Shut off valve for 97xp

[rob97xp]

I want to tow my 97xp out to the sand bar this comming summer, about 3/4 of a mile tow. Can anyone post a pic of what hose or line needs to have the shut off valve, and what size valve i need.... Thank you, Rob.

 

[LouDoo]

I wouldn't use a valve, a valve will restrict the flow of water. SeaDoo recommends a line pincher, something like this.

http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-fluid-line-clamp-set-65116.html

The line you need to clamp is the one from the pump to the motor.



Lou

 

[rob97xp]

I see two coolant lines in the photo, I'm new to this, could you point out which line it is ...... Thank you, Rob.

 

[CReynoldsMIZ]

It is the red one. It goes to the bottom of the head. That is the one that needs to be pinched off when towing

 

[racerxxx]

Find the one marked "Pressure Zone" on the right side, it needs to be clamped BEFORE it splits to the water flow regulator valve on the water box

 

[rob97xp]

Thank you so much. Rob.

 

[Dr Honda]

ALSO........


In more than one case... I've heard of guys burning up an engine because of a pinched line. I would HIGHLY recommend clipping your lanyard to the pinch tool. That way... you will HAVE to open the seat, to get to the lanyard. And, in so... remember to un-pinch the hose.



Hummmmmm............... sounds like a product that needs made.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

How fast do you tow? I think the Manual says you only need to pinch the line if you tow over idle speed.

 

[Seadoobuddy]

ALSO........
Hummmmmm............... sounds like a product that needs made.

tony I see steam coming from your ears from thinking about this idea.
You want to make a new pinch tool with a place for the lanyard?

 

[Minnetonka4me]

Yup at the very least throw the lanyard in the hull near the valve. Way too easy to forget.

 

[racerxxx]

If you do use a valve use a ball valve--they are full flow. A gate valve is a restricting valve as sen in the pics. But you'll also need to have a reminder to open it. The hose is 12.5mm (call it 1/2"). So if you use a hose barb for 1/2' I.D. you'll have a slight restriction by about an 1/8", IIRC the I.D. of a 1/2" hose barb is roughly 3/8". Or you could switch to a 5/8 O.D. hose and use a -10AN fitting to retain the 1/2" I.D. but the threaded end of the fitting is huge. You can get ball valves with short handles and also in PVC, do brass or a stainless vavle. Or just go ultra low tech and use a vise grip, or something like the orange ones.

Gate valve

Ball Valve