96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

[beachma]

I have a 96 GSX. Runs great at 1/2 throttle. When you go WOT, in 3-4 seconds, it shuts off completely...dies. Is usually at about 6500 RPM when this occurs. Rebuilt both carbs completely. Any suggestions in what my problem may be? I'm stumped!

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

A clogged up fuel selector valve???

[seamore]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Try turning the valve to reserve, if it runs OK then that's it

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

What if both sides of the valve are clogged up? I've seen that plenty of times. The way to check the fuel valve is to blow through it in both positions.

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Thank you both so much! Replacing the all the fuel lines and filters today. Definately going to clean the fuel selector valve. I'll keep you posted...

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Hello Again!
Took off the fuel selector valve and cleaned it. Appeared to be some sort of plastic shavings clogging one side of it. Reserve side was clean. Shavings were two different colors, sort of a clear and grey plastic. Do you think I should still proceed with changing all the fuel lines out?

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

That crap will be in everthing from the tank to the filters inside of the carbs. Replace the fuel lines and clean everything in the system.

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

You're the man Bill! That crap was in the carbs, but we had no idea what it was until we just removed one of the fuel lines and saw it in there. What else would you suggest we clean? We are also replacing the fuel fitlers...

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

I don't know. Wanna clean my car?

Clean everthing in the fuel supply chain.

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Thank you for your knowledge. We have been EVERYWHERE picking apart everyone's brain trying to troubleshoot this problem. My husband is out in the garage sweating his little butt off, again, working on that **** seadoo. Never had any problems with it until we took it to Lake Mead. It decided to have it's problem when we go on vacation...go figure! We're taking it to Perris on Sunday, hopefully we'll actually be able to enjoy it!

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Good, then you can come to Glendora and have me fix it.

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Believe me... if it's not running this time, we'll be on your doorstep next week. How far out are you on appointments? I know it's prime time...

[Bill O'Neal2]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Call 626 914 9509 for an appointment.

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Thank you so much...we appreciate all your help!

[beachma]

Re: 96 GSX Loses Power (shuts off) at full throttle

Hey Bill! Your knowledge solved our problem. Our SeaDoo ran awesome today. Again, thank you for all your help!