FREE Jet Ski Hasn't Run In 20 Years. Can It Be Saved? (VERY ROUGH)

I buy a 1995 Tigershark Jet Ski that hasn't ran in over 20 years. Let's fix it. #JetSki, #Tigershark, #Fix,
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[@dw-bn5ex]

What's good about these video's? No unnecessary music, no dopey video clips inserted, and the camera stays on the project. Well done.

[@module79l28]

*Videos, plurals don't have an apostrophe. 😉

[@thebigguy8306]

@@module79l28 I am not a grammar Nazi, but would the apostrophe be possessive - like Jakes Video's,

[@stateofmainefishing]

@@Motoxr32 I AGREE HE IS MISSING OUT ON A LOT OF REVENUE

[@thebigguy8306]

@@Motoxr32 IMHO - he should have tee shirts and hoodies, also an Amazon tools list - buy from his list and he gets a cut

[@samson2968]

Something tells me he's not in it for the money!

[@stephenhaslam680]

The fact that these machines are intended to be around water and outside probably worked in your favor. Brilliant work getting that carb back into action.

[@ar2043]

Joe, I've made a lot of comments in the past and I've made a lot today on this video. But the most important one is, like we've told you before, when it comes to these old watercraft it goes like this… Engine start then water on then water off and engine stop. You need to get an online diagram and look at how the cooling system works. If you keep turning the hose on and just letting it feed the ski indefinitely without the engine running, you are going to Hydro-lock the Motor. Please take my word for this. Watercraft used to be my entire reason for existing. Engine on water on then water off engine off. Please.

[@Daniel-Biruk]

I really hope Joe notices your comment before it’s to late 😅

[@GoldenCroc]

I dont know much about PWCs.. so I thought.. "Huh, that cant be right? How could it enter from the cooling jackets without any gaskets being bad? But he should know what hes talking about"... But then I thought about it...I guess it must enter the cylinders via the watercooled exhaust, then?

[@Allthingsdirtbike]

​@GoldenCroc water enters from the impeller to the bottom of the exhaust manifold when your in the lake, when you run the ski on a water hose with the ski off it will enter threw the exhaust manifold into the cylinders hydro locking it , you'll have bent piston Rods real quick

[@GoldenCroc]

@@Allthingsdirtbike Yep, exactly as I thought then. But is there really much risk of bending rods in an engine thats shut off? I would have thought the starter would refuse to turn it over long before any rods are deformed.

[@ravioli9728]

He won't listen to you. He doesn't listen to all the people telling him for years to wash the dirt off the motors before he works on them.

[@FrozenCrapholeDweller]

An hour and a half on those tire? You are a bold soul!😂

[@joebacarella2829]

I had a tigershark just like this, I think mine was a 3 seater, my footwells were purple and the bottom of the boat was white, same cooler in thr front. It was kind of tired after a couple years of use, I bought new pistons and rings, honed the cylinders and it ran like a top for 5 more years, I ended up selling it , I had a spedo, top speed was about 38 mph according to the speedo, you could go wide open and cut the handle bars all the way, and it would just slide into a doughnut, it was a riot. I bought a 2001 sea doo XP 130 hp, that was a rocket ship next to the tigershark, but it didn`t slide, you could flip it and at 60 mph it wasn`t no joke, the XP was crazy fast, but the tigershark was funner spining and sliding around, brings back memories. You have a little beilge pump in the bottom just like mine.

[@keithk3780]

Joe flying close to the sun with those rotted tires lol.

[@brianallan1036]

Joe the law breaker,Just give me those god dam tickets.

[@dixoncider7256]

😂😂

[@Thuddster]

Joe, doing a trailer rebuild with minimal upgrades is a worthy side-project. Good content!

[@731trident]

​@@ThuddsterI would definitely be interested in seeing that.

[@bigskunk801]

The problem with any case reed induction 2 stroke PWC engine is moisture ir water in the crank case. So the rod bearings and crank will rust. The key to a long life of these engines it’s a must that they are ran after removed from the water and get all the water out of the engine and exhaust. It’s also a must that any watercraft is winterized with a fogger. Otherwise you run the chance of bottom end rust. Once the bottom end is rusted the bearings won’t last long and the watercraft is junk because of cost to repair.

[@alexmassie361]

Literaly my favorite channel on youtube! Straight to the point, explains every steps, from motocross to jetskis, love your videos man, been since since the cr 500!

[@ar2043]

Get yourself a little borescope that hooks up to your iPhone so you can start showing us the insides of cylinders through the spark plug holes (and you can start reading piston wash) and inside the reed cage through the carburetor mount. We would all love that… you should've had one for years now. They're wonderful for looking down the spark plug holes and reading piston wash and checking out the cylinder walls. Thank you very much.

[@ar2043]

Oh, and one more thing. Get yourself a nice spray bottle and fill it full of two-stroke mix so you can spray some of it right into these projects straight through the gullet when you're trying to keep them running. I've been asking you for years. Thank you.

[@WindsEternal]

LOL at all the gunk coming out the jet when you were turning it over around 45:40

[@leodurivage4411]

Perfect just pick up the same machine for the same price Going to watch video before I work on it. Thanks buddy😊

[@quaddoc7215]

Been thinking about getting one of these non running skis to mess with. Thanks for the video @2vintage

[@JanneRanta]

That paint scheme could not be any more 1995. Holy flashback.

[@MusicSensations1971]

Hey Joe a little tip for shrunken or semi brittle diaphragms dip them in acetone do not soak them in acetone just dip them for a couple seconds it will make the rubber pliable again you might have to do this a couple times but it really does work !

[@BlockchainToTheFace]

Add a cheap borescope to your arsenal. It would make for good content

[@michaellacharite9791]

The excitement in your voice when it started! Precious

[@MatthewSmith-to1hz]

"It'll take a miracle to get it running." * gets it running * 😁Congratulations. You're a miracle

[@_BAD_MERC_]

HELL YEAH BROTHER!!!! Those notoriously don't get a lot of usage up North. They do here in Florida and the salt water eats them rapidly. Great find!!

[@1fannsnn]

Good luck finding parts for that thing

[@Nine_883]

Hey you bought a brass punch. Now you don’t have to beat the heck out of your socket extensions! I was a mechanic in the Army and that brass punch and hammer were my most used tool on old deuce and a half’s and humvees. I beat the crap out of that brass punch. They called it a brass drift.

[@DjBud_VinD]

Cool jetski, nice to have one that isnt butchered up. And a nice little trailer, needs some sanding, a metal primer (anti-rost) and some paint. Great stuf again. Big up!

[@ar2043]

Oh would you look at that… The old gas looks like my deck stain from the 80s!!! 😂😂😂

[@chuckclark9464]

It’s one of you said that about the mouse Ness I was watching one of the guys that I watch on KZbin. They’re a detail company. They detail cars every now and then they start the cars too. They got one and they were revving the engine and a mouse got blown out of the exhaust pipe and the funny thing about it was it wasn’t dead. It was still alive. They were able to catch it and let it go lol. Sincerely Chuck.

[@dc202dadangerzone5]

Brah that not our normal work hat 😂😂 ... salute brah 💯

[@neutonrenda2303]

Great find, even though its old it doesn't look like it's had a hard life, so the motor looks like it could be strong. It's hard to believe how quickly it started after such a long time. Great fix.👍

[@ste1872]

Fuel looked like Barrs Iron bru 💯😂 great job sorting that carb out it needed it for sure 👍🏻

[@michaellabombard9507]

I see your liking that new brass punch.

[@bradkeller2899]

When installing new steering cable make sure you have a grommet seal on the haul of the ski I saw daylight when you showed the jet steering at cable connection

[@nickgruber2593]

Great to see you working on basically anything with a motor! Fantastic content as always. Would love to see a Suzuki LT80 on the channel someday!!

[@LynnKorte-ve4qf]

Looks like you have another runner .Those Suzuki engines are built pretty good and I bet it'll run good for ya .I worked on a few myself as I have found out back in that day. They were much better that Kawasaki jet ski's engines that were water cooled,,even the Suzuki Artic Cat snowmobile had once Kawasakis engines and then to many issues and after that ,they went to (Suzukis engines). they were nicely built also

[@CutGrassGoFast]

This inspired me to buy my own abandoned jet skis… I got 2 yesterday and I already got one running

[@willmc42]

Looks like a copy of the 1st generation 200cc Kawasaki sit down handlebar 2 seat ski. I used to rip up Mobile Bay and Pensacola rivers and coastal tributaries. Clean it out with fresh water , it was very dependable. No match for later Seadoo or Waverunner models but definitely fun to explore North Florida coastal waterways.

[@BretMcIntire]

I wanted to see him take it to “the land” and put it through its paces. LOL

[@kencreten7308]

The suspense when you took out the plugs! Brace for impact!

[@johnhicks735]

Hey Joe don't forget to check the Amp oil for the jet pump to before you take it out on the water. Klotz AMP oil is A good brand to buy also.

[@tomdombrovski432]

Another great video Joe, absolutely enjoy your passion for the chase of finding and preserving old motorsports, great job

[@jackgannon87]

I love your videos and how in depth they go with out all of the extra editing nowadays. I recently started a channel with a similar style and was wondering if you had any tips just starting out

[@KixBryant]

Free with purchase of trailer! Mint!👌

[@Slutparm]

I know. He’s an idiot

[@GoldenCroc]

That carb looks very similar to the ones I got 2 of on my 1996 seadoo, and I was just cleaning them out. Good to have a reference for how it can look.

[@lucascady4992]

That thing is a diamond in the rough!! Easy fix to at least get running!! 😮 There was obviously water or moisture in the hull but not inside the motor.. The starter is also seized up with corrosion..

[@ChrisFlims405]

What can’t this man fix lol love it Joe been watching for a min think since you and your brother was racing the ole Hondas up and down the street

[@mitchellstepan7215]

A q-tip chucked into a drill with some brass polish on it is the best way to clean a needle and seat!

[@DaddyBx2]

cant believe that carb wow good job Joe!

[@Ghostdog4]

Nice find! I have had my eyes open for something similar but they are a rare commodity in the Boston area. Changing those small trailer tires is a daunting task, exceptionally difficult compared to motorcycle tires

[@2vintage]

They sell the whole wheel at fleetfarm.

[@Johnbruzzi4234]

@@2vintagewow your a good guy

[@jimw6991]

​Don't forget to repack bearings and replace seals on hub. Nice score. How were you feeding this water when running the engine? Is there a pickup on the bottom?

[@BlairGuinea]

Thanks for your time Joe

[@thebigguy8306]

Nice, love the variety. I don't think that is a family transport, or a for you and your brothers, it would be a submarine

[@uriahpolite1594]

Got a free jet ski here but there’s catch had buy the trailer 😂😂 -2vintage for president

[@Slutparm]

Free weed. Buy the pipe. It’s legal 😂

[@st7650]

I sure hope you get a safety clean parts washer soon. Would make cleaning parts a whole lot easier. Thanks for the post

[@wayne-oo]

You can have a cable made at any big equipment shop, just bring the old one in !

[@hunt1198]

That’s an awesome find. Free stuff never hurts to take it.

[@alanwilkinson5152]

Another great video really looking forward to your next one. You are truly inspirational .Alan Northern Ireland 👍

[@christophermarshall5765]

Nice job Joe. I look forward to seeing it on the water. Let's hope the steering cable isn't difficult to install.

[@greathornedowl3644]

Good looking ski. Love the variety. Keep up the hard work

[@riverakers]

I had a racing version of a tigershark daytona 770 with motorized nozzle trim.It would fly.You could do all kinds of tricks on it and it would jump wakes incredibly.They are a blast.

[@JoePhounders]

We need more Vinnie! That ski is a little high for him to inspect tho.... 😂

[@Thuddster]

OK, now maybe do a quick refresh on that trailer...just because. 😊

[@christianeagleson]

I picked up a 95 Tigershark with new carbs and about everything replaced…. Fuel lines where swapped and it runs😂 clean trailer too🤌🏼 tempted to use it in a jet Jon build

[@kawazx1964]

Amazing work so far. Cant wait for the first test ride

[@chrissmith513]

I use to like making Gaskets for everything 😊😊😊

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Got lucky on that one buddy 😊 thanks for sharing brother 🙏

[@Six4691]

Great win so far, can’t wait to see it swim!

[@1fannsnn]

Good luck finding part for that😂

[@WharfRat94]

I have owned a few different Tigershark skis over the years and currently own this exact model. I have put tons of hours on it in the few years I have owned it with no issues at all. Some of the most reliable skis ever made in my opinion.

[@Jdwescott]

I noticed the south central arctic cat sticker,was a great dealer.I bought all my Arctic Cat sleds and atvs there,sucks all the good dealers have gone.

[@PeopleRgarbage]

What an extremely handsome machine It deserves whatever it costs to make the beauty like new again

[@taurota1554]

Awesome thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@gman77gas]

You need to tackle a gas golf car project!

[@chrissmith513]

I use to work at a Golf Course with a fleet of 80 golf carts lots of fun !

[@YTcanthandelthetruth]

​@@chrissmith513 I'm sure u have lots of funny stories, but have u ever had someone mess with the governors on one? 😂

[@Britt-h4s]

That’s impressive. Nice job!!

[@debcamp2359]

Nice job! Hope your first drive goes well.

[@Johnbruzzi4234]

Never gonna happen

[@Falconurbex]

Quick 1 for u brother when ur pumping fuel tank out once fuel is in the line put that line into a tub on the floor and leave it the gravity will come down that tube until the tank is empty and it saves u holding the pipe all the time.

[@TravisStewart-j8q]

Honestly buddy I watch your videos a lot and you impress me you amaze me by the stuff you do and all that honestly I do take a lot of pointers from you I do watch a lot of videos so I am able to do the stuff I do repairing jeans and stuff like that but honestly keep on doing what you're doing man and like the world's going to come to a better place by doing mechanic works by older machines and what I mean by older machines look at you just got a free jet ski there are lots of fun I had one the only issue you have to watch it is the water pump other than that it's all good keep up the good work man and like I'll keep on describing to your videos liking and commenting and good stuff like that keep up man

[@YTcanthandelthetruth]

That algae film on the cylinders really seemed to boost compression.😂

[@IO-zz2xy]

You should automatically dump carb in USC then start strip what is tight. The hot cleaner often loosens tight nuts bolts and shafts. It also makes your working field cleaner.

[@georgeveneziano2754]

Great job joe it should be fun look forward to next one when you drive it

[@jacksat2252]

Time to invest in a cheap borescope costs around $20 for one using your phone as a scene or around $50 for one with a dedicated screen.😁😉

[@hedhunta52]

Dang I wish you'd got the cable before recording I wanted to watch you rip it! But very nice!

[@francisbarbeau1862]

I will wait to see this on the water!

[@AnthonyRBlacker]

I know it's a little rough, but on that carb those 2 screws that did NOT want to come out, I would have tried the impact (manual) driver.. the one you use a hammer on and it impacts and turns it with each hit.. I use that to get the screws off of rotors on some brakes on foreign cars (that I've seen at least) the screws are never stainless and they rust and corrode to the rotor and the hub, and man that impact screwdriver does a job on them, bangs them out with ONE hit usually! Not sure if that's a little violent for a carb.. but it's a good tool to keep close by!

[@tboystoys5682]

I had that same machine back in the day cool brother

[@bradenfox912]

Hey Joe I had a question. Would you maybe be able to do a video sometime where you go through your process on flipping bikes and how to make the most money?

[@jeffclaus4422]

Right he never says anything about what he does with all these wheelers

Joe doesn't reply to any comments if you've notice, not one.

[@houstonhowell3618]

With the way comments are I wouldn’t answer either😂

[@houstonhowell3618]

If you go down 2 comments you can see a reply from Joe

[@bradenfox912]

@@houstonhowell3618 yeah everyone dogs on him in there. The man is making a living doing what he loves. No problem with that!

[@montanastacker]

As Always Another Great Video! Well Done!!!

[@dougaranda6187]

That’s a pretty good free pick.

[@dhooter]

Tiger sharks were all over the mid Atlantic and especially rehobeth bay in Delaware

[@yardarm5]

. had to do that while dating , ugh , got out the gloves and large screwdriver 😂 . ps it was a Chevy caprice car 🚙 .

[@donscott6431]

When I saw the rust at 2:30 in the tank I felt bad for you. But when I heard it was made by SUZUKI I had hope

[@johngober3776]

Great video today on the jet ski, also noticed the "owl" as well. Have a great day sir.

[@Nine_883]

I bought a GP1200 Waverunner. It ran great on the garden hose. Ran like crap on the lake and piston seized. Rod broke. Spun a crank bearing on the second time out. Cost me about $2500 to get it rebuilt. Never buy a used wave runner unless you run it on the lake first.

[@bigskunk801]

You have to be sure to run the watercraft after you take it out of the water. Make sure no water is in the motor and exhaust. Always winterize with fogger. Moisture left in the crankcase is death to these engines.

[@michaellabombard9507]

Impeller is probably toast.

[@JohnHolloway-g1b]

I like this video and had the same jet ski too 640 suzuki. I got it and worked on it just you did and sounded the same. I had it in the water for maybe 20min and the jet pump blew out badly. Your jet pump sounds bad and just like mine did before it blew out, rebuild it and you not regret it. Trust me please. Bearings are hard to fine I know. Rear crank seal is bad also because I noticed that the hull was dirty and oily. This comes from vibrations from a bad jet pump over time.

[@erictuthill908]

When you pulled the gas cap off I had to 😂 then the view down the carb wow

[@barabas688]

I've got a mint 2004 GTX Limited sitting in the garage that hasn't run sice 08. I've been afraid to start it because i read that the supercharger bearings had a needed upgrade to prevent throwing debris in the engine. Wish you were near so you could go to it.

[@gobbleknot]

Hey Joe - where did you learn to do all of this stuff?!? Very interesting!

[@VintageEngineRepairs]

Great vid! You could silver braze that rod :)

[@rockerbob949]

If you were in Southern California, this is the stuff that you could work on full-time and make a really good living! Orange County, California! That’s where the money is, dude!

[@brianjohns457]

Also high cost of living!

[@whompmaster]

Dude can fix anything. Next video he buys an 18 wheeler.

[@Eeropolvasti]

Great, you got lucky here !!! But....I would take starter out, before going to first ride,...you have time now, and clean it, make sure, there is enough size in brushes !!!, Just DO IT !!

[@chrisstephens8326]

Just good clean informative content that is pure entertainment

[@staceygandy2009]

Those when in good condition and running good are actually pretty quick for back then.

[@markhooper5824]

Love it. Ace job.👍

[@karldettling5981]

Yea that pb blast does the trick on those rings joe. Now you need to make a jumper wire with some clips on the ends to check for spark with. Just a wire with alagator clips on the ends. Big ones!

[@snowyowl7042]

Thanks, lots of learning teaching moment