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  1. RedBarron55

    96 HobieJet 95XR only starts with "manual choke"

    Do a search here for my posts n water in cylinders. I found that on my motor the problem was the base gasket letting water leak from the exhaust water jacket where the cooling water from the jet pump comes in through the no longer used 3/4" hole in the front bottom of the water jacket under the...
  2. RedBarron55

    SportJet 120XR2 water in crank housing

    Perhaps a good solid whack with a mallet
  3. RedBarron55

    SportJet 120XR2 water in crank housing

    Probably not a leak from the exhaust gasket and head. But fix it and see if that fixes your problem. But the cooling circuit is from the pump (dealer service adapter) through the hose to the lower aft exhaust manifold. Then it fills the exhaust water jacket and passes from the top of the exhaust...
  4. RedBarron55

    SportJet 120XR2 water in crank housing

    By base gasket I mean the gasket the is between the bottom of the block and the adapter base that bolts to the pump.
  5. RedBarron55

    SportJet 120XR2 water in crank housing

    Often there is a leak in the base gasket that lets water get into the exhaust and fill up to the exhaust port on the lower cylinder. You should use a low water pressure and running the engine is a good idea as well. Did you use the customer flush that goes to the top of the engine or the dealer...
  6. RedBarron55

    1998 sea rayder f16 xr throttle problem

    What RPM is it turning? High RPM 50 - 5500 RPM or hitting whatevert he rev limiter is would indicate a worn wear ring / impeller. Low RPM would indicate low horsepower. Check on the Chrysler /Force I boat forum for help. First decide where your problem is. It could also be a heavy. waterlogged boat.
  7. RedBarron55

    1994 sea rayder Jet boat no start

    Sorry I did not see this request. Did you get a manual?
  8. RedBarron55

    Sport Jet leaking exhaust manifold, The saga continues...

    If your problem is water getting into the cylinders then the suggestion would be different than leaking at the manifold. In case you are talking about water leaking from the water side of the manifold into the exhaust and getting into the cylinders then the hole you are looking for is in the...
  9. RedBarron55

    Winterizing a two stroke merc jet engine!?

    Not a merc tech and no shop. It takes maybe a hour to change the oil and lube in the gearbox. Common tools and easy. It is possible to remove the plugs for the outer support without removing the reverse bucket with an extension and a flex. You get the extension for the lube to fill the housing...
  10. RedBarron55

    Winterizing a two stroke merc jet engine!?

    Most of the very good description is taken up with pictures. Not that hard to do and should be done every year if you want your boat to last.
  11. RedBarron55

    ISO flywheel

    You need to search out the used and salvage market on sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The same flywheel is used with all of the Force and "Mercury" Sport Jets that have the CDI boxes both the 90 and 120s are the same. A bad flywheel can yield magnets that can be reglued back in...
  12. RedBarron55

    Sport Jet 90 leaking exhaust gasket?

    Yes! After all of the trials and tribulations I found that the outboard engine water inlet to the exhaust manifold (bottom front side) is a 3/4" hole that should be blocked off completely by the proper sport jet gasket, but the outboard gasket was installed (incorrectly). This let water leak...
  13. RedBarron55

    Sportjet 90 hatd start

    Try a starter. If the engine does not spin about 300 rpm on the starter the magneto won;t fire. Try the timing light on the start and see if it flashes on the first turn over compression. By the way the Chinese starters are crap, but cheap and over priced even then. If you a starter shop in...
  14. RedBarron55

    A brief insane moment and $300 purchase of 1994 Regal Rush

    I will see if I can get some pictures, but these are so simple making new ones would probably be best
  15. RedBarron55

    Sport Jet 90 - ride plate bent and fiberglass cracking

    This might help. By the way where are you located?
  16. RedBarron55

    A brief insane moment and $300 purchase of 1994 Regal Rush

    If they have to be shipped it would be more than I would pay as the bottom of the rear seat is ~50 inches or so long. Where are you located?
  17. RedBarron55

    A brief insane moment and $300 purchase of 1994 Regal Rush

    The steering wheel was solidly stuck as I remember. I put major force on it and WD40 etc with no joy.
  18. RedBarron55

    A brief insane moment and $300 purchase of 1994 Regal Rush

    Starters are cheap, my steering was locked up as well. I have the rear seat bottom and perhaps the front. In fair condition. I kept those in case I could use them in the Hobie, but I will never use them.
  19. RedBarron55

    A brief insane moment and $300 purchase of 1994 Regal Rush

    Not really as I sold the remains of the boat and trailer to recoup some of the cost. I plan to keep the parts that are common with my slightly newer SJ 90. I have a few parts that came off easily and did not take up much space, but you probably don't need them. What are you looking for in...
  20. RedBarron55

    SportJet 120XR2 - lack of performance

    Just tie the boat to the dock. You can go WOT there and set the timing. Make sure you have a safety person at the throttle and use nice strong ropes fore and aft. To set the idle you need to let the boat run free, again use a safety person to look out and steer while you work. As far as the...
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