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by cntracin
Tue Sep 30, 2014 2:33 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1980 Spitfire Rehab - All Done
Replies: 22
Views: 1620

Re: 1980 Spitfire rehab

great looking sled, I would like to find one for my boys someday
by cntracin
Tue Sep 30, 2014 2:32 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ok thought it looked to be threaded in plastic piece, I just didn't want to start twisting on it. ya I also cleaned clutches when stuff was apart. blew them out and cleaned them with break cleaner. still got to clean oxide off motor and clutch faces but didn't have steel wool or scotch bright pad an...
by cntracin
Tue Sep 30, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ok decided to check carb adjustments before putting it back on since I down loaded a manual for it. way off weren't close. air screw was out 3 1/2 turns, clip in needle was on 3rd groove but kicker was it was on top of the hold down so needle was free floating and way over rich. choke weren't any be...
by cntracin
Tue Sep 30, 2014 9:53 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ya that's all on now I shot pics to soon.lol
by cntracin
Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:27 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

pics
by cntracin
Mon Sep 29, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

exhaust repainted, ski's repainted. pan cleaned out, steering torn down and greesed up put together, fresh seals, engine cover repainted. now gotta put her back together
by cntracin
Mon Sep 22, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ya ive used a lot of there stuff thru out the years.
by cntracin
Mon Sep 22, 2014 9:03 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ok thanks, that's what I was thinking the k stood for weren't sure thou, ive had a few friends ask.
by cntracin
Mon Sep 22, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

got a question, track on my sled looks basically new. on the sides were there aint cleats theres a k that sticks out. is this a oem track or aftermarket?
by cntracin
Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:43 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ya now need a 440.lol
by cntracin
Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

thanks, already looking.lol
by cntracin
Sun Sep 21, 2014 5:22 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

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little progress today.
by cntracin
Sun Sep 21, 2014 10:26 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ok let me know if you do, thanks
by cntracin
Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

seems to be a well built sled, ive owned alotta sleds and actualy work on sleds and atv's from home. had couple early 70's cats 2 years ago and learned why I hated them as a kid.lol my boys had a couple colts last 2 years and sold them last spring. wanted to collect something different and not seein...
by cntracin
Sat Sep 20, 2014 10:25 pm
Forum: Projects, Restorations, Customs
Topic: 1976 john deere cyclone
Replies: 27
Views: 1598

Re: 1976 john deere cyclone

ok thanks, ya plan on going thru her to get it ready for snow. then maybe restore it next summer. im going to be looking for a rear bumper and snow flap. think the only 2 things so far cant find for it.