| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
|
| Compression | 11/3/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1995 Arctic Cat Pantera with a 580 LC engine. What should the cylinder compression read. ...
A: Thoes service manuals don't show some of the things they should. For the PSI reading on your gauge, ...
|
| 1998 vmax 600 oil pump | 11/3/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a leak at the bottom of the pump,but it is not the hose as I replaced it and the clamp ...
A: First off, thanks for explaining in detail, no question is too lenghthy! I don't know much about the ...
|
| 1995 Arctic Cat Pantera | 11/2/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1995 Arctic Cat Pantera. I am getting a lot of blue smoke when the machine idles and it ...
A: It sounds like you oil injection isn't working right. A tear down wouldn't hurt anything, ...
|
| 1971 Arctic Cat wont start | 11/2/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1971 Arctic Cat Panther with a 340 Kawasaki engine that won't start. It has good spark and ...
A: The problem you are having is very common, and a easy fix. What is happening, is the inlet needle ...
|
| reverse problems | 11/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 2003 yamaha rx 1 and last year drove it in reverse with the parking brake on and now it ...
A: You have some work on your hands, but it's just time consuming mostly. What happened most probably, ...
|
| No spark | 11/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: This is great stuff, you mention a link to show me what a CDI box looks like. I don't see it in your ...
A: I think some things must not be working quite right here at all experts today, sorry for the ...
|
| No spark | 11/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: Arcticatman, you say one thing to add, and you refer me to this site. Did I miss your answer to my ...
A: Dwayne, here is my response that didn't get to you earlier, hope it helps, good luck, let me know ...
|
| ski doo formula 500 trans. problem | 11/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: i have a 1997 ski doo formula 500, when i get go about 3/4 throttle, it sounds like the track is ...
A: It sounds like there is really some friction going on with your sled. Some possibilities would be ...
|
| Heated visor | 11/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I just bought a new 2004 F6 Firecat EFI...I have the heated arctic cat visor for my helmet. I was ...
A: I'm sorry I cant exactly help you with your question as I am not familliar with electric face ...
|
| No spark | 11/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1979 John Deere 340 Trailfire sled. I am not getting spark out of the plugs or the spark ...
A: I'm very sorry for the error, yes, I did send you a detailed response to your question, not sure why ...
|
| Fuel Tank cleaning | 10/31/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1970 Arctic Cat Panther that has had old fuel in the tank for over 10 years. What is the ...
A: You have a good classic sled there! There are alot of methods to clean out a gas tank, but no matter ...
|
| Speedometer/odometer | 10/29/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have two Polaris sleds that the Speedos stopped working. A 92 Indy 500 efi and a 93 XLT, I have ...
A: I think you can do the job with out much difficulty. Just be sure to check the speedometer with a ...
|
| Reverse for Safari L | 10/29/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: Is there a reverse option available for a 1991 Safari L? I would prefer an electronic reverse ...
A: The 91 Safaris were not equppied or designed for reverse, and there aren't any aftermarket kits to ...
|
| engine direction | 10/28/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: This is not related to a snowmobile, but is a question you may be able to answer. I have a 2 cycle ...
A: I'm not going to say anything specific, only because I don't know anything about aircraft, and don't ...
|
| Ski-doo starting troubles | 10/26/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: Why do most older Ski-doo's start better with pull-cord than electric start, I have one that starts ...
A: It's usually because the starter doesn't spin it at the RPM it used to. That's either because the ...
|
| 88 wildcat...flat spot | 10/25/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: i got a 88 wildcat 650..38 mikunis...carbs are cleaned/adjusted...(the kid who had this put on psi ...
A: I just had basically the same problem with my El Tigre, and found that it was an air leak causing ...
|
| needle position | 10/22/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 99 700 RMK, I have put pipes on it and i have to move the needle clip to position 4. Do i ...
A: That's a good question, as you probably know, most pipes that you buy today won't tell you the ...
|
| snowmobile maintenance | 10/21/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1988 yamaha bravo and a 1985 ski doo tundra and I would like to know how to check the ...
A: I believe you are referring to the chain case, as all older sleds are two strokes. Both of your ...
|
| wiring | 10/20/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1991 wildcat 700, I just lost my headlight, tailight, brakelight, and tach. The headlight ...
A: Sounds lke you have a job on your hands. Generally, when you loose current to all of the lighting, ...
|
| 1996polarisxlt | 10/17/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: track removal how hard is it and can you email me the shop diagrams thanks
A: I think if you take your time, it won't be hard to do the job. Just keep in mind, that you will need ...
|
| fuel delivery problem | 10/16/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 92 polaris indy sport - always ran good no problems. Now it won't start. I can't get any ...
A: I gave you the incorrect link for the fuel pumps, the correct link is: ...
|
| no spark on #1 cylinder | 10/16/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1977 Polaris Colt 340ss. I have no spark on the #1 cylinder, so far I have checked the ...
A: It sounds like you just will need a new primary coil, and you will be set to go. Just check all your ...
|
| el tigre 6000 | 10/15/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: First i wud just like to say im 16 and want to learn as much as i can about rebuliding a sled and ...
A: Sorry I wasn't able to get back to you sooner. Sounds like you are off to a good start, with a good ...
|
| 2001 Skidoo Mxz Adrenaline idle | 10/15/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: My mxz idle is all over the place. Sometimes its right at 1500rpm but then it will go to 3000 back ...
A: It sounds like you need to have the sled serviced, or tested. It's a good possibility that the DPM ...
|
| 85 Arcticat Jag 440 Keeps stalling | 10/14/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 85 Jag 440 that has had the carb taken apart and soaked in cab solvent cleaner because of ...
A: I think there are a few things you could do to correct the problem. If the sled simply isn't idling ...
|
| wireing | 10/13/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: hey. i have a 1976 polaris galexy snowmobile and i am just wondering if u would have any idea how i ...
A: I'm not sure what part of the sled needs to be rewired, or all of it. That can be a pretty tricky ...
|
| carbs and cylinder | 10/11/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: i have a 98 yamaha 700 vmax triple, last season i didn't change the fuel or add stabile,so i drained ...
A: I think your best bet, is to atleast, take that cylinders carb off, and clean the inlet needle, and ...
|
| arctic cat jag , lotsa smoke | 10/4/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: hey ive got a 1979 arctic cat jag, i finally got her out today after being stored all summer, i ...
A: I've done the same thing before, with the same results. The reason for the heavy smoke, (usually ...
|
| clutch | 10/1/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: good afternoon. we are wondering how to remove a 1976 arctic cat clutch. We are building a sand ...
A: It's probably a hex clutch, and as far as I remember, You are supposed to use a removal tool, so ...
|
| snowmobile repair | 9/26/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 1980 500cc EVEREST. It has sat for about 4 years inside the shop because it took me a while ...
A: Sorry I couldn't help you sooner! It sounds like the sled either needs the carb adjusted, or it is ...
|
| Snowmobile doesnt work | 9/25/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: Sorry for the generic question. I have a 1996 AC 600 i believe ext. the hood was trashed and ...
A: Sorry I couldn't answer your question sooner! It looks like you have a good plan. Repalcing the ...
|
| 72-74 Suzuki 440 | 9/21/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I need to know what size track was on a 1972-74 Suzuki 440 and if a modern track will fit on it ok. ...
A: I looked throughly into the tracks for the Suzuki sleds. As you know they are very rare. I belive ...
|
| sunken sled | 9/16/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: last year i sank my polaris sled in houghton lake over night, got it out the next morning ,pulled ...
A: Sounds like your sleds in trouble! I would suggest removing the heads and looking at the pistons and ...
|
| starter rope tension | 9/11/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: Probably a dumb question.I'm new at working on these things.I replaced the recoil spring in my ...
A: Nope it's not a dumb question! Here's the Yamaha instructions for replacing the rope: The starter ...
|
| sled diagnostic | 9/7/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: i have a ski doo mxz 1993 snowmobile and it starts fine when i prime it and runs good if i hold the ...
A: You have probably one of the most popular problems with a sled, but hard to diagnose sometimes too. ...
|
| SNOWMOBILE CARB. | 9/7/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: CAN ANYONE ANSWER THIS QUESTION? I am sorry, but Joe wasn't able to answer your question Can you ...
A: You might want to check, or even better, replace the inlet needle on the carb, that can make it get ...
|
| books and courses on maintanance | 8/31/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: looking for manuals on snowmobile maintanance and repair. is there courses for the above in BC ...
A: It sounds like you want to become a snowmobile mechanic, or just learn to work on snowmobiles. ...
|
| engine swap | 8/28/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have 2 older sleds. The first is an '82 Yamaha 440 SS that really runs great. My second sled is a ...
A: Nothing is impossible, with that said I wouldn't recomend swaping the engines. When it comes to ...
|
| will not start | 8/26/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I have a 2003 ZL600 EFI ESR that will not start the starter does engage the motor will turn. I took ...
A: That's a pretty new sled to be having a no-start problem, is it still under the factory Arctic Cat ...
|
| 1981 John Deere Spitfire Starting | 7/31/2004 | Arcticatman |
Q: I am trying to get the above mentioned Sled running. I have done everything I can think of. I have ...
A: I've been there, with the sled not starting. The comprssion could be bad on the sled. Try placing ...
|
