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2 New toys/projects
A friend of my dads gave me 2 snowmobiles. One was my dads, the other one was his. They have been sitting outside unused for 5+ years. Both ran when parked. They look rough, but they should both clean up nice.
The first one is a 1987 Polaris Indy Sport 340. Other than being covered in algae, it doesn’t look too bad. Needs a windshield, the hood has a few cracks but nothing major, and there are a few holes chewed in the seat. My dad rebuilt the motor in this one for him years ago, and it probably hasn’t been used all that much since then. The first thing I did was clean the carburetors and the fuel tank, and got it to run on starting fluid. It’s not getting enough fuel to stay running, I think the fuel pump needs to be rebuilt. I ordered a kit but it’s on back order until February. I got a different style pump for now, but I think it is pumping too much fuel and flooding it, so I guess I have to wait for the kit before I can go any further. Here’s a few pictures.
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart |
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The second one is a 1995 Indy XLT Special 600. My dad bought it around 2000 from a friend, who bought it new, then he sold it to this guy around 2010. After sitting outside for 10 years, it’s hard to believe it is even the same one. My dad and the original owner both took really good care of it, it was immaculate besides the hood being fixed and repainted after my dad wrecked it. The seat is destroyed, all the plastic is brittle and faded, the clear coat is peeling on the hood. Being the 40th anniversary year, and the first snowmobile of any manufacturer to have long travel suspension, it has to be worth something in nice condition. I plan on making it nice again, but for now I just want to get it running to ride it around for the rest of the season. It should hopefully only need the carburetors (all 3 of them) cleaned to run. I’m going to start on it this week while I’m waiting on parts for the other one. I may also be getting a quad from this guy now too, but I’m going to wait until I finish these. I don’t imagine that’s in any better shape.
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart |
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Here are a couple old pictures I found from when my dad had it yet. Yes, that is me when I was like 2. And the last one was after a bridge collapsed while my dad was going over it. His two buddies made it over, but not him.
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart |
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Those Polaris Triples are known to put out some pretty good power . Very cool!
We once had a snowmobile, but mice spelled the end of it in the form of a fire. Also, you have snow????????
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'70 107 with k301 engine swap '71 106 with 38" deck '70 147R with factory replacement k321, 42" deck '61 Original with 38" timed deck '63 70 "pinkie" 1863 with 54" deck '46 Farmall H, '50 Farmall Cub 105 x2 (parts) |
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That’s what I hear. Hopefully I can have it running before we get more snow. Should be a big difference over my old Yamaha. And, no, we don’t have any snow here. I took those pictures 2 weeks ago before it rained and melted it all.
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart |
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If I may add if you already don't know.
2 smoke's have needle bearings on both ends of the connecting rods. after sitting 10 years, several things can happen, that are not good. the needle bearings are dry because they use a gas/oil mixture that evaporates. So it is prudent to put an abundance 2 smoke oil in the crankcase before trying starting and whirl that over with the starter for a few rounds getting things re lubricated then drain it out. Some 2 smokes have a drain plug(S) on the bottom of the crankcase (I'm not familiar with that triple.) Also check for mice in the exhaust system. Did an old 80's Yamaha engine for a friend that a mouse built a nest in the lower end. That little Bi**ch crawled into the exhaust pipe and through the transfer ports to the lower end, and built a nest. she found the only cyl that the piston was in the bottom most position to do that. what a freeking mess that was to clean up, requiring a total disassembly Worst part was he trailered it just over 200 miles to his cottage up north for a weekend of fun. His wife was more than happy to stay in the cottage while he rode with his "buddies" on her sled "Mickey mouse" gets no respect from me |
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Free is nice! Snowmobiles are fun.
I hope you get it running. Heed the needle bearing warning. I'd pull the jugs to lube bearings if this were mine. Good luck!
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Two 125's and a 124 all with 42" decks Plow blade #2 Cart QA36 snowthower |
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I got the XLT running today. It’s great to hear it run again after so long. I was barely old enough to remember the last time we rode it. Probably about 2007 or 08. The last time my dad had it registered was 2005, but he rode it around the yard a bit after that.
I cleaned the carbs and fuel tank out and it started pretty easy once it got fuel to the engine. Much easier to get running than the other one. My dad said it always used to start on the first pull, second pull tops. Curious to see how it does tomorrow after sitting overnight. Once I get the brakes fixed it will be ready for a test drive. They are calling for snow Tuesday, not sure how much though.
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart |
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Thanks!
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125, 126, 147, 129, 149 x 2, 1450, 882, 1810, 1320, 1440, 2135, 2 129’s for parts/project, 1950 Farmall Cub 38" LT mower deck, 4 42" triangle mower decks, 2 44A mower decks, 2 50C mower decks, 42” GT deck, 3 42" snow/dirt blades, 42" landscape rake, #4 cart |
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Nice score for free! Not sure you'd get much money if trying to flip them. Those are backyard machines in my area. My buddies are spending $15-20k on sleds to use on the NH trail system .
The 340 doesn't have enough power for anything other than well-groomed trails. It should have an air-cooled engine; I'd pull the engine and use it in a project tractor. That XLT should be fun when the snow hits if you have it running good. Or maybe you already have snow? |
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