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XP lim loss of 500 RPMs take off speed and top speed

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Ive had carbs rebuilt, Jet Pump rebuilt, New fuel lines. Now the ski wont go past 6500 RPMs. they should be atleast 7K and also loss take off speed out of the hole and top speed.

I will check my carb adjustments. What are the correct settings ? I was informed 1 1/4 and 0

If this doesnt help what else should i look for ?
 
we switched filters in the carbs. Also I ran it on reserve, No difference.

The Filters in the carbs have been swapped out for new ones, With a complete rebuild on the carbs .. Anything I can look for ?

I will check the raves ..
 
I did switch synthetic oils. But bought from local seadoo dealer. They said it was safe to use. Its a little cheaper. Forget the exact name.Its still Seadoo Brand.
Other then that we swapped out the inline filter.
The Bench was clean that we worked on. We bought factory Gasket set.

I dont think its smoking any worse then before.
 
The correct carb adjustment is Low Speed 1 1/4 turns and high speed is "0". Have you done a spark plug check? how do the spark plugs look? Are they new and gaped properly? It is possible that the jet pump might be binding also. Did you do the install yourself? It's seems funny that after some maintenance it isn't as good as before. Just verify that all the items touched were done properly.
Have you done a compression test also to be sure all is well internally in the engine? Here is some information on a compression test.

You'll need a compression tester. Go to Auto Zone. I think they sell for like $25.00. The compression gage, will screw in the cylinder head in place of the spark plugs. To test compression, remove both spark plugs. Place spark plug caps on the plug cap studs near the cylinder head to ground the empty caps. This completes the circuit of the ignition electrical system and prevents any electrical problems from the caps being un grounded. Using the correct adapter for the threaded end of the tester,( same length of the spark plug threads length)screw in the tester in one plug hole. Hold the throttle wide open. Push the start button. Watch the compression gauge, when it peaks out at the most compression, let go the start button. Read the psi number. I would do it 3 times to be sure it is accurate. Check both cylinders the same way. The ideal compression is 150 psi per cylinder. If it is less, it's not a problem as long as they are close to being the same. If the psi is less than 90 it might need be time for a tear down and a rebuild. If the psi in 1 cylinder is say 140 psi and the other is 80 psi you need to tear down and repair. This difference is a lot then there is a problem. I hope this helps you.

Karl
 
Thanks Karl,

The compression was 145 and 148 .. Would the carbs not being in sync cause the problem of slow take off and loss of RPMs.The low carb adjusters were as follows. 1 1/4 and the other was 3/4 to 1 turn out .. So I adjusted to 1 1/4 out.. When started it seems to go from 1800 slowly jumps up to 3k on trailer.. Is this correct ? Im think it needs some time to get Gas to the carbs..

On the trailer it starts up and revs with out any hesitation. The plugs looked kind of fouled so I changed and gapped them at .23 is this correct ?
 
Our local Dealer (WMF) rebuilt the pump.. I took it down to him. 364 bucks for the rebuild.. So im not sure of the clearance. It has a aftermarket Solas Prop.

.25 was on the BRE8S NGK plugs so Im sure thats metric.
 
The compression is good, so with the carbs in sync, and new plugs in place now, you should run it in the water.The seadoo will rev up pretty quickly on the trailer as it has no resistance from the water on the impeller/ jet pump. Run it and let us know how it goes.

Karl
 
Karl,

Is it normal for it take a few seconds to get to 3000 RPMS on trailer ? itll start out at 1500 and then slowly work up to 3K once there it will stay !!
 
No Ive had the prop on before I had the Jet pump rebuilt !!

And I made sure it was the exact prop when I installed the pump.
 
it was a complete rebuild.. It was a hour and half labor.. Labor was 135 by itself.. And 45 dollars for jet oil LMFAO !!!! I should of bought the tool to take the prop off and attempted it myself.
 
The tool to remove the impeller sells for about $25.00 and the oil used in the nose cone is about $6.00 retail.
The rpm's of 3000 on the trailer is normal and 1500 in the water under load is normal.

Karl
 
Sounds exactly what its doing .. Before I noticed that around 4500 it would kick into another stage, Like a high speed jet kicking in.Now its like there not kicking in.. Ill check it with them on first, if same thing happens ill beach it and take the black covers off and the spring and see if i get that second burst again !!
 
OK took the ski out it ran great.6950 RPM and about 55-60 MPH Came back in to check the plugs, Reinstalled plugs took it out around the island Jumped a boats wake and it sputteder for a quick second.. Back up to full throttle then another wake .. Went down to 2500 RPMS .. Then started making a loud clanking noise. So now it looks like im gonna break down the motor and see what damage it has caused. If it isnt one thing its another.. So Hopefully its just top end rebuild :(
 
Sbt....

I personally use SBT and many of the members do to. But, there has been one member recently who said he had a bad time with them sending out an engine that wasn't what it was suppose to be. So, just be aware that even in the top name businesses, things can go wrong.

Hate to hear you blew it.........:ack:
 
Well its the crank... Wow, anyhows rebuild or get a rebuilt engine from SBT ?
Locally a crank rebuild goes for 500+, if you do the top end, 330 minimum for a piston kit, 70-100 bore job. So you are at 1000~. I tried this route to save a couple bucks, right now I am wishing I would have went with SBT or another rebuild service. Also, keep in mind the problem that caused the crank failure may still be present after the engine rebuild, i.e., bad oil pump. Make sure you find the cause before you replace the engine. Many engine rebuilders also offer a warranty as well. Looking more attractive, isnt it?
 
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