Oh no what did I do?

[Frige]

Looky what I found. Ugly 96 gts but it has all the parts I need

 

[Frige]

Wasnt easy but I got the pump and ride plate off. Pump looks rebuildable.

 

[Frige]

Dont you just love amazon? According to the ad this is the right mpem. I found some that look like it but they say they are for a 96. My ski is a 2000 gts. Anyone have a part number?

 

[Frige]

Making progress. I have the pump rebuilt. Now I have to get the engine to start before I put it back in.

 

[POPPS]

Make sure you that you remove one of the 1/2 inch hoses going into the head,,,and connect a hose that is connected to your garden hose because with the pump off you will not be able to direct water to the motor if it is running,,,(i think)

 

[Frige]

Good idea. Right now it doesnt even squeak. I replaced the mpem but it is still dead as a doornail

 

[Frige]

I am back to work on it. I bought another mpem and it tries to start now. I guess it true they only work 1/2 the time. Starter is dragging really bad. Plus the solenoid is sticking. Had a heck of a time getting the starter off. Ended up taking off the exhaust and turning the engine sideways. I posted in another thread that the engine was full of rusty liquid. Ended up being the trans fluid I poured in the cylinders to free them up.

 

[Frige]

Ok here is the cool part. The engine looks new. I can still see the crosshatch in the cylinders and there are no scratches on the pistons. There is some discoloration from where it sat up for so long but I think i will be fine.

 

[Frige]

Well as long as I have the engine out I am going to switch hulls. This one is much nicer. No cracks and big holes all over. I have no idea about the engine so out it comes.

 

[Frige]

Out she comes.

 

[Frige]

I got this funny feeling this isnt a good engine. But it did have a starter. Yes that is muck in the exhaust and a crack in the cylinder. Funny it spins freely.

 

[mikidymac]

I got this funny feeling this isnt a good engine. But it did have a starter. Yes that is muck in the exhaust and a crack in the cylinder. Funny it spins freely.

Too bad it's an SBT starter....

 

[Frige]

It doesnt really look the same. Its missing a ear. I have to buy another pressure washer. Mine just died and ugh this thing is nasty. Lucky I am replacing all the metal components because the hull was differently a salt water ski.

 

[Frige]

spent the day yesterday cleaning to muck out of the bilge. I also removed the stickers since they were faded . Not as easy as it sounds. Lol

 

[Frige]

Looking better. I have getting all nasty working on a ski.

 

[Frige]

Got the tanks out and cleaned under it. Also got the ride plate on. I am trying to decide. Should redo the gel coat or paint it?. Or just leave it. It will be a fun running around ski but its not worth to much to go crazy on it. In the end its just time.

 

[mikidymac]

Buff it out and ride.

 

[Frige]

Got the carb kit in. Thanks Mikidymac for the tutorial it helps a lot. I bought the fancy screwdrivers and the pump as well.

 

[Frige]

Wierd as I was disassembling the carb the high speed screww was closed tight. I wonder how that affected the running. Should I back it out 1.5 turns? Also I read some where that you can delete the accelerator pump and put a bigger main jet in for more power. Anyone know what size jet and will it work?

 

[mikidymac]

HS screw should be closed on a 2000 GTS.
No additional power will be made by removing the accelerator pump. Just make sure it is spraying and move on.

 

[Frige]

I put the fuel tank back in replaced the selector switch and I'm running the new fuel hoses. The 97 hull was missing the vent hoses so I grabbed the ones off the 2000. I shouldnt have bothered. The check valve to the side is wide open, and the one to the handle bars is plugged up. They seem to be different. I found the side type can I use those for both? Or is the top one different for some reason. https://osdparts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1025 Also the 97 is missing the fuel filter. Luckily I have the one from the 2000.
Its slow going cause Im a old fart and its 108 degrees today. Ugh.

 

[Frige]

I found the other type for the handlebar area. Expensive little thing. Ski-Doo/Sea-Doo/Can-Am New OEM BRP Check Valve, 275500505

 

[mikidymac]

The upper on is just a check valve that opens and lets air in as you use the fuel but closes to build a little pressure to keep the carbs primed. The lower one is a pressure relief that pops at a couple psi to keep too much pressure from building and flooding the engine. They both need to be functioning correctly.

 

[Frige]

Looks like I will be building a pressure pump. The one from amazon is a piece of junk. Wearing me out trying to get the pressure up and it never makes it to where it needs to be. Now I know why Mikidymac built his own. Lol

 

[Frige]

Carb is all done Got the fuel tank cleaned and back in with all new hoses and valve.