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  1. rkkoeb

    2001 GTS pulsing - Why

    I have a fully rebuilt 2001 GTS 717. complete engine rebuild, all new fuel lines, fuel filter, oil lines, oil filter, carbs rebuilt with original parts and new heavy duty rectifier. So at end of last year I road this jet ski with no issues. I just took it out today for the first time. For the...
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    96 GTX wiring issue

    I picked up a running 96 GTX and started updating it. I had removed the hood and all the wiring when I painted the hood. Now that I have everything back together I get nothing when I put the lanyard on. Nothing happens with gauges and it will not start. I checked all the fuses and they are...
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    787 cylinder sizes

    So I picked up a 96 GTX that I am that I am going to fix up and sell but the motor has low compression. 130 on one cylinder and 110 on the other cylinder. Bottom end seems good. I did a quick measurement of the cylinder and looks like they are about 82.25. I am hopping to be able to clean up...
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    717 not hold compression

    So I picked up a 1997 GTI with the 717 motor in it for a project. Went to do a compression test today and compression went up on my tester but as soon as I stop cranking it over the compression dropped to 0. I also notice there was a ton of oil in the cylinders when I was cranking it over...
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    2001 GTI Hood paint needed

    So my son has some scratches in his 2001 GTI and we would like to touch up the green hood. Is there a color out that that is pretty close to this? Thanks
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    2001 GTI Start/Stop switch part number needed

    Hello Tracked down a problem we were having on my sons Jetski. The start/Stop switch is bad and when I look up the part number all I get is XXX. Can anyone tell me what the correct replacement part number is? 2001 GTI Thanks Rick
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    What to add a Speedo to a GTS

    So we picked up a 2001 GTS and want to add a speedo to this jetski. I know the stock ones that come on other jetski are not very good so thinking about adding one of these after market units. Has anyone tried one and are they any good...
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    717 crankshaft question

    I picked up a 2001 GTS jetski with a 717 motor that was bad. I took the motor apart and found that the rotary valve gear has moved on the crankshaft. What would cause this and can it be fixed. All the bearings look to be in great condition
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    2001 GTS want to add mirrors

    I just picked up a 2001 GTS that I would like to add mirrors. What mirrors will work on this jetski?
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    How do you do a leak down test on 717 motor

    So I have been trying to get a 717 motor to run right and was told I might have a bad crank seal. Is it possible to do a leak down test with the motor in the jetski and if so how do you go about doing so? Any help would be great
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    717 ROTARY VAVLE SHAFT MOVEMENT

    2000 GS 717. I notice when I put my motor back together that there is some play in the rotary valve gear compared to the crank shaft. I can turn the rotary gear back and forth a little without the shaft moving. Does this mean the rotary valve shaft needs to be replaced and also can I do this...
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    2000 gs will not start

    So I picked up a 2000 GS 717 as one of my projects for this summer. Person destroyed the motor so I rebuilt and motor and installed it. I have all new fuel lines, rebuilt carb, new rectifier and the engine has 150 on each cylinder. I cut the coil wires back 1/4" and installed new plugs. Put...
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    Fuel pressure tester

    Looking for suggestion on a cheap fuel pressure tested to use on older jet skis. Has anyone made one their self's?
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    What buffer/polisher should I purchase

    So I want to buy a smaller buffer around 3" so when I am working on jetskis I can polish them up. Looking for what brand you guys recommend?
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    Do I have a bad coil - No spark

    So I have a 98 GS with the 717 engine. It ran this weekend but very poorly so I rebuild the carb. Now when I go to start the jetski I am not getting any spark. I checked all the the fuses and everything looks good. I removed the white wire from the coil and put my test light on and the light...
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    717 single carb Help

    I need some help with carb setting on a 97 GS 717. I purchase two of these jetskis and took them up north for the first time. One ran outstanding and the second one started off good but then had issues. It was bogging all the time and when I pulled the choke it would kill the engine. I am...
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    F1 fuse repair and now only show full - Why

    Ok I did a F1 fuse repair on my sending unit on a 97 GS and now it shows full all the time. Before it was showing empty. I hooked the sending unit up to my jest ski (not in the fuel tank) and when I slid the float back and forth the fuel gauge doesn't change level. What did I do wrong?
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    Beeper does not work but when tested it works why?

    ok I picked up 2 1997 GS and both beepers don't work when I put the key on DESS post. The machines run so I thought it the beepers are just bad as this is a common issue. I took them off and tested them on a 12 volt battery and they both worked great. What would cause them not to beep when...
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    97 GS best way to remove fuel baffle?

    I just picked up a very clean 97 GS and the fuel gauge doesn't work. I am sure it is the F1 fuse in the baffle. What is the easiest way to get the baffle out. I started and can't get it all the way out of the tank due hitting inside of the jetski. Any help would be great
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    2000 GTX RFI bogging on take off why?

    So my buddy has a 2000 GTX RFI and when he takes off and punches it nothing happens right away. Basically bogs until you feather the throttle. Once going runs great. Following has been done 150 PSI per cylinder New Fuel pump and filters Fuel injectors cleaned RAV vales cleaned What else...
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