That's how I got my first Tigershark (Project Freebie Jet Ski). The owner said the crankshaft was broken and listed it for free on craigslist. Thankfully he didn't have any takers and I went over there and picked it up. It took a lot of money to make my first Daytona 1000 right, but I also learned a lot about how these skis are built. Good luck on getting that jet ski! Hope it works out.
Just my opinion, but you really should stick to oem mikuni on the carb parts. (Needle and seat are fine from SBT) it probably wont be an issue for the tigersharks since none of them run high pop offs like yamaha, but I have had a ripped main diaphragm happen with aftermarket kits. The material is different. Aftermarkets are rubber, but if you compare an oem mikuni side by side, you will see the oem appears to have a fabric material covered in rubber. That almost cost me a 2000 dollar yami big bore engine, so ill spring for OEM mikuni parts here on out. OSD marine has a mikuni “al la carte” part listing where you can get only what you need.
I have 1996 tigershark montego (2 stroke), I lost compression in first piston,. And I was wonder if u have any information that would be help full? They told me the whole top end would have to be replaced.
Hi Kaleub, did you see the link I left to the Tigershark facebook repair group in the description? It's a great place to get your questions answered. If the front piston is low on compression, then the first thing I would do is figure out what caused you to loose that cylinder. Are the carbs clogged up? Have they ever been rebuilt? I sure would hate for you to throw a top end on it only to have it happen to you again. These skis are getting really old so it probably isn't a bad idea to tear down the whole motor and replace the outer crank seals and base gaskets as well. If any of those seals or gaskets are leaking they can cause the engine to run lean and ruin a piston. Good luck!
Hey Dan. Im currently rebuilding a Tigersharks as well. What Size Spring did you run? stock calls for 51g but can't find any. what gram spring did you use and what size needle? Thanks! Enjoyed watching the build
Keep up the good work Dan.
Thanks Joe!
I have one in my area for free, still no response from the owner. I binged all your videos on the freebie and these two. I'm amped to get the one here
That's how I got my first Tigershark (Project Freebie Jet Ski). The owner said the crankshaft was broken and listed it for free on craigslist. Thankfully he didn't have any takers and I went over there and picked it up. It took a lot of money to make my first Daytona 1000 right, but I also learned a lot about how these skis are built. Good luck on getting that jet ski! Hope it works out.
rebuilding the same 1000cc carbs... MAG 7/8 turn, center 3/4 turn, PTO 3/4 turn... runs a little rough still. How can i adjust further?
I can hear the wife. I hope that's not a good towel your using as a work bench! Lol
Just my opinion, but you really should stick to oem mikuni on the carb parts. (Needle and seat are fine from SBT) it probably wont be an issue for the tigersharks since none of them run high pop offs like yamaha, but I have had a ripped main diaphragm happen with aftermarket kits. The material is different. Aftermarkets are rubber, but if you compare an oem mikuni side by side, you will see the oem appears to have a fabric material covered in rubber. That almost cost me a 2000 dollar yami big bore engine, so ill spring for OEM mikuni parts here on out. OSD marine has a mikuni “al la carte” part listing where you can get only what you need.
I have 1996 tigershark montego (2 stroke), I lost compression in first piston,. And I was wonder if u have any information that would be help full? They told me the whole top end would have to be replaced.
Hi Kaleub, did you see the link I left to the Tigershark facebook repair group in the description? It's a great place to get your questions answered. If the front piston is low on compression, then the first thing I would do is figure out what caused you to loose that cylinder. Are the carbs clogged up? Have they ever been rebuilt? I sure would hate for you to throw a top end on it only to have it happen to you again. These skis are getting really old so it probably isn't a bad idea to tear down the whole motor and replace the outer crank seals and base gaskets as well. If any of those seals or gaskets are leaking they can cause the engine to run lean and ruin a piston. Good luck!
Hey Dan. Im currently rebuilding a Tigersharks as well. What Size Spring did you run? stock calls for 51g but can't find any. what gram spring did you use and what size needle? Thanks! Enjoyed watching the build
I re-used the factory springs and needle jets that came with the carbs.
Thanks for the video. Great explanation. Just pi ked up a 99 640. Did your carb rebuild kit come with the fuel pump/pulse gasket/diaphragm?
No problem! Yes. All of the gaskets were included.
what's your wife think of this??????
Shhhhh! Don't tell!