Afternoon all, as always thanks in advance (1994 Seadoo GTX with 657X). Carbs rebuilt two years ago with genuine parts and followed the sticky (exceptionally helpful by the way). Ski normally takes right off and runs great, has all spring and into the summer.
Flush question first, currently I have the one way plastic flush port "T" on the left (rear port side) of the motor and block off the right (starboard hose) leading out of the ski when flushing. Follow the normal procedures of blocking the right hose, turning on the engine and then flush, cut the water then cut off the ski. Main question, if the normal water flow during regular operation if coming from the 1/2" pump line why do we not follow the same water on water off procedure but instead flush from the 1/2" line instead of from the head. Seems like it would fully flush the system better that way.
Towing, if towing should you block off the 1/2" line coming from the pump to the exhaust to prevent excessive water from entering the machine? I was told block the upper right hose coming off the engine to the rear but not sure that makes sense based on water flow.
Gremlin question, this weekend, ski ran great for a long time then after bringing to the beach for a few (turned it off before getting shallow) to hang out and then head back out it cut off and the overheat alarm went off not long after starting it up. brought back to the beach pushed the rear of the ski up and down to try and clear any debris, moved some sand out from under it and it started and ran fine for 20 minutes again. Brought back to the beach and a few later same overheat issue. Adding to the overheat gremlin, when trying to start it, now it wants choke to get going and bogs down when throttle is applied. Presume I have two separate issues potentially going on but looking to wiser folks than I for input. If there is a potential for a clog whats the best way to ensure water pathways are open? Is there a good way to test without pulling exhaust or the head?
Thanks again
Flush question first, currently I have the one way plastic flush port "T" on the left (rear port side) of the motor and block off the right (starboard hose) leading out of the ski when flushing. Follow the normal procedures of blocking the right hose, turning on the engine and then flush, cut the water then cut off the ski. Main question, if the normal water flow during regular operation if coming from the 1/2" pump line why do we not follow the same water on water off procedure but instead flush from the 1/2" line instead of from the head. Seems like it would fully flush the system better that way.
Towing, if towing should you block off the 1/2" line coming from the pump to the exhaust to prevent excessive water from entering the machine? I was told block the upper right hose coming off the engine to the rear but not sure that makes sense based on water flow.
Gremlin question, this weekend, ski ran great for a long time then after bringing to the beach for a few (turned it off before getting shallow) to hang out and then head back out it cut off and the overheat alarm went off not long after starting it up. brought back to the beach pushed the rear of the ski up and down to try and clear any debris, moved some sand out from under it and it started and ran fine for 20 minutes again. Brought back to the beach and a few later same overheat issue. Adding to the overheat gremlin, when trying to start it, now it wants choke to get going and bogs down when throttle is applied. Presume I have two separate issues potentially going on but looking to wiser folks than I for input. If there is a potential for a clog whats the best way to ensure water pathways are open? Is there a good way to test without pulling exhaust or the head?
Thanks again
