spark plug gaps, carburetor rebuilds and impeller wear ring tolerances. Click on the "Seadoo Manuals" link at the top of the page for more details. If you need any help or get in a jam, we are always here to answer your questions too. Premium members get priority when it comes to getting quick detailed answers.


Karl

 

[IDoSeaDoo]

what about the bogging/melted raves?? did you resolve the issues? i have same ones, please help!