Ride or inspect?

[Spacecrook73]

Using tapatalk app or mobile version?

 

[garrettb]

I always post from my laptop. I've never tried tap talk.

 

[Spacecrook73]

I don't see anything that says insert inline

 

[Spacecrook73]

Welcome here.
I suggest never riding a new to you ski first.
Are your fuel lines black or grey?
What color is your oil in the tank under the handle bars?

I suggest a full service of the fuel system including carb rebuild.
Change the small oil lines from the oil pump to the intake manifold.
Change the oil filter.
Change the pump oil and inspect the wear ring.
Grease the PTO.
New spark plugs.

So, I finished up with the first ski and now on the second. I should have looked sooner,but I didn't, and look what I found. Are these the gray lines that must be replaced? Can't I just get automotive lines, stainless clamps, and swap them out? I'll have to find out the correct procedure in doing this, also.

 

[RodInEscondido]

Most here seem to use standard automotive fuel line; 25 foot spool will save you a couple bucks. All stainless hose clamps, especially if use is in salt water (appears to be salt corrosion in the pics); caution: most of the hose clamps in auto parts stores advertise as stainless, but only the band is stainless ... marine hardware stores or on-line.

I did not review back in the thread to see if you cleaned/replaced/rebuilt fuel separator/filter, fuel selector, carb.

Big hint in replacing fuel lines is to do them one-at-a-time to keep them right.

Tell the kids this weekend is out unless you got the parts and they are willing to do a late night.

 

[Spacecrook73]

Actually, I can get the parts soon and try to get done tonight. The carbs were rebuilt by PO last month. He claims they're rebuilt and they actually ride great, so I don't know what else to do regarding that.

 

[Spacecrook73]

Most here seem to use standard automotive fuel line; 25 foot spool will save you a couple bucks. All stainless hose clamps, especially if use is in salt water (appears to be salt corrosion in the pics); caution: most of the hose clamps in auto parts stores advertise as stainless, but only the band is stainless ... marine hardware stores or on-line.

I did not review back in the thread to see if you cleaned/replaced/rebuilt fuel separator/filter, fuel selector, carb.

Big hint in replacing fuel lines is to do them one-at-a-time to keep them right.

Tell the kids this weekend is out unless you got the parts and they are willing to do a late night.

Less than 5 percent skiing will be done in saltwater. I'll get regular ones for now and order the correct clamps soon.
Great info. Thank you

 

[RodInEscondido]

If, while changing the fuel lines, you discover the infamous green goo you are well-advised to clean out the carbs with carb cleaner. Oops, see you just posted ... I will read that and add more.

 

[Spacecrook73]

Sorry, we have a few different conversations going on, and I'm on tapatalk, so I'm all kinds of confused. ..lol

But, I got your information that I need and will post results later.

 

[Spacecrook73]

Sometimes I forget to quote the person I'm speaking with, so I don't know if you see those messages or not. Please scroll up a few and I'll get it right from here on out

 

[Spacecrook73]

If, while changing the fuel lines, you discover the infamous green goo you are well-advised to clean out the carbs with carb cleaner. Oops, see you just posted ... I will read that and add more.

I replied but forget to quote you. So don't know if you get those messages. I'll make sure to ALWAYS quote your response when I'm in the middle of a conversation. Thanks

 

[RodInEscondido]

Some of the experienced here recommend using "GOOD QUALITY" zip ties instead of the clamps. If going that route, I personally (lets see who jumps on me about this, have not had a good controversy here in a while) would make a double-wrap if using them.

This is what I have been using ... kind of a marriage with the aviation community and, like I said, hanging around socal makes a person a little strange. I used to own a Cessna so get along well with safety wiring. Also shows the additional fuel filter.

Shortly after doing this was when I discovered some scumbag peddled off on me regular vinyl for aviation fuel line and it took about a week in fuel to turn hard-hard-hard. This on an 89 SP, thus the external fuel pump. Fuel line has been replaced by clear/blue line that has good reviews for maintaining pliability.

 

[Spacecrook73]

I apologize if I'm not using the forum correctly. I have horrible concentration and actually in the middle of personal crisis. And I know nothing about jet skis but learning quickly.
Thank you for being patient

 

[Spacecrook73]

Some of the experienced here recommend using "GOOD QUALITY" zip ties instead of the clamps. If going that route, I personally (lets see who jumps on me about this, have not had a good controversy here in a while) would make a double-wrap if using them.

This is what I have been using ... kind of a marriage with the aviation community and, like I said, hanging around socal makes a person a little strange. I used to own a Cessna so get along well with safety wiring. Also shows the additional fuel filter.

Shortly after doing this was when I discovered some scumbag peddled off on me regular vinyl for aviation fuel line and it took about a week in fuel to turn hard-hard-hard. This on an 89 SP, thus the external fuel pump. Fuel line has been replaced by clear/blue line that has good reviews for maintaining pliability.

What designates a "good quality" zip tie?

I like the clear lines. Can you provide the supplier?

 

[RodInEscondido]

hopefully one of the pros on the forum that use them will resupply a source here for quality tie wraps

I got Polyurethane Fuel Line on Amazon; the specific product supplier when I got it is not available but there are several suppliers listed for Polyurethane Fuel Line. Ask question regarding maintaining pliability or look in product reviews.