I bet so Brian. By the looks of his bench and the backgrounds it must be a "clean room".
But than I remember the picture of of his shop he posted when he joined us. His shop was spotless!
Beautiful job PJ.
'80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
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Todd Schrupp
Milbank SD
Milbank SD
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Made a little more progress on theengine today and I figure I've got about 2-3 hours left in the assembly before she'll be ready to breathe again. Speaking of that, tomorrow is the day when we intend on putting some heat into this sucker on our test-fire stand, so be sure to watch for a video to be posted here tomorrow night. 
I for one can't wait to hear this baby cry for the first time...!
pj
I for one can't wait to hear this baby cry for the first time...!
pj
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Problem.... I have a lot more photos to share, but this board will not allow me to do it... It says "I have reached my quota limit...." 
I'll email Matt to find out what's wrong.....
pj
I'll email Matt to find out what's wrong.....
pj
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
That is a fantastic repair you did on the fan housing PJ!!!
An all too common problem. I have seen one broken on many a sled engine.
An all too common problem. I have seen one broken on many a sled engine.
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Todd Schrupp
Milbank SD
Milbank SD
PAGING MATT!!
Matt, please give me a PM when you get a minute.. 
pj
pj
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Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
PJ, start a new thread called Charity sled pictures or something like that.
DA
DA
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Matt fixed it and I only have one more day of photos to post of this thing and I'll be done.
Maybe Matt can post a "sticky" area on the Charity Sled section, kind of like the "Ride with The Champs" section is now- that way we could start all sorts of threads related to the Charity Sled, in a specific Charity Sled area, so we won't have to worry about clogging one thread with pictures. It would be easier for all to see what's going on with it if all the related threads/posts were in the same place and I'd hate to see any of the pictures taken from anyone in this project get lost or thrown away.
Just a thought and maybe Matt can chime in here..
pj
Maybe Matt can post a "sticky" area on the Charity Sled section, kind of like the "Ride with The Champs" section is now- that way we could start all sorts of threads related to the Charity Sled, in a specific Charity Sled area, so we won't have to worry about clogging one thread with pictures. It would be easier for all to see what's going on with it if all the related threads/posts were in the same place and I'd hate to see any of the pictures taken from anyone in this project get lost or thrown away.
Just a thought and maybe Matt can chime in here..
pj
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Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Very nice work!
James
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James
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1980 Trailfire 440
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
I can't get over how nice that engine looks. I am pretty sure I have ate off something dirtier than that. Way to go PJ
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Liquifire: 77 (440) (2), 600: 73,74,75
Massey Whirlwind: 76 440 (2)
Mercury Hurricane 644: 72,73
OMC Snowcruiser: 66,68,70
Rupp: 70 34 Sprint
Allouettte Super Brute: 74 (5)
OTC Deere sled dyno
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Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
S_Kyle wrote: I am pretty sure I have ate off something dirtier than that. Way to go PJ
James
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
1979 Spitfire 340
1980 Trailfire 440
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Good one.... 
pj
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Nice work PJ, that motor really looks great.
Is that the much rumored "Wood-Fire" prototype? I heard the others ones "Burned down" in testing.
OK, sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night...
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Is that the much rumored "Wood-Fire" prototype? I heard the others ones "Burned down" in testing.
OK, sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night...
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Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Such an awesome project! Top quality craftsmanship all the way, you guys have done an amazing job on this sled!
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79 Kawasaki Invader 440 (Factory Power Up Kit w/ Twin Pipes)
80 Liquifire with 83 Set Up (Electric Start / Plastic Ski Setup)
82 Trailfire LX
82 Sportfire (Electric Start)
83 Trailfire 440 LX (Electric Start)
83 Sportfire (Original Owner)
83 Liquifire
84 Sportfire
97 Indy 500 Liquid
2002 Polaris Classic 600 Indy Touring
(2) 2013 Polaris Shift 550 (Retro TXL Grahphics)
(2) 1996 Polaris Indy 500 Touring ( under 300 mi each)
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Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Hey Joe why don't you come down for build day.....................then take a sled back to Rockford for me LOL
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
Re: '80 Sportfire for Charity - New topic
Last of the pictures for today!
These last 4 pictures show the engine fitted onto our home-built engine test-fire stand that one of my employees whipped up. We have suports for the engine, fuel tank and exhaust system, where the exhaust gases are routed outside via a long pipe.
Stand by for another thread that shows the engine firing for the first time!!
pj
These last 4 pictures show the engine fitted onto our home-built engine test-fire stand that one of my employees whipped up. We have suports for the engine, fuel tank and exhaust system, where the exhaust gases are routed outside via a long pipe.
Stand by for another thread that shows the engine firing for the first time!!
pj