PB Blaster<\/a>. Additionally, both of these products are fairly easy to find and are sold in both hardware stores and more traditional superstores such as Walmart.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you have all of the cylinders open, as you did to check if the jet ski engine was seized in the previous step, you should put WD-40 or PB blaster into the cylinders to attempt to break loose the blockage or stuck portion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, as with all steps when working on your jet ski engine, you do not want to be too forceful or take any actions that could result in worse or permanent damage to your jet ski. In order to limit this need to be forceful apply the lubricating product, WD-40 or PB Blaster, generously to each cylinder. Once you have lubricated all cylinders with WD-40 you should let it sit for around twenty-four hours so that it has time to properly soak into the engine and lubricate it. Letting it sit for this extended period will make the next step much less difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After twenty-four hours, you should return with the tool that you had previously used, potentially an extended screwdriver, and test it in all three cylinders again. If the screwdriver once again does not move, you will need to complete additional steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freeing a Siezed Engine that Won’t Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
For this step, you should test your tool such as a socket extension, or screwdriver, in all cylinders to find the one that it goes into a medium depth. You cannot perform this step on the cylinder that it goes into the shallowest depth because you will not be able to push hard enough to free the seized engine. Similarly, you should not perform this step on the deepest cylinder because it may push in, or free, this cylinder without freeing the others which once again could result in damage to the piston rods within the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you have located the correct cylinder you should insert the screwdriver or tool in as far as it will go. Then, attempting to line it up so that it goes in as deep as possible you will need to apply force to free the seized jet ski engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are two ways to apply this force. The first of these ways, and perhaps the gentler option is to press down on the tool. The second, and often more forceful way is to place the screwdriver or tool into the cylinder and gently tap it with a hammer. If you choose this option, you should start lightly and begin to tap harder testing as you previously did every so often so that you don’t apply more force than is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternate Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Using a long or extended screwdriver and a hammer may be a more convenient method to free seized jet ski engines because the tool will have already been used to test if your engine is seized, however, it is not the only method available. For this alternative method, you can follow the previously listed steps for lubrication then deviate from the final, or freeing step. For this alternate step, you will need to craft a plug from wood that is sturdy enough it will not break such as a dowel. This plug should fit properly into the piston without getting stuck inside the cylinder at any point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, you will need a mallet or hammer and a pipe wrench. You should place the pipe wrench onto the driveshaft and leads to the impeller. Then you will need to figure out what the proper rotating direction is. The easiest way to tell the proper rotating direction is to look at the impeller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While rotating the wrench in the proper direction you should gently tap on the plug with the mallet. You may need assistance in this step as it is important that it be rotated and tapped with the mallet at the same time. Unlike in the other method listed above, you should not just do this to one piston or in one cylinder, you should alternate between cylinders as you rotate and tap. This should quickly free your seized jet ski engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Potential Damage While Freeing a Seized Jet Ski Engine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The most significant damage that may occur in attempting to repair a seized engine is damage to the pistons. This damage may occur if you are too forceful when placing or using your tool inside of the cylinders. Due to this, you should avoid shoving the screwdriver or tool forceful into the cylinders in both the testing and the repair steps. Similarly, you should be careful not to hit too hard if you are using a hammer to repair the seized jet ski engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Prevent a Seized Jet Ski Engine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Now that you have successfully freed your seized jet ski engine it is important to consider taking preventative or precautionary measures so that the jet ski engine does not once again become locked. If your jet ski engine repeatedly seizes or locks up or repeatedly has to be freed, it may cause additional wear or damage to the pistons, so it is always best to take preventative steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One simple and extremely effective preventative step to stop your jet ski engine from becoming locked up is to start or run your jet ski every so often, even in times when you don’t plan to ride it. This gets the engine working and helps it not to get stuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Similarly, you want to keep your jet ski protected from the elements because rust on the engine will leave you with a seized jet ski engine. Overall it is important to look into these protective or preventative methods in order to better protect your jet ski moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of fogging oil<\/a> when you will not be riding or even a spoonful of oil in the cylinders can help keep them lubricated and prevent further seizure.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In conclusion, there are multiple ways that you can free a seized jet ski engine. No matter the method of freeing the seized engine that you choose to use, you should first begin by testing to ensure that your engine is truly seized and that it is not one of many other issues that can occur with jet ski engines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do determine that your engine is seized, you will need to properly lubricate it and then use some pressure or force to free the engine. The most important thing is to be careful not to damage the pistons. However, if you are careful about the amount of force that you use and follow the steps above you should be able to successfully unseize your jet ski engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Good luck with your jet ski repairs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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