Jet Ski Running Rough / Low Compression

External Since: Jun 07, 2004 Posts: 2

Hello,

I just bought a '96 Arctic Cat TigerShark (770 cc). The previous owner
says it has low compression in the rear cylinder (2 cyl engine). It does
run a little rough at lower speeds, but fine when you open her up.

Just wondering if anyone had some ideas. One thought is a head gasket.

Thanks in advance.

-TH

External Since: May 15, 2004 Posts: 7

Anthony Herman wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I just bought a '96 Arctic Cat TigerShark (770 cc). The previous owner
> says it has low compression in the rear cylinder (2 cyl engine). It
> does run a little rough at lower speeds, but fine when you open her
> up.
>
> Just wondering if anyone had some ideas. One thought is a head gasket.

Another thought could be damaged piston, cylinder and / or rings.