Trying to get 94 SP on the Water

[Flan]

My brother-in-law put a 94 SP in my garage and told me I can use it if I fix it. My son wants it on the water bad. Visual inspection revealed a fuel line disconnected at a point on the aft end where the throttle cable connects. Fuel line appears short by a half-inch. Other that that, I'm thinking new battery, plugs and I'm good to go. Anyone have any advice on how to repair the fuel line?? I'm new to PWC's so any other advice would be appreciated. thanks in advance!!

 

[kustomkarl]

Welcome to the seadoo forum Flan. If you have gray fuel lines you need to replace them with black fuel lines available from auto parts stores like Auto Zone. Measure the length you need and bring a sample with you so you get the correct size. Replace one at a time so you don’t get them mixed up. If you need clamps replace them too. Use small stainless steel clamps also from the auto parts store. You might want to remove the carburetors and clean them. If you're careful and don't tear or damage the diaphragms you won't need to buy a rebuild kit. Pay attention to the internal filters too. Chances are the carbs are in need of cleaning. Fresh Fuel, Battery and Spark Plugs a must. A compression check might be a good thing to do also to see how the internals are so you don't spend lots of time and money to only need a rebuild. This is the first thing I would do after a fresh battery.You'll need a compression tester. Go to Auto Zone. I think they sell for like $25.00. The compression gage, will screw in the cylinder head in place of the spark plugs. To test compression, remove both spark plugs. Place spark plug caps on the plug cap studs near the cylinder head to ground the empty caps. This completes the circuit of the ignition electrical system and prevents any electrical problems from the caps being un grounded. Using the correct adapter for the threaded end of the tester,( same length of the spark plug threads length)screw in the tester in one plug hole. Hold the throttle wide open. Push the start button. Watch the compression gauge, when it peaks out at the most compression, let go the start button. Read the psi number. I would do it 3 times to be sure it is accurate. Check both cylinders the same way. The ideal compression is 150 psi per cylinder. If it is less, it's not a problem as long as they are close to being the same. If the psi is less than 90 it might need be time for a tear down and a rebuild. If the psi in 1 cylinder is say 140 psi and the other is 80 psi you need to tear down and repair. This difference is a lot and there is a problem. I hope this helps you.

Karl