ABANDONED Rotary Snowmobile - Will it Run After 20+ Years?
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- Today we bring the Arctic Cat Panther back to life!
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UPDATE: If anyone wishes to Mikuni swap their 303 cat, I found a 120 main jet to be pretty darn good in the VM26 I'm running. ATV carb like this one with a flange will bolt right up, otherwise a standard boot of the same size will adapt a snowmobile style carb
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@@hura1919 are you sure?
Thank you for informing us Kevin!
I didn't win anything then? 😭😭😭🤣😂🤣😂
@@brandonfloyd6321 aw man so no free iphone? 😭😭😭
Hey junkyard digs I'm always motivated and I'm gonna be getting my first car soon and i will be using your vids to help fix my own car have a great day riding your snowmobile
seeing how that CVT worked at 4:00 is very cool
I cannot express how thrilled I am that you still have this!
Great memories! I had a 340 Polaris TX. 1973. Back in the day. I'll be back near Chetek next year hope to see you up there. Arts Electric on Bob lake had ol parts.
That 73 Panther is a big heavy sled. The same year there was a Cheetah (mid sized) and a Puma (smaller, lighter). That 303 on a Puma would scream! Loving your content Kevin (thank you too for serving) - a wink and a hug to Mook - keeping Kevin focused! lol Chuck in NE Kansas
I love old unique sleds, they seem to be almost indestructible. My son rides a sled of the same vintage I did as a kid and has a great time on it. Simple to fix and I'm teaching him how to fix it himself.
If I could get my 71 Scorpion running I'd love to come join that vintage ride. But waiting on parts...
awesome job getting this beauty running good. old sleds seem to outlast the new ones. i love fixing machines myself. atvs are my specialty!!! love watching the content man. keep it up
Yes 2stroke can also do runaways..... dealing with lots of old two stroke bike taught me that
That stuff's not bad evapo-rust is also awsome
That is brilliant, well done that man, be safe out there, , respect from the uk, R I P ken block, 😁👍
I wonder if a boat gas tank would work, or just a plastic red one, have to strap it on somehow.
Back up the truck. At 19:20. Quote "My johnson is outside getting wet. No one likes a big cold johnson. Tug that thing and let it warm up, before you ride em...." You said it. I am just pointing it out...Next cut he is talking about lubing up the whole to ensure that the shaft can slide in... sage advice, indeed.
Ever seen any of the John Deere snowmobiles from the seventies? Some guys I went to school with in Ohio were from a farming family and they would run them on the roads in their farm land and would actually pass you along side the road when you were driving 55 in a car. They were extremely fast I believe that they raced them.
I worked with a guy that had the exact same sled it was a blast to rip around on.
Hi Mook, you are such a Wonderfull young lady ,, Hello from Orlando Florida..
Some purple plastic ski skins would look great on her
Snowmobile powered RX7, now a rotary powered snowmobile... You guys really have all bases covered!
I don't have to tell you that the guy saying you won a gift is a scammer right?
@@dehydratedwater4759 Nah, I seen that right away.
TOO FUNNY SMITH
Now they need a 7.3l powered snowmobile, and a snowmobile powered f350.
Lol to the "giveaway-691".. shame 🔔🔔
Heyyy, the Panther is back! And you made it look even awesomer than it already did! I'm sure all of you guys will have a ball at that snowmobile fest next week, but be safe and don't hurt yourself because we wanna have y'all around for a long time to enjoy great videos like these! 😉
Phoenix seems like such a nice guy. Always smiling, always positive. Good to have friends like him
They didn't shout out the name of his powder coat company - what was it?
I have had one of these in my back yard since I was born, (my mother's), and I had NO idea it was a rotary engine! Seriously giving me the urge to tear into the thing now!
I say go for it!
If it's a 303 it sure is!! A 340 is a twin cylinder though, let us know what you find!
Do it. There's nothing else quite like the brap brap braps of a wankel rotary
If been sitting that long it's toast! Track will b spent along with everything else. Maybe least see if will run, but it's not going anywhere.
Kevin, thanks for bringing this back. I was pumped when you found it in the first video. These little rotary motors are so cool. Glad you saw it through.
Thanks as always for the great detailed videos
Awesome! Just had someone offer me a 80' Kawasaki invader after sitting for ten plus years. I love these videos, and gives me some confidence on what to look for on a old sled!
If you have any questions on the invader, feel free to hit me up on my channel, I race em.
I tried out a new Invader for a weekend in 1980.
update please? did u take the invader? did u make a video of it for your yt chan?
I had a 78 and a 79 440 invader
I owned several kawi' 440's. All Intruder fan cooled. Wicked fast for the day and for what they were.
I'm here to scout the competition. It's gonna be a close one, but the Enticer will be tough to beat. What I'm really worried about is that big Johnson, not sure I can take it.
To Kevin and anyone else riding snowmobiles please be safe. RIP Ken Block. Thanks for all the amazing content and be safe out there.
Just found out he passed. RIP...
Our man is a showman, but he needs to wear a helmet on these off-road rides.
fast snowmobile and safety do not go together
adrenaline junkies that die while sending it die doing what they crave
@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 thank god we have slow snowmobiles
Jet skis and snow mobiles are gnarly when things go wrong
Excellent explanation on CFM. Your hand signals make perfect sense along with your description. Well done.
Hey Kevin, Evaporust is a great rust removing fluid to use on fuel tanks and pretty much everything else. Used it on my ‘70 Land Rover tank that was completely trashed and it looks like new now after leaving the stuff in overnight. Pretty sure you can find it anywhere but I picked it up at harbor freight. Loved the video! The sled sounds great!
I've had good luck with acids, starting with Vinegar, and as with radiators, I've had a better time with epoxy than with solder, mostly because it is easier, but also long term, solder is a dissimilar metal that will accelerate future rust where it ends, where epoxy won't.
You guys are AWESOME!!!! Thanks for everything!
Love your vids you inspired me to make my own channel keep up the good work thanks:)
uh oh, someone told Kevin about rust removal products
once you go down that rabbit hole, there's nothing you won't de-rustify!
big things coming, I can feel it!
For cleaning out metal tanks CLR works way better but make sure you do not expose it to any rubber or plastic and make sure you hit the tank with a chemical neutralizer , and make sure that your neutralizer is flammable
Agreed. CLR works really well on metal tanks.
Apple cider vinegar works wonders on rust in tanks! Let her sit for a couple days, drain and rinse with distilled water and use a heat gun to dry it out! Ive done this on a couple old boat motor tanks and a couple 3 wheeler tanks. It works great!
Thanks Mook and Kevin for all the amazing videos. Y'all give me inspiration to get out of my depression and go get my 97 dodge 4*4 back up and driving. Love you guys and keep up the great work.
I recieved a hand-me-down 71 arctic cat lynx rotary when I was young and I had a lot of fun on that sled. Damn thing was pretty fast to boot!
Brilliant build Kevin you worked through a lot of issues, thanks to hello fresh the world has seen Mook spoon feeding you, 🤣😂🤣😂
PS, I would fit a fuel pump so you still have good flow up hills
Kevin, I saw Lukes "briggs and stratton" short that you have a cameo in and was wondering when you two are gonna do another collaboration video. Yalls old farm truck revival is what got me into both channels. Best of luck man
Finally some snowmobile content! Glad you guys are getting snow. We haven't gotten any that you can ride in 😤
Those were JUNK,trust this from someone who grew up in that era.Fill the fuel tank and light a match then run.😂😂😂
Awesome to see that snowmobile ripping around again that thing is clean as hell and happy y’all saved it from rotting away.
Good job Kevin. Totally out of my wheelhouse. Thank you for teaching me something. Keep it up. Hi Mook 👋🐶😺
Evaporust also works miracles on the inside of a tank. Just takes a bit longer, needs to set 24 hrs.
Laughton rotaries in NZ would love to see this video. They are the rotory nut bars. It's worth getting in contact with them.
My grandpa had one of these and he got it brand new and it’s still one of the best sleds he’s got
Absolutely love the video
Thank you Kevin, this video made me smile and remember the fun times I had on my old arctic cat. Since my dad passed things haven't been the same but having the memories of me and him going through a lot of the same work you did just was awesome and made my day.
Cheers 🇨🇦
When in doubt though, you can braze up the fuel tank like a champion!!! I just wish we got more snow here, like we used to.
I love how long ur videos are and the details you show and all the information you share
Being from Kentucky I've never even seen a snowmobile in real life so these videos fascinate me lol it does seem like being pulled by a truck in the snow, it sounds like a fun idea but not so much in practice
Thanks for the awesome free content, Kevin. I hope you folks are staying warm. 🤙🏽
Evaporust works pretty good for rust removal too. Just another option to try.
It's always a great day when Junkyard Digs uploads a new video. Nice to see you return to this snowmobile. It turned out great
Couldn’t help but notice the engagement ring on Mook’s finger in the “hello fresh” segment. Congratulations guys!
Ever since I got into rotaries from Rob Dahm and when I saw the first video on this sled I was waiting for this one to come up. That sled is just too cool I want one soooo bad.
White distilled vinegar also works great for rust removal. You can buy it by the gallon from most grocery stores. Might be worth comparing to the specialty stuff you tried for the fuel tank
Awesome video!!! I have the same sled, just needs a engine.😎👍 Yes you can have it if you want it
I’ve been watching you and mook since you started videoing. Love your work. The way you explain things have helped a lot of people. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Doug.
man I've been trying to find a rotary power snowmobile so I can swap it into a go-kart also love the videos keep up the good work
Kevin had no idea buddy. The fuel tank repair was awesome. Your a man of many talents. Thank you for sharing!
Love the sled! Would love to see more on the Johnson. My collection is mostly johnson snowmobiles so if you ever need parts, I know a guy, lol. Also have fun at your shows! I help to put one on up in Christmas Mi in March if you were free. Theres vintage rides, and displays and stuff.
just want to thank you for really opening my mind on working with engines. have a few bikes and a atc 350x that i was able to get running because of what you taught me
Dam a 350x!!
Says a lot about the quality of Kevin's content that a Texas fella who's never sat on, much less rode on a snowmobile will sit and watch a 45 minute vidya on some other fellas wrenchin' on their sleds. Just remember rotaries need to have the piss revved out of them to make usable power, kinda like Detroit diesels, and run enough oil in the mix to keep the tip seals lubricated (if it ain't choochin' smoke, it's not enough oil.) Sure did sound like it was running out of fuel on the top end, so I think you're bang on about rejetting that little Honda carb - although you might never get enough fuel through there - or just seeing if the other Cat has a rebuildable Tillotson, put it together with yours and make a decent carb from the two. Sure does sound wicked at idle, though, poppin' and snarlin' and wanting you to send it.
Your description of how vacuum driven secondaries on carburetors work is why I love British SU carburetors. They are side draft, "constant depression," carburetors where the throttle plate gives the vacuum signal to lift the piston that slides out of the way to allow the correct amount of air in and lifts the needle the correct amount for the correct AFR.
Oh God I working on those so much. constant velocity carburetors are the bane of my existence😂😂
@@JunkyardDigs Lol! Nothing wrong with them alone, the challenge comes when you need to synchronize two of them. But man they are brilliant when synced and you're zipping around some back roads or surface streets.
Have fun out there on the sled!
@@johnpearson492 that it is!
Did you get your Hifax UHMW pieces replaced on your track slides? If not message me back and I’ll send some to you. 28 years pressing plastics in to sheets.
You guys did awesome work on getting this old girl back out on the snow! It brings tears to my eyes! Keep up the amazing work!
I had one of these back in the late 60s in high school. Dad and I got a screaming deal on a pair. Road to school every day we had snow. Did 1000s of miles on it. Loved the wankel. Provided plenty of speed and torque. Would have been awfully boring winters without that sled!
Man that makes me so happy to see that old machine moving. Making dreams come true bud!
That's pretty dang cool, yes you can de-flood them by cranking however they won't de-flood if you just let them sit. A 2 rotor sled would be insane, they do come in cars ya know.
Fuel tank on sled covered in snow Way better on the amount of holes tank on the sled sitting in a dry shop 7 million holes hmm 😒 🤔 lmfao 🤣🤣 Kevin @Junkyard Digs
You might be able to get a fuel pump for a newer machine to work alot of the post 80s machines used makunie carbs so they had separate fuel pumps
Try looking for one from a arctic jag they were usually single carb separate fuel pumps
Wow it was dieseling that bad right to 10k rpm wow damage could be way worse for sure glad everyone is okay @Junkyard Digs
Wow at the end That old Girl Is one fast Sled 😳 Looks fun As heck Kevin @Junkyard Digs
that Johnson euphemism was GENIUS HOLY SHIT that was beautiful
Man I love your videos, they educate me so much on vehicles. I was wondering if you have made a tutorial on how to go around starting your old sitting vehicles. And I know you basically do that in every single one of your “first start” videos. But I just can’t follow that because I am too interested in the car you are trying to start. My grandpa has a second property with around 10 old vehicles which were all parked able to start. But he is getting up in age and doesn’t have the motivation nor the information to make them run again. He really needs one of his trucks running again so he can hall stuff. Unfortunately the closest running thing we have to a truck is a Elcomino (I spelled that wrong, oh well). And I heavily doubt you have the time, money, or motivation to come all the way to Sandpoint, Idaho. Anyways, I am dragging this on way too long, a tutorial would be great. And thanks for your amazing content ❤
Woot! now you need to find a 1 rotor motorcycle. My parent owned a mazda rx3 station wagon. That thing was fast!
Would love to have that dirtbike in the back but im broke lol. I also happen to live in KY a long way away from iowa
I grew up on the same sled I didn't have a pull cord on mine I had to wrap the cord around and pull and repeat while everyone else was on brand new 580's so many memories
I love these videos because I own a already cat 303 like yours But it's not a wrinkle it's a socks I loved your 1st video this 1 seemed in better to see your other video on this slide
Send the Original carb the the carb shop and it will be like new.Wasting time gets you know place
anyone find it funny that kevin has a snowmobile powered rx7 and a rotary powered snowmobile xD
On easy rust remover. Evapo-rust works the same way. Can be thinned with water. Or straight white vinegar works wonders as well
Lmfao Kevin "Nobody like a big wet cold Johnson" @Junkyard Digs
I was just getting ready to comment on how much I enjoyed you incorporating everybody else in this build and then you mentioned winterfest! Growing up in upstate New York, I know all about the dreaded snowmobile. 2 hours of work for every 15 minutes of fun!
Put a little acetone, In the fuel and drive it , It will clean the carb out , But you Have to run it, Get the rpm's up
Snowmobiles, seriously? I'm still waiting for the teardown video of the 351W in the wagon
Best way to keep the running boards straight is to put a piece of rebar down the rolled edge. Makes a huge difference
That Metal Rescue is awesome stuff. And the most amazing part is, it's just potato water! That's an awesome looking sled. Keep up the great work!
Draino works good on de rusting only if it can sit for months on end soaking Kevin @Junkyard Digs
So cool to see it make a return amd running! Wish Australia had snow! I'd be cruising one of these
I got a plastic see through model kit of a 2 rotor Wankel engine back in 1985, and I became a Wankel fanatic, then I did some research on the engines, and discovered that the side seals on the rotors need replacing sooner than is comfortable, maybe the metallurgical wizards have discovered a better way material for the seals, I don't know. I'm regaining some interest now!
Hi Kevin have the skies on your black sled covered in rust on the bottom. I’ve had to sand, paint and wax the skies on most of my old sleds. It helps by100% to let an under powered sled move much easier. Cheers Doug. Ontario Canada.
White vinegar works great on rust. Much cheaper than the chemical converter.
He has a snowmobile powered car and a rotary powered snowmobile the circle of life
What is with the big winnebajo camper you said it would be back soon
put a bunch of bb's n the tank and some fuel, strap t to a tyre of a car off the ground and let it run for an hour
Mook! Tell Keven to stop talkin' 'bout his Johnson in public!!!
For rust removal, I've had excellent results with Evaporust. It's awesome.
My Johnson is stuck outside 😐 in a snow storm. ❄ bring it inside friend.
On its own the rotary makes this an awesome sled, but the leopard print seat really takes it up a notch
This was fascinating! Your academic explanations are super understandable. I always learn something new. As a Rolls Royce hobby mechanic I enjoy the theory elements you work in with the entertainment bits. Great job.
I never thought I'd see you guys playing with your Wankel