1977 340 liquifire project
1977 340 liquifire project
Hi Im the new owner of this liquifire i got it for $100 its free but doesn't run he said it ran when he parked it This is my first sled and i have many question like
In the service manual it says to us leaded gas what do you guy use as far as fuel?
How do i remove the seat?
Im going to get it this weekend so all have many more question then thanks
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
Matt,
If you can find regular leaded gas, go for it. With today's gas, running unleaded is fine.
The seat slides intro clips behind the fuel tank and is bolted to the rear of the tunnel. Lift up the snow flap and look for the small bolts, one on each side, just inside the tunnel.
If you can find regular leaded gas, go for it. With today's gas, running unleaded is fine.
The seat slides intro clips behind the fuel tank and is bolted to the rear of the tunnel. Lift up the snow flap and look for the small bolts, one on each side, just inside the tunnel.
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
I got it today! and i got it running! but it seems to have a loss of power sometimes sometimes it goes to 7000 and has tons of power! but the next it seems bogged down and will not go over 4000 so is it spark or fuel ? im cleaning the carbs now any help will be appreciated thanks.
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
It is great that you have it running, clean the carbs thorouly, then replace the crankshaft seals before riding it.
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
I see that everyone one the this site seems to replace those seals alot why is it so important?
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
mattwolfe wrote:I see that everyone one the this site seems to replace those seals alot why is it so important?
To prevent this:
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
I will briefly explain. A 2 stroke engine has a completely different combustion sequence than a 4 stroker. Fuel is drawn from the carb from the vacuum of the piston stroke as it is moving up. The fuel is drawn thru the crankcase. This is achieved since the crankcase is sealed from the outside environment by the crankshaft seals. As the seals age, they break down. Once this happens, air will be sucked in from the outside, leaning out the fuel mixture which will cause serious damage. It is best to replace crank seals on any 2 stroke engine if you do not know the history of any repairs. An engine setting for many years will probably have dried out, cracked crank seals.
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
1976 Liquifire 440 Would run at low rpm but wouldn't hit the high note
That's the bearing race your looking at
That's the bearing race your looking at
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
Where do i get brake pads for this sled? ebay? there isnt many there. whats the best place?
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
'76 440 cyclone
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'75 JDX8 (sold to a member here)
'78 Liquifire(CrossCountry Clone)
'80 Liquifire(sold)
'76 440 liquifire
'78 440 Cyclone
'75 JDX8 (sold to a member here)
'78 Liquifire(CrossCountry Clone)
'80 Liquifire(sold)
Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
D K Kimpex Imported Organic Brake Pads
If these are the part numbers MFG
6602003, John Deere
43050-3502, John Deere
If these are the part numbers MFG
6602003, John Deere
43050-3502, John Deere
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Re: 1977 340 liquifire project
They don't show brakes for the 77 LFharleysportster wrote:http://www.newbreedparts.com/newbreed/i ... h=71_72_86
New Breed Brakes
It does show these which look like the ones I found Brake Pad Set - Kawasaki Invader, Intruder
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