97 gti is just killing me!!!!

[97 gti]

I bought this damn thing in june and have had one problem after another. I now have a repeated problem and Im not sure what is the problem. My stator assembly lost a bolt and tore up the flywheel first, then I had a friend who works on these things come over and help install a new one, but he didnt put enough locktite on and the assembly screws came out a messed up everything again. So I did it myself this time and everything was looking good I started it up and not even 10 seconds later it stopped running!!! Could it be another stator Problem!!! Is there a tool to check clearance on the magnets, and flyweel? Or could the shaft be bent?? Any input would be great,I dont know what to do from here!!!!!!

Thanks

 

[Dr Honda]

Sorry... there isn't an easy way to check. but, if the flywheel was hitting... you would know while you were assembling it.

 

[97 gti]

Its just crazy because I was spinning it when I installed it and it didnt feel like it was rubbing, or sound like it.

 

[97 gti]

Well I pulled the cover and it chewed up the stator assembly again. How can I check to make sure the crank is true? or could the crank seal be bad and cause this?

Thanks.

 

[97 gti]

Has anyone had this problem?

 

[Dr Honda]

You are having a very un-common problem.

I would put the flywheel in a lath, or something else that can spin it, to make sure there isn't a wobble in it. While it's off... grab the crankshaft, and see if you can move it up and down. (looking for a bad bearing)

Are the bots still coming out? OR... is it a different problem with the stator getting chewed up?

 

[97 gti]

The bolts didnt come out and the stator assembly was all busted up. Now I dont know if its because I am useing an assembly thats aftermarket and not from a dealer. I bought the assembly from the same place both times. I was also wondering how long should the key on the shaft be? I work on alot of electric motors and the keys on those shafts are about an inch long, and the one one the crankshaft for the ski is only about a quarter of an inch.

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Hey I would get yourself a different flywheel...I bet the ring gear has moved and is wobbling.

Your crank might be off too, or a bearing coming apart. I've seen it happen. It runs but the crank wobbles and shorys out the stator.

I have a few good stators, and I think I have some flywheels. (used) if you need them.

 

[97 gti]

I would need the whole stator assembly, plate,stator, and pickup. Its for a 717 engine. How much would you sell them for?
Thanks for all of your help guys, it was a real bummer for my kids last year, we have never had a ski or boat before and this ski has never ran for us.

 

[97 gti]

oh and a Flywheel.