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  1. Beachbummer

    Engine wash out

    Right, that's the hose connection to allow you to run the engine for more than a few seconds without overheating it, while the boat is out of the water. In my opinion you can run 15 seconds max without cooling water.
  2. Beachbummer

    Battery installation issue

    There are several wires that go on each battery post... And the connections need to be very tight. Poke your head in there for any cables that you missed connecting, and retighten both negative and positive posts. New also does not always mean perfect. If the above fails you may need to check...
  3. Beachbummer

    Brand new MR1 engine?

    I'm not an expert in the area by any means, but you can search part microfiche and ebay to see what you can find that matches. I found a low hours freshwater engine 3 years ago and it worked out. Best of luck!
  4. Beachbummer

    2004 sx230 radio replacement

    No direct replacement that we know of.
  5. Beachbummer

    2005 SX230 H/O - Crank/No Spark Condition on Both MR-1 Engines

    Weirdly the thermostats still allow some water flow when closed If the housing seals well to the point no water is leaked into the engine bay... I would try to reuse.
  6. Beachbummer

    Brand new MR1 engine?

    Are you looking to do the swap yourself? Or pay someone local to help? I've heard they fit just fine, but the jetski ECU does not have no wake (and has a key ski upside down switch also) so you want to use your ECU. If you are hiring someone local to help, go with their recommendation. They...
  7. Beachbummer

    2005 SX230 H/O - Crank/No Spark Condition on Both MR-1 Engines

    All my overheats have been related to low water pressure on land, and debris in the pump while on the water. Make sure there is no cavitation/debris on the pump, no matter how small, if the pump is not well loaded and pushing water, the cooling water cannot reach the engine. Any overheat more...
  8. Beachbummer

    New owner and first time boat owner

    LOL, I totally underestimated your boating experience based on your recent boat ownership. My apologies. I'm sure you can give us some good lessons based on your commercial and fire boating experience.
  9. Beachbummer

    277001866 steering cable

    SBT Sells them. I wonder if there's a seastar equivalent also? (Maybe not if SBT is making and selling them). Best of Luck!
  10. Beachbummer

    2005 SX230 H/O - Crank/No Spark Condition on Both MR-1 Engines

    Lanyard is bypassed by unplugging it. do not short anything to bypass.
  11. Beachbummer

    New owner and first time boat owner

    Congrats on the new boat. We all like pictures! Practice makes perfect. a humble word of advice...You will soon enter the danger area of potential over confidence as you build some muscle memory, and everything seems easier with practice. (as it should) Keep your head of a swivel and be ready...
  12. Beachbummer

    Re-boarding options.

    What's your boat? My ladder stays propped outward and it's easy to use even out of the water. Oem windline. Maybe something's not quite right with it? Should not swing in.
  13. Beachbummer

    Another day on the lake.. another rookie mistake

    My boat will barely move some, but not a lot without the clean out plugs... But how would I know, it's never happened to me either.
  14. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    But, you have done about 20-30% of the job of replacing it. As long as you are ok needing to do this again if/when the head gives up the ghost. Once again, best of luck!!!
  15. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    If the engine is getting full compression and was reaching full rpms maybe you are good with no new head.
  16. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    This is why a new manifold is needed. There is a breach between the water passage and the exhaust passage here. This causes endless water to enter the engine. The gasket alone won't fix it. You mentioned you also be getting a new head. Is that still your plan? Best of luck!
  17. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    I'm impressed you got the exhaust manifold while in the boat! That's out of my depth but I've read on the board that it's possible but not pleasant. Maybe look through prior posts and also SBT has public guides that are comprehensive of removal and reinstall that may help. (In addition to the...
  18. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    I would consider a new or rebuild head for this engine if the engine looks good otherwise. Sometimes there's good deals on ebay for engines or heards from freshwater that look great. SBT is another option that many hate, but can get you going. Maybe I'm wrong and the fuzziness in the pictures...
  19. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    I agree! The second from left to right looks especially breached.
  20. Beachbummer

    Water in oil 2007 AR210 help!!

    The most common failure point is the exhaust manifold, the water and exhaust paths corrode to the point they are one and the same. I didn't think you can check this one with a leak down test.
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