still for sale?

Yes it is


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$5500 need the money


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Any offers?


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1982 carrera jet boat with big block 454. I just had everything gone though, from the jet the motor and carbs. The boat has dual Holley 750cfm double pumpers. They were rebuilt and tuned by gs marine. The trailer has 4 brand new tries bought a few months ago. The trailer has been completely rewired and had new lights put on. The upholstery needs so love but it works. The boat has 2 new batteries one for the motor and one for the stereo. The stereo has 4 speakers and a 12inch kicker subwoofer. Let me know if you want to come see it or if you have any questions 7147020433


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So I post a lot about carbs on here but his is a big favor to ask I need someone who is local to me or I can bring it to you but Im in need of someone who can help me setup my carbs I'm having trouble on what to do I'm in Huntington Beach willing to pay for help just want to get this thing running let me know asap thank you


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Power valve

I just rebuilt the carbs and put brand new power valves in it


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So I fixed it (float was stuck tapped it with a rubber mallet and it freed up hahah) and got the boat to a good steady idle and we went out once we got out of the no wake zone gave it some throttle and it back fired and black smoke shot out of the intake (probably from mixture being to rich) and then it wouldn't start and ideas on that?


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Do not run it out of water unless you disconnect the pump.

Just towing, you will get a lot of dirt in between the impeller and wear ring.  Running it with the abrasive dirt between the two will accelerate wear and degrade performance.

Even if you do run on the hose and manage to flush the debris out from between the impeller and wear ring, having water pressurized between the two will actually lubricate the wear surfaces.  This is just not possible on the hose.

Lastly, the packings are lubricated by water leaking into the boat at a rate of one drop every ten seconds.  This water comes from the suction housing being pressurized by the forward motion of the boat.  There is no way to replicate this with a garden hose.  Running the pump dry for more than a few seconds will burn and glaze the rope seals and also cause damage to the shaft where these seals ride.  Once the packings no longer seal, not only will you have water leaking, but they will also leak air, when the suction housing is under vacuum, causing cavitation to the impeller and bowl.   This usually occurs on the hit.

Jet pumps are pretty bulletproof if you take care of them.

If you must start it on the ramp, it is good practice (even if you don't start it on the ramp) to open the reverse bucket, aggressively back the boat into the water, then pull forward to flush the pump of road grime.  I do this twice.  Then you can start it for a few seconds, just to make sure it starts.

I would tune on the water because the pump will slightly load the engine.  You won't get that on the trailer.

While on the topic of what not to do to your jet pump:  Don't drive on/off the beach.  When shoving off, walk the boat out to waist deep water.  Bounce the stern a few times to flush rocks and sand out of the pump before starting the engine.  Keep in mind that the pump will suck sand off the bottom from 3-feet away.

Welcome to jet boating.

Cheers,

Joe

Thank you for the info huge help


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Rebuilding carbs, oil change, drain gas tanks and got new battery


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Just bought my first boat I just rebuilt the carbs and now I'm trying to figure out how to sync the carbs and pointers or tips on how to do that thank you


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I just bought a 1983 carrera jet boat I looked everywhere and I couldn't find what model it is. Actually finding anything about this boat is extremely hard if anyone ones knows anything that would help so much thank you


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