Is this the water hook up for the hose or to flush? 1995 XP

[JKSTI&R1]

Hey guys,

So is this the right hose ( with the red cap ) to hook up the water hose when I run it out of the water? There is 2 hoses coming out of the head. Are they both the same thing? I seen some people have the water hose hooked up to the other side, where my hook up looks to be on the starboard others have converted to the port side. Can I change it and make it easier to run a normal hose though? I know I need to start motor, then water, then water off, run for about 15 seconds and then turn the motor off right? Thanks guys for the help

 

[smc0922]

My 3 skis that use that style have them on the starboard side. Just be sure to clamp off the hose that goes from the "t" to the pump.

 

[JKSTI&R1]

My 3 skis that use that style have them on the starboard side. Just be sure to clamp off the hose that goes from the "t" to the pump.

So right now the "t" runs to the pump and the heads right? So you are saying if I change the "t" to a hose only connection, I clamp off the left side hose that was on the left side of the "t" that goes to the pump right?

 

[LouDoo]

When I flush mine I made a home made adapter, I used an old washing machine hose cut it in half, you've got two flush hoses. Just remove the hose from the outlet side of the motor and connect the washing machine hose.

Lou

 

[JKSTI&R1]

When I flush mine I made a home made adapter, I used an old washing machine hose cut it in half, you've got two flush hoses. Just remove the hose from the outlet side of the motor and connect the washing machine hose.

Lou

So the outlet side is the hose with the "t" and that goes to the back of the ski where the water just comes out and not to or through the pump right?

 

[LouDoo]

That is correct. It's the side with the arrow pointing toward the rear of the ski, what you are actually doing is back flushing.

Lou

 

[mashenden]

My 3 skis that use that style have them on the starboard side. Just be sure to clamp off the hose that goes from the "t" to the pump.

... So you are saying if I change the "t" to a hose only connection, I clamp off the left side hose that was on the left side of the "t" that goes to the pump right?

Definitely not!! (or at least not permanently). I believe smc0922's point was regarding the use of the existing T, not changing to a "hose only" connection.

To use the T with the red cap you first apply a clamp between the T and the pump (to force the water backwards through the motor, rather than out the back).

If instead you convert to a "hose only" connection to the outlet, no clamp is needed because the hose going to the pump that had (or has) the old T is effectively out of the cooling system while backflushing.

In both cases always start the motor first, and only then start the water flow. When done, stop the water first, then stop the motor.

 

[JKSTI&R1]

Ok so I think I understand but I dont want to mess anything up. So the hose with the T on it looks like it runs to the back of the ski to nothing but a hole. The other hose looks to run to the pump. Right? So if I was going to convert it over, I would clamp off the hose that runs to nothing ( just the hole in the back ) and make sure the water runs through the head and out the hose that come out into the pump right? Because you want the water coming out to also cool or flush the jet pump in the rear right? I cant see in side the pump but the hose runs straight back and what I would say into the pump. Am I getting it right or way off? :facepalm:
Thanks everyone for all your help with all my dumb questions. I appreciate all of you guys :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[mashenden]

Ok so I think I understand but I dont want to mess anything up. So the hose with the T on it looks like it runs to the back of the ski to nothing but a hole. The other hose looks to run to the pump. Right? So if I was going to convert it over, I would clamp off the hose that runs to nothing ( just the hole in the back ) and make sure the water runs through the head and out the hose that come out into the pump right? Because you want the water coming out to also cool or flush the jet pump in the rear right? I cant see in side the pump but the hose runs straight back and what I would say into the pump. Am I getting it right or way off? :facepalm:
Thanks everyone for all your help with all my dumb questions. I appreciate all of you guys :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Not meaning to beat a dead horse and I think you are close, but I worry you may not have it figured out right... Then again, I may be overthinking your response, too.

What is confusing me about your understanding is the use of the word "convert". If that means you envision a permanent change that is always left in place then I think you are heading in the wrong direction. If instead "convert" means a change that only stays in place while flushing, then I think you are fine.

Bottom line is that both approaches involve steps that only remain in place while flushing. To summarize...

Red Cap "T" - Temporarily put a clamp (meaning something that pinches the hose closed) on the hose between the T and rear (goes to a hole in the back - normally a water outlet when not back flushing). This makes the water go through the motor, etc. When done flushing the clamp is removed, which returns the cooling system to its original configuration.

Hose only - Temporarily remove the hose at the head (the same hose... the one that has or had the red cap T and goes to the rear) and attach the flushing hose in its place. No pinching clamp is needed because the water has to go through the motor since the flush hose is connected directly to it. The hose that has or had the red Cap T is now completely isolated from the cooling system. When done flushing the flush hose is removed from the head connector and the other hose is reconnected, which returns the cooling system to its original configuration.

 

[JKSTI&R1]

Not meaning to beat a dead horse and I think you are close, but I worry you may not have it figured out right... Then again, I may be overthinking your response, too.

What is confusing me about your understanding is the use of the word "convert". If that means you envision a permanent change that is always left in place then I think you are heading in the wrong direction. If instead "convert" means a change that only stays in place while flushing, then I think you are fine.

Bottom line is that both approaches involve steps that only remain in place while flushing. To summarize...

Red Cap "T" - Temporarily put a clamp (meaning something that pinches the hose closed) on the hose between the T and rear (goes to a hole in the back - normally a water outlet when not back flushing). This makes the water go through the motor, etc. When done flushing the clamp is removed, which returns the cooling system to its original configuration.

Hose only - Temporarily remove the hose at the head (the same hose... the one that has or had the red cap T and goes to the rear) and attach the flushing hose in its place. No pinching clamp is needed because the water has to go through the motor since the flush hose is connected directly to it. The hose that has or had the red Cap T is now completely isolated from the cooling system. When done flushing the flush hose is removed from the head connector and the other hose is reconnected, which returns the cooling system to its original configuration.

Thanks for your response. Ya I was going to convert it for good as I have seen a lot of other people do. But I just dont know enough yet about these seadoo's to be doing that. So I went down to the seadoo store and picked up the original flush adapter for this xp and be done with it,lol. I was able to get it running. But another question for all you smart seadoo peeps. It seems like the rpm's dont come down as fast as my Yamaha jet ski. Could this be because a dirty carb or cable or does something need to be adjusted? The original owner said some times it would kind of stick but nothing but that they couldnt control. Anyways whats your guys thoughts? Thanks again guys :thumbsup:

 

[smc0922]

Sorry I misunderstood the post. These guys have you covered. No need to convert or change, the two methods you have been told are fine.

 

[mashenden]

Thanks for your response. Ya I was going to convert it for good as I have seen a lot of other people do. But I just dont know enough yet about these seadoo's to be doing that. So I went down to the seadoo store and picked up the original flush adapter for this xp and be done with it,lol. ...

Probably best. Just remember with the OEM hose w the red cap T approach, you have to also pinch/clamp the outlet hose so water has to go through the motor rather than out the back. I missed that step the first time! Also, never have the water running and the motor not (opposite to my experiences with outboards).

If you figure out the permanent conversion that you had in mind, please share it. I'd like a simpler way that I can communicate to the kids and not have to worry that something is going to go bad. It really sucks that it is fairly easy to get something wrong with the above noted procedures, and have some pretty serious consequences that result.

 

[JKSTI&R1]

Probably best. Just remember with the OEM hose w the red cap T approach, you have to also pinch/clamp the outlet hose so water has to go through the motor rather than out the back. I missed that step the first time! Also, never have the water running and the motor not (opposite to my experiences with outboards).

If you figure out the permanent conversion that you had in mind, please share it. I'd like a simpler way that I can communicate to the kids and not have to worry that something is going to go bad. It really sucks that it is fairly easy to get something wrong with the above noted procedures, and have some pretty serious consequences that result.

Ok gotcha. Thats strange that they would make it that way. Why does the water have to come out the outlet hose anyways? Why not make it like a one way valve. Like instead of the T, have it go through the motor and out the jet rather than the T where the water can go both ways instead of just through the motor?

 

[mashenden]

Ok gotcha. Thats strange that they would make it that way. Why does the water have to come out the outlet hose anyways? Why not make it like a one way valve. Like instead of the T, have it go through the motor and out the jet rather than the T where the water can go both ways instead of just through the motor?

It does seem odd.

 

[racerxxx]

Like LouDoo posted, your back washing the system

Just run the engine and hook the hose up to the factory flush kit. Your house is putting out 40+ psi of water pressure at a minimum(unless you have a well, could be less possibly). In 20 years of owning Seadoo's in some sort I have never clamped a line to flush it and have never had any issues by not doing so.