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Multiple ways to delete them - WFO mentions a free and reversible option. I wanted something more permanent so after cleaning the drain holes really well I coated a pair of 8mm x 12mm bolts with JB/devcon and ran them in. No tap is needed so you don't need to worry about shavings.

I'm assuming the rebuild comments were in reference to my earlier post. There is no witchcraft or sorcery needed to know that a 37 year old unmaintained engine is going to need some work. In a less direct fashion I could have said tear down and inspection at some point in the future. I chose...

Hull looks mostly original outside of the nicely updated chinpad. Since you are already diving into the carbs I'd recommend doing the rebuild yourself and even a little home porting as Quinc mentioned. I've run SBT cranks purchased through JetManiac but wouldn't go complete motor if you are...

Just saw the pic - that is a stock headpipe with maybe an upgraded tailcone. You should do the dry-pipe mod for sure. It's virtually free outside of time and yields a nice improvement. FWIW I didn't even add a nipple on my tailcone and just routed all water overboard. When you mod the...

If the engine really hasn't been touched in 37 years it's going to need a full rebuild. The finicky starting is also likely from an air leak. Since you mentioned rebuilding the carb and reeds just order an exhaust gasket too and do a pressure test to confirm. Depending on how bad it looses...

Thought I would post some updates on the cylinder. My first attempts to remove the piece of screw lodged in the sleeve with just sandpaper didn't even make a dent. I was able to make some headway with a tiny flat pick but there was still a little remaining that had to come out. It sounds...

Appreciate the responses. I've double checked the cylinder and there aren't any places that catch a nail above the ports - just some scuffing. However it looks like part of a screw lodged just below the boost port and that definitely catches a nail but is raised and not a scratch. You can see...

Quick background - engine is a 61x/62t that has 19 hours on the clock since a full rebuild with a new crank from JM. Was out riding and dropped power but made it back to shore. Pulled it into the garage and started troubleshooting. Compression check passed initially (190/190), went through...

1996 - 362lbs. Full tank of gas, no fire extinguisher, -3 AC pole w/ OVP and fat bars, WCF lowered hood and nose piece, b-pipe, small AGM battery, scupper and single bilge Assuming my foam is significantly waterlogged as it drips out of the ride plate bolts. Would it be worth it to refoam and...

I've got about 30 hours on my Astral's and really like them. Not sure who recommended them but it was another thread here on the X. The velcro flap is sometimes annoying but the soles are grippy and they drain well. https://www.amazon.com/Astral-Outdoor-Minimalist-Insulated-Drying/dp/B00XMBWYNU/

That is a bummer but at least you found it before it was fully assembled in the ski or worse you had a burn down. Should be able to pop the cases and re-seal relatively quickly. Did a crank let go previously in these cases?

Would a 90mm nozzle be too large for this setup on a 144 pump? I've got an RRP sitting here that I could try. Didn't find anything from search but am assuming that everyone goes to 84/85 as that is max bore on a stock nozzle. Also have a set of dual 44s (4 hole version) that I have been...

I was able to sort everything out and wanted to say the wax v3 zeel curve is awesome! Noticeable gains from low all the way through mid throttle. I didn't spend much time up top as the conditions were pretty rough. My actual issue ended up being a lean startup condition. Since I hadn't...

Have a few updates on some more testing with this impeller. I finally got my y62t zeel in and am running the default wax v3 curve. The other notable change is with my steering setup - switching to an OVP straight fatbar and trimming the blowsion HD cable end to maximize nozzle throw. That...

Thanks for confirming that Wax - off to look for the leak.

This is a long shot but is there any way to mis-wire a zeel that would lead to a runaway condition? I just rebuilt my engine last year with genuine OEM crank seals and did a full leakdown before final assembly. It's got 9 hours on it with stock cdi and was running great so far this season...

The general starting point for 44 sbns on a kawi 650 are 120p, 140M, 2.0 N/S and an 80 gram black spring which is 21psi pop off. Start about 1.5 turns each and start tuning via the mikuni manual. FWIW look at the base of your carb and the specific model should be stamped there. Depending on...