Goodbye Wetjet 432
The end of the Webjet 432 has come. Last weekend my Dad cut it into pieces and threw it out. After looking through the internet and talking to a lot of jet ski dealers, it was decided the best thing to do was to get rid of it for good. I still have the engine (in non working condition) and some other parts laying around. Contact me if you need parts for one.
After talking to a few repair shops that actually knew what they were, each one recommended not putting any more money into one. They noted that the costs to repair them are more than buying a used jet ski that actually works. One thing that was said is that the engines in these are VERY BAD. Apparently they seize very easily and are so thin that it can seize, cool down, and then actually work for a couple more days. If you are looking at getting one for cheap, just pass because if you do manage to get it to work it will cost you a lot more than it is worth.
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By mike mazzotti, 9/27/2005 @ 8:02 PM
hello i just bought a lot of 5 1988 wetjets they all run but one and it needs a motor can u let me know what you have and how much you want for all of it. thanks mike
By James, 9/28/2005 @ 12:34 AM
The motor itself seized up on me earlier this summer so the best mine would help you with is for taking the two apart and hoping there are enough good parts to get one motor working. More than likely this will no work out. Let me know if you’re still interested and I’ll go through what I have and come up with a price. From my experience over the last 3 years with mechanics and forums online, you should probably just pitch or part out the one not working cause it WILL cost more to fix it than just buying a used one in working condition. The engines were very cheap and heated up quickly. Once the engine has been bored-out, it stops working even quicker.
By chris, 3/4/2006 @ 1:50 PM
hi, i got a wetjet 432 with a Brut engine, have you got a flywheel for me? or do you know of where i can get one? one of the magnets has shattered on it & a few broken teeth on it.in at Lands End. Cornwall.UK
thanks, Chris..
By James, 3/5/2006 @ 1:42 AM
I do have the entire engine still. It was cut out of the hull before the wet jet was cut down. At the present time, I do not have time to look at the engine and pull the part. I was planning on doing that this spring. For getting parts, your really only option is to look on ebay. You can look on boards, but after looking for 4 – 5 months, my experience is that you will only find other people looking for parts. You can send me an email if you like and I can send you an email when I get time to tear the engine down. You can also leave a comment on this with your email, and I’ll write it down and delete the comment.
By B.Smith, 4/29/2006 @ 11:29 AM
Did by any chance you keep the windshield from the Wetjet ?? Let me know as I’d love to have it..Thanks,
B.Smith
By James, 5/1/2006 @ 10:03 PM
Sorry, the windshield was the first thing to go. The only things that I have left from it now are the carborator and the gas tank. The carborator wasn’t even the correct one as it’s a 2 year old model that is an upgraded version that used to be used.
By TOM, 6/13/2006 @ 11:20 PM
I have a wetjet 432 that is for sale, i dont know much about these pwc,s but the brute force motor is mint and the hull looks its age, if you know what these sell for around
thanks tom
i might auction it off on ebay soon……..
By TOM, 6/13/2006 @ 11:23 PM
also has any body heard of a wildcat usa
it was maid in miami florida
and that all i know besides it has a cuyuna motor..
By Greg, 6/24/2006 @ 9:44 PM
I have a wetjet and today, the steering rod broke. You wouldn’t happen to have one, do you? That’s the thing that attaches to the jet nozzle.
By James, 6/25/2006 @ 10:31 AM
Nope, don’t have any more parts for the Wetjet 432.
By Allen, 6/26/2006 @ 1:52 AM
I was wondering if anyone had a Ing system for a wetjet? I have one engine is good but can’t get any spark out of the plugs. The guy I got it off unpluged eveything and cut wires. So If you have a Ing system please let me know. My E mail address is mccaffreyar@3fssg.usmc.mil
By ti-co99, 6/28/2006 @ 9:06 PM
Hi Guys,
I know a company that sell Wetjet parts, engine, flywheel, and all their stuffff.
I will post the info ASAP.
dompie99@hotmail.com
By Sjöholm, 6/29/2006 @ 7:44 AM
->Tom-> Ihave a Wildcat, I just replaced the starter (a hell of a work, whole engine out and so) and now I got stones in the prop so now I am trying to find a propeller for it here in finland but nobody has ever heard about such a thing.. guess I have to have it repaired by welding…
By ti-co99, 6/29/2006 @ 9:42 PM
OK her’s the details.
The company that still sells items for Wetjet brute engine and ALL is Recreational Engineering Ltd. In Minnessota USA.
They are located in a town by the name of Eden in MN.
Now you know.
Jacko
By Randy, 7/5/2006 @ 6:46 PM
Parting out wet jet sport 2 on ebay, so far just the engine but everything else will go as well.
By Brian, 8/3/2006 @ 7:52 PM
I have 2 1994 wetjet duo 200 and I have found that recreational enineering that is in eden valley minnesota most helpful sorry no phone number
By Tim, 8/15/2006 @ 11:03 AM
I’m looking for a starter for my Brut engine, which is in my WetJet 432. If you want to sell just the starter, I’d be interested.
Tim
By James, 8/18/2006 @ 3:07 PM
I have no parts to the WetJet anymore. They’re all gone. I have heard that the starter in the WetJet was the same in the early model (89 – 90) Sea Doos, but I have not been able to verify that fact.
By Brian, 8/27/2006 @ 9:54 PM
New Website for all wetjet parts models and years
http://www.wetjetparts.com
By James, 8/28/2006 @ 10:08 AM
The link above looks like it might be the great place that all the Wetjet parts people have been looking for. I just looked around the site and I think it might turn out well for everyone needed parts for these, “Not to sure what the prices are though”. I did notice that the only models you can look around at are from ‘94 – ‘97, but on their main page it says this, “If you have a pre-MasterCraft WetJet we do have the jet pump parts for all model years and Brut engine parts for 1988-93 models.” Good luck to everyone.
By jeff, 9/7/2006 @ 12:01 PM
I need a prop for 92′ wetjet432. could you send info if you have any.
By damon, 10/9/2006 @ 3:41 AM
hi james
ive just got a wetjet quite an early one its in fair shape but missing the starter motor, do you have one?
if so how much do you want for it many thanks Damon
By Brandon, 10/18/2006 @ 12:52 AM
I have a 1994 wet jet duo 200 and i’m looking for a new set of spark plug wires.Can any one can help
By Geoff Meadows, 12/23/2006 @ 9:11 PM
hello James I was wondering if you still had the motor let me know thnaks I need all the parts I can get for the brut 432cc engine let me know what you all have ok thanks because I have a 1994 duo 200
By Geoff, 12/27/2006 @ 1:02 AM
hello everyone I have a complete Brute engine for sale that I took out of a 1994 Duo 200. I replaced it with a yamaha 701 motor just because heard that the brute wasn’t the best motor and I didn’t have a electrical box so I will sell it for 450.00 plus shipping it has evereything but the starter and the electrical box also has good compresion and just to let you know that this motor has been modified to take a normal Kawasaki starter all you have to do is bolt the starter on with some allen bolt. so e-mail me if interested geoffy18@hotmail.com or call 775-575-5713 my name is Geoff
By david, 1/2/2007 @ 11:50 PM
I have recently got one, condition unknown
I have two yamahas one 650 and one 701 waverunner.
The motors look very very similar. I may be wanting to sell the wetjet if parts are becoming limited if anyone is interested.
By weldon, 1/4/2007 @ 8:08 PM
HELLO, I GOT A COMPLETE WET JET 432 THAT I’D LIKE TO SELL COMPLETE OR PARTS. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, I’M IN BULLHEAD CITY, AZ. PHONE# 928-758-4543
By daniel, 1/7/2007 @ 1:07 AM
Hi I have a 1988 wetjet 432. It was gave to me. I have no spark can it be the CDI module? It has a crack in it. What makes the wetjet 432 lock up? Do I need to sell out for parts?
By Steve P, 3/18/2007 @ 6:06 AM
Hi everyone. I have a wetjet with a brut 432 engine
1: does anyone know where I can still find a starter motor
2: Does anyone have one for sale
3: Would a Kawasaki JS550 work in its place?
4: Can I get a part diagramme on line
I am in the Uk and would pay a reasonable price for shipping and purchase, but any info you might have would be appreciated
Your Steve p
By daza, 8/10/2007 @ 4:33 AM
hi i have a wetjet432 and need a wire diagram could someone help me find one thanks daz
By daza, 8/10/2007 @ 4:38 AM
hi i live in uk and would sell my wetjet 432
email me aleeshadaz@hotmail.co.uk
By bill larson, 8/12/2007 @ 9:25 PM
I have a wiring diagram
By dave, 8/21/2007 @ 6:34 PM
wet jet carb is it thesame as yamaha 700 ?
By dave, 8/21/2007 @ 6:39 PM
im in dublin and repairing a ceased wet jet , have everything ok but carb is not right , might break and sell parts
By Jeremy, 8/21/2007 @ 9:36 PM
I need a wiring diagram for a 1989 wet jet 432
By James, 8/22/2007 @ 9:46 AM
For the carb, I had the same problem when I rebuilt mine. The carbs are Mikuni BN38. I actually had installed a Mikuni SuperBN38 on mine and it worked great. I had to do a little changes on the choke cable because it didn’t align up perfectly though.
By Jeremy, 9/1/2007 @ 10:05 PM
I got a wiring diagram for my wetjet 432 brut,but need a cdi box anyone have one. My email is Camrydohc@yahoo.com
By abel, 9/22/2007 @ 12:50 PM
I found wetjetparts.com on the net just last week. I’ve ordered an oil injector pump and some filters. They should be here by Tuesday. I called this place by phone and Dennis told me they have lots of parts in stock. He also sent me a download of some technical info. In the few weeks I’ve had my bikes I’ve learned quite a bit about them. I now know why these engines keep seizing up. let me know if i can be of any help.
abel
By Jerry, 9/25/2007 @ 2:13 PM
I am looking for a wiring diagram for a 1991 WetJet with a 432 Brute engine in it. Can anyone help me out? Please e-mail me at j_g_thompson@hotmail.com with WetJet in the subject line. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. If you don’t have a wiring diagram but know where to get one, please let me know via e-mail.
By ron, 3/29/2008 @ 10:40 PM
If anyone has a wire diagrahm, or the info for wiring for the electrical box or cdi for a 432 brut an 88 i think, I would really appreciate it. just send any info to ronnmcca@peoplepc.com. thank you.
By Mike, 5/20/2008 @ 6:47 AM
I have an entire 1989 with a 432 that I will be parting out… only the mag/flywheel is bad….. Any interest? Mike
Mike@pmcmllc.com
By Dave, 6/2/2008 @ 8:48 AM
hey, i have a 1986 wetjet 432 Brut engine. it worked in good condition until it sat and sat in my yard for sale one year and then it just sat for a couple of years. i just dragged it out recently and tore the Mukini carb out and cleaned it and changed the gas in the tank. it turns over good, but, i dont think it turns fast enough to make the magnetos make a spark. (it turns fast when i check it with the plugs out because the compression isnt there). Could you have a pointer or something because it sounds like you have a little more outside recources than me. Also if you have a Schematic plans for the wirking box that would be killer. But yah i dont think it turns over fast enough with the plugs in it because of the compression.
“Thanks A Bunch”
By neal, 6/4/2008 @ 9:03 PM
I have 2 1992 wetjets and 1 the magneto locked up. Does anyone know if I can run it with out the magneto. Or does anybody have a magneto I can purchase?
By Gerhard, 6/30/2008 @ 9:06 AM
Hi , I have 2 duo 300 ‘94 . tt is not a big problem to exchange the CDI with Yamaha or another one . If you have a problem with the bobin just try on fom car – i use olredy im both jets car bobins .
By Hal, 7/12/2008 @ 10:03 AM
I am looking to buy a starter for a 1989 wet jet 432 brut. Please contact me @ haltgg@aolo.com
By Hal, 7/12/2008 @ 10:36 AM
correction: the wet jet IS a 1988 and the email is haltgg@aol.com.
too much coffee!
By laura, 7/12/2008 @ 1:31 PM
i have a 1994 wetjet duo 200 that needed a cdi box…i received one from a place in florida but they sent me a yamaha cdi box…will this work? Or does anyone have or know where i can find a wiring diagram for this jet ski?
By julie, 7/22/2008 @ 10:25 PM
I need a starter for a wet jet 432 1989, if anyone has one for sale, contact me. Thanks
By julie, 7/22/2008 @ 10:26 PM
I guess an email would work: jaminm@succeed.net
By Brian, 7/26/2008 @ 6:35 PM
all part are available but Cdi boxes there are no replacements left at wetjetparts.com. best place to find cdi boxes is on ebay that is where i got mine
By brian j, 6/28/2009 @ 9:35 AM
I have a brut 432 need a exhaust manfold anyone help.
By Dave, 8/24/2009 @ 2:48 PM
I am the proud purchaser of a 1988 432 Wet Jet but after reading this sight I think I will change my mind.
Problem I have is inconsistant or no spark.
Because of this, the engine turn over but will not fire.
Compression seems OK but don’t know where to begin on spark problem.
Any suggtions, wiring diagrams, or parts locations would be appreciated.
By Ron, 9/8/2009 @ 4:52 PM
Need a cdi box for a wet jet duo 200, roneaton@bellsouth.net
By jeff, 1/31/2010 @ 4:16 AM
hello i have one running 1991 wet jet and one not running looking to part out or sell. jeffvolby@yahoo.com email me if interested.
By James, 4/3/2010 @ 10:38 PM
Looking for gas tank for 1992 wet jet, if anyone has one. bigbucksva@gmail.com Thanks
By Jacobs4x4, 4/15/2010 @ 10:08 PM
Hi I am looking for the CDI box for a duo 200
By Jacobs4x4, 4/15/2010 @ 10:09 PM
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By michael, 5/13/2010 @ 6:01 AM
I’m looking for a windshield and kill switch for an 88 wet jet. Would appreciate all leads.
By michael, 5/13/2010 @ 6:03 AM
Am looking for a windshield and kill switch for a 1988 wet jet. Would appreciate all leads. Glendon Alberta. mfewchuk@telus.net
By banshee_!2@hotmail.com, 6/5/2010 @ 12:43 PM
hey i would like to have your wire diagrame …would you email it to me .thanks ..banshee_12@hotmail.com