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My FIRST 97 SEADOO GSX PROJECT.

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I'm finished with most of the carbs, except of one side the replacement screws are too short. I used the loctite but it seems a little waterly,

is that normal?

I have uploaded some pictures of the carbs, can anyone tell me if i reassembled them right?

Carb one:


Carb one photo two:
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Carb two:


Please tell which carb is wrong if any?
Thanks everyone.
 
They look good to me, other then you need the bracket put on for the throttle and choke cable supports.

The blue loctite 242 is very thin and runny.

Carb one bracket
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Carb 2 bracket

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I haven't finished that side of the carbs yet, I need to replace the two small screws on the inside of each carb first where the needle sits, but thanks for looking out. The carb one bracket is still installed to the cable inside my seadoo, I'll have to remove it and attach it to that carb, thats for catching that for me Kicker.



Does anyone know if I can install the carbs on the motor before I install it, or is it easer to do it after the engine is installed?
 
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Ok I reupholstered the seat and replace the foam because it smelled. There were a two cringles on one side of the seat that I couldn't remove, but not bad for my first time. Here are a few before and after photos.



 
Ok I reupholstered the seat and replace the foam because it smelled. There were a two cringles on one side of the seat that I couldn't remove, but not bad for my first time. Here are a few before and after photos.



 
I updated the fuel lines, and had to remove the steering to gain access to remove the baffle. My question is there was some type of sealant on the hull and on the buttom of the steering colum. What do i need to buy to reseal it?
 
There is a rubber type gasket that goes there. I just traced out the shape and cut out my own.
 
I got a small rubber sheet from my local home hardware. There is no real science to the stuff, I think it is there more to keep a bit of the vibration out of the handle bars. The original stuff had an adhesive backing but I just used a rubber sheet slightly thicker then a rubber carb gasket. Again, a little thicker or thinner will not affect anything.

Try an autoparts or hardware store in you area, they should have something. Maybe even home depot in the plumbing section, stuff for underneath taps on the counter tops or in the door sealer section, the rubber they use for sealing around gaps of garage doors.
 
QUESTION, while cleaning the hull I notice that the previous owner hacked up the Styrofoam where the sponsons go, while he was upgrading them.

Are they important and if so where can I get replacements?

Here are some pics.



 
I few little pieces missing wont hurt, but I think you have enough missing to warrant replacements. They help with noise and to keep it afloat in case of getting it waterlogged or flipped over. I am sure Minnetonka has a bunch laying around. If not try ebay.
 
I would check the label on that stuff. I don't think it will withstand oil and gas very well. Also the flashpoint on that stuff is probably a little low to be used in there.
 
What tool do i need to slide the pistion and rings into the cylinders? And do you apply anything to the gasket between the crank case and the jugs or just use the gasket.
 
No tools required, just compress the rings with your hands and apply downward pressure. The taper will help guide them in. the cylinders have a spot with a nipple sticking out in the ring groove, that is where the ring gap goes. Make sure the arrow is pointed towards the exhaust and check your ring gap after you slide it in.
I am a little confused, I thought you did this back in post #268 where you put the gaskets and head on?

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kicker said:
No tools required, just compress the rings with your hands and apply downward pressure. The taper will help guide them in. the cylinders have a spot with a nipple sticking out in the ring groove, that is where the ring gap goes. Make sure the arrow is pointed towards the exhaust and check your ring gap after you slide it in.
I am a little confused, I thought you did this back in post #268 where you put the gaskets and head on?

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This is that barely used engine. I went to swap out the top plate for the custom powder coated one and 2 bolts snaped off in the one jug, had to replace jug with another one i had.
 
I think i'm throwing in the towel on this project. I think i need help from someone with more knowledge . Anyone in the Tampabay Florida area?
 
Tried putting the jugs over the pistons and could only get it passed the first ring, the second ring is impossiable to get past even with my wife helping. How do you guys do it? My fingers are cut up now.
 
Not sure if you did not do this all ready... Read up on slotted Raves, along with updating your Rave Housing, If you have the old early '97 ones get ride of them. I upgraded and my ski is like new!
 
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Tried putting the jugs over the pistons and could only get it passed the first ring, the second ring is impossiable to get past even with my wife helping. How do you guys do it? My fingers are cut up now.
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Did you get them on? If not, try using a larger zip tye to hold the rings in place and compressed. Make sure your ring gaps are lined up properly with the nipple on the cylinder, the ring gaps will be opposite of one another. Slide the cylinder over top and the zip tye will slide down as the ring goes up the cylinder.
 
kicker said:
Did you get them on? If not, try using a larger zip tye to hold the rings in place and compressed. Make sure your ring gaps are lined up properly with the nipple on the cylinder, the ring gaps will be opposite of one another. Slide the cylinder over top and the zip tye will slide down as the ring goes up the cylinder.
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I was told by the shop to line up the ring gaps with the little hole on the piston. Is that wrong?
 
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