2014-16 Seadoo Spark Most Common Failure / New Project. Fixing the Crankshaft Coupler Correctly
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The Seadoo Spark had a Major Flaw design, the main drive coupler isn't replaceable. The coupler being a wear item should have never been welded to the crankshaft.
To fix it requires replacing the crankshaft. I'm a good mechanic and was hoping to think outside the box and create a different fix using a LoveJoy connector, but the Hull design of this Ski will not allow it.
So I'm going to fix it correctly and document the journey for anyone to use as a guide! Comments are Live & Questions are always answered if your a subscriber!
Sincerely, The H²0 Mechanic
#seadoo #seadoospark #spark
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U did good, probably have it done for 1500 whipping it out on the lake, im looking at one right now. U got Torque specs for that shaft cover right on the engine block i don't want to mess up
Could you please share who the Australian company was that you were saying could modify the crankshafts?
nice
Theres a 2015 spark in my town for 800 and comes with a trailer. Intrested on scooping it
Are you able to replace the crankshaft without taking the whole motor apart?
Do you suggest putting aftermarket shaft sleeve ( the collar ) 4:50
@h2omechanic
11 ай бұрын
Replace the whole collar. Either job isn't a easy one.
Would it be possible to put a pin through the coupler and shaft? You would still get the freeplay unlike welding
@h2omechanic
Жыл бұрын
I researched every possible direction it could be repaired & maintain reliability. This way was the only way. Remember to pin a crankshaft, your forced to drill threw hardened steel. That's probably not going to happen.
@donalddohertyjr.6782
Жыл бұрын
@@h2omechanic Thank you responding. The deal I am offered is not enough to take on this headache, which is very widespread.
how can i make sure that my pto is bad? i have a 2015 seadoo spark with only 40 hours never ridden in salt water. it was riding really good the whole time i rode it then parked it for a bit and next time i took it for a ride it was revving up and making a slight noise but not going over 8mph. i thought it sucked up some rocks but i took apart the jet and the Wear Ring and Impeller has no damage at all. it was full on gas. i have no idea why this happened if anyone has any knowledge on this please let me know
@h2omechanic
Жыл бұрын
It's a sad and common issue. That's why I made this series of Videos. A cheap fix would be to buy the line-up tool & weld the shaft to the pto after you have set the line-up. At this point, your shaft & pto are junk, so welding is a cheap alternative, but most don't recommend it. I chose to do it correctly and it was very costly and time consuming.
What is the company that you could send the crank shaft to and they will send you the fixed one?
@h2omechanic
2 жыл бұрын
It was in Australia. I have a local guy doing mine. If he does it correctly, I'll ask to share his business name. That way anyone can send it to him here in the U.S. (east coast). I have everything, just waiting for the crank now.
@gustavoperez7764
2 жыл бұрын
I got the same problem
@h2omechanic
2 жыл бұрын
@@gustavoperez7764 my crankshaft is still at the machine shop... My suggestion is that you buy an oem 2018 crankshaft. If you heat the fat end of the output shaft & use a 2 or 3 arm pulley puller you can actually pull off your old output shaft. Its not welded on, it's sweated on. So heating the end helps it swell & will pull off. I didn't know this before hand. But I've seen a Vid of someone who took it off that way.
Got crankshaft out will you give me details on place to get proper crank?
@h2omechanic
Жыл бұрын
Watch the Vid I made on crankshaft repair. You can send it to my local cnc guy & he's setup to fix it. He's done many already. His info should be in the comments or videos description
@user-zd3xr2dz1l
11 ай бұрын
@h2omechanic where can I find your guys info to send him my broken crankshaft and get a fixed one. Please reach back out and save my summer. Thanks so much
I think this just happened on a 2015 spark , just about 40 hours , out no where doesn’t go above 8mph and after around 8mph just sound like the engine revs high but the it’s stripped and is spinning
@h2omechanic
Жыл бұрын
It's a lengthy process to get down in to that area.
@benkiist8218
11 ай бұрын
Check wear ring first and foremost
My parents have the same jet ski but it is seised up I was on it when it quit working I have taken everything off except the timing chain and drive shaft or whatever you call it but I have some questions if I could call you
@h2omechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Hwdracing@gmail.com Email me your # & ill txt u b4 call
@maverickyoungblood802
2 жыл бұрын
@@h2omechanic check your email lol
I use a sleeve to fix the problem , total cost +/- USD 85
@h2omechanic
3 ай бұрын
A sleeve doesn't fix the inside splines once they are destroyed
DO you have a video of you ptutting this back together
@h2omechanic
2 жыл бұрын
Actually my machine shop just finished with threading my crankshaft. I'll be assembling it soon & uploading the content over a few different episodes/steps.
@yveslabonte8263
Жыл бұрын
Hi lm from quebec canada What i have to do to fix It with a machinist You are too far from me thx
14-early 16 have none serviceable output shafts.
what a stupid design for out put sleeve when comparing with yamaha
Never buy a Spark, piece of plastic crap.
@h2omechanic
Жыл бұрын
Agreed 👍
@timothyhall7153
4 ай бұрын
80% of watercraft for sale are seadoos that ain't running cause their junk