1996 GTX Cavitation problem

[fast240z]

Hello everyone,

I am new to your forum and I thought I might start out with a simple one for all you PWC experts. I am a pretty good automotive mechanic but I haven't worked much on boats. I bought a friend's ski which had a seized engine for a song. I have since repaired the engine and rebuilt the carbs. I also replaced the wear ring. When I replaced the ring I also replaced the carbon ring. The boat performs well at speed but has a time getting out of the hole and cruising at slow speed. The question I have is how cavitation plays into my problem? I am not familiar with what I need to be looking for to solve my issues. I have done some searching and found some info but I would like some general understanding of how the jet pump works and what will cause problems. Thanks for the time.

Mark

 

[kustomkarl]

Welcome to the seadoo forum Mark. Here is a link that might help you understand the Jet Pump a bit more.http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?t=4958

I hope this answers some of your questions.

Karl

 

[fast240z]

Welcome to the seadoo forum Mark. Here is a link that might help you understand the Jet Pump a bit more.http://www.seadooforum.com/showthread.php?t=4958

I hope this answers some of your questions.

Karl

Thanks. I have read that post, very nice. I am looking to find out a little more model specific info regarding the issue. I have read about gaskets and silicon seals on parts in boat threads and I am wondering how that pertains to me.

Mark

 

[kustomkarl]

Seadoo Jet Boat or PWC, no difference...all the same theory on Jet Pumps. Do you have a seadoo shop manual? If not here’s an idea for you. You could join as a "premium member". As a premium member you can down load a authentic seadoo manual from the seadoo manual library. In the library is a variety of manuals for almost all years and models. You can view as many as you like on line as a PDF file, or download it and print it for your personal and private use. There are operator manuals and repair manuals for you to do your own repairs on your seadoo. The repair manuals have everything from troubleshooting, repair procedures to winterizing. It contains wire diagrams torque specs and pictures for disassemble and assemble instructions. In the spec sheets it tells everything needed to maintain oil changes, spark plug gaps, carburetor rebuilds and impeller wear ring tolerances. Click on the "Seadoo Manuals" link at the top of the page for more details. If you need any help or get in a jam, we are always here to answer your questions too. Premium members get priority when it comes to getting quick detailed answers.


Karl

 

[fast240z]

Seadoo Jet Boat or PWC, no difference...all the same theory on Jet Pumps. Do you have a seadoo shop manual? If not here’s an idea for you. You could join as a "premium member". As a premium member you can down load a authentic seadoo manual from the seadoo manual library. In the library is a variety of manuals for almost all years and models. You can view as many as you like on line as a PDF file, or download it and print it for your personal and private use. There are operator manuals and repair manuals for you to do your own repairs on your seadoo. The repair manuals have everything from troubleshooting, repair procedures to winterizing. It contains wire diagrams torque specs and pictures for disassemble and assemble instructions. In the spec sheets it tells everything needed to maintain oil changes, spark plug gaps, carburetor rebuilds and impeller wear ring tolerances. Click on the "Seadoo Manuals" link at the top of the page for more details. If you need any help or get in a jam, we are always here to answer your questions too. Premium members get priority when it comes to getting quick detailed answers.


Karl

Yes I do have the shop manual. I am looking for the," that happened to me and this fixed it" type stuff. Thanks.

Mark