JIT, I did some further diagnosing today. Would you tell me if this is still consistent w/ carbs on this ski. :
Compression check
1 = 105#, 2 = 110#, 3 = 111#
Is that good enough? Verified that oil pump is pumping by using flush kit after compression check w/ carb cover off - could see oil oozing into each cone from ports. Starts great, but major vibration at idle and at slow speed. Vibration is so bad, you cannot keep your hand on the carb cover. With RPM raised, it smooths out. I swear the engine is going to vibrate out of it. As for the gas - It took about 9 gallons to fill it up Saturday, and we used it for about 2 hours on new plugs. (I did set the gap to .024) I do not know how much gas we burned. But I guess w/ 2 hrs just trying it out.
If still carbs, could you recommend the part# (and possibly where) for the kit for all 3 carbs. I have found conflicting information online for kits and prices ranging from $47 to $176. 1999 GP1200X w/ minkuni bn44.
Incidentally, I picked this up at a bankruptcy sale. I got this ski running rough, a 2000 Kawasaki STX DI (locked up motor), a 95 Waverunner III w/ bad wear ring and impellor but motor runs great, 1 double trailer and 1 single trailer all for $1600. Did I do okay? I went from 1 to 4 PWC.