Super Jet High pitch noise coming from font of ski?

[Mr Bojangles]

ok here is the deal, I have my 91 SN with a 701 boarded over and what not, and I took it out today (it was windy) and I was getting a very high pitched noise coming from the front of the ski. It didn't matter what speed or throttle, and it would come and go. Any Ideas?

 

[teddy]

[QUOTE=Mr Bojangles;1089450 (it was windy) and I was getting a very high pitched noise...


it sounds like the wind was howling if you ask me.

 

[piratelife]

Maybe your waterbox bearings are going out. lol

 

[kevbo]

Mid shaft bearing.

 

[Mr Bojangles]

It was strange, it was only happening at certain times. Is there a way to test and see if it's the bearings?

 

[Kawikazi]

Take the water box out and fill it full of diesel fuel. Then shake it really hard, covering both ends for about 5-10 minutes. Then pour the fuel out and into another container sifting thru a paper towel.. if there is any debris then you bearings need replaced... thank me when you get the chance

 

[Mr Bojangles]

Thanks and I think you are right, I took it out and shook it around with diessel, and look what came out! it was a mess!

 

[Tyler Zane]

wow, i better check out my waterbox...

 

[Mr Bojangles]

back to the original topic, is there any other input? Or am I just crazy since this only happened once, the ski worked normal, it was a windy day and I say my gas cap cover flapping away, so could air get under the nose piece and whistle?

 

[Kawikazi]

Omg my first thank you.... I love this forum

 

[tor*p*do]

I get this when I use weird fonts, like wing-dings, but never heard of the "of ski" font
try Times New Roman or Arial. I always have luck with those.




sounds like wind noise to me! LOL

 

[Mr Bojangles]

I get this when I use weird fonts, like wing-dings, but never heard of the "of ski" font
try Times New Roman or Arial. I always have luck with those.

Damn you auto correct! Lol

 

[Freakrider]

the older style midshaft housings sound different than the new style 94 and up, they seem to whine...imo.

 

[Tyler Zane]

Omg my first thank you.... I love this forum

lol, its the little things that count.