This is where you can post the story & photos of your John Deere Snowmobile project.
AirborneX4Special
Posts: 1450 Joined: Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:54 amReal Name: PatLocation: N. IL
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by AirborneX4Special Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:25 am
WinnipegStPaul9 wrote: AirborneX4Special wrote: Good to see another one getting a restoration, and it indeed looks like a worthy candidate. Interesting how the engine has no provision for electric start but yet has the HSR ignition. What letter series is your engine? Motor tag should be on the mag side of the lower end and will be ahead of the "202" in the model sequence.
Super keen eye you have there Pat!!!!
DA
Thanks, Don!
I appreciate the kudos but really I'm just another Keeper Of Odd Knowledge.
sledhead16
Posts: 1386 Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:39 pmReal Name: Allan CampbellLocation: Saint Peter MN
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by sledhead16 Wed Apr 20, 2016 6:04 pm
He's using an 80 LF case
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:21 am
The original case was cracked. So I had to settle for the 80 case
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1978 Liquifire 440
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Thu Apr 21, 2016 9:27 am
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1978 Liquifire 440
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Tue May 31, 2016 9:55 pm
Been awhile since the last update but the frame has been painted now time for reassembly
1978 Liquifire 440
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:50 pm
Made some progress tprs mounted track and drivers are in next step is mounting the bumper
1978 Liquifire 440
hounds84lhs
Posts: 170 Joined: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:16 pmLocation: De Pere, WI
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by hounds84lhs Wed Jul 13, 2016 3:39 pm
Looks Great.
83 Trailfire
SS440-80
Posts: 261 Joined: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:00 pmReal Name: RobertLocation: SWEDEN
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by SS440-80 Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:46 am
Sleds...2xJOHN DEERE SPRINTFIRE 1983 .YAMAHA GP292b 1973
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:40 pm
Feet and bumper are on.
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1978 Liquifire 440
sledhead16
Posts: 1386 Joined: Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:39 pmReal Name: Allan CampbellLocation: Saint Peter MN
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by sledhead16 Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:22 am
Coming along nicely.
1975 340/s Speed Run Sled
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Wed Jul 20, 2016 4:06 pm
Wiring is installed along with reflective strip.
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1978 Liquifire 440
smitfire
Posts: 1411 Joined: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:00 amReal Name: Dustin SmitLocation: hull Iowa
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by smitfire Thu Jul 21, 2016 9:29 am
I have a set of 83 cases. Maybe too late now
Many new and used parts available, I ship anywhere. Thanks everyone.
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Fri Aug 05, 2016 12:08 am
If its cheap its not to late
1978 Liquifire 440
Packers29
Posts: 219 Joined: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:28 pmReal Name: Andrew EngelsLocation: Green Bay Wisconsin
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by Packers29 Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:21 pm
Been awhile since the last update but im currently working on the engine getting the details finished up.
1978 Liquifire 440
