Just bought a '97 sea doo gtx like new only 55 hrs on it seemed to run good when bought it but got it in the lake and it starts but won't stay running.. Can choke it and hold it half throttle to start it and feather throttle to somewhat keep it running but when u let out of the throttle it stalls.. Previous owner says it's probably bad gas.. By the way the gas tank is nearly full but noticed it was on reserve so I switched it to gas "on" and still same thing.. Please help!!!
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Just bought a '97 seadoo gtx need help!!!
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Does it has the grey tempo gas line?
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I see that Adam beat me to it.
It could be partly bad gas.....what does it smell like?
If the fuel lines are gray you must change them to black auto lines 1/4", clean the carbs, I would add an in-line fuel filter too A Fram G2 works great. Replace the oil filter with OEM...about $8-$13.
What oil did the PO use?
****EDIT***
I see that Adam beat me to it.
It could be partly bad gas.....what does it smell like?
If the fuel lines are gray you must change them to black auto lines 1/4", clean the carbs, I would add an in-line fuel filter too A Fram G2 works great. Replace the oil filter with OEM...about $8-$13.
What oil did the PO use?
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Yes, take all that crap off to get to the carbs. You might see some green goo in the old lines and at the carb filter. That gunk clogs up the fuel lines and make the motor run lean.
I'm not a carb person so wait until others answer.
I'm not a carb person so wait until others answer.
SabrToothSqrl
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it's best to use the oil type the original manual states to use. It should also be a sticker right near the oil cap on the ski.
I'd toss in some new spark plugs too... for $2/each it's a good thing to do. I change mine every spring, after the first tank. That way I can burn off all the fogging oil and stale fuel before putting in new ones.
I'd toss in some new spark plugs too... for $2/each it's a good thing to do. I change mine every spring, after the first tank. That way I can burn off all the fogging oil and stale fuel before putting in new ones.
Spimothy Leary
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I was going to suggest that as well, and its an easy place to start, quick and easy access to the selector. Although generally speaking if the selector is gummed up you can probably assume the carb's are as well.
And to the OP, yes getting to the carbs through the airbox is a much less time consuming task than accessing the carbs through the manifold
Although sometimes those stubborn clips on the bottom of the airbox make me want to go in a different way
snip them off then use stainless steel hose clamps to replace them
Be careful with those. Do you want to remove the cables from the ski or just from the carbs?
soccerdad
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The cables have adjusters attached to the carb on the mounting plate. (front carb). I remove the two Phillips (actually JIS) screws that mount this plate to the carbs. Then for the choke cable, I use a small 2mm metric allen wrench, and loosen the set screws that hold the cable in place to the carbs. The set screws are point toward the bottom of the ski and are on the brass pivot fitting. Just loosen them. Then you can open the carb up to full throttle with your hand and you should be able to slip the throttle cable out of the holder. I will post a picture in a minute. Now you can pull the choke cable out. I never even touch the adjusters. You also have to remove the oil pump cable. I also remove its cable mounting bracket from the back carb and then remove the cable out of the groove. Now you can take off the fuel and return lines, vacuum pulse line and the 4 mounting bolts and the carbs will come out together.
Not really a filter but some foam. Go to top of page click on parts, search for your ski and find all the schematics you'll need.
Here is your airbox break down. part #4
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche...seadoopwc&a=288&b=16&c=0&d=-AIR-INTAKE-SYSTEM
CReynoldsMIZ
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There is your problem. Air leak. That'll do what you described earlier.
Now. Order some carb gaskets, replace the fuel line and fuel selector, and you should be good to go
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