Hey all, this is my first post on this site. I am the proud new owner of a 1995 Seadoo XP. I have worked on Snowmobiles, Dirt Bikes, and ATVs for the past 10 years, but never worked on PWCs. I purchased the XP knowing that it had a few problems (wouldn't start), but figured that a simple RV timing alignment or carb cleaning would get it working. It wasn't until after digging into the unit that I noticed that it had a 587 engine rather then a 717.
It is a white 587 engine. It is a twin carb model. It does have spark, new plugs, good compression. The motor cranks well, but doesn't even try to run. After digging deeper into the electronics, I found a 278000423 MPEM (probably the original MPEM that came with the '95 XP), as well as the 278000586 CDI (which according to research has been used with a 587 motor, in the 96 GTS).
My Question is this: Can a 278000423 MPEM work with a type 587 engine? Is there a work around that needs to be implemented, or do I need to purchase a different MPEM to get this engine working?
I appreciate any help with this -- I'm excited to get on my new machine and have fun with the family.
It is a white 587 engine. It is a twin carb model. It does have spark, new plugs, good compression. The motor cranks well, but doesn't even try to run. After digging deeper into the electronics, I found a 278000423 MPEM (probably the original MPEM that came with the '95 XP), as well as the 278000586 CDI (which according to research has been used with a 587 motor, in the 96 GTS).
My Question is this: Can a 278000423 MPEM work with a type 587 engine? Is there a work around that needs to be implemented, or do I need to purchase a different MPEM to get this engine working?
I appreciate any help with this -- I'm excited to get on my new machine and have fun with the family.
