SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: jetlife on July 25, 2012, 06:50:21 PM
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Hi, im new to this forum and to the whole jetboat scene as well. I recently bought a 73 challenger with a 455 motor freshly rebuilt. I bought the boat working condition but I could tell the PO had charged the battery before showing me. recently i tried starting it and the battery was dead (i had disconnected the terminals after buying it). I replaced the battery but the boat still wont start. It doesn't crank but i can hear the starter clicking. Does anybody know what some possible causes may be. any info will help.
Also wanted to know where i can buy those chrome carb scoops and what are those things called that people add ontop of the jet drive that makes the water shoot out far. (i know these may be stupid questions but like i said im knew to the whole boat scene.
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There are a few things you need to check. a new battery dosent mean its good . i got a new one from parts house.....and the post welded 2gether with my power wire :banghead:
so check wireing ... and mabe change battery... and then check starter.....so on and so on....check ALL WIRES :thumbup:
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welcome to boating! theres never stupid questions.
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Post up some pics of your boat, engine and pump for info on the other...
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Welcome to SCJB ;D
and what are those things called that people add ontop of the jet drive that makes the water shoot out far.
What you are looking for is a "Place Diverter" adjustable nozzle. What jet you have will determine if you can install one.
Post some pics and we can help.
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thanks for all the help so far guys. I currently have no pics on my computer but il post some tomorrow. i know that the jet is a berkely jet if that helps at all.
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We still need to know more about the pump. Berkely bowls come in basically two types and the type of diverter depends on the type of bowl. congrates on the new boat.