1982 Liquifire resurrection
- Danzig
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1982 Liquifire resurrection
Starting a resurrection on a 1982 Liquifire. This is a clean sled, minimal issues, 700 + miles. Going to make it an original runner. No painting. Just clean, upgrade and go.
Problems to note to begin with:
Hasnt ran in 2 years
Carbs dirty, jetting in question as with all machines, one carb has a broken powerjet nipple on the carb body.
temp gauge is broken at the engine
needs a seat recovery, very useable now
windshield has scratches and some minor crack
gas tank grommet and pick up hose
oil tank line cracked at tank
coolant overflow line cracked
The plan get running, clean and go:
Progress to date is its running, the carb is corrected with the broken powerjet nipple. Carbs were cleaned internally with spray carb cleaner reinstalled and sprayed premix into carbs, pulled the rope 2 pulls it was running. Carbs are now off and soaking in cleaner, unsure of jetting due to varnish deposits on brass fittings. Fuel line to carbs has been upgraded to lime green clear hoses. Off to go shopping today...pics coming soon.
Problems to note to begin with:
Hasnt ran in 2 years
Carbs dirty, jetting in question as with all machines, one carb has a broken powerjet nipple on the carb body.
temp gauge is broken at the engine
needs a seat recovery, very useable now
windshield has scratches and some minor crack
gas tank grommet and pick up hose
oil tank line cracked at tank
coolant overflow line cracked
The plan get running, clean and go:
Progress to date is its running, the carb is corrected with the broken powerjet nipple. Carbs were cleaned internally with spray carb cleaner reinstalled and sprayed premix into carbs, pulled the rope 2 pulls it was running. Carbs are now off and soaking in cleaner, unsure of jetting due to varnish deposits on brass fittings. Fuel line to carbs has been upgraded to lime green clear hoses. Off to go shopping today...pics coming soon.
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
What happened to all the Arctic Cats that used to be in your signature?
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
Sounds like a fun project!
You need to come by and get some parts! Looking forward to seeing the pics....
You need to come by and get some parts! Looking forward to seeing the pics....
Eric A.
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
"Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid" - John Wayne
- Danzig
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Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
Still got them Bill. Cats are resting, no snow.
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
- Danzig
- Posts: 4431
- Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
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- Location: Van Orin, Illinois
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
adventurous day today,
Carbs rebuilt today, new fuel lines on the powerjet circuit and vent hoses, all internal components documented and all match perfectly. Compression check done 140 each jug. One issue, mag side jug dead, will only fire on full choke which leaves me to believe mag side crank seal is bad.
Yippy..you watchin how this is going Mr. Deere ?
Carbs rebuilt today, new fuel lines on the powerjet circuit and vent hoses, all internal components documented and all match perfectly. Compression check done 140 each jug. One issue, mag side jug dead, will only fire on full choke which leaves me to believe mag side crank seal is bad.
Yippy..you watchin how this is going Mr. Deere ?
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
Can you get there in less than 8 pages?
- Danzig
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Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
hell yeah !
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
Todd Schrupp
Milbank SD
Milbank SD
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
Hmmm 140psi really? I have to re do mine. Paul at least you can get it changed in chassis.
BOB From MASS
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
- Danzig
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Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
yes Bob 140 psi both. Motor is like new.
Dont understand the in the chassis comment ??
Dont understand the in the chassis comment ??
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
I was told that you can change that seal in the sled. Yea Todd I did.
BOB From MASS
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
- Danzig
- Posts: 4431
- Joined: Wed Aug 17, 2005 12:00 am
- Real Name: Paul File
- Location: Van Orin, Illinois
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
hmmm?
1973 JDX8
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
1978 Liquifire 340
1980 Liquifire 440 CC Racer
1980 Liquifire 440
1982 Liquifire 440
"Gotta Lick It Before You Stick It"
Re: 1982 Liquifire resurrection
I don't see why not. I mean I did it in my X8. Although might as well do both huh
BOB From MASS
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL
OWN: 1 1983 JOHN DEERE LIQUIFIRE 440
1 1973 JOHN DEERE JDX8 440
1 1982 JOHN DEERE SPORTFIRE 440
1 2000 SKIDOO MXZ 600
GOTTA LOVE THAT TWO STROKE SMELL