So as you know Chris P was instrumental in getting my 71 Chevelle back on the road after 10+ years of dormancy
Now Chris S (President) is helping me do the same with my uncle's 72 SS! Except it's not a Chevelle. It's an Evinrude Bobcat SS 437 snowmobile. I forgot to snap a few photos Saturday when we went to pick it up. Will have to include some in the next update.
Lost in the 60s said
Dec 21, 2015
That will be cool to see.
Bring on the pics !!
OscarZ said
Dec 21, 2015
Chris snapped these pics when he got to his place. The sled has an electronic ignition!
Is the engine an opposed twin ? Evinrude had some different engines.
If I remember right, they were one of the first to put reverse on sleds, or was it Mercury....too many years gone by.
OscarZ said
Dec 22, 2015
Yes it has opposed cylinders. Not sure about reverse but hopefully will find out while test driving it in the future. :)
Chris R said
Dec 22, 2015
Where do you even find parts for something like that?
Chris S said
Dec 22, 2015
Finding parts for machines this age can be difficult. I got a carb kit which is readily available but no kit for the fuel pump. I have a different style pump in my toolbox that would work fine, but Mike and I are going to get together and do some searching for original parts to keep it era correct.
We also need a gas tank since the original plastic tank crumbles when you touch it. Never seen a plastic tank in such bad shape, but as this thing warmed up in my shop it smelled awful. Found out there was 1/4 tank of 20 year old fuel in there! That didn't help any. I removed the tank CAREFULLY and carried it out into the woods. We will get some more pictures up after we get together.
Chris S said
Jan 11, 2016
Mike has been doing some research on this old machine and found out parts are readily available for the fuel pump directly from the Evinrude dealer. I stopped and picked up a rebuild kit today and the parts look right, we are getting closer!
Carb has been rebuilt and fuel pump soon to be. Working on finding a gas tank and have a lead on one near home.
Nothing wrong with that tank. I little JB plastic epoxy and it will look good as new...
Chris S said
Jan 17, 2016
Mike brought over a used tank he found yesterday. I found some debris in the bottom....may not be 20 year old gas, but it's close. Good news is the tank is complete and correct. Mike is headed over after lunch to do some cleaning. Hope he brings nose plugs, it's getting ripe in the shop!
Mike is headed over after lunch to do some cleaning. Hope he brings nose plugs, it's getting ripe in the shop!
Is that from the Lasagna yesterday...
Chris S said
Feb 6, 2016
Mike came to the shop with the last few parts we needed to button up this project. A couple hood hold down knobs, and we fastened down the fuel tank. Put a coat of wax on the hood and Mike took his first ride around the yard. No crashes or mechanical failure, but we blew out a headlight and a taillight bulb. We laughed as we made a new parts list that this isn't any different than working on our cars, the list never ends you just keep adding to it.
Bring on the pics !!
Chris snapped these pics when he got to his place. The sled has an electronic ignition!
Looks to be in nice condition.
..too many years gone by.
Is the engine an opposed twin ? Evinrude had some different engines.
If I remember right, they were one of the first to put reverse on sleds, or was it Mercury..
Where do you even find parts for something like that?
Finding parts for machines this age can be difficult. I got a carb kit which is readily available but no kit for the fuel pump. I have a different style pump in my toolbox that would work fine, but Mike and I are going to get together and do some searching for original parts to keep it era correct.
We also need a gas tank since the original plastic tank crumbles when you touch it. Never seen a plastic tank in such bad shape, but as this thing warmed up in my shop it smelled awful. Found out there was 1/4 tank of 20 year old fuel in there! That didn't help any. I removed the tank CAREFULLY and carried it out into the woods. We will get some more pictures up after we get together.
Mike has been doing some research on this old machine and found out parts are readily available for the fuel pump directly from the Evinrude dealer. I stopped and picked up a rebuild kit today and the parts look right, we are getting closer!
Carb has been rebuilt and fuel pump soon to be. Working on finding a gas tank and have a lead on one near home.
Nothing wrong with that tank. I little JB plastic epoxy and it will look good as new...
Mike brought over a used tank he found yesterday. I found some debris in the bottom....may not be 20 year old gas, but it's close. Good news is the tank is complete and correct. Mike is headed over after lunch to do some cleaning. Hope he brings nose plugs, it's getting ripe in the shop!
Is that from the Lasagna yesterday...
Mike came to the shop with the last few parts we needed to button up this project. A couple hood hold down knobs, and we fastened down the fuel tank. Put a coat of wax on the hood and Mike took his first ride around the yard. No crashes or mechanical failure, but we blew out a headlight and a taillight bulb. We laughed as we made a new parts list that this isn't any different than working on our cars, the list never ends you just keep adding to it.