Marky_Marc
Member
Hey guys,
After riding last weekend I have a couple of issues I wanted some guidance with.
1) I seem to be have a lot of cavitation between idle and 3500 rpm. On inspection it appears the clamp on the driveshaft boot came loose and sprayed water and carbon around the back of the boat. See picture. Could the cavitation be from a worn carbon seal or simply because the boot clamp came loose (See attached photo)?
This is the second time this clamp has come loose. The back was tight. Is there anyway to test the carbon ring? Propeller, Driveshaft and Wear ring were replaced about 10 hours ago by Seadoo.
2) PTO Grease - I noticed a large amount of marine grease (the same stuff i use on the zerk fitting) on the driveshaft just under the zerk fitting. It appears to be leaking out the bottom. Not sure what this means or if something has failed?
3) I tried to test the Auto Bilge pump by filling the gully it sits in with water. The bilge pump was half submerged when i hit the start button (no key). The pump cycled and started to remove water for around 3-5 seconds then stopped. Tried 2-3 times more and the same thing. There was still a decent amount of water in the gully. Not sure if it will only stay on for 3/5 secs without the key or there is an issue with the pump?
After riding last weekend I have a couple of issues I wanted some guidance with.
1) I seem to be have a lot of cavitation between idle and 3500 rpm. On inspection it appears the clamp on the driveshaft boot came loose and sprayed water and carbon around the back of the boat. See picture. Could the cavitation be from a worn carbon seal or simply because the boot clamp came loose (See attached photo)?
This is the second time this clamp has come loose. The back was tight. Is there anyway to test the carbon ring? Propeller, Driveshaft and Wear ring were replaced about 10 hours ago by Seadoo.
2) PTO Grease - I noticed a large amount of marine grease (the same stuff i use on the zerk fitting) on the driveshaft just under the zerk fitting. It appears to be leaking out the bottom. Not sure what this means or if something has failed?
3) I tried to test the Auto Bilge pump by filling the gully it sits in with water. The bilge pump was half submerged when i hit the start button (no key). The pump cycled and started to remove water for around 3-5 seconds then stopped. Tried 2-3 times more and the same thing. There was still a decent amount of water in the gully. Not sure if it will only stay on for 3/5 secs without the key or there is an issue with the pump?