Help sportjet 90 Hp

Thena

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I have recently rebuilt a sportjet 90Hp engine. New pistons, gasket sets e.t.c. <br /><br />I also checked the impeller and it is not damaged. The engine is mounted on a donzi 152 medallion. The boat has extreme difficulty coming to plane and when it does it tops at 25mph<br /><br />What could be wrong?? My mechanic says the engine is working fine. How can I check it? <br /><br />I've tried to find specs for the engine i.e. revs, compression e.t.c. but no luck.<br /><br />Does anybody know where I can find these?<br /><br />Also is there any way I can trim the engine so the boat planes better?<br /><br />Keep in mind I am writing from Greece and Jet-boats here are no that common. Most mechanics dont have a lot of experience in fixing them!!<br /><br />p.s. by engines serial no is: OEO54226<br /><br />Was there any specific defect with these engines? Is there a way of improving them by changing a part e.t.c<br /><br />Thanks a lot<br />Lucas
 

JB

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Re: Help sportjet 90 Hp

Hi, Lucas.<br /><br />You forgot to mention that your engine is a Force.<br /><br />What rpm is your engine turning at WOT? That is your key to determining its health.<br /><br />Let us know. :)
 

Thena

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Re: Help sportjet 90 Hp

Hi, I am sorry but I am a bit ignorant.. what is WOT? Remember I have to translate in Greek to my mechanic..<br /><br />Thanks again<br />Lucas
 

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Re: Help sportjet 90 Hp

Sorry, Lucas.<br /><br />WOT is Wide Open Throttle (under load).<br /><br />Good luck. :)
 

russthemuss

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Re: Help sportjet 90 Hp

Hi Lucas, got the same jetboat with the 120. there not exactly a speedster!(mines real heavy)<br /> Check the clearance between the impellor and its housing ( wear ring) is not greater then 1/2mm .If your getting plenty of revs quickly and no go,then maybe time to replace-resleeve the wear ring.
 

Thena

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Re: Help sportjet 90 Hp

I will check the revs this weekend so I'll have something by monday. <br /><br />Is there a way to set a trim with this jet boat sou can plane more quickly? <br /><br />Also what I forgot to mention (probably VERY important!) Is that there was a problem with one of the tubes used to get water out from the deck which resulted in the hull filling with water. I have checked as much as i can to see if there is any water left but I cant seem to find any?<br /><br />How much should a 5meter boat(Donzi 152 medallion) weight?? Does anybody know??<br /><br />Thanks once more!<br />Lucas
 
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