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New poster looking for a bit of advice. I have a 2001 XLT1200 which just blew the #2 cylinder and threw metal through the rest of the engine. (Shocker... I know...) So since I am looking at installing a new engine I was actually wondering if anyone knew of another engine which could fit in this ski which would provide greater reliability. I do know a few things which I am going to change if I install the same engine again such as longer oil lines, which is what caused this issue, but if I can put something else in there it would be great.

Thanks for the help!

Ernest T

Other engines will probably fit the engine mounts, because Yamaha makes them universal for many of their 2 stroke skis. The problem will be the exhaust system, and matching the drive shaft to the pump. In some cases a different engine might require an entirely different pump. I've seen several posts on other forums where guys have put 4 stroke engines into the 1300 hulls, and I suspect that might be possible on the XL1200, but you are talking about having to move all the electrics, etc., and the cost would be more than a good used ski.

Bottom line is that its possible, but usually not practical or worth the expense.

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