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    New Waveblaster owner!!!

    Hey guys, it's been awhile, but I am back for some new advice. Bought 2 waveblasters yesterday ('96 701cc 2strokes) they are beautiful for their age, and look new inside the engine bay! If they only run half as good as they look we are in business. However, I've never been anywhere near a pwc...
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    I HATE the &@%# ESA!!! (Well actually I hate not having it) HELP!!! (Please)

    Ok after going thru 3 modules (at least 1 bad), and 2 sets of ESA/Overstroke switches (both good). With muffs on, and the boat running in neutral, I NEVER could get the ESA switch to stumble the motor at all! I know that if the boat is not in the water the cam will not activate the switch...
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    Need help with a diagram... (ESA)

    Does the ESA Module require 12vpos? If it does where does it get it from? On the connector going to the module, I have a ground coming from the ignition coil, and the other wire I am wondering about. It is purple, I believe it is coming/going to/from the alternator. ~~~EDIT I believe This was...
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    Timing question.. Anyone?

    When I check timing the "Mark" is jumping all around, not in a consistent place. Does this mean the idle is to high for the procedure? Thanks
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    Anyone know how to test an ESA switch, and ESA module?

    Ive looked everywhere in the manual, can't find any information on either. Thanks
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    Shifting problem, need some help please!

    I haven't been boating but for 3 seasons. I knew nothing about a boat when I got her, but I know quite a bit now. I do have a background in engine, electrical, and moderate mechanics. I graduated from MMI(motorcyle part, not Marine). Ive had 4 years Auto Tech in school, and worked on my own...
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    Shifting issues... Mechanics needed!

    Sorry so lengthy, but maybe the details will help! Ok I will take the time to try and explain the chronology of the events leading up to now. Keep in mind that from then to now consist of 4 trips to the lake. I AM a first time boat owner, and I AM trying my best to learn as I go, so please no...
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    No reverse, OR no forward! Help!

    Ok I've lost reverse. When I move the throttle back it just clicks real fast but never engages. If I go back to the engine, I found a cable that has a little rubber thing that is held in the linkage with a cotter pin. If I pull that rubber thing out, it can be adjusted by spinning it around...
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    Need this bolt...

    What is this thing called (in blue) so I can research it? I also need to order this bolt (in red)! any help? Tried to find it in the service manual, and online catalogs. Guess it would help to know what its called! Thanks everyone
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    Hydraulic Trim hose... O ring or not?

    Had a badly leaking Cylinder hose. Previous owner wrapped it with Ducting tape (not Duct tape) and 4 small clamps tightened all around the leak. It worked pretty nicely except the fact that water could get in and destroy my pump, so I decided to fix it NOW. I had to remove the stern to get it...
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    Overheating on plane (impeller question)

    Ok, so the boat over heats on plane... I have replaced the entire impeller housing and pieces (Since I was told this was a yearly maintenance item anyways, figured it couldn't hurt). Not to say this is the overheating problem for sure, but the old one was all kinds of messed up, and not...
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    Oversized trailer, rebuilding to fit. Any help?

    Bought a 17' Dixie. the trailer is obviously for a much longer boat. When the boat is far enough forward to rest on the rubber "V" of the wench, there is so much tongue weight, a very large man couldn't budge it. This is killing my gas mileage, and also causing horrible wear and tear on my...
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    pivot pin removal quick question

    1987 OMC Cobra 3.0L Trying to remove the pivot pins on my transom. Service manual calls for a tool called a HEW Wrench Is this a misprint as its maybe calling for a HEX Wrench? It looks like a big alan key would turn it. But before I attempt tracking down a large alan key, or a completely...
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    Will not engage in reverse (problem 2 0f 2)

    Here's something else new this year. When I try and engage reverse I hear this high speed clak clak clak clak clak etc. sound coming from under my engine cover. Upon inspection, i realized that the clak'ing is coming from this claw looking thing. Its black, and has rounded finger like things. I...
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    Weird overheating (problem 1 of 2)

    Never seen anything like this before, but bet one of you guys has a good idea what it is, here's the dilly o... If I'm sitting still, and idling, the boat stays at the cool end of the gauge, if I creep forward (as fast as I want to go BEFORE the boat tries to start getting on plain) the temp...
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    Hydralic line replacement, please tell me...

    I have a busted hydralic line (been like that since I bought the boat) behind the stern on the outside of the boat. (The one that goes to the cylinders) Its a little over a foot long, and easily replaced (except for the hard part =o)! ) Its obvious that Im gonna have to remove 6 bolts and remove...
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    Winterazation help

    First time ever doing this, I have drained the water out of the motor, but now I need to know where to put in the antifreeze. Could someone please help? Thanks!
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    Looking fo a screw hider, can anyone help?

    Nevermind this post.
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    Steering... Is this normal?

    the slower I go on my boat, the harder it is to make it go STRAIGHT. If I am going to the left, and I turn the wheel to the right to straighten it up, before you know it, I am vering right. Then I counter it back to left, and in a matter of seconds, here I come PORTSIDE! I know what your...
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    Prop Help Please!

    1987 Dixie Bandit 3.0L OMC/ Cobra IO 140hp WOT Range 4200-4600rpm My used boat came with a 13.25x3x17p Prop. It was really bad UNDERpropped. I could only get 3/4 thru the throttle before I was at my MAX WOT range. IF I was to push it to see what RPM the boat would hit with that prop, It would...
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