Waverunner GP1200... Loose flywheel????

[sirdave4]

Had some problem with intermittently trying to start the ski. I was stuck in the ocean and everytime I pressed the start button I just heard the starter or bendix spinning (wasn't turning the motor). Pulled the ski out of the water (after swimming back against the current). Pulled the spark plugs out and turned the impeller shaft (might have heard a click), put the spark plugs back and it started right up. Placed it back in the water and it did the same thing. This time I couldn't get it to turn over the motor no how. I'm just hearing i high pitch spinning noise (like the dentists drill). Is there anything I can check before ripping the entire engine out? Does this sound like the flywheel came loose? I replaced the engine with a SBT engine about 6month before but tightened it down to spec and placed locktite on the screw ( i think)?

[dsolie]

Re: Waverunner GP1200... Loose flywheel????

Check your electrical connections on the starter, and load test your battery. Sounds to me like a weak electrical connection, or possibly a faulty starter.

[sirdave4]

Re: Waverunner GP1200... Loose flywheel????

Can someone explain the mechanics behind the starter assembly. Does the starter turn the bendix which extends out to the flywheel?

[dsolie]

Re: Waverunner GP1200... Loose flywheel????

you should download the manual...

http://www.mediafire.com/?dj32war3zey

[sirdave4]

Re: Waverunner GP1200... Loose flywheel????

The problem ended up being a few teeth were shaved off on the bendix...