fbpx

S2 Ep. 7: Rebuilding the Cylinder Head, New Valves and Springs

Reassembly of the Yamaha SVHO continues.

Reassembly of the Yamaha SVHO jet ski continues. This week, Joe Keene is rebuilding the cylinder head, making sure we have a flat head surface, and then installing new valves and valve springs and showing you how to properly lap the new valves to get a good seal.

You May Also Like

S2 Ep 5: Reassembling the Rotating Assembly

This assembly includes the crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons.

Project X S2E5, rotating assembly

In this episode of Project X, Joe Keene and Eric Garbe get to work reassembling the entire rotating assembly for the jet ski engine, which encompasses the crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. This work requires attention to detail, a little math ... and some teamwork doesn’t hurt. A big thanks to SBT for the replacement parts!

S2 Ep. 4: Trim and Steering Cable Replacement

We’ll steer you down the right path for removing and installing cables.

Project X S2 E4
S2 Ep. 4: New Parts and Tool Overview

We look through some of the parts and tools provided to us to restore Big Blue.

Project X
S2 Ep. 3: Engine Tear Down

It’s time to remove the engine and see what’s really going on inside.

Project X, engine
S2 Ep. 2: Diagnostic Deep Dive

Let’s find out what’s going on with Big Blue before we tear it apart.

Project X S2E2

Other Posts

2025 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler

This model is optimized for fishing.

Kawasaki Set Ski Ultra 160LX-S360 Angler
Upgrading CV Axles on ATVs and UTVs

More power, more torque … more wear.

2024 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X, Jet Ski Ultra 160 LX-S and Jet Ski Ultra 160 LX

These 2024 models are set to hit the showroom floors across the nation starting this fall.

Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 310X
Ep. 76: Electric Bikes, Jet Skis, Helmet Tech and New Gear

New bikes and gear, and anniversary and race news coming at you.

OTT76