What size of chain did you use and where did you get it? I know the kit I am looking at has a 12 tooth for a #40 chain. I need more torque, The #30 chain comes with a ten tooth. Did you use the lighter chain?I wanted to do some light plowing with mine.. thanks.
I used a #40 chain. I purchased the chain at Princess Auto (Canadian chain). The chain came in a box with a 10 ft length and the connector link was sold separately. My guess with a plow is you will lose traction before you lack torque if you the gearing I used. On the other hand with my gearing set up I would not want to go any faster. Good luck! Bernie
I did not shorten track. The track I used is a 121" long 2.52 pitch track. From what I have researched, this is one of most common track lengths. (120 " with 1.97 pitch common with ski doos) ( some early 1980 and older machines have shorter tracks). For the suspension, the sled i used had rubber straps to limit the stroke of the suspension. I shortened the rear strap, eliminating any suspension in the rear of the slider assembly. Every sled will be different, but the rubber straps are fairly common. I had considered removing the suspension all together but this was the easiest solution and keeped some weight low down on he assembly. Hope this helps.
Not sure what exactly you are looking for. The hood is made of 1/2" thick plywood, inside corners are re-enforced with 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square stock, glued and screwed together. The tricky part is doing the cut outs around the chain case to allow the hood to swing open. The hood is very dependent on the base chassis you are using and your engine configuration. The key feature are to keep air flow to the engine fan intake (recoil side) and on the other side is to keep snow and moisture off your clutch /belt assembly. Hope this is of some help.
You're a good teacher; thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Very thorough go through Bernie - starting my build shortly. Thanks very much for your time….
Well explained.
Half way through my build now.
Hope it my explanation helps. If you have any questions i can try to provide my input
It needs a bigger sled on the back a 3 ft wide by 5 ft long jet sled works just fine you'll have more control over the machine
Thanks. I am just in the process of planning a new sled. I will take you suggestion into consideration.
What size of chain did you use and where did you get it? I know the kit I am looking at has a 12 tooth for a #40 chain. I need more torque, The #30 chain comes with a ten tooth. Did you use the lighter chain?I wanted to do some light plowing with mine.. thanks.
I used a #40 chain. I purchased the chain at Princess Auto (Canadian chain). The chain came in a box with a 10 ft length and the connector link was sold separately. My guess with a plow is you will lose traction before you lack torque if you the gearing I used. On the other hand with my gearing set up I would not want to go any faster. Good luck!
Bernie
I don’t believe you said how big the sprocket was on the jack shaft that you added
32 tooth i believe he said
Did you shorten and lower your tracks as well if so could you make a video explaining how you did it and how much you taken off?
I did not shorten track. The track I used is a 121" long 2.52 pitch track. From what I have researched, this is one of most common track lengths. (120 " with 1.97 pitch common with ski doos) ( some early 1980 and older machines have shorter tracks).
For the suspension, the sled i used had rubber straps to limit the stroke of the suspension. I shortened the rear strap, eliminating any suspension in the rear of the slider assembly. Every sled will be different, but the rubber straps are fairly common. I had considered removing the suspension all together but this was the easiest solution and keeped some weight low down on he assembly.
Hope this helps.
@@berniedelaquis8890 yes this does help I appreciate mine is just top heavy and likes to tip over you really have to muscle it to keep it up and steer
What model of snow mobile was it
Anymore info on the hood you built?
Not sure what exactly you are looking for. The hood is made of 1/2" thick plywood, inside corners are re-enforced with 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square stock, glued and screwed together. The tricky part is doing the cut outs around the chain case to allow the hood to swing open. The hood is very dependent on the base chassis you are using and your engine configuration. The key feature are to keep air flow to the engine fan intake (recoil side) and on the other side is to keep snow and moisture off your clutch /belt assembly. Hope this is of some help.
@@berniedelaquis8890 great thanks for the info