@@Red-head-triple1 I used to have tons of oldsleds laying around. Now only one old Ski Doo. A 1981 blizzard mx 5500. It's froze up and rusty. It's all there. I'll never fix it and don't want to fix it. It's a very front heavy sled.
Elan: air leak and now wont idle. Futura: points, carb, fuel tank and now crank seals. Olympic: secondary clutch and brakes. Safari: secondary and idle wheel. This the season for repairs. Cheers from New Brunswick!
This is 'Golden'. Canadians keeping our heritage alive. I find it miraculous these vintage bad boys even turn-over being left outside. Most of the machines with original equipment is a testament to the ingenuity of their design. 'Made in Canada' rings true in this video.
I come back to this video again and again because I just love hearing an old 2 stroke roar to life in cold weather. Love the smell o' 2 stroke in the morn.
Little trick to keeping those primers working, at the end of season pull off fuel line and prime the primer with 2 stroke oil and they will work for a long time.
Reminds me of my 1974 Arctic cat 440! Work on it for 4hrs to ride it for 2!!! Lol. That was years ago. Now I ride a not so old Polaris that runs like a champ. As reliable as a hammer
yayy yayy cant wait till tommorow. hope we get a real one. im from quebec i forgot where you are. i could never wait so long to start my sled in fact i started it a couple time this summer and im ripping my yard and wood since christmas eve but there is like almost no snow and cant go in the corn fields at all
This was my childhood in northern Ontario…. We had 4 machines between my all the family…. And new sleds to But the Olympics and elans were for the kids
Tried my '72 Olympic 335 a few weeks ago, ran but no idle. My '78 340/440 hoodless Everest is currently a block of ice. My '03 Polaris ran and moved after an hour of chiseling out of the ice lol
@@PowerModzOfficial lol. The elans we had. No cover no carb filters. My uncle has plugs for the carbs si snow would not get into the carbs. He also used it as a choke. Terri pulls then remove plug. Three on cold days.
47 meters of snow ❄️ ahhhh I’m not sure that even back when I was a kid that I saw a place that would get that much snow Question you work on sleds and ATVs/SXSs I was told by a ATV SXS mechanic that I could put either a sled motor and transmission or was it a watercraft motor and transmission into my Rhino, just wondering if that something I can do fairly easy
im getting my 72 elan 250 going right now, fires on a little gaaas in the cylinder but i think the tilotson is shot. where can i get a quality rebuild kit for one? your website looks like its dead
I am, just taking some time and I started another channel Rolling up my sleeves. The tube shadowbanned me for some reason and pretty much stagnated my videos a few years ago, im 100 percent organic and never played games but I did shoot a couple of vids that probably offended some of their people at yt hq...was never the same since.
NGK ab-7 I believe right. I got to boxes of 10 on my shelf and I believe their for my '70 olympique. Always kept a box in back under seat. Rest of tools I kept in a box in the ski-boose
That's what got me started with u I built the same sled so many years ago now...there worth there weight in gold in Alberta the xlts 3500 to 5000 all day
@@davidfirth9342 I'm building my 96 xlt 600 special right now. It's slightly custom! Like you i bet searching for xlt videos brought me to this channel!.
I'm glad someone still enjoys the old machines like I do.
I love old snowmobiles
I still have lots
@@Red-head-triple1 I used to have tons of oldsleds laying around. Now only one old Ski Doo. A 1981 blizzard mx 5500. It's froze up and rusty. It's all there. I'll never fix it and don't want to fix it. It's a very front heavy sled.
@@mike.4277 nice ya I’m happy mine work
We have 6 sleds all before 83 and one that’s newer, and we ain’t planning on stopping
Elan: air leak and now wont idle. Futura: points, carb, fuel tank and now crank seals. Olympic: secondary clutch and brakes. Safari: secondary and idle wheel. This the season for repairs. Cheers from New Brunswick!
Sounds about right eh.
Sweet recitation. Obviously you are a patriot who understands the fabric of our heritage. Thank you for that.
Thanks Louis, I watch your old vids often. You and digit 9 have the best snowmobile how to vids.
This is 'Golden'. Canadians keeping our heritage alive. I find it miraculous these vintage bad boys even turn-over being left outside. Most of the machines with original equipment is a testament to the ingenuity of their design. 'Made in Canada' rings true in this video.
Darn right!
I come back to this video again and again because I just love hearing an old 2 stroke roar to life in cold weather. Love the smell o' 2 stroke in the morn.
Little trick to keeping those primers working, at the end of season pull off fuel line and prime the primer with 2 stroke oil and they will work for a long time.
Hopefully this big storm tomorrow gets us southern guys out for a ride
Looking to get over a foot here in NWO.
Glad to see you back!
Its nice to see those old machine still have life in them
You show'em Louie, exercise is good for the heart,snowdog.
Its nice to see im not the only one who makes videos about vintage sleds.
I shed a tear when I seen that VK not covered for the summer.
Ya I know - to be honest it seemed like I just parked it in the spring and then al of a sudden it was winter.... new building coming this summer.
The trick is to pump the primer while you pressurize the tank so it gets some fresh fuel as well!
I always pumped 2 stroke oil into the primer in the spring. Its a bit of a hassle, but they always worked again in the winter.
Ethanol gas really does suck
I'm so glad to see that I'm not the only dad that makes that "I'm 16 again" face when I get the Elan going!!!! Enjoy the snow
Reminds me of my 1974 Arctic cat 440! Work on it for 4hrs to ride it for 2!!! Lol. That was years ago. Now I ride a not so old Polaris that runs like a champ. As reliable as a hammer
Welcome back, hope things are well with you.
Our minds think alike - snow is finally here and it’s good and cold - time to get sleds going. Cheers
Finally!
Nothing like enjoying good content!! 👍
Glad you enjoy it!
You should drain your carbs and fuel tank and plug your exhaust and air box to keep rodents out in the spring when you summarize your machines.
Should be ok if they are started every month or so, but storing anywhere but outside is best
yayy yayy cant wait till tommorow. hope we get a real one. im from quebec i forgot where you are. i could never wait so long to start my sled in fact i started it a couple time this summer and im ripping my yard and wood since christmas eve but there is like almost no snow and cant go in the corn fields at all
Probably not far from you!
@@PowerModzOfficial so far its not up to my expectation
fingers crossed
louis you gotta yell TABARNAK when yer pullin the thing over lol
coming up!
Nice to have remote starts like that when we get older.
You got that right!
We are getting our first good snow tonite, hopefully the Olympic starts up
Just go my first elan, they're awesome! Love your videos!
Glad you like them!
This was my childhood in northern Ontario…. We had 4 machines between my all the family…. And new sleds to But the Olympics and elans were for the kids
For next year when u park your sleds: we have been putting mouse repellent around our sleds and boats to stop mice from getting in there.
I have to start doing that - I used to - just seems like we never get time...
Tried my '72 Olympic 335 a few weeks ago, ran but no idle. My '78 340/440 hoodless Everest is currently a block of ice. My '03 Polaris ran and moved after an hour of chiseling out of the ice lol
I saw the yellow elan and thought “ it ain’t snowmobileing if you coat doesn’t smell like gas ! “
lol yup!
I remember doing the spray bottle trick way back in the 70s
I love a good Fletch reference. It’s all ball bearings nowadays.
LOL
Rewarding when they finally start..😌☝
Thinks that’s why my shoulder is so screwed. Pull that cord!
There’s nothing like the smell of the old two stroke…
О да, этот запах не спутаешь не с чем!
@@111dr.kotovski7 sorry i need a translation
I'm on my daughter's TH-cam account. I install the hand held inline primer bulbs like the ones used on boats. Way easier.
ok I like that idea
Seems like they only run on one? 😝😝🤣🤣 Damn they are nice and start to get expensive those elans. Nice to see you still got the vk's also 😀👌🇸🇪🇸🇪
-34 this morning here in quebec. Hope the ole safari will start
Scared to let the choke work? Lol. My Elan a little choke away she goes. Love that little machine as long as I can find my ear plugs.
YESSS THE ELAN also known as the most reliable sled
That's the bravo actually
Holly shit you have the carb filter and cover. That’s impressive.
I know....I might have more than 1.....
@@PowerModzOfficial lol. The elans we had. No cover no carb filters. My uncle has plugs for the carbs si snow would not get into the carbs. He also used it as a choke. Terri pulls then remove plug. Three on cold days.
The old single rotax would shake and vibrate every thing to peices
Put a little mixed gas down the spark plug holes it’ll start first pull
Honestly mu skidoo season started last year Nov 31 2021! 👌🏾
I have a 77 Dual 71 single and a 78 elans with no motor but sadly they don’t run can I can’t restore them so I got a 95 skidoo skandic 380
Louie, we needed the old intro........'It ain't snowmobilin' if your coat doesn't smell like gas!'
oh geeze ya - coming up!
that nest was never-ending. HAHA
Hello from land o' lakes,wi...yes,Canadian fuel injection......an old boat tank bulb is even better.!....DooooooooD.
Hey thanks for watching!
She's been cold out, that's for sure. Thought you were going to drive one of them around though
we the people demand an epilogue to the indy lite bog
Thanks for making vids ol man
You bet
It's not snowmobiling unless you're coat smells like gas
Great awesome video bud , you ever gonna get another new sled again
I have a 2020 Khaos! Has 34 kms on it....
Id this at a camp or at your place...taught you had a big garage to keep all of em in
Up North.
40cm of snow announced in the Eastern Townships and we got about 5cm... So frustrating!
We are getting hit hard right now
47 meters of snow ❄️ ahhhh I’m not sure that even back when I was a kid that I saw a place that would get that much snow Question you work on sleds and ATVs/SXSs I was told by a ATV SXS mechanic that I could put either a sled motor and transmission or was it a watercraft motor and transmission into my Rhino, just wondering if that something I can do fairly easy
I think you could - it has a cvt right?
@@PowerModzOfficial yes it does.
Grabbed me a big jug of 2stroke oil today!
cold bog and rev. lol. she lasted this long right?
Coldddd startttt
Oh ya real cold!
im getting my 72 elan 250 going right now, fires on a little gaaas in the cylinder but i think the tilotson is shot. where can i get a quality rebuild kit for one? your website looks like its dead
Where are you from?? I see the trail sticker on the VK club motoneige notre-dame-de-la-merci from QC
In Ottawa!
Just rig a good old Texas micky pump to an old cap.
Had a guy suck an air silencer full of acorns into the crankcase and locked er up gut n tight.👍
Thats horrible eh. I had a 399 like that - managed to blow them out of there somehow - lol was insane to watch and hear.
You only need three or for prime ushilly
Marvel mystery the poor primer.👌
Classic 40 W oil, gauze and ball bearings, will fix any problems
Did you get it??? Most won't
@@PowerModzOfficial 100% a Fletch reference!!!
lol you got it
POWERMODS LOUI!!!!!
Ils annoncent trente centimètres demain chez nous. On a déjà au moins 2 pieds
Where can I get a power mod sticker ? For my 81 Kawasaki Intruder .
Can I order a few?
💪❤😇
Why not keep the channel going ? Definitely have the subs to make a living
I am, just taking some time and I started another channel Rolling up my sleeves. The tube shadowbanned me for some reason and pretty much stagnated my videos a few years ago, im 100 percent organic and never played games but I did shoot a couple of vids that probably offended some of their people at yt hq...was never the same since.
My elan doesnt really like deep snow. Any tips to make it thru the sbow pretty good on it?
its tough in deep snow, just have to let the snow settle and slam out some trails.
Did you ever figure out why the 340cc was bogging?
Not yet lol
Are you still selling parts off that arctic cat sno pro im looking for the back bumper and sno flap
sold sorry
You still have the mountain sleds???
Yes
@@PowerModzOfficial where are they haven’t seen them at all I think we need a machine update
I've got a pipe for that tundra if your in need
Thanks! But I just got one, much appreciated though.
what spark plug i need for my elan?
a6 or a7
NGK ab-7 I believe right. I got to boxes of 10 on my shelf and I believe their for my '70 olympique. Always kept a box in back under seat. Rest of tools I kept in a box in the ski-boose
U still got the ol xlt ?
No Its long gone!
That's what got me started with u I built the same sled so many years ago now...there worth there weight in gold in Alberta the xlts 3500 to 5000 all day
@@davidfirth9342 I'm building my 96 xlt 600 special right now. It's slightly custom! Like you i bet searching for xlt videos brought me to this channel!.
Awesome!
Polaris dont have this problem.
its hard on ...? nothing. prime away with premix
Its not snowmobiling unless you smell like gas
you got it!
Hey ill buy your channel if you don’t have time anymore thanks boss
I buy antique vehicles across canada
Don’t let all those subs go to waste my guy
whats your offer?
@@PowerModzOfficial lets start with 10k