78 liquifire serial numbers ?

General topics related to John Deere Snowmobiles
Post Reply
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

Oh, the engine temp gauge is a old trans temp gauge got ya, never noticed, however ken did say it never worked, engine never got hot enough to move it, the EGTs do work.


Ordered the correct temp gauge for it from new breed parts.... :beers;
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
User avatar
HoosierDeereMan
Posts: 1089
Joined: Thu Feb 01, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Troy Miley
Location: Oakland City, IN

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by HoosierDeereMan »

Paul,

Very nice find! Atta boy!

I picked up one 2 years ago in Southern Illinois with 651 miles on it. I can tell you mine takes about 8 to 10 minutes of idle running before the temperature will start to read. Just something to keep an eye on,the only trouble I have had is the bolts that hold the track drivers to the drive shaft at one time came out. It allowed the drivers to spin on the shaft so they now are loose and they will no longer hold a bolt with out losing them in about 20 miles of riding. My plan is to replace the original with a hex drive shaft and Dator hex drivers. Oh yeah one more thing, Pray you never have fuel pump issues. They are a mother to get to!

Troy
'72 400
'73 400, (2)500's, 600
'74 295/S (restored) 2010 HOF poker run survivor.
'75 800, JDX8,
'75 340/S 2011 & 2012 Vintage Challenge finisher.
'76 (2)400's
'78 Liquifire 340,440
'79 Spitfire
"If it has Tits, Tires, or Tracks it's gonna cost you money!"
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

New and proper temp gauge installed, new choke cable installed, new gas cap installed, carbs cleaned, gas tank flushed, mixed up a batch of 50:1, primed fuel system purrs like a kitten.


Gotta get a new speedometer, the house where the cable attaches to is broke off, the threaded nipple is inside the cable nut and get the seat done and we will be sitting good..

May get a video up yet..

Very pleased with this sled, so easy to work on compared to the 80's series machines.
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
JDT
Posts: 5561
Joined: Wed Nov 21, 2007 1:00 am
Real Name: Todd
Location: Milbank South Dakota

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by JDT »

Looking peachy there Paul.

Nice work.

Meep... Meep.
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

worst part about this is finding a box to ship the seat in..... :wall: :roll: :wall:
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
User avatar
400brian
Posts: 5620
Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: James T. Kirk
Location: South Central Wisconsin

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by 400brian »

Don't let Troy BS you, the fuel pump is no problem to get at...you just have to pull the engine out first!

Congrats on a fine looking '78. :beers;

'09 Vintage Challenge Survivor, and I wasn't late for supper!
'10, '11, '12, '13,'14,'15,'16,'17, '18, 19, 20, 21, 22 Vintage Challenge Survivor !
72 400 restored, Father bought new in '71
73 X8 restored
'74 340 green machine
'74 X8 9 time VC finisher
'78 Spitfire in progress
2 '75 340S 1 running, one on deck
'78 LF 440 future CC clone
'73 Skiroule RTX 440, 500 mi.
harleysportster
Posts: 2965
Joined: Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Pat Scott
Location: Southeast Pa.

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by harleysportster »

Danzig wrote:worst part about this is finding a box to ship the seat in..... :wall: :roll: :wall:
Be creative and make a box out of large peices of carboard.
'76 440 cyclone
'76 440 liquifire
'78 440 Cyclone
'75 JDX8 (sold to a member here)
'78 Liquifire(CrossCountry Clone)
'80 Liquifire(sold)
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

:beers;
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
fastl82vette
Posts: 460
Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:22 am
Real Name: Greg Cyrocki
Location: LaMoille, Il

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by fastl82vette »

That is a sweet sled you've got there!!! Let me know if you would be interested in summer storage. I've got a guy that stores his camper in my shed from November till march. I could give you a good deal. I would hate to see those sleds sit outside. :beers;
-Greg

'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

did ya drive by and check it out ?

I have plenty of places for storage, my garage is full, too many sleds, mowers and motorcycles. :bonk: I have to get some of this stuff hauled out and into another barn. Curious on what you have to offer as well.
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
fastl82vette
Posts: 460
Joined: Wed Mar 13, 2013 8:22 am
Real Name: Greg Cyrocki
Location: LaMoille, Il

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by fastl82vette »

I've been wanting to. Just too damn busy all the time.
-Greg

'82 Sprintfire (original running project) SOLD
'72 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'73 400 (original non-running 2nd owner)
'86 Kitty cat
'77 Cyclone SOLD
'78 Spitfire x2 (sold one)(I think I officially have a sickness)
'84 Liquifire #420 "The Last Liquifire" (rescued, SOLD)
'82 Spitfire #2100 "The Last Spitfire"
'83 Sprintfire (wife's sled ;))
'84 Snowfire
'88 Yamaha Sno Scoot
'71 Massey Ski Whiz Special
User avatar
Danzig
Posts: 4431
Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Paul File
Location: Van Orin, Illinois

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by Danzig »

just waiting for my damn seat and its ready for snow for the most part, a little ski wobble this year is going to persist....get some pics up soon, no major changes just clean and polished.
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440


"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
air mechanic
Posts: 72
Joined: Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:32 am
Real Name: Les
Location: Marquette

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by air mechanic »

Just seen and read through this post,my 78 Liquifire also has green under the black paint. VIN is J44LG08371M, manufactured 11-77. Makes you wonder if they had issues and replaced a lot of hoods or if they toyed with the idea of green Liquifires. :think:
User avatar
WinnipegStPaul9
Posts: 5577
Joined: Sat Jul 23, 2005 12:00 am
Real Name: Don Amber
Location: Churubusco, IN

Re: 78 liquifire serial numbers ?

Post by WinnipegStPaul9 »

Are you sure your serial number isn't "80371"? Doesn't make sense the way you posted it.

DA
Feel free to check out our website www.buscobullet.com for restorations or parts.
Post Reply