83 liquifire restration

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chaspeg
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83 liquifire restration

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my latest project its about half done should be done in a couple of weeks hopefully we will have some snow to try out
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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I just got my 83 finished on Christmas eve. I just have to put the new windshield on and bolt down the seat. I really enjoyed working on this sled this year. I will post a few pics of the finished product soon. Don't mean to hijack your post, but I like the painted motor, maybe we can get them togather sometime. Later Lincoln
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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Are those invader jugs and heads? And what ignition is that? Lincoln
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chaspeg
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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hi Lincoln they are stock jd heads and cylinders cdi box is a reman from image
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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I like the black accents
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1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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Here is the pics I promised
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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Lincoln sled looks awesome cant wait to see it live have you had it out yet?
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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I just rode it last night for a test run. I have some clutching and clutch alignment issues. I guess my math was wrong! We put the high output ramps and a red spring in the tr800 the clutch engages a 4850, and when the secondary starts to shift, the ass end wants to pass the front. On the shop floor today, I pinned it, and it stood up and carried the skis 180 plus feet and out the door. I think we will rethink the. Set up. I am a bigger guy, and this is what was recommended to try. Later Lincoln.
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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Sweet!
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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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Lincoln you may eat belts, granted I was running a 102c at 5500rpms, now back to stock at 4400rpms
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
1975 340/s I500 #161
1980 Liquifire SN# 4995 From WA Speed Run Sled
1980 Liquifire SN# 4996 From MN
1983 Sportfire
1984 Liquifire Deep Snow Tunnel 4/6 motor
1984 Sprintfire (2)

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Re: 83 liquifire restration

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That is the only thing I am worried about. I am toying with putting the green spring back in to lower the engagement. It would not be as bad if the new belts were available, has anyone herd more on this? Lincoln
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