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My friend just bought a 98 xp . Real piece . It does not even run . You can start it out of water fine but as soon it is in the water it will not start . Any ideas .
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Re: starting 98 xp
Start with the basics...Compression, ignition, fuel delivery......John Kubiak
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Re: starting 98 xp
try turning up idle a bitComment
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Re: starting 98 xp
Install a new battery.Bill O'Neal <br>
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Re: starting 98 xp
Battery is new . I finally got it started up in the water the other day but it ran like **** would not go over 3000 rpms . I'm suspecting fuel delivery , maybe carbs or something like that i can get it to 4000 if i pull on the chock for few seconds . If i mash the trottle down it bogs down and eventually dies . Took the Rave valves appart and one is missing a string and the metal ring but i don't think that would be my problem .Comment
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Re: starting 98 xp
It is foolish to continue to try to run this motor without doing all of the basics.
Check the compression first to see if the motor has damage to the pistons.
Remove and clean and/or rebuild the carbs. Look for broken reeds when you have the carbs off. Make sure the fuel lines are good and connected correctly. Look over the oil pump, cables and open the electrical box and check for water or corrosion on the terminals.Bill O'Neal <br>
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