Part 1/2: Will it start? 1988 Arctic Cat Cougar 500 F/C rust bucket snowmobile with no spark

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Kevin On 4 Wheels

Күн бұрын

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@mike.4277 Жыл бұрын

Sled needs to be stripped down and restored. Great video 😎👍

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

I just got a 1993 Cougar 440 liquid cooled with reverse that’s in far better condition

@funtyes1970 7 ай бұрын

you most give up on this sled I don't see 2nd video. thanks for sharing

@kevinon4wheels 6 ай бұрын

Hello! I didn’t give up yet. Life got in the way but I’ll get the second one on the way! Thank you for watching!

@eric5332 8 ай бұрын

I has a 1989 cougar, mine was way nicer and the motor was really clean and it ran good. The only issue mine had was a slight bogging.

@kevinon4wheels 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! This one had a rough life it looks like. I just started it today after being in storage 8 months and fired up on first pull. Primer button is a game changer. Think you had an issue with jet size?

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

Don't neglect the tension and condition of the fan belt!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll have to research on how to tighten it.

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

That white wire on the coil was your issue. Saw a lot I f those broken at the coil...and its hard to see with the coil mounted!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

It was the issue! Only $18 to get her running!

@allensnook7760 Жыл бұрын

That brake button just lets power flow to the light to let others behind u know ur braking.serously doubt it has to be held to start,like a safety measure on atvs it has a lever on most old sleds to set brake in park on older rigs.most sleds dont move from clutchs till 3grand.snooky pa.

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

Another unusual to me switch. Usually when you apply the lever it presses the switch. At least from what I’ve experienced

@allensnook7760 Жыл бұрын

Correct it makes the electrical connect to ur rear brakelight that small box on left top of handlebars has dot-3brake fluid inside that flows down a cable sorta tube to brake calipers and rotor giving you braking ability.there is a bleeder screw at top of calipers.if fluid is old dirty,or just non exsistent.loosen bleeder,fill box with fresh and flush out once or twice.then tighten,refill,bleed out any air.then ur brakes should be good this season,happy sleding,snooky

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

@@allensnook7760 thanks!

@matscheel3080 11 ай бұрын

i have same machine and arcticat the ignition is closed curcuit to run unlike skidoo. so i bypassed everything but the kill switch and got spark

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

Hope that was free considering all the rust! I've been looking for an affordable older sled....but I would have passed on that after opening the hood!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

Ha ha. Well. $275. He didn’t tow in enclosed trailer. I just wanted a ditch banger. I got a new sled I take on real trips. I’m debating doing a wheel conversion on the skis and tracks. Ha ha

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

I’ll have part 2 out next week. You’ll really be busy breaking my balls

@funtyes1970 7 ай бұрын

lol@ hope sled was for free. are you a troll buddy. your comment has to be dumbest comment in here.

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

Not adviseable to spray starting fluid in a 2 stroke! Premix only...you don't want dry piston skirts and cylinder walls!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

Good advice! Thanks!

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

You must ground both plugs!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

I never knew that! Thanks!

@eric5332 8 ай бұрын

You don't have to ground both plugs at the same time to check for spark. You can do them one at a time.

@allensnook7760 Жыл бұрын

Its primer pump the p you see spells primer yeah a bit rusty.

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

I never saw a primer like that before. Very effective!

@allensnook7760 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinon4wheels yup there usaully is a t-fitting running into main feed line or directly into carb vents.just gives u that oomph to get it going when cold even with a choke,its same as dribble down the spark plug hole just less hassle.snooky

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

Just unplug switches to check dosrk

@stevenbaker9327 Жыл бұрын

Just unplug switches to ck for spark. Unplug ignition switch...should spark now if bad. Same with all the other switches. I'm betting on external coil or exiter coil under the flywheel. I was a snowmobile service tech 42 yrs. ....now retired.

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

@@stevenbaker9327 ugh don’t watch any of my other videos on snowmobiles! You’ll cringe! I bet you and your old coworkers crack a few beers and roast me!

@kevinon4wheels Жыл бұрын

@@stevenbaker9327 I’ll FaceTime you next time I’m trying to fix a snowmobile and you can walk me through. Ha ha. Just kidding. Thanks for all the tips