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Carb and break in question

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Clivingston

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just put two new 787s in 1800. Do I need to have the carbs Adjusted before break in? Do I need a special oil for break in? I've read the break in procedure but wanted to check on the oil. What does it mean to have carbs synced? These are the same carbs that came off the old motors. Is there a vid on how to adjust carbs? Carbs scare me as they can screw up a good motor. My seadoo shop wants 160 per carb to adjust, worth doing it? Thanks
 
I don't know boat settings, but sync means that butterflies on carbs open at same angle at same time per engine then you need I believe to make sure then both engines carbs open at same time.

Yes your high and low speed adjustments need to be set to oem specs before staring engines.

Highs usually closed, lows 1 to 1.5 turns out depending on model of ski.

Someone will chime in here with exact turns. Very easy to set these turns on high and low screws.


Rob
 
Also, why were engines replaced? If it was from a fuel related issue carbs will require inspection and possibly rebuild to prevent new engine damage.


Rob
 
While Sea~Doo boats and jet ski's share the same engines and drivelines in some instances that's where they part company when it comes to setting up the carbs and tuning them properly. Consider what the factory originally published for carburetor tuning specs when the boat was new, those specifications were happy mediums for brand new hulls, peak compression engines etc.

Fast forward 15-20 years, boat hulls don't age well and they often gain considerable *dry weight* just from moisture making it's way into the glass lamination. Replacement engines built with aftermarket parts, while done well in most instances will not produce the same compression as a factory motor and you will lose some of intended manifold pressure and air volume the original engines produced that are the driving force in operation of the carbs.

Add in the ability to load the hull with four passengers and their gear for a day out on the water and there's realistically close to thousand pounds of added load, you have to work at it to get boat carbs tuned properly.

For new engines, a complete cleaning and rebuild would be in your best interest for performance and longevity of the new engines. It's important to final tune the carbs with the boat in the water, under a load to ensure they are set up correctly.

If your local service provider is doing all of that for the price you mentioned, that is more than fair for that service. If all they are doing is twisting the high and low circuit adjustments on a trailer while the engine is running on a water hose look elsewhere for help.
 
I would definently have carbs gone through whether by yourself or someone on forum. 2 engines is a pricey repair. I would want to ensure their reliability by having carbs and fuel system happy.

Waterluvr is guru of boats. And while these boats can be loads of fun I know they are finicky as our
Skis and require proper adjustment to perform as designed.

Rob



The motors were replaced bc of water intrusion
 
Is there a carbs for dummies somewhere on here? How to adjust and how they work? I've read the manual and some things on how to adjust but I know nothing about these things and want to learn but it might as well be in German.
 
The best reference material you can read and study up on is the shop manual for your boat, section 6 subsection 04 will contain the most relevant information for your Mikuni's.
 
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