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My free F3

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
So a coworker said he has a old skidoo that he hasn't risen a two years because there is something wrong with the primary clutch and if I want I can come and get it. I asked a few questions. Here it is.

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96 f3. It's a bit snowy and dirty but so far I can see looks well worth the money. I believe the pipes are crankshop, rave link and a set of those trick slp ultra lite skis that I remember lusting after in Dennis Kirk years ago.

This will be my first tripple. Lots of S chassis twin experience.
 
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Nope black tunnel. Just snow and frosty. First thing I looked for.
Ahhhh shoot...you had me excited there for a second. Nice score though! If you find out you need any parts let me know. I have some 600 triple stuff laying around

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Before I even attempted to start this I would pull the motor. Check the motor mounts for wear and cracks, replace the oil injection lines and remove and give the carbs a good thorough cleaning.

Drain the fuel tank and put a couple gallons of fuel mixed with oil 40:1 so the engine gets adequate lubrication. What do you care if it smokes? It's old enough.

When you go to restart it have some gas mixed with oil you can squirt into the carbs to prime the engine with. Hold the oil pump open so oil flows faster and bleeds the air from the lines quicker. I always squirt oil into the lines before I put the lines altogether so oil gets to where it needs to be as fast as possible. Check the oil pump adjustment in case the cable has stretched a bit over the years.

I'd much rather foul and clean a plug or two than dry start an engine.

Before you blast across the back forty take a good look at the track and suspension condition. Now is the time to make repairs or replacements. Not after wadding a track up and not having any brakes. Trees will work but can be a little uncomfortable.Lynn
 
#7 · (Edited by Moderator)
Before I even attempted to start this I would pull the motor. Check the motor mounts for wear and cracks, replace the oil injection lines and remove and give the carbs a good thorough cleaning.

Drain the fuel tank and put a couple gallons of fuel mixed with oil 40:1 so the engine gets adequate lubrication. What do you care if it smokes? It's old enough.

When you go to restart it have some gas mixed with oil you can squirt into the carbs to prime the engine with. Hold the oil pump open so oil flows faster and bleeds the air from the lines quicker. I always squirt oil into the lines before I put the lines altogether so oil gets to where it needs to be as fast as possible. Check the oil pump adjustment in case the cable has stretched a bit over the years.

I'd much rather foul and clean a plug or two than dry start an engine.

Before you blast across the back forty take a good look at the track and suspension condition. Now is the time to make repairs or replacements. Not after wadding a track up and not having any brakes. Trees will work but can be a little uncomfortable.Lynn
:laugh_old: :laugh_old: :laugh_old: For free.... You did quite well!!
 
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I'd say he did very well. Too often though I see someone get something like this free or at least cheap. Then they don't want to put any time or dollars into it. Here is a diamond in the rough. Well deserving of some TLC to bring it back into tip top shape and be enjoyed.
I will enjoy reading the progress this lucky fellow makes as he works out the kinks.
Lynn
 
#9 · (Edited by Moderator)
I did a little digging into the sled tonight. Most of the snow has melted out of it and i can finally see what I'm dealing with.

I pulled the primary off, as it was stuck about half way closed. In the process, the clutch opened back up. The sheaves are VERY pitted form sitting with the belt on it. So that means i'm in the market for a primary clutch, or at least an inner and outer sheave. The clutch has a stamped steel ring bolted on the inside sheave between the clutch and engine that my 500 doesn't have. That plate is held on by (I think 6) torkx screws. This plate is loose and rattles. I'm assuming that isn't normal. What is it function?

Pipes. Why don't manufacturers put a logo, part number, stamping of some nature on them?

Track looks like a new 1 inch camoplast, no studs.

Seat cover is smoked.

Its going to be warm the next few days so I'll get out the simple green and hot water and get the pig cleaned up.
 
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