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by jdsledder
Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:36 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB Coil/CDI for Kawaski Powered Spitfire
Replies: 0
Views: 1014

WTB Coil/CDI for Kawaski Powered Spitfire

I looking for a Coil/CDI for a Spitfire with a kawaski engine. I will take one even if you don't know if it works. - Thanks
by jdsledder
Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:17 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Parting Out: 1982 Trailfire (Prices Reduced)
Replies: 17
Views: 1209

Re: Parting Out: 1982 Trailfire

I am interested in the Drive Shaft, is the LH end (Speedo end) worn (tapered) where the bearing is located?? I am looking for a drive shaft that has a good LH end. The bearing has to fit tight on the shaft and not sloppy. What condition is your shaft in??
by jdsledder
Sat Jan 19, 2013 12:09 am
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: Mikuni Carb on Kawi Spitfire Choke Cable Fitting Problem
Replies: 2
Views: 258

Mikuni Carb on Kawi Spitfire Choke Cable Fitting Problem

I am trying to install a Mikuni Round Slide Carb (VM30) on a 1980 Spitfire with a Kawaski engine. I have obtained all the parts to install the Round Slide Carb in place of the Butterfly Carb, but I am having a problem finding the fitting that screws into the carb to hold the choke cable. The choke c...
by jdsledder
Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:30 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: 1983 Sportfire Suspension Shafts
Replies: 2
Views: 140

1983 Sportfire Suspension Shafts

I was going thru the suspension on a 83 Sportfire I recently purchased. I was able to get both upper shafts removed from the suspension arms. One of the shafts was made of aluminum and one was made from steel. Does anybody know if this was production? and if so where should the aluminum shaft be pla...
by jdsledder
Mon Dec 17, 2012 12:35 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: NOS Sportfire Oil Injection Nozzles for Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 509

Re: NOS Sportfire Oil Injection Nozzles for Sale

Thanks for you quick response to my question, but I think the Liquifire uses a bango bolt with an oil injector bolt/nozzle threaded thru the bango bolt to deliver the oil. The Sportfire doesn't use a bango bolt, the oil injector bolt/nozzle threads directly into the manifold and a hose is connected ...
by jdsledder
Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: Kawasaki Tech Talk
Topic: NOS Sportfire Oil Injection Nozzles for Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 509

NOS Sportfire Oil Injection Nozzles for Sale

I was replacing the oil injection hoses on a 1983 Sportfire I just purchased and one of the oil injection nozzles on the intake manifold broke off. Does anyone have a couple NOS nozzle they would be willing to sell me? If not, I would take some used ones? Does anybody know if another snowmobile manu...
by jdsledder
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: 1982 Liquifire
Replies: 5
Views: 482

Re: 1982 Liquifire

How many miles are on the machine?
Does it have the TR800 clutch?
Is the oil injection working properly?
Is the belly pan dented?

Thanks
by jdsledder
Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:50 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Mikuni Slide Valve Carb on Spitfire
Replies: 3
Views: 1015

Re: Mikuni Slide Valve Carb on Spitfire

I figured out the problem with the Mikuni slide valve carb on my spitfire. The Mikuni VM30 slide valve carb has the vent tubes cast into the body of the carb. The vent exit from float bowl to the outside is thru a very small hole on the top of the inlet to the carb body. The hole is located on the R...
by jdsledder
Sun Feb 13, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Mikuni Slide Valve Carb on Spitfire
Replies: 3
Views: 1015

Mikuni Slide Valve Carb on Spitfire

I just installed a VM 30 Mikuni Slide Valve carb on my 1980 Spitifire. I used the carb settings from a 1982 John Deere Snowfire. I can't get the engine to start, not even a "pop". I install the old butterfly carb and it starts and runs. I installed a new needle and seat in the slide valve ...
by jdsledder
Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:42 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Reproduction TR800 clutch bushing??? M68862
Replies: 18
Views: 1555

Re: Reproduction TR800 clutch bushing??? M68862

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by jdsledder
Tue Feb 01, 2011 11:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTB - 1982+ Sportfire
Replies: 1
Views: 253

WTB - 1982+ Sportfire

I am looking to buy a 1982 or newer John Deere Sportfire, it must have the all rubber track, oil injection, and the Power Jet carb. I am looking for one in good condition but doesn't have to be showroom. I like to repair/restore these sleds. I would like to find one in Michigan but I have gone to IN...
by jdsledder
Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:53 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: New Sno-stuff Spitfire Windshield
Replies: 2
Views: 271

Re: New Sno-stuff Spitfire Windshield

If the windshield is still for sale I will take it - Send me a PM with payment details and I will provide address - Thanks
by jdsledder
Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:07 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: 1980 Sportfire Rear Shock Replacement
Replies: 0
Views: 188

1980 Sportfire Rear Shock Replacement

I need to replace the rear shock on my 80 sportfire. I used the "Search" feature on this forum and found several options. The best fitting shock I found was the Kimpex 08-114-16 from DK, but this shock is for a front ski not the rear suspension. Do you think the front ski shock will be pro...
by jdsledder
Tue Mar 02, 2010 10:18 pm
Forum: General Talk
Topic: LH Drive Axle Bearing for 80 Sportfire
Replies: 4
Views: 424

LH Drive Axle Bearing for 80 Sportfire

Is the LH bearing (speedometer side) on the track drive axle a special bearing for a 1980 Fire Series sleds. The JD part number is JD9335, the RH drive axle bearing has part number M69015. The M69015 is your typical 1" ID with radius OD edges which can be obtained almost anywhere. Why is the le...
by jdsledder
Wed Feb 24, 2010 12:13 am
Forum: General Talk
Topic: Fuel Shut Off Valve Recommendation
Replies: 2
Views: 259

Fuel Shut Off Valve Recommendation

I would like to install a fuel shut off valve on my 82 LF. I would like to buy a shut off valve from Motion Pro, but they state do not install them on engines over 300 cc. Can anyone recommend a fuel shut off valve that they have used on a 440 LF that will not affect the performance. The name of a p...