Faztbullet pretty much said it: PWCs use pressurized jet pump water to cool the engine. There is no water pump (with a rubber impeller) like on a propeller driven boat.
I own five Yamaha Waverunners and like Faz said, we're blowing the water out of the exhaust system. Some people do a lot...
I have a 2004 Magic Tilt tandem axle, aluminum boat trailer. In 2014, I replaced the non-functioning drum brakes with Kodiak 10" disc brakes. All worked well for several years and then the brakes stopped working. I removed the both brake assemblies from both sides and it looks like I found...
I've got a boat dock that is now 14 years old and it's covered in composite decking. The previous owner had it modified some time in the past. It originally had a double PWC lift that faced sideways. In other words, you launched the skis out of the side of the dock instead of off of the end...
Sweet success!!!!! It's all back together and working without leaking. Here is picture of the rod seal that I ordered:
Of course it was a total PITA to install. I referenced this great writeup to install this seal into it's tight groove:
This is the piston end where I removed the cap with the four holes:
I don't really want to but should I clamp a pair of vice grips to the end of the rod that I'm pointing to? That would keep the rod from spinning so that I can remove that grey/black end. Then I could remove the piston and...
The good news is that I made a 4-prong spanner tool and was able to get the end cap off!
The white thing is a block of wood with 4 holes spaced 3/4" apart. I had to use a hand drill since my drill press is dead. The holes aren't that straight but the machine screws still fit in the cap...
Okay, so the weekend of manual steering was fun :lol: ! Trying to pull skiers with manual steering was, how should I say this? HARD! At least we got to go boating and we did ski.
Anyway, I removed the actuator and it wasn't difficult at all in my boat. I'm at the point of trying to take the...
I finally got in the boat today and started it up (boat in the water.) My wife turned the steering wheel back and forth while I used a bright light back at the actuator looking for the leak. I saw the steering fluid leaking off of the bolt head that I posted back in post #4.
I should have...
Here is a picture of where the fluid seems to be leaking. It is on the bottom side of the actuator. I put a wrench on it but it wasn't loose.
Is there an o-ring under this hex head? It kind of appears that the cotter pin holds this bolt in place. I'm pretty sure the power steering fluid...
I've had to add power steering fluid to the reservoir several times since last fall. Now I'm having to add fluid more often so it was finally time to take a look.
The power steering pump on the engine is dry as are the hoses coming and going to the pump. The "steering actuator" at the transom...
I'm thinking about buying a used 1000lb capacity Dolphin brand PWC hoist for my dock. I spoke with Dolphin and they said that there are no installation instructions because it's usually boat lift contractors that do the installations. The owner of the lift is having it removed by a local boat...
My trailer came with drum brakes and they're now complete junk. I'm going to replace the drum brakes with disc brakes but am looking for any advice I can get before I spend my money.
I've done some searching and some people say to go with the Kodiak brand of brakes. I'd like all stainless...
Re: 96 xp seadoo, won't start
Guys, I know that you're not going to believe me but........it's your battery. Yes, your battery!
I'm a long-time Yamaha owner (since 1994) and as long as the battery is decenty charged these skis will start. In January of this year, I purchased two 1996 Sea Doo...
I was dewinterizing my 2004 Stingray 200LX yesterday and noticed a very slow drip out of the weep hole. I don't want saltwater mist shooting all in my engine compartment. As the title says, only 101 hours on the boat and the $350 pump appears to be bad :mad: .
I spent about 2 hrs last night...