what the heck!!! Read this story and tell me what's wrong!!!

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Matt Stallings

2004-07-30 04:16:50 UTC

I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half of the
motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to the hose, and
tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few seconds and then froze
up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I let it charge for a few minutes,
thinking it might be the battery, and still no turn over. THEN THIS IS
WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took the spark plugs off to see if it would turn over
with no compression. I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like
muddy water came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in muddy
water. What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience this????
Matt

frosty

2004-07-30 05:37:20 UTC

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Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half of
the motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to the
hose, and tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few seconds
and then froze up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I let it charge
for a few minutes, thinking it might be the battery, and still no
turn over. THEN THIS IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took the spark plugs
off to see if it would turn over with no compression. I hit the
starter and a fountain of what looks like muddy water came from both
cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in muddy water. What the heck
is the problem? Anyone else experience this???? Matt

LOL.. this has GOT to be a work!

Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???

Just on the off chance that this is a legitimate
post, you need to "start it, then turn on the
water," not "turn on the water, then start."

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frosty

Matt Stallings

2004-07-30 06:03:18 UTC

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Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???

What's that supposed to mean?

I didn't think it mattered if you turned on the water before u started it.
I didn't touch the carbs, just took the top 2 covers off the engine and
replaced the gaskets and o-rings.....

Post by frosty

LOL.. this has GOT to be a work!
Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???
Just on the off chance that this is a legitimate
post, you need to "start it, then turn on the
water," not "turn on the water, then start."
--
frosty

frosty

2004-07-30 06:59:51 UTC

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Post by frosty

Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half
of the motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to the
hose, and tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few seconds
and then froze up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I let it
charge for a few minutes, thinking it might be the battery, and
still no turn over. THEN THIS IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took the
spark plugs off to see if it would turn over with no compression.
I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like muddy water
came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in muddy water.
What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience this???? Matt

LOL.. this has GOT to be a work!
Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???
Just on the off chance that this is a legitimate
post, you need to "start it, then turn on the
water," not "turn on the water, then start."

Matt Stallings, who apparently was

Post by frosty
Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???
What's that supposed to mean?
I didn't think it mattered if you turned on the water before u
started it. I didn't touch the carbs, just took the top 2 covers off
the engine and replaced the gaskets and o-rings.....

There's a famous UseNet thread about two guys,
a Honda, (IIRC,) and a bag of sand. Your post
reminded me of that post. (Maybe you'll become
as famous as those two guys.) =`:^>

--
frosty

frosty

2004-07-30 07:03:15 UTC

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Post by frosty

Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half
of the motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to
the hose, and tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few
seconds and then froze up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I
let it charge for a few minutes, thinking it might be the battery,
and still no turn over. THEN THIS IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took
the spark plugs off to see if it would turn over with no
compression. I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like
muddy water came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in
muddy water. What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience
this???? Matt

LOL.. this has GOT to be a work!
Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???
Just on the off chance that this is a legitimate
post, you need to "start it, then turn on the
water," not "turn on the water, then start."

Matt Stallings, who apparently was

There's a famous UseNet thread about two guys,
a Honda, (IIRC,) and a bag of sand. Your post
reminded me of that post. (Maybe you'll become
as famous as those two guys.) =`:^>

Update from Frosty: It was in a forum, not a newsgroup.
Maybe I can find a link. Parts of it are pretty funny.

--
frosty

frosty

2004-07-31 07:43:49 UTC

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Post by frosty

Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half
of the motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to
the hose, and tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few
seconds and then froze up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I
let it charge for a few minutes, thinking it might be the battery,
and still no turn over. THEN THIS IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took
the spark plugs off to see if it would turn over with no
compression. I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like
muddy water came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in
muddy water. What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience
this???? Matt

LOL.. this has GOT to be a work!
Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???
Just on the off chance that this is a legitimate
post, you need to "start it, then turn on the
water," not "turn on the water, then start."

Matt Stallings, who apparently was

There's a famous UseNet thread about two guys,
a Honda, (IIRC,) and a bag of sand. Your post
reminded me of that post. (Maybe you'll become
as famous as those two guys.) =`:^>

Update from Frosty: It was in a forum, not a newsgroup.
Maybe I can find a link. Parts of it are pretty funny.

It wasn't a Honda, it was an Audi:
http://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/1567770.phtml

"We got a bag of sandblasting sand and hooked up into
the intake and started the car..."

--
frosty

Chris

2004-07-30 13:01:24 UTC

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You filled your engine with water.
The engine always goes on first, and gets shut off first.
Like this: Start engine, water on, water off, then engine off.

You can also let the engine run without water for about 30 seconds
to a minute, but be careful.

Search for tips on getting water out of the engine.

In short, spin the engine with the plugs out, put in new plugs,
then start engine. Ride for 15-20 minutes to 'dry' out the engine.

If you let the engine sit with water in it for more than 2-3 days,
it will rust together and be ruined !!!

Post by frosty

Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half
of the motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to the
hose, and tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few seconds
and then froze up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I let it
charge for a few minutes, thinking it might be the battery, and
still no turn over. THEN THIS IS WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took the
spark plugs off to see if it would turn over with no compression.
I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like muddy water
came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in muddy water.
What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience this???? Matt

LOL.. this has GOT to be a work!
Did you and your Honda buddy extrusion
hone the carbs (while it was running) ???
Just on the off chance that this is a legitimate
post, you need to "start it, then turn on the
water," not "turn on the water, then start."

Matt Stallings, who apparently was

There's a famous UseNet thread about two guys,
a Honda, (IIRC,) and a bag of sand. Your post
reminded me of that post. (Maybe you'll become
as famous as those two guys.) =`:^>

Matt Stallings

2004-07-30 15:13:11 UTC

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How does the water get in the enigne? I thought it was sealed whether the
engine is on or off. I'm not posting on here so you can make fun of me, I'm
just trying to get some help. Isn't that what this forum is for?
Matt

Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half of the
motor in my 1994 GTX. I took it outside, connected it to the hose, and
tried to crank it, but it tried to crank for a few seconds and then froze
up. It wouldn't turn over at all. So I let it charge for a few minutes,
thinking it might be the battery, and still no turn over. THEN THIS IS
WHERE IT GETS WEIRD I took the spark plugs off to see if it would turn over
with no compression. I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like
muddy water came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in muddy
water. What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience this????
Matt

Tech - SBT

2004-07-30 18:12:58 UTC

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The cooling system, including the exhaust is open on a PWC. You ran the
water, filled the system and exhaust pipe, then the water dumped into the
block.

You have only a couple hours time between the flooding and resurection to
get your engine going again, otherwise you need to pull it out, it's done.
Watch this vid to see how to purge and get it running. After doing so you
HAVE TO run it HARD ont he water for at least 20 min.

An owners manual or Service Manual clearly states flushing procedures. You
can purchase both from any local dealer.

http://server1.sbtontheweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12031

Post by Matt Stallings
How does the water get in the enigne? I thought it was sealed whether the
engine is on or off. I'm not posting on here so you can make fun of me, I'm
just trying to get some help. Isn't that what this forum is for?
Matt

over

Post by Matt Stallings
with no compression. I hit the starter and a fountain of what looks like
muddy water came from both cylinders, covering the whole SeaDoo in muddy
water. What the heck is the problem? Anyone else experience this????
Matt

Matt Stallings

2004-07-30 19:33:51 UTC

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I got all the water out and got it cranked and let it run in the driveway
for about 15 minutes, revving it every once in a while. Do I still need to
tow it to the lake and run it there to finish drying it out?

Matt

Post by Tech - SBT
The cooling system, including the exhaust is open on a PWC. You ran the
water, filled the system and exhaust pipe, then the water dumped into the
block.
You have only a couple hours time between the flooding and resurection to
get your engine going again, otherwise you need to pull it out, it's done.
Watch this vid to see how to purge and get it running. After doing so you
HAVE TO run it HARD ont he water for at least 20 min.
An owners manual or Service Manual clearly states flushing procedures.

You

Post by Tech - SBT
can purchase both from any local dealer.
http://server1.sbtontheweb.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12031

Post by Matt Stallings
How does the water get in the enigne? I thought it was sealed whether the
engine is on or off. I'm not posting on here so you can make fun of me,

I'm

Post by Matt Stallings
just trying to get some help. Isn't that what this forum is for?
Matt

Post by Matt Stallings
I just replaced all the rubber o-rings and gaskets in the top half of

the