B pipe getting to hot
- Thread starter Laxpro2
- Start date
update: I bought the ski but the chamber is overheating every time i ride it, it sizzles all the water immedietly. All 3 screws are frozen.... the bottom 2 are closed and top is open. Checked every single cooling line and they are not clogged or anything. What else should I check
i removed all the screws and put compressed air in all the holes, what should i soak it in
Vumad
Super Hero, with a cape!
- Location
- St. Pete, FL
Soak it? You can use penetrating oil on the screw if they are stuck but it sounds like you removed them? No need to soak the pipe. Just flush it with the hose and ensure it's clear of all debris. If you want to soak it, dawn or simple green water should be fine to clean it up. Check the adjustment screw internal holes with a small drill bit BY HAND. Do not damage the hole or break the bit. You're just gently making sure the hole is clear. It's a SAE diameter not metric.
You can get some metal polish and a 6" drill buffer attachment to try to clean that chamber up some (a bench grinder with a buffer disc is better if you have a bench ginder that can take a buffing pad).
Mike W
Infidel
- Location
- North Florida
The pipe might be clear but the line supplying the pipe may be clogged or partially obstructed. Blow out all the other lines as well.
Vumad
Super Hero, with a cape!
- Location
- St. Pete, FL
Water is coming out of the pipe BUT is water going INTO the pipe. Put the 3 screws back in and put your finger over the cooling outlet. Close 2 screws at a time and leave the other out numerous turns. Ensure each of the 3 inside holes flows a good stream of water and each of them can be closed with the screw. If they do not flow, then see post #6.
Tested all 3 of the screws and water comes into the pipe, this pic was taken without the water fitting closed because it would spray to hard. I guess the only thing left to do is put the pipe back on with the new screws. Is there any possible way that the engine itself is getting too hot which is what makes the pipe hot? When i rode it the pipe was way hotter than the motor so i dont think thats the case
Vumad
Super Hero, with a cape!
- Location
- St. Pete, FL
Good work.
Yes. You could have blockages elsewhere. Corrosion in the engine. I had mud dobbers make nests in my inlets and outlets. You can be tuned too lean. Etc.
Half flip95
Formerly pondracer95
- Location
- Lake Havasu City AZ
its only too hot if the coupler melts
factory pipe instructions says the water should only sizzle a little, when i put water on the chamber it would immediately sizzle it all. It didnt burn the coupler but still.
Half flip95
Formerly pondracer95
- Location
- Lake Havasu City AZ
but still what?
if you're scared go to church
if you're scared go to church
schicks
Karma Enforcer
- Location
- West Michigan
was the stock head taped for an additional 3/8" barb? why? do you have a single cooling line coming in from the pump or two?
try running both cooling lines coming off the head to the top of the head pipe. and the bottom of head pipe to stinger and pisser with a T. I had a ski that the chamber got way hot on and I went through all the things you did. I finally tried t-ing both lines of the head to the head pipe and that increased the pressure in the head pipe and solved the hot chamber issue for me. Easy and worth a try.
try running both cooling lines coming off the head to the top of the head pipe. and the bottom of head pipe to stinger and pisser with a T. I had a ski that the chamber got way hot on and I went through all the things you did. I finally tried t-ing both lines of the head to the head pipe and that increased the pressure in the head pipe and solved the hot chamber issue for me. Easy and worth a try.
- Location
- California
Mine was pretty discolored before I powdercoated it. Haven't done a sizzle test in awhile but it's not melting couplers and it rips so I'm happy
Carb needs tuned. If tuned correctly throttle response should be instant
- Location
- Reno,NV
too much water in box....