1982 Trailfire Special (Canadian Special)

TOYMECH · Post by **TOYMECH** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:48 pm

liquitisplit80 wrote:82-Liquifire,
According to JD parts catalog they list a different PN for the hood so something must be different. (Look it over carefully, extra heat shield??)They also list a different PN for the dash. Perhaps because of the headlight switch?? Also check the PN on the engine thats different too. (higher compression??)
Congratulations on your find! It's always nice to discover you have a rare one!

I wonder if the difference in the engine is the fact that the Special did not come with oil injection and hence just a different recoil starter. I had a look at the piston and cylinder listings and there does not appear to be any difference for the Special.

mike817o · Post by **mike817o** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:33 am

This 82 Special's carb has a inlet tube on the side for the primer line to connect to.Is that in the parts list??

TOYMECH · Post by **TOYMECH** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 11:42 pm

mike817o wrote:This 82 Special's carb has a inlet tube on the side for the primer line to connect to.Is that in the parts list??

The fitting is shown and listed in both the carburetor and primer components parts illustrations - same part number:

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:46 am

Very cool topic! These machines have been brought up many times through the years but never at this level of detail.
The production numbers show that in May 81 there were 1583 340cc Trailfires built. In June 81 there were 240 built.
In Sep 81 there were 37 340 Trailfires built and these 37 would have been the last Trailfire 340's ever made.

So in June when they made the 240 machines ........ this could be the amount of Specials made but not sure.
I know how I can find out and I will work on it.

82 Liquifire ..... what is the build date on your machine?

Joe

JDMIKE8100 · Post by **JDMIKE8100** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:13 pm

Nice find Greg,from what I've heard most of these sleds are at the bottom of lakes.
The headlight switch on these two sleds are in different locations.
Were these kits factory or dealer installed?

82_Liquifire · Post by **82_Liquifire** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:40 pm

Horicon Joe wrote:82 Liquifire ..... what is the build date on your machine?

6/81

Thank you guys sooo much for the info!

skoalmint · Post by **skoalmint** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:27 pm

Nice Finds Guys, Hmm what are the chances of one being in Ohio ? One of the Trailfires I have has that same stuff going on in the dash area

.I am gonna have to check her out. Brock

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