1980 JD Liquifire by SnowKat79

[JDT]

Square back skis, look like early 70's Cat skis.

Tail edge looks worn trough also.

[snowkat79]

Kinda figured they werent right..... Thanks Todd.

[snowkat79]

having some trouble getting the top coolant pipe off. bolts are not cooperating, er at least one isnt! it turns a little, and then feels like it could twist off

going sandblast the exhaust, and repaint.

[snowkat79]

Is there anything on the oil injection pump that I need to go through or check before putting this engine back in service?

[Matt]

There is a testing procedure for the oil pump in the service manual. It's available on vintagesnow.com if you don't have one.

[snowkat79]

Thanks Matt!

[snowkat79]

Got the exhaust repainted with CAT Hi-Temp muffler paint...pics to come soon

Also, got the lower collant pipe blasted clean, and sprayed in a clear laquer. I will get pics of that too.

[Danzig]

if you painted clear on aluminum that gets hot you may hate it, we did this on a motorcycle engine and the stuff turned brown and flaked off in little pieces, looked like it had a sun burn that was peeling...........

[snowkat79]

if you painted clear on aluminum that gets hot you may hate it, we did this on a motorcycle engine and the stuff turned brown and flaked off in little pieces, looked like it had a sun burn that was peeling...........

I will keep that in mind. I guess, worst case scenario....I have to re blast those parts.