Was a snowmobile mechanic for 7 years back in the carburetor era,, easiest way to get fuel to the pump/carbs= find vent line for tank, plug it or hold it folded over to seal off, blow in tank with your mouth sealed up against the fuel filler opening, when you feel pressure build, hold it there, it is pushing the fuel through the lines, usually takes less than a minute. You can also use an air compressor ,air chuck and a rag, use rag and chuch at fuel filler, hold rag to seal with air chuck at fuel opening, lightly preqserise the tank that way. Works evert time. Yor problem is you haven't payed your roTAX lol,, also make sure pulse vac line from crank case to pump is good. Great videos!
picked up a ‘96 mxz 583 this past fall, just waiting for the snow to fly now! I had a bunch of issues with my recoil too. Still doesn’t work perfectly and sure it will break at some point this season. Seems like they weren’t designed to last 25 years 😒 she runs like a top though! Hope you get yours working
So glad you are back in action this year! Your content makes me feel like fixing things, getting outside and enjoying my life more fully. Thumbs up for the MXZ 670 make it your main sled (similar to my Formula SS 1995 670). Lets both mod the sleds this year!
@@rumplestiltskin1056 I had a 97 670 once I did a top end rebuild that sled ripped hard but didn’t quite have the looks to me at least of the next generation sleds. I sold that one and now have an 05 renegade 600.
This year I got a '97 Arctic Cat 580 powder special! I bought it last year and thus far the only maintenance i have had to do is throw in a new Stator. I am not the well educated into the sled game yet (2nd year) so I have had a friend of mine help me out when it comes to changing parts and etc
Just came across this channel. I just picked up a 1996 mxz583 for free. Not getting fuel, fuel pump rebuild time. Was sitting since 2017. Carbs are super clean. Guy said he had to prime it a ton to get it to start, yeah that’s fuel pump. Replacing the primer too.
Its so nice watching your videos. You make my day even better. And i can see you dont got any snow yet? We have lots of snow here in Sweden. I can send you some if you want? haha, but i think it will melt....Keep up the good work, waiting for the snow coming to you and some snowmobile action!
Crazy, I was just coming to your newest video to ask you an Mike or anyone else who wants to answer. How often do just replace the fuel pump vs just taking it apart and cleaning it. I work on outboards and usually just buy new ones without even looking inside the old ones. Engines are usually 1970 to 1990 though. Super old. That being said I see you an Mike just clean em an slap em back in.
Keep it - it's a great sled. Myself, I have two Arctic Cats. One is a 2003 ZL600 and the other a 2006 Panther 660. Growing up in Southern Vermont we always seemed to have Artic Cats and to this day I remain 'brand loyal' even though I admire other makes and models.
A quick way I prime up my sleds is to take the fuel shut off line that goes to the tank off, and then blow into it. When you hear it blowing out of the tank vent, fold the line and slap it back on and fuel will gush out. I'm riding polaris by the way. '92 440 sport and 500 efi sks, and a '97 xlt 600 that ate its crankshaft two days ago 🤘 rock on buddy!
Riding a 1992 Polaris Indy 500, it’s in near mint condition. This my second year with this machine and absolutely love it. Been watching for a season or two and have caught the snowmobile bug
Pro primin tip. On the skidoos usually they stop priming, but I found a bypass. Take the line that comes to the fuel pump from the tank and put it straight on the primer T then connect the lines going from the T into the carbs again and blow in your gas tank. And boom both carbs primed with no primer. Happy riding! Added make sure to disconnect the lines after starting, it bogs very hard when they are left on.
When it doesn't start like this? I take a small twig from a tree about a 5/16 inch diameter. And put it into the thumb throttle to hold it open? It seems to do the trick. You just have to remove it quickly or the sled will take off on you.
Gotta watch those mikuni slide carbs. If they sit without fuel, the o ring around the float assembly will shrink and fuel will not shut off flooding the sled when running. have to remove the 2 phillips screws on float assembly to get to the o-rings. Also its a pain in the ass but check on the isoflex if you have over 3K miles. I found bad bearings on the mag side. All the grease had been sucked into engine. Wouldn't have lasted long had I kept riding it. I replaced the bearings and all gaskets
if you find the mxz x they are spring model only sleds they are really hard to find alot of them got totaled or hidden away usually red in color or black and yellow
Best way to test for water in the fuel is putting a few drops of food coloring in. The dye will not mix with the fuel but will dye all the water that color otherwise it will sit in little beads in the tank.
My brother just bought a 1980 blizzard 9500 with the sc10 suspension and front suspension from an mxz, and they retrofitted the 583 rave motor also.. it’s a bad mother fugger
Here I am trying to climb my way out of owning an old sled and you are wanting this old sled as your main sled... I just got a 2013 Polaris pro RMK 800 and no way in hell would I sell it to ride an old Ski-Doo ! Great content though !
My dad bought one of these new when i was a kid, id say skidoo was the best outta all the other sleds at the time. Polaris had noticeably worse suspension, yamahas were tippy and handlebars sucked. The ZR was solid tho tbh
Jst to let u know u aren’t using the choke right u pull it out and then start it till it starts and dies then u push it in and then u pull the rope , also it should take 7 pulls after u empty it also all tht junk in the pump u should of clean ur carbs they probally have jet full also a trick is there a hose tht goes into carb suck on it with straw or mouth untill u see gas tht means u primed it all then hook it up to carb it should start on first -secound pull everytime
Im riding my first season this year on a 1994 ext580 mountain cat! it has problems though, mainly it will reach clutch engagement at 4500 rpm and then die off, not sure why, has fresh built, rebuilt carbs, spark plugs, new chaincase and 2 stroke sled oil, new gas, new coolant, and just cleaned the primary and secondary, any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you so much
I love these type of your videos always click when I see it, keep doin what your doin you should defenetly keep the MXZ its cool i wish i had one also I got a 03 rmk 550
I want to see down below what YOU are riding this year!! Let's hear them sleds!! Thanks for watching! I appreciate every single one of you!
Ockelbo 400, an old swedish snowmobile😉
A arctic cat pantera triple 800 and a arctic cat cougar 550
@@isaksjoberg3537 Damn! Nice! Never heard of it until now!
1999 skidoo summit 500 and 1998 skidoo tundra 2 277 and a 1991 skidoo tundra 250
Get a skidoo formula 1998 or just use that mxz because its basicly the same
Was a snowmobile mechanic for 7 years back in the carburetor era,, easiest way to get fuel to the pump/carbs= find vent line for tank, plug it or hold it folded over to seal off, blow in tank with your mouth sealed up against the fuel filler opening, when you feel pressure build, hold it there, it is pushing the fuel through the lines, usually takes less than a minute. You can also use an air compressor ,air chuck and a rag, use rag and chuch at fuel filler, hold rag to seal with air chuck
at fuel opening, lightly preqserise the tank that way. Works evert time. Yor problem is you haven't payed your roTAX lol,, also make sure pulse vac line from crank case to pump is good. Great videos!
Definitely ride the 583 , those motors are bullet proof mine sat on the bottom of the lake for a month and has been running strong for 3 years 😂
Love watching ypu guys on the older sleds
You should definitely keep that sled for the winter. I ride a 1997 Mxz 670 and there fun sleds for sure !
You got some Kool videos to love the 670s 🤙😎
I like that sled, you should use that this year
picked up a ‘96 mxz 583 this past fall, just waiting for the snow to fly now! I had a bunch of issues with my recoil too. Still doesn’t work perfectly and sure it will break at some point this season. Seems like they weren’t designed to last 25 years 😒 she runs like a top though! Hope you get yours working
So glad you are back in action this year! Your content makes me feel like fixing things, getting outside and enjoying my life more fully. Thumbs up for the MXZ 670 make it your main sled (similar to my Formula SS 1995 670). Lets both mod the sleds this year!
I mean MXZ 583
Doing my own recoil rope today following your steps!
Fixing?? He don't fix anything, he half asses everything....
I miss your early 2000s MXZs those sleds are the best.
I got an 02 and a 98. Love the mxz
@@rumplestiltskin1056 I had a 97 670 once I did a top end rebuild that sled ripped hard but didn’t quite have the looks to me at least of the next generation sleds. I sold that one and now have an 05 renegade 600.
My 3rd year riding my 98 Mxz 583 only 1700 miles runs and rides like a champ
Ive got a 97 skidoo formula 3 600 triple and Its been awesome! Love riding old iron.
2020 850 assault. Love it. Your assault is your best sled.. unless your getting good money, don't sell it
This year I got a '97 Arctic Cat 580 powder special! I bought it last year and thus far the only maintenance i have had to do is throw in a new Stator. I am not the well educated into the sled game yet (2nd year) so I have had a friend of mine help me out when it comes to changing parts and etc
Keep the MXZ! It's a great looking Sled!
Just came across this channel. I just picked up a 1996 mxz583 for free. Not getting fuel, fuel pump rebuild time. Was sitting since 2017. Carbs are super clean. Guy said he had to prime it a ton to get it to start, yeah that’s fuel pump. Replacing the primer too.
Yes do it i like when you rippng some old ski doos
LETS GOO THE BEAST HAS UPLOADED
Thank you, sir! :) I'm not going anywhere.
@@JeremyRhydes of course, I started rewatching all the old videos but thank you so much for putting all this great content for all of us!
Its so nice watching your videos. You make my day even better. And i can see you dont got any snow yet? We have lots of snow here in Sweden. I can send you some if you want? haha, but i think it will melt....Keep up the good work, waiting for the snow coming to you and some snowmobile action!
Crazy, I was just coming to your newest video to ask you an Mike or anyone else who wants to answer. How often do just replace the fuel pump vs just taking it apart and cleaning it. I work on outboards and usually just buy new ones without even looking inside the old ones. Engines are usually 1970 to 1990 though. Super old. That being said I see you an Mike just clean em an slap em back in.
I'm riding a 2004 rx1 I bought last year but it's a warrior version wich means it has the extended track I'm up in Michigan and am ready for snow!
Keep it - it's a great sled. Myself, I have two Arctic Cats. One is a 2003 ZL600 and the other a 2006 Panther 660. Growing up in Southern Vermont we always seemed to have Artic Cats and to this day I remain 'brand loyal' even though I admire other makes and models.
Go Cat
i'm so happy sledding videos are back
I’ve always pulled the plugs out & poured a little bit of fuel down the plug hole(s). Saves time and your pull handle.
I just bought a 97 formula Z that I can't get started so these videos are very convenient. Thank you sir!
A quick way I prime up my sleds is to take the fuel shut off line that goes to the tank off, and then blow into it. When you hear it blowing out of the tank vent, fold the line and slap it back on and fuel will gush out. I'm riding polaris by the way. '92 440 sport and 500 efi sks, and a '97 xlt 600 that ate its crankshaft two days ago 🤘 rock on buddy!
Working on an MXZX 440 myself. No gas led me to the carbs right away and then I found a leak underneath the carbs on what I think is the return line.
2006 polaris fusion 600. Buy one of those so I can learn how to fix it..... love the videos. Wait all year for the sled content
Riding a 1992 Polaris Indy 500, it’s in near mint condition. This my second year with this machine and absolutely love it. Been watching for a season or two and have caught the snowmobile bug
Can't wait for lots of snow for sure
Funny you mentioned a 500, I have a 98 formula 500 liquid absolutely love it!
check the fuel inlets in each carb from the pump. they have little screens in there that can clog. most have been removed but worth a check..
Pro primin tip. On the skidoos usually they stop priming, but I found a bypass. Take the line that comes to the fuel pump from the tank and put it straight on the primer T then connect the lines going from the T into the carbs again and blow in your gas tank. And boom both carbs primed with no primer. Happy riding! Added make sure to disconnect the lines after starting, it bogs very hard when they are left on.
Me and my buddies found this out on his skandic 503r on its first start in 9 years
that sled is a score. To find a 96 mxz with the factory exhaust and tunnel boards not bent is really hard to find.
Just purchased an 05 polaris 900 rmk! Got the old 93 arctic cat cougar 440 in the shed until I can fix it this summer.
When it doesn't start like this? I take a small twig from a tree about a 5/16 inch diameter.
And put it into the thumb throttle to hold it open? It seems to do the trick. You just have to remove it quickly or the sled will take off on you.
Yes you should keep it. Bro
I had to readjust the bowl air screws lil bit.from 1 1\4 to 1 1\2 . Got power & hook up in return as well as idle
Gotta watch those mikuni slide carbs. If they sit without fuel, the o ring around the float assembly will shrink and fuel will not shut off flooding the sled when running. have to remove the 2 phillips screws on float assembly to get to the o-rings. Also its a pain in the ass but check on the isoflex if you have over 3K miles. I found bad bearings on the mag side. All the grease had been sucked into engine. Wouldn't have lasted long had I kept riding it. I replaced the bearings and all gaskets
Love to see that as ur main sled or an mxz700 zx chassis
My 2002 Polaris edge x 600 ,had bout 4 years ,so far been a good sled
Yes, keep the old girl 😎👍. I wish I still had my old 99 Formula dlx 500
I am a beginner and I have a ski doo formula 583 with a built motor and I can not wait to rude it this year
I ride a 2016 kx450 with Timbersled!
keep it
That sled comes from Quebec!
Thumbs up..what's the best line to replace your old fuel lines with??
I'm just finishing restoring a 91 wildcat 700 hopefully soon I can take er out.
Keep the sled, i ride a 1989 formula plus LT. Like you said easiest sleds to work on, but parts are getting hard to come by.
if you find the mxz x they are spring model only sleds they are really hard to find alot of them got totaled or hidden away usually red in color or black and yellow
1998 MXZ 670 for me!! Love that sled
I have a 2015 polaris 600 RMK , love it , but unfortunately we still have no snow , Nl Canada ....hopefully getting snow soon
Picked up a 91 Arctic cat ext 550 last year and got it running the end of last season
Love it man, the new sleds are cool but the old mystery sleds are way more entertaining.
Picked up a mountain cat 600 a couple weeks ago, can't wait to get some snow and let er rip.
I’m so happy your making videos I thought you disappeared! And I currently ride a 2000 mxz 700
98 mxz 583...97 Mach 1. But the USA built primer on Ebay.
i have a ski doo MXZ 600
Best way to test for water in the fuel is putting a few drops of food coloring in. The dye will not mix with the fuel but will dye all the water that color otherwise it will sit in little beads in the tank.
Thats cool, you got the same chassis as one of your first sleds but faster.
I have the same sled , it’s a beast
This Video has everything. SMOKE, FIRE & HOT SAUCE!
Keep it , how much for the Polaris if you sell it ?
I love the old sleds! Keep up the great content!
Awsome video as always, you need to have mike back on and work on some old 70s and 80s sleds. Especially a Elan or Citation
I miss my mxz 583 definitely keep that as a rider this year
Nice. The KLR brought me here a while ago but enjoy the sled videos as well. No sled now but next year maybe a new Skidoo Tundra.
Best way to get them going is to pull the plugs an dump a little premix gas it may tay a few trys but it saves you time.
You should ride that 583 this winter!!
i also love the formula 500 its my first sled and im gonna be driving this season im stooookeeed
I’m riding my 1992 ext 550 with a 159 long track on it and a bone stock 1997 Polaris xlt until it sells. Just need more snow around here !
My brother just bought a 1980 blizzard 9500 with the sc10 suspension and front suspension from an mxz, and they retrofitted the 583 rave motor also.. it’s a bad mother fugger
Here I am trying to climb my way out of owning an old sled and you are wanting this old sled as your main sled... I just got a 2013 Polaris pro RMK 800 and no way in hell would I sell it to ride an old Ski-Doo ! Great content though !
Big adventure over here and that's awesome ! keep up the good work bro
2004 ski doo rev stretched to 154 and 700 top end kit from 600
You should keep it and ride it
Let’s go jeremy is back at it!
It’s amazing how a 20 minute job ends up taking days. Just when you think you have it done, you find another problem. We’ve all been there.
that's what you get when you have a snowmobile .. problem but it is so fun 😁
Keep it! It's yellow and cool, besides I got a mxz500 recently!❤😊
kink the gas tank vent like and put some air psi to the tank, seal around the fill. It will prime the fuel lines....
i got a 670 and i need a new head, the previous owner striped the head where the spark plugs go so time for a new head
Glad to see I’m not the only one who about dies when trying to crank my sled over lol. First few rides of the season my body hates me 😂
My dad bought one of these new when i was a kid, id say skidoo was the best outta all the other sleds at the time. Polaris had noticeably worse suspension, yamahas were tippy and handlebars sucked. The ZR was solid tho tbh
96 i mean
cant wait too you ride this winter dawgggggg
Keep it and ride it
I’ve had to put some oil on the primer shaft to get it to squirt.
Welcome back buddy
You should put a mean can on it if you use it as your main this year
Jst to let u know u aren’t using the choke right u pull it out and then start it till it starts and dies then u push it in and then u pull the rope , also it should take 7 pulls after u empty it also all tht junk in the pump u should of clean ur carbs they probally have jet full also a trick is there a hose tht goes into carb suck on it with straw or mouth untill u see gas tht means u primed it all then hook it up to carb it should start on first -secound pull everytime
Also those doos are notorious for peimer line getting a leak and blowing the motor
Last couple of years I did same things on same sled. I gave up. Hurts my shoulder watching you pull that thing over.
I’d definitely keep it
Just blow in the tank. With the clear fuel lines you can see when it had gas to the carbs. Start in 2 or 3 pulls instead of 30.
Keep making vids love watching em
S chassis ski doos are a great machine redoing a set of 670 formula Z machines keep it
Im riding my first season this year on a 1994 ext580 mountain cat!
it has problems though, mainly it will reach clutch engagement at 4500 rpm and then die off, not sure why, has fresh built, rebuilt carbs, spark plugs, new chaincase and 2 stroke sled oil, new gas, new coolant, and just cleaned the primary and secondary,
any advice is greatly appreciated, thank you so much
Keep up the good work loving these vids!!!
I love these type of your videos always click when I see it, keep doin what your doin you should defenetly keep the MXZ its cool i wish i had one also I got a 03 rmk 550
Pressurize the tank to prime works.
Yea the this is mint ride it for the season
My first sled, which is still my only sled is a 1995 formula 500! :)