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    after 5yrs in storage, my cousin gave me his 95(he thinks)seadoo GTX.sends it to me via boat,then tells me the PROBLEM! It boggs out on the start and ocassionaly dies out.Well three weekends i rode it felt the bogg but did not die out.Then this weekend OH YEAH it died! Took out the spark plug and one plug only is really shot.Looked in the cylinder and theres a hole!What would be the cause of that and the bogg?Also how can i find the year and size engine to buy some parts?THIS TURNED INTO A CAN OF WORMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Last edited by Can Of Worms; 03-06-2006, 02:12 PM.

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    Re: Blown Piston

    The last two digits of the VIN tag on the back of the ski are the model year. Look at the engine ID tag on top of the flywheel for the engine size. Post a picture and we can tell you for sure what it is. You'll need to pull the engine and disassemble it for inspection to figure out exactly what went wrong.
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    • #3
      Re: Blown Piston

      You have a 720 engine. Most likely, The carbureator is clogged up with debris and it ran lean on that clyinder, burning a hole in the piston. The fuel selector valve may be clogged up too.

      Next time, when your pwc is not running right park it and fix it. By continuing to run it, you spent an extra $1000.00 or so that is unnecessy, and you still need to fix the carbs and fuel system.
      Bill O'Neal <br>
      WCM
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      • #4
        Re: Blown Piston

        here's pic of the tag in the motor.Another problem is theres no shops on this tiny island so ineed info to order the right parts get a manual and try to fix or sink it
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        Last edited by Can Of Worms; 03-06-2006, 05:24 PM. Reason: add

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        • #5
          Re: Blown Piston

          First, wrong spark plugs. Only use NGK BR7ES. Second, that's (obviously now) a 657 engine. If those spark plugs are of too hot a heat rnage, you could have very possibly burned the hole in the piston that way. No matter what, you now need a new engine.
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          • #6
            Re: Blown Piston

            could i just get a top end rebuild kit!motor still turns over

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            • #7
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              When you melt a hole in the piston, the crank bearings are contaminated, and the crank needs to also be replaced.
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              • #8
                Re: Blown Piston

                Originally posted by Can Of Worms
                could i just get a top end rebuild kit!motor still turns over

                top in rebuilt kit fixed mind ,and cleaned carbuetors ,still running find .
                never run engine when not running on both cly's .
                ;) Fixerupper

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                • #9
                  Re: Blown Piston

                  took apart cyl.no scratches visible,what size piston do i need to order?everything is bone stalk.what size carbs are on this can of worms.i just wanna order right parts(piston's,carb rebuild kit;etc,):emotredf

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                  • #10
                    Re: Blown Piston

                    Originally posted by Technical Support
                    First, wrong spark plugs. Only use NGK BR7ES.
                    Actually Champion Power Sport #8415 is the correct Spark Plug for the 657 engine. It is not an NGK, but it is a plug that is engineered specifically for the Power Sports market. I've had pretty good luck with them especially in the Sea-Doo Jet Boats.
                    John Kubiak
                    Powersports Technical Training Professional
                    Las Vegas, Nevada
                    Sea-Doo Tech 13736
                    PWC Tech since 1988 (22 years)
                    PowerSports since 1976 (34 years)
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                    • #11
                      Re: Blown Piston

                      Wow! look at that sparkplug ! That is MAJOR detonation and enough heat to melt the steel electrode.
                      This is caused by one of three things or all, a major air leak through a case seal or cracked intake manifold ( which is very likely with a 657 engine) or a almost completely clogged up carbureator.

                      You need to throughly inspect that intake manifold for cracks, the carbs for debris, the selector valve for debris, and, you might as well just buy a rebuilt shortblock as the aluminum from the piston is lodged into your crankshaft bearings and you may need new case seals anyway.
                      Bill O'Neal <br>
                      WCM
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                      • #12
                        Re: Blown Piston

                        Originally posted by Technical Support
                        When you melt a hole in the piston, the crank bearings are contaminated, and the crank needs to also be replaced.
                        =can of worms=how do i figure out shipping cost and what is core charge from your web site sbt....i added to basket rebuilt engine,2 carb rebild kit,and oil block off kit.did not show shipping charges???

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                        • #13
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                          Everything with a core requires a call back from us, and you choose shipping at that time. This page has our general shipping rates: http://www.sbtontheweb.com/seadoo-se.../technical.htm
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