Hoppy
Jet Boat Junkie
- Messages
- 179
- Reaction score
- 526
- Points
- 142
- Location
- North Platte, Nebraska
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2003
- Boat Model
- LX
- Boat Length
- 21
So I just bought this 2005 AR210 and I'm assuming this is the correct form because it is the two stroke and most like the LX210. The boat is in good shape only some small chips in the gelcoat and small tares in the upholstery. The previous owners lost an oil line and had a shop install a SBT engine, eliminate the oil injection, and rebuild the carbs. The SBT engine has not even been broken in an still has a year and a half warranty remaining. All six cylinders show 120psi of compression and I ran it for a short time on a hose it did not run very smooth but I'm not sure what is normal. So the questions so far are:
1. The new engine has water leaking out between the cylinders and the exhaust when running on the hose from the gasket is there any tricks to get that to seal? The gasket looked fine when I disassembled it, SBT recommends coating it with copper gasket adhesive and there was no trace of any on it. So far I'm not Impressed with the shop that did the work there is no way they ran this engine and missed this leak along with finding multiple bolts that were overtightened and damaged threads.
2. I intend on reinstalling oil injection (with new lines and filters) I have found the most of what I need on Ebay I may still need hold down straps for the oil tank and one blead valve that was not pictured so I don't know if it will come with??? Is there a rebuild kit for the oil pumps available anywhere or should I worry about rebuilding the replacement ones if they work? From what I understand the pumps never fail only the lines.
3. I'm concerned with the quality of work of the shop that installed the engine it has me questioning the quality of there carburetor rebuilds, any suggestions on that?
4. Has anyone converted the tower to fold down? I have some thoughts on doing it but if someone has done it already I would appreciate pictures and ideas.
5. The back middle seat cushion is missing I can not find one on ebay has anyone got a place to look? I'm sure I could make one or have one made but thought I would ask.
6. Has anyone got any tips on preventing the windshield hatches from getting broke? The ones I have are near perfect but they look so easy to break, I'm thinking of adding a grab bar to the side of the console to give people a place to put there hands. Some way to reinforce them would be good I think.
7. Is there a suggested hour meter to add to this boat?
8. Is there any commonly neglected maintenance I should look at specific for this model of jet boat.
Thank You to all, I'm sure I will have more questions.
1. The new engine has water leaking out between the cylinders and the exhaust when running on the hose from the gasket is there any tricks to get that to seal? The gasket looked fine when I disassembled it, SBT recommends coating it with copper gasket adhesive and there was no trace of any on it. So far I'm not Impressed with the shop that did the work there is no way they ran this engine and missed this leak along with finding multiple bolts that were overtightened and damaged threads.
2. I intend on reinstalling oil injection (with new lines and filters) I have found the most of what I need on Ebay I may still need hold down straps for the oil tank and one blead valve that was not pictured so I don't know if it will come with??? Is there a rebuild kit for the oil pumps available anywhere or should I worry about rebuilding the replacement ones if they work? From what I understand the pumps never fail only the lines.
3. I'm concerned with the quality of work of the shop that installed the engine it has me questioning the quality of there carburetor rebuilds, any suggestions on that?
4. Has anyone converted the tower to fold down? I have some thoughts on doing it but if someone has done it already I would appreciate pictures and ideas.
5. The back middle seat cushion is missing I can not find one on ebay has anyone got a place to look? I'm sure I could make one or have one made but thought I would ask.
6. Has anyone got any tips on preventing the windshield hatches from getting broke? The ones I have are near perfect but they look so easy to break, I'm thinking of adding a grab bar to the side of the console to give people a place to put there hands. Some way to reinforce them would be good I think.
7. Is there a suggested hour meter to add to this boat?
8. Is there any commonly neglected maintenance I should look at specific for this model of jet boat.
Thank You to all, I'm sure I will have more questions.