$5 Fix Turned This $400 Jet-Ski Into $3000

[@joshspooney7127]

And all the jet ski guys cringed when he turned the water on first 😫

[@Speedytrip]

I can only imagine the number of machines that made it to the junkyard when they needed a 5$ fix, nice job! Nice to see you transform trash in something useful :)

[@jerrywilcox9890]

Doesn't mean others did lol.

[@Speedytrip]

@@jerrywilcox9890 you seem to be the glass half empty kind of person :)

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@@Speedytrip nope

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@Speedytrip just because one did it doesn't mean they all do.

[@Speedytrip]

@@jerrywilcox9890 Did I say everything that was ever thrown away could have been easily fixed? No. So you can move on an find another pointless debate ;)

[@shartne]

I could tell it was running better in the driveway. I m glad no old ladies came running out to the dock and had a fit for running your jet ski on their lake. Nice work. Armour all your seat.

[@adamkrasuski862]

When you run jetskis off a hose. Never turn the water on prior to running the engine. Pressure from the engine ensures the water runs the correct way. When you turn the water on first, it may back flow through the exhaust into the cylinders.

[@earlhouse4458]

Congratulations on your most excellent find Joe! Just goes to show that some repairs can be so simple and cheap! You are a go getter and not scared to take a chance and dive into anything! That is exactly how I learned to repair almost anything! Keep up the great work and great variety of content, it keeps your channel very interesting and entertaining!

[@Derek.753]

Nice diagnosis Joe, glad it worked for you. I had my friends jet ski out for a spin on a lake that was like glass that day and I had it up to 80 and I tell you it was way too fast for my liking I parked it and had a few drinks to calm my nerves.

[@ar2043]

Always start the engine first and then turn on the water. When you shut it off, shut the water off first then the engine.

[@roryk.3568]

Nice find on the problem. When you said smoke in the engine bay that was my first thought. Had an old jet ski did the same thing. You could have a lid 3D printed and leave the top solid and add your own pump and lines.

[@That1E_K1129]

This is perfect time and considering i'm working on a sea doo bombardier right now that i've got for free. I have to replace the starter before I can properly diagnose the issue. Hopefully I'll get a few pointers from you!

[@Jdwescott]

Love your channel joe,with all the different toys you work on it never gets dull.I think you definitely need to put up a storage building for everything lol.

[@TheHemiphil81]

I have a yamaha 1300. I live right on the Tennessee River and these ski's are addictive. During the summer I stay on it and even use it to fish off of. I love these things. Excellent job joe..

[@jasonjones4891]

Hope you get more subs and make some real money from here. You keep it interesting. Underrated channel

[@peterkaks4395]

Now that you have tested it and it's good , give that clamp some more tightening since the boot has warmed up . Am sure you can get more than 55 . Good job though . It's always amazing what it takes to fix somethings

[@3HFarmandRanch]

This isn’t related to this video but wanted to say thank you for a previous video that showed a 400ex had a problem with a spring not going back fast enough. I’ve been trying to figure out what was wrong with mine for a year. All fixed up now thanks!!

[@donwaun1178]

Good job joe... after you get the seat covers on, get em cleaned up, ya need to clean the bottoms up & get a couple good wax job on them, speally the bottom, ya can gain another 5 miles an hour easily, on the water that's alot... 😀😃

[@gonecoastaljk6913]

As many had said start the ski then the hose! In the fall of 2001 I bought a almost new 01 yamaha wave runner from a boat dealership that had taken the ski in on trade. I had them winterize and store it for me and when I picked it up in the spring I took it straight home and tried to start it in the driveway, when I did it basically tore all the teeth off the flywheel because their tech had hydro locked the motor! I never even got to ride that ski, they fixed it and I sold it!

[@JayThompson-w5f]

Another brilliant 1 joe, Its nice to see the subs getting higher week by week but you should really have a million + just for the work you put in and would be really knowledgeable to younger guys learning, again well done mate 👍👌

[@kens97sto171]

Nice fix... I wonder if that common failing fuel pump that is no longer available... could be replaced by a different fuel pump.. there are plenty of aftermarket pumps that can do enough pressure for a fuel injection system..

[@GoatchainOfficial]

Initial thought ion opening shot. What do you think about leaving jet ski trailer pitched up when parked, so water doesn't gather in channels? Just waking up....Enjoy watching the stuff you get into.

[@2vintage]

I'm getting covers for both of them

[@ar2043]

There are all kinds of little tricks to these watercraft too. Like, where you found the broken clamp that connects the coupler between the pipe and the waterbox is one example. Also, the waterbox rides on little baby rubber bumpers in a cradle and over the years sometimes those get out of position or degraded and the water box can rub on the standoffs with the metal standoffs and put little holes in the water box. You could also have a leak somewhere else in the exhaust system. Definitely always check for that type of stuff… Internal exhaust leaks. Sometimes you can actually get a pinhole in one of the waterlines and it will mist water and the engine will try to breathe that in and it will run like crap as well. All kinds of great stuff to look for on a watercraft. Lol. Nice job.

[@amrc192]

Just letting you know when you start the jet ski on the water hose start it first then turn on the water because the water will fill up the cylinders through the exhaust

[@kobybear08]

I like all your videos Joe, bringing the Polaris into docking area, looked as though you were pulling up into the lagoon entrance of Gilligan's Island 🏝, nice looking lake for spinning those wave runners, thanks Joe have a good day Happy Father's day weekend maybe do a grill out with your old man.

[@jumpinfool]

That is a beautiful triple two-stroke. Also, on 2 strokes the exhaust is probably more important than your intake. An exhaust leak often makes them un-tunable, especially in a water injected 2 stroke exhaust manifold, where the amount of water put, changes the way the manifold performs. The water changes the manifolds tune like slapping on a bigger 2 stroke pipe. You could be tuned for torque, horsepower what have you. There are many forums out there that often have great alternative replacement options for discontinued oem parts.

[@ryanbean3548]

That’s awesome, I just found a good many in my area for cheap. Wife want like it but the kids are going to love it 😂

[@mattdogg02]

You should always start the ski first then turn the water on, otherwise you risk damaging the engine

[@xtr3m3fLx]

I like this guy but man, he does some wack shit sometimes.

[@waffalobill]

Isnt there a plug on the motor or pump. You pull it, put a nipple on it to hook the hose to? That's how it was for my jet drive boat. Then it feeds the pump and motor.

[@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch]

@@waffalobill this is a Jetski not a bout that’s like comparing a woman to a trans woman . It’s just not the same

[@waffalobill]

@@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch you obviously have no clue what I'm talking about. The boat I am referring to had the same pump and motor as a lot of the Yamaha jet skis. 3 cylinder 120hp motor. But because of the loss of hp eaten up by the pump it was considered a 90hp. The only difference was it was inboard and the pump bolted to the bottom of the motor instead of a like a jet ski where the motir is under the seat, shaft runs to the pump in the back. The newer jet skis have a charge port on the back of the unit. Older ones you have a nipple on the pump, just like I was explaining my boat had. I looked it up. So they ARE the same. Always remember to start the motor, then turn the water on. Turn motor off, then shut off the hose. If you really don't know what ppl are talking about you should just read and learn instead of assuming you are smarter than you actually are.

[@GordgonzolaIsMyBottombitch]

@@waffalobill your comparing a new jetski to a 1990s pos Polaris . Use your head wet back

[@ar2043]

Joe, When you run both a Sea-Doo or a Polaris on a hoes it is very important that you first start the engine and then turn on the water. When you are finished it is the opposite. Turn off the water then blip the throttle a few times and turn off the engine. The incoming cooling hose from the jet pump has a few tees in it and part of the water gets pumped into the exhaust system. There is the potential of filling it up to the point where you can get water in the engine through an open exhaust port if you flood it with water. (Through the exhaust system) It can't happen if the engine is running first. And vice versa when you shut it off when you're done.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

It doesn't matter as long as it's getting water.

[@ar2043]

You don't understand what I am saying. Please re-read my response.

[@jerrywilcox9890]

@A R I understand it very well thanks.

[@The80sFromThe80s]

just about got away with it there

[@user-ej1bq4bq2w]

It's more about the water pressure from the hose pushing water into cylinder through water jackets, than back flowing from exhaust. While that is possible, the compression of the engine keeps water from entering through jackets while it's running. It doesn't happen often, but there is the chance it could so always better to start engine, turn on hose, tar off hose, kill engine. cheers

[@rodknocknation1017]

I think its time to build a pole barn on the land Joe lol give ya some extra storage 🤣 I love the content though and the fact you get to play after working hard! Sounds like the life to me!

[@gearheadgregwi]

Goals!! Pole barn up nort' at undisclosed location. So wives can't find the stray dogs we've dragged home!!

[@publicdefender77]

Polaris dealer in Hancock should have that clamp in stainless. Awesome fix

[@2vintageDeamonFan]

That rear camera angle was soo cool great video as always

[@Larry-325]

Joe nice find! The best clamp on the exhaust that is recommended is a T bolt clamp. Check them out! Won’t break or give you trouble! 👍👍

[@jesseclute5299]

Awesome!!! Love the content. Keep it up bro

[@jeffhaselwood1962]

I had seadoo xp same engine as the gtx ,make sure to change the jet pump oil every season. I spent a lot of time at my local lake helping out with minor problems for other's, one thing I didn't like about triple cylinder machines was the center cylinder would be the first to foul spark plugs ,so always carry spares

[@rogerwa123]

Not sure what this one has on it but if it has a choke, you can upgrade to a true primer that makes a world of difference getting it started from cold. I had a Yamaha gp760 that I would have to crank a while with the choke on to get it to go. After the primer it was almost instantaneously. The kit takes out the butterfly choke and replaces with primer nozzles. Kit is less than $20.

[@greathornedowl3644]

BRAVO, quick flip, and big reward. Thanks for another great video and learning moments. Keep up the hard work

[@marte1a256]

May the lord keep blessing you brother! You live the life i wish i could!

[@alecbergemann9593]

btw any motorcycle fuel pump with the right size inlet outlet on it works for this ski... we used one for a yamaha r6 just a rubber hose to it. (has to be a fuel injected bike or somthing with 50psi and use a external regulator to drop it down.. )

[@thebigguy8306]

Great Job, quick flip, a good project for many backyard mecahnics

[@marketinggenius4438]

“Ohh, ya, she’s fixed!” - Good ole WI boy! Good work!

[@peteraitken6494]

Minted joe can have great fun on them both now mate amazing deal on them enjoy and take care 👍👌🔧🔧🔧

[@LindsayDunia]

And no Kevins or Karens to tell you you can't be on the lake with your PWC. Also it warms my heart to know another Polaris is back on the water.

[@LindsayDunia]

@user-om8rk9um7i oh cool. What did I win? How do I claim my scam prize?

[@TheStevo420]

Happy fathers day everyone, I hope everyone gets plenty of family and garage time 🤘

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I had a genesis. It was frighteningly FAST for its time.

[@josephperry6822]

From one Joe to another, sweeeet!! Awesome score man!

[@ar2043]

Also, an internal exhaust leak like that will do it every time. Seen it doesn't of times before.

[@santatigerclaus]

i loveded my 1980 seadoo - shallow footwells allowed me to put both feet out in the spray -felt very good

[@GratefulEd907]

That’s fun all summer long. You better sell them quick so ya don’t get distracted from putting out new videos for the next 4-5 months. LOL

[@Military-Museum-LP]

1200 for both with the trailer was a DEAL!

[@wurthmannd024]

trailers alone here in ATL are $1200 alone haha. i can NEVER find any good projects local to me.

[@Military-Museum-LP]

@@wurthmannd024. I was thinking the same.

[@trose7620]

If you can find them, use factory clamps, hoses, etc. Great vid.

[@kochykoo]

I got a 01 genesis myself. SBT in Clearwater Florida has alot of parts for that if anything comes up. Ficht EMM Repair in Lebanon Tennessee done ECM work on mine at a reasonable rate...😉😉😉

[@3613jeremy]

Im surprised the basic plumbing supply store didn't have a SS clamp that size

[@thomastheysohn]

Just alittle heads up, always motor on first, then water, for running the ski. When turning the ski off, water off first, then motor. You’re going to water lock the motor otherwise

[@anthonyamato57]

Was about to say the same thing. Buddys lucky he didn't destroy the motor

[@C_H_U_]

I’ve never had any issues and I’ve been Jet skiing for over 15+ years.

[@francisishere9871]

@@anthonyamato57dude, stfu.. just cause someone told u that doesn’t mean it will happen. Always do it it the other way and NEVER had a Fuqn problem.

[@Andino.]

How long can you keep its engine off the water without causing issues?

[@PTRRanger951]

@@Andino.about 10-20 seconds. You don’t want no water longer than that

[@BIGBUBBADIESEL]

Nice work Detective Joe, always great when you can solve a case with not too much investment in time and parts. Well done.

[@trose7620]

Have fun with the watercraft repairs I Haye them! Love playing on them but dear God they can be a handful.

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Dang, that PWC rips, Joe! Great find! Thanks for the cool video!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

My thoughts on that pump are, find a pump that is compatible, even one you have to rewire. Just a compatible pump, I'll just bet on some website someone tells you exactly what to do. That is do it now before this one taps out.

[@buckroger5850]

Those would be nice out here on Shasta Lake 😁 great job, Joe, and greetings from Redding Ca.

[@slagdemon]

I like your content and watch every video. I propose a drinking game every time you say "good". With your northern accent, I really like how it sounds and I feel I could be through a few beers after watching one of your videos. Keep up the g.. err, great work! Love the channel!!!

[@trose7620]

Should be up around 60 on those, do compression test some time. Could be head gasket to, see that a lot, it does sound decent.??? Fix exhaust and see if it fixes it, doubt it but he'll there's a chance.

[@trose7620]

Carbs could use a bit of tuning but looking great!

[@Charles53412]

Sounds like it still could use a tune up, plugs, fuel filter etc.. I thought I heard some hesitation on acceleration.

[@jefferyholland]

Nice work Joe. Put some updated graphics on them and get an extra grand.

[@johnb5519]

Way to be Joe, good score. Vinny says why didn't you take me for a ride.

[@jamesmathews243]

I learn so much from watching you. Thanks!

[@24rezimodnaR]

STOP TURNING THE HOSE ON FIRST!!! it is especially bad on a 2 stroke. Always get the engine cranked then turn on the hose. When you are done turn of the hose, then turn of the engine. Also don’t hold down the starter like that you’ll wear it out. Hold it for 15 seconds max then wait about 10 seconds before pressing it again

[@billyray9663]

New to jet skis. Why is hose first bad?

[@jonathandennis2062]

Was just gonna say the same shit 😂

[@Muhammad_z32]

mANNNNN! I Just bought the same exact one for $900 , dude said it shut off on him on the water 2 years ago .... took it home , checked compression on all cylnders goood! checked sparked good . then found this clamp loose .... tightened it and fired right up!! now i just need to test on water ..... can you tell me where you put your water hose on it?

[@ChrisLannin-c5z]

Make sure you start the ski first, then turn on the water..... then turn the water off before you shut the ski off....

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

Those thing are nothing but high pricey toy junk and money pit ! I just purchased a Kawasaki 1100 with clear registration on Facebook for 100 bucks . Motor was blown . I ripped every piece of 2 cycle junk in their and fabricate a extra low profile 25 Envinrude outboard housing on the back . Mounted a 18HP V-TWIN VERTICAL Briggs lawn mower engine on top the outboard . Cut the top half of the ski housing with some fabrication . Added 2 seat and now I got a nice dependable/reliable mean fishing machine for 2 on the cheap !

[@justallaround8614]

On jetskis it is recommended to Start motor first then water.

[@JosephCummins-si8cg]

great vid love jetskis hope you keep them

[@craigmorgan4676]

Hell sell them soon brother!👁🤔👁👁🤯

[@JosephCummins-si8cg]

@@craigmorgan4676 🤣

[@lifeguard434343]

I assume I’m not the first to say this but don’t turn the hose on until engine is running on pwc’s. Outboards and I/o’s need water to start to not hurt impeller with a dry start

[@chathamguy1able]

another great video good job

[@idronecharpifpv89]

I was always told turn engine first and water second and turn off water first and engine second. Because it can hydro lock the engine. Can you tell me how you do it that way and not hydro lock the engine?

[@MR-puffnstuff]

The piston king making all that money.

[@SuperCreativeLemon]

Turn water on AFTER ski is running, and vice versa

[@dragin79]

Could you reply with the brand and model of the dirt bike ramps and stand you use? Thanks!

[@trailboss78]

My friend has a 96 Sea-Doo GTX the positive cable going to the battery gets hot right away the engine trys to start without the key any thoughts 💭😏

[@jakeowens1770]

12:34 is the water lava? Why do you think a 750cc is faster than the 1200cc?

[@alankarvel441]

maybe a small air ratchet could be handy in that situation.?

[@paulpuglia8480]

New to your channel, I'm more into watercraft like jetski's and boats not into dirt bikes, motorcycles, snowmobile, quads, 4 wheelers and side by side. Why don't you try getting one of those Swamp Boats? You know the ones that have the big airplane prop on the back of it something different for your channel and exciting? Thank you.

[@MrDraftkid]

Wonder if it needs a wear ring, could get more speed out of it.

[@marshallwinslow6859]

Sounded like it was running terrible still when you first tried taking off

[@jasonl7102]

Yeah, the idle and off-idle isn't quite right. After that, it sounds exactly like it should. Maybe the injectors need cleaned, but my first guess would be spark plugs.

[@tedkowal1]

You keeping them?

[@trose7620]

If room add two to front and back of bellows.

[@gillgetter3004]

Not very good stainless looks rusty where it broke, maybe a large plastic zip tie would do it?

[@skeptic3332]

People fail to understand 2 strokes. A 4 stroke will run without an intact exhaust. A 2 strokes exhaust is integral to the tune as exhaust pulses from the exhaust help the fuel mixture at high rpm.

[@Antiquefarmequipment]

"Not sure why that broke" me: "chinese clamp"

[@snowyowl7042]

Great job, and not for Webb Museum

[@bustedback]

That fuel pump is exactly like a Dodge Ram fuel pump from the mid 90s. I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the very same pump as a Dodge truck.

[@robertcraft-pj2jp]

Cool joe…. Just not my cup of tea.😂 enjoyed the video

[@aaron-fauth]

The carbon seals will on these things if you keep running the hose with the engine turned off.

[@RTizZz22]

oh the shoes in the water made my OCD go crazy lol

[@ryderdusanj2285]

Only turn water on after I starts up and turn water off before you shut it off you can flood it

[@danav3387]

Geewilikers Batman... ALWSYS start the engine 1st then turn the water on. Never run water thru a non-running PWC you'll flood the internals.

[@MrColdwatercanyon]

I hope you keep them what a lucky find

[@2vintage]

Yep im.keeping them

[@jackmahogovv]

How was the exhaust leak causing it to run bad? Is it because the intake was sucking up the exhaust?

[@yzinger9878]

yes

[@SeaDooEric]

Turn the WATER on AFTER the ski is running!!!!!!!! Shut it off then turn off the ski!! Or you'll fill the engine with water

[@romulusxyz6722]

Hey man, I'm a jet ski mechanic. You should start the ski before you start the water, then stop the water before you stop the ski. Otherwise, you're forcing water into the engine.

[@haydenrightmyer]

Sounds like the Polaris needs a wear ring In the jet pump. Might want to take a look at that

[@wkualum3194]

Why do you say that?

[@haydenrightmyer]

@@wkualum3194 it sounded like it revved up a lot before it got going. Could be wrong though it’s hard to tell on the video

[@wkualum3194]

@@haydenrightmyer polaris wear rings are usually ok. They aren't plastic like sea doo. Of the impeller isn't in spec with the wear ring you send the impeller in to get material added.

[@Patshes]

Crazy fix.!👍

[@dustinh4175]

So there's a huge market out there for the one dude thats willing to make an aftermarket pump.