Should I?

gook6986 · Post by **gook6986** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:07 am

Hey guys, I was wondering what I should do because my dad is to lazy to put my engine back together. Should I take it to the local small engine shop to be put back together or just wait?

Here is my sled.

Here is the 8 1/2in that we got in central ILLINOIS haha. Wish I could ride it.

Spitfireguy · Post by **Spitfireguy** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:16 am

toss that engine back together and drive it!!!!! spits are the best. i had a 78 and they go for a 340. ull be inpressed by it. specially with all that snow out there. ur crazy not to be out riding.

bpmailman · Post by **bpmailman** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:35 am

Glad my son isn't posting disrespectful comments.

:o Try asking for help with it?

Mike

gook6986 · Post by **gook6986** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 12:40 am

Haha I speak the truth. Story is I got this sled off of here bout 3-4 years ago back when we had the old site. Brought it home and the recoil broke so we ordered that and my dad decided to take the engine off and rebuild it never have gotten to it for bout 2-3 years. Getting kinda sick of it just sitting around if no use for it. I think I'm going to take my christmas money take the engine to a local small engine repair shop and have him put it together note that its taken apart and have brand new gasket kit for it.

I just get really fed up walking outside hearing sleds pounding the snow hard.

B.IRVIN · Post by **B.IRVIN** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 1:06 am

MAN THAT SLED LOOKS GOOD TO WHAT MINE LOOKED LIKE!!

JUST GET THE MOTOR TOGETHER SO YOU CAN FEEL THE LIFE OF THE DEERE!!

WHEN YOU RIDE IT WILL BE WORTH EVERY CENT.

400brian · Post by **400brian** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 2:37 am

At this point....what would you be waiting for, and for how long?

I would suggest you learn how to do it yourself! The small engine shop may or may not be interested in something this old.

Good luck.

440 invader · Post by **440 invader** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:06 am

Put that thing together already!!!You'll never learn anything having someone else put your stuff together. Once you do one you'll all of a sudden want to do more!

Danzig · Post by **Danzig** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 3:09 am

Fairbury, Illinois eh? Not too far from my house.

Post by **SKNOWCAT** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 4:10 am

Start things off by showing some effort and clean it up, maybe your dad will be moved to make some effort also.
Steve T.

Post by **Matt** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:30 am

I am going to disagree and say maybe you should find someone to do it, UNLESS you are able to buy a technical manual and all the necessary tools.

Post by **JRC ETD** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:00 am

I'm with Steve, intiative is very important......so is commitment! You will have fun doing it especially if you can include that time with your father....Good Luck! Jon

gook6986 · Post by **gook6986** » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:06 pm

Danzig wrote: Fairbury, Illinois eh? Not too far from my house.

Danzig where are you from?

EDIT: Went to your profile seen Standard IL if thats right. Would you be willing to put my motor back together for me? And how much would it cost? Send me a pm.

thanks

gook6986 · Post by **gook6986** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 7:27 pm

Danzig · Post by **Danzig** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:02 pm

I would be happy to assist. But I dont have a manual and I can bet you dont either. As for cost, this is something you need to consider prior to even starting this endeavor. Just to get the crank rebuilt if bad is over $175.00 and that doesnt include parts.

gook6986 · Post by **gook6986** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:17 pm

Danzig wrote: I would be happy to assist. But I dont have a manual and I can bet you dont either. As for cost, this is something you need to consider prior to even starting this endeavor. Just to get the crank rebuilt if bad is over $175.00 and that doesnt include parts.

No no no. I have the parts already I just need it to be put together it's already apart