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03-27-2011, 11:09 AM #1
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rebuilding gp1200
so i bought a 1998 gp 1200 with a lot of work done to it for $2000. when i test rode it it was perfect running on 93 octane with some octane booster cause supposedly it had to be run on 110. the next time i took it out it would turn off while on full throttle going full speed for more than 20 seconds. the spark plug in the last piston was coming loose. i took it to the shop and he tightened the spark plug and i went back to the water. now it was bogging even when i would ride slow. so the mechanic said i needed to have the carburetors rebuilt. then with the carbs rebuilt i went to the water again and the ski was still bogging a lot! so he toook apart the head and the o rings were bad and he also told me the back and middle cylinders were scratched and had low compression. now i have a friend that knows how to build engines hes actually a certified marine diesel technitian so he will help me rebuild it. my question is, what do i have to do to the cylinders to be able to put new piston rings and get my compression back? do i have to put a sleeve in them or is there something else that could be done? any help would be greatly appreciated
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03-27-2011, 12:10 PM #2
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re-post in "Yamaha Old School Ski Discussions"
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03-27-2011, 01:11 PM #3
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Did you just call my jetski old? Lmao jk
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03-27-2011, 03:00 PM #4
if the scratches are bad enough, you'll have to bore and hone the cylinders bigger and install bigger pistons.
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03-27-2011, 07:13 PM #5
Typically if the cylinders are Nikasil, you can't bore them (those may not be Nikasil). If they are, some company's will re-sleeve them though. Do a search as this was recently discussed in the 'old school' section...you'll find the links for places who do that and/or bore.
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03-27-2011, 08:46 PM #6
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yeah i just did a search. i think my first step should be to take it apart and see what size pistons i have cause maybe it already has big pistons and i have to go bigger
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03-27-2011, 09:33 PM #7
Moved this thread to the old school section where it belongs.
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03-27-2011, 09:42 PM #8
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thanks
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03-28-2011, 11:48 AM #9
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How can i tell if they are nikasil? Mines is the non pv version 135 hp. The one that all 3 cylinders are one piece as well as the head
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03-28-2011, 12:56 PM #10
GPr is nick plated GP is not .
If 1 and 3 are gouged and need bored then do all 3.If you need some 1 mm over pistons I have a set of pistons 85 mm for sale.
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