We’ve covered WatCon’s John Zigler before for his fascinating collection of vintage PWC, but that’s just the beginning of what’s available on the Watercraft Talk YouTube channel. His channel is packed with engaging and useful videos designed to teach viewers the ins and outs of PWC care, maintenance, and upgrades, making it a valuable resource for any watercraft owner looking to expand their knowledge.
One great example is the recent video titled “Lapping a Flywheel to a Crankshaft: 2-Stroke PWC Jet Ski WaveRunner Engine,” which covers an important yet often overlooked aspect of PWC maintenance. John walks viewers through each step of lapping a flywheel on a sample engine, whose crankshaft was particularly dirty before the process. The only material required for this task is regular valve grinding compound, which can be found at any automotive store, making this a simple and stress-free way to care for your PWC’s engine.
Throughout the video, John’s advanced knowledge of PWC engines shines through as he clears up common misconceptions about these components and explains the process in great detail. The results speak for themselves—the difference before and after lapping the crankshaft is night and day!
If you think it might be time to lap the flywheel on your PWC or just want to explore the wealth of knowledge available on the WatCon channel, be sure to check out John’s videos on YouTube now!
