Rick are the newer sleds as prone to breaking the piston skirts as say sleds back mid to late 2000s? The odd gulp of snow making its way past the air box? Are you doing a more thorough video of the rebuild? Tips/tricks on what to lookout for during assembly. Gaping rings, cleaning that dome up, wrist pin clip tricks etc?
I’m just giving my 18 ctec 800 a good check over after the season. One thing I’m a bit concerned about is that when I reach through the exhaust port I can wiggle the piston side to side a little more than what I think it should. Maybe close to .5 of a mm Have you ever checked for slop between the piston and cylinder by doing this and if so do you think that is too much movement. Thanks
@@DIGIT9 I have 12k on it but it runs perfectly and I always run about 100/1 premix + the injection oil… Looking in the exhaust port with the manifold off everything looked good. The Teflon is worn away from the skirt area of the piston but I was told that’s normal. I wish one of my riding buddy’s had a low mile ctec that I could compare to but all my buddies are running 850’s or four strokes. Probably have to bite the bullet and drop a grand off at the cat dealer for a new set of oem pistons…
I am new to the channel. Great content. 👌. I am still running a 2015 cat. I took my friends 2018 mountain cat out for a ride. Loved it. I have been looking but it seems all the cat mountain sleds are alphas now. I am not really sold on them. What’s your opinion on the alpha?
I have a question one of my lil coolant hose was leaking the hose clamp wasn’t tight enough it was only dripping tho and I bet theres air in the coolant system how do I take the air out lift the front end or sumthing ?
I need your help uhmm my key/reverse switch doesn’t work when I turn it on no click nothing juss fuel pump turning on and fuses/solenoid are good We even tryed changing the solenoid/key switch still nothing it would only start when we bypass the solenoid with screw driver it’s a brand new 2021 skidoo tundra 600 EFI 3month old mm what do you think is that problem? It’s runs solid but doesn’t wanna start turning the key 😔
Found the problem it’s the gawd damnn ECM lol sall good I’ll get it shipped or get a new one this summer winter is almost over anyways I’ll just get a pull start kit won’t have reverse tho I never get stuck anyways jk lol 😂 Running solid that’s all that matters if I was an electrical expert I would’ve bypass the reverse switch
You are a prime example of someone who will never truly know how good a cat really is. You're too fooled into thinking Polaris is the only way to go. Truth be told.. Polaris is the least reliable and durable out of all the brands
Sorry you're all wrong I've been around sleds all my life working and riding and owning Cats, Polaris, Bombardier and Yamaha I can tell you they are all unreliable lol.
@@Ryan-vo3rm Consumer Affairs>> 107 Arctic Cat reviews 1 and a half star rating. Problems I have witnessed. Decals that fall off, paint chipping peeling off in the first year, bad oil caps leading to engine failure, windshields that pop off, idler wheels peeling or shreading, clutches sticking, reverse not working, kicking in at speed blowing up not dissengaging, fuel gauges not working, headlight pointed to sky from factory, displays fogging, wont go into forward gear, key hole freezing, eating belts, tunnels splitting at mid seam, sway bar links hitting belly + walking, bad thumb warmers, fuel gauge read way off, hot foot on right side, melted plastics near exhaust, clutch alignment way off, bad coolant caps, panels that don't fit, bulkheads cracking, clutch rubbing on foam, panel tabs deformed from heat, oil lines not purged by dealer resulting in many blown engines, filler neck cracks, chaincase/driveshaft problems, flat spotted rollers in clutch, bad turbos, broken shock brackets, plugged roll over valves. That is just the newer ones, I could go on and on about the older ones too. I have pulled over 100 Cats home over the years, more than all other brands combined.
Damn..... mad respect to this guy, man knws his shit
Great series... short and sweet to the point, thanks for the content.
Blew my sled up 2 weeks ago. Still waiting for parts! Love the content. Keep up the good work boys.
Well hopefully you get it back on the snow soon! Thanks for watching! Appreciate it.
Nice update Rick - she purrrs again. Cheers
Good to see she's back up.
1:20 “hey you fuckers” lol. I might have to get some radios just for the hell of it.
Glad to see you're up and running and on the snow again Rick good job 😊👍
Thanks 👍
Rick are the newer sleds as prone to breaking the piston skirts as say sleds back mid to late 2000s? The odd gulp of snow making its way past the air box?
Are you doing a more thorough video of the rebuild? Tips/tricks on what to lookout for during assembly. Gaping rings, cleaning that dome up, wrist pin clip tricks etc?
Not much has changed in the last 20 yrs ! Everything breaks
Nice work there tricky Ricky! Glad that worked out for you. Very informative!
Every time I think of going back to a 2 stroke, I watch a video like this and remember why I swore them off in the first place.
Glad you got that cat running good again, sound crisp my man sweet braappp
We knew u could getter going cant wait for some old school mod sleds thow😁👍 cheers
Looks like a awsome ride
My favorite opening is when the belt catches on the clutch spreader tool
I like this one . Seeing how things work
The cat came back....the very next day. They said she was a goner, but the cat came back!
Quick turnaround, but where’s the mod video? Braaap Braaap!!!❄️
Great videos doing my pistons in same sled. What kind of pistons did you use?
Stock CAT ones !
Is the cat still running ? How many miles since rebuild ? Thanks for the vidoes
Cat runs great , got about 300 miles on it since rebuild ! It is for sale !
I’m just giving my 18 ctec 800 a good check over after the season. One thing I’m a bit concerned about is that when I reach through the exhaust port I can wiggle the piston side to side a little more than what I think it should. Maybe close to .5 of a mm Have you ever checked for slop between the piston and cylinder by doing this and if so do you think that is too much movement.
Thanks
Sounds like its time for piston and rings !
How many miles on motor
@@DIGIT9
I have 12k on it but it runs perfectly and I always run about 100/1 premix + the injection oil… Looking in the exhaust port with the manifold off everything looked good. The Teflon is worn away from the skirt area of the piston but I was told that’s normal. I wish one of my riding buddy’s had a low mile ctec that I could compare to but all my buddies are running 850’s or four strokes. Probably have to bite the bullet and drop a grand off at the cat dealer for a new set of oem pistons…
Do it now before it explodes like mine did !
I am new to the channel. Great content. 👌. I am still running a 2015 cat. I took my friends 2018 mountain cat out for a ride. Loved it. I have been looking but it seems all the cat mountain sleds are alphas now. I am not really sold on them. What’s your opinion on the alpha?
Great sled , takes a bit to get used to , they are so dam Agile , Great for the aggressive rider !
Thanks. I will be trying out a friends in fernie next weekend.
I'm so jealous of that powder, we only got 5-8 inches of powder
I have a question one of my lil coolant hose was leaking the hose clamp wasn’t tight enough it was only dripping tho and I bet theres air in the coolant system how do I take the air out lift the front end or sumthing ?
Ya or park it uphill for awhile ! Or a ramp
I need your help uhmm my key/reverse switch doesn’t work when I turn it on no click nothing juss fuel pump turning on and fuses/solenoid are good We even tryed changing the solenoid/key switch still nothing it would only start when we bypass the solenoid with screw driver it’s a brand new 2021 skidoo tundra 600 EFI 3month old mm what do you think is that problem? It’s runs solid but doesn’t wanna start turning the key 😔
OMG !! Thats a warranty thing ! Take it back to dealer !
Found the problem it’s the gawd damnn ECM lol sall good I’ll get it shipped or get a new one this summer winter is almost over anyways I’ll just get a pull start kit won’t have reverse tho I never get stuck anyways jk lol 😂 Running solid that’s all that matters if I was an electrical expert I would’ve bypass the reverse switch
That sucks ! Glad you found the problem !
how much candian was it all in ?
2 G
@@DIGIT9 thats actually not bad at all :)
@@DIGIT9 OEM pistons?
Yup
Hey question for you !! I have the same m8 but 153 and I want to know at what rpm it should run at wide open throttle ?
8000-8100 rpm
Do you guys rebuild sleds for people
Define “Rebuild” !!
I have a sled i wanna rebuild but have no clue how ita a fast sled just old and ugly want it new again
Where are you riding interior BC?!
Sicamous Country !
@@DIGIT9 I figured as much those trees looked familiar
Way to brake in the rings and pistons =)
Sweet
Thanks for great vids! Is Tiny Tim your brother ?
No!
Was the crankshaft usable or rebuild ?
Usable !
You forgot to un-zip your avy bag handle!
no I didn't, don't like the handle hanging out in the tree's , may get caught and deploy !
Hype!
ARCTIC SCRAP.
you can leave now!
You are a prime example of someone who will never truly know how good a cat really is. You're too fooled into thinking Polaris is the only way to go. Truth be told.. Polaris is the least reliable and durable out of all the brands
@@bradyanderson6840 I keep telling people to buy Antarctic Cat, but nobody listens....
Sorry you're all wrong I've been around sleds all my life working and riding and owning Cats, Polaris, Bombardier and Yamaha I can tell you they are all unreliable lol.
@@Ryan-vo3rm Consumer Affairs>> 107 Arctic Cat reviews 1 and a half star rating. Problems I have witnessed. Decals that fall off, paint chipping peeling off in the first year, bad oil caps leading to engine failure, windshields that pop off, idler wheels peeling or shreading, clutches sticking, reverse not working, kicking in at speed blowing up not dissengaging, fuel gauges not working, headlight pointed to sky from factory, displays fogging, wont go into forward gear, key hole freezing, eating belts, tunnels splitting at mid seam, sway bar links hitting belly + walking, bad thumb warmers, fuel gauge read way off, hot foot on right side, melted plastics near exhaust, clutch alignment way off, bad coolant caps, panels that don't fit, bulkheads cracking, clutch rubbing on foam, panel tabs deformed from heat, oil lines not purged by dealer resulting in many blown engines, filler neck cracks, chaincase/driveshaft problems, flat spotted rollers in clutch, bad turbos, broken shock brackets, plugged roll over valves. That is just the newer ones, I could go on and on about the older ones too. I have pulled over 100 Cats home over the years, more than all other brands combined.
Kind of a silly part 3 of 3. Didn't show anything on rebuilding the motor! We know how to get stuck, shovel, and drink beer!
Of course it runs. It’s a cat!!!
No wonder the motor calfed there is something wrong with the throttle it seems to oscillate a lot like a ___male that can't make up its mind, lol
New cases look fake. Even when i bought my 19 brand new They're never that clean... haha