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I haven't ridden a 717 Carb GTI yet that goes over 46mph on the GPS. Great skis and a lot of fun. My cousin had a GTS which was a very dependable smooth running ski. He said GTS stands for "goes too slow." :D I've restored a lot of Seadoo Jet skis. 717's don't go 50mph unless it is in a...

If you can.... find someone local. It's not that complicated. Just a hole. :D You can get it done same day or a couple of days and no shipping.

OK, I'm going back to work on this "bomb." I tried ordering worx sponsons but that didn't work out so I'm going back with stock. The engine is ready for install. Summer is coming. :D

Gotta watch you don't damage the accelerator pump feed hose going back in and coming out. Ask me how I know that. LOL

Ski runs great now. 50mph. It was the raves.

See my other thread. Don't do this. The ski doesn't steer at all. Shitznit will kill ya !!

I've taken them and placed the bent blade on my 3/8" metal table and rapped them with a hammer to reshape it. Not much beating just a few raps brought it back in shape nicely. I've ground the leading edges with my die grinder to smooth out some dings but you have to be careful as you don't...

I've read a couple of threads about removing the OPAS for better handling and some have even said you get a bit more speed. On the 2002 GTX DI there was some damage to the OPAS due to hull paint job (the paint shop broke them trying to remove them). I restored this ski a couple years ago and...

What the book says. ONE ounce. The older engines didn't have any place to add oil to the balance shaft. You'll be OK with 1 Ounce.

I've found that Candoo and Buds rarely fix these skis. Good old fashion troubleshooting gets it done. I agree, fuel pressure and compression is the first things that need to be checked. Also make sure your air pump lines are connected and there are no leaks. Believe it or not I've found...

I agree... compression is the first thing I always check. I they don't start on the trailer they sure ain't starting in the water. LOL

Check your fuel lines and make sure they are NOT too soft or easily compressed. I fought a ski that had trouble starting. Some fuel lines were new so I didn't replace them. HERE is the problem... When the fuel pump strokes the line collapses and the pump doesn't move any liquid. Remember how...

Remove the fuel baffle and poke some bigger holes in the screen. I fought 2 skis with this problem. I guess the screen over the years gets corroded and the holes get smaller. My XP would die just like yours is doing depending on how long I held the throttle wide open. If I ran at half...

Did you Resolve this yet?

Scratches are not a problem. Gouges that extend from port to port are a problem. That looks to be in good condition from what I can tell from the picture. You can pressure up the rotary valve cavity pretty easy from that point. Plug the outlet and put an air line on the inlet with a gauge...

Inner crank seals are leaking. I wouldn't roll the dice. May as well fix it right and be one. You don't want to go that far and peice meal it. New or rebuilt crank. Here is a thought, you could ask the previous owner if he poured oil in the bottom end. If not, the inner crank seals are...

I would remove the cylinders and look inside the bottom end, check the crankshaft. The top end is in rough shape so keeping any pieces parts out of the bottom is the goal. If the carb was off the engine, the crank probably looks the same as the top end but good inspection would reveal the...

YOu can run a lot of tests on the MPEM but they don't tell the whole story. When I troubleshoot these skis I don't look so much for the problem but find out "what isn't the problem." That is much easier to proove. LOL Too bad you don't live near me. I have complete gray boxes. Good Luck.

I thought I had trouble with the holdr relay on my 96 GTX. My hearing isn't very good but I could hear it when it pulled in if the shop was quiet. LOL If they don't pull in, you'll get nothing. You might have an internal issue on the MPEM. I probably have a spare.

As said above do those checks. I would add a check of the mag plug. Sometimes the wires and connectors inside the plug corrode. I've had this happen a number of times. Instead of powering up the battery, leave the battery connected and unplug and plug in the mag harness. Also, there is a...