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[Pistonbroke]

Thanks Lund, I will actually listen to this advice

back on the farm we used to call the 87 pump “purple racing fuel”!

 

[kanedog]

Thanks Lund, I will actually listen to this advice

I agree. Don't drain the tank of stale, old, water filled fuel. No need to eliminate that possibility. I would just rejet and rebuild the carbs for a third time and then top the tank off with even more 87 ethanol water producing fuel. That should work.
You two are meant for each other. Smh with a hand to the forehead.

 

[deaner]

Is this thread for strictly sled related questions? My caravan made a weird noise the other night.

 

[Bnorth]

Is this thread for strictly sled related questions? My caravan made a weird noise the other night.

That was the supercharger kicking in wasn't it?

 

[kanedog]

Is this thread for strictly sled related questions? My caravan made a weird noise the other night.

All questions, from all members on all subjects are welcome.
Make the Caravan weird noise with your lips, record it and post it for best results. I can use the sound to diagnose. This method is much more accurate than any newfangled computer.

 

[deaner]

That was the supercharger kicking in wasn't it?

Something isnt right. The silver rocket doesnt doesnt seem to have as much juice

 

[deaner]

All questions, from all members on all subjects are welcome.
Make the Caravan weird noise with your lips, record it and post it for best results. I can use the sound to diagnose. This method is much more accurate than any newfangled computer.

I dont have the technology to do that so Ill paint a word picture instead. Imagine a mid-sized but aggressive raccoon got a hold of some nunchuks and ran along your deck railing rattling them off the spindles as he bolted away. Then he runs off the deck and out into the woods. I run aftermarket sparkplugs and 87 octane

 

[Lund]

87 has ethanol tho, which makes water in tank


Use 91-94 for anything 2smoke

Hahaha....are you kidding me, do you think that's new news that was just announced by our local S&M peanut gallery from surrey...hahahaha...
Yes thank you for the enlightenment bud.
So smc who own's a 1993 340 fan cooled, steel sleeve with about 6:1 compression yielding about 35-40hp should run the most expensive pump fuel because this way water won't "F" it up. OK if you guys say so, darn i knew i was doing something wrong all these years.
There is one thing about S&M, awesome forum for a good laugh and makes me wonder if some actually have real job's or even a life.
BTW, not poking at you Jeffery just the other dimwit

 

[takethebounce]

I am not sure why anyone would want to run 94 octane in a motor designed for 91.

Well I guess if the peak power being made is too much for you.

 

[DeNytroguy]

I am not sure why anyone would want to run 94 octane in a motor designed for 91.

Well I guess if the peak power being made is too much for you.

Exactly, running more octane then necessary will result in less power.

 

[Lund]

Exactly, running more octane then necessary will result in less power.

And your wasting hard earn money on something that is not needed but then some have very little concept on what is "HARD EARN MONEY"

 

[AxysAssault]

This may seem counter intuitive...but moreso for my own knowledge... how can I make my 16 assault lift the skis more? There are no adjustment holes on the limiter straps.
It is heavy in the front due to beefier a-arms.
I'm not sure if adjusting the skid would do much as I like the way it hooks up already. But wheelies look so fun.

 

[Pistonbroke]

Uhoh...

https://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=BC

this site lists all ethanol free stations in BC... revy ain’t on the list boys!

 

[takethebounce]

Uhoh...

https://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=BC

this site lists all ethanol free stations in BC... revy ain’t on the list boys!

Revy is in Canada right?

 

[kanedog]

This may seem counter intuitive...but moreso for my own knowledge... how can I make my 16 assault lift the skis more? There are no adjustment holes on the limiter straps.
It is heavy in the front due to beefier a-arms.
I'm not sure if adjusting the skid would do much as I like the way it hooks up already. But wheelies look so fun.

If the limiter strap is fully let out, you can crank the front track shock so it's stiffer.
Spray wd 40 on the shock threads and then crank the rear track shock softer so that it will just bottom out on big whoops. You can go softer for more wheelie action but it will bottom out more. It's not hard on the sled, only your back.
It will change the ride a bit but try different spring settings till you find your favorite settings.
For a little more wheelie action, stand all the way back on your running boards. When you get wheelie good, practice one hand wheelies while throwing the hang loose sign. It's wheelie cool. Experiment!

 

[skegpro]

If the limiter strap is fully let out, you can crank the front track shock so it's stiffer.
Spray wd 40 on the shock threads and then crank the rear track shock softer so that it will just bottom out on big whoops. You can go softer for more wheelie action but it will bottom out more. It's not hard on the sled, only your back.
It will change the ride a bit but try different spring settings till you find your favorite settings. Experiment!

And soften up your rear shock as much as possible.

You too can now wheelie like an 850.

 

[Pistonbroke]

Revy is in Canada right?

I was just concerned for 'ol kanedog - thought his whole damn thread was gonna blow up like a ski-doo XP there for a bit! whew-what a relief.

 

[AxysAssault]

Thanks! I'm wheelie excited now!

 

[kanedog]

I was just concerned for 'ol kanedog - thought his whole damn thread was gonna blow up like a ski-doo XP there for a bit! whew-what a relief.

Thx for the support. Because of your post I learned that Shell vpower 91 non ethanol is available across Canada.
I would also like to offer free marriage troubleshooting. Please post a video or sound recording of your worst disagreement. This may need a new section called "Snow and Marriage."

 

[Baraaaaaap Obama]

Shell works best... You try and run any of that other crap with Ethanol your sled will run like crap and perform like a Doo... Plus don't trust those small town stations they water down their gas...

And pro tip: Always offer to do the filling for your buddies sled on your deck first, cuz the first 5 litres or more is 87 octane regular untill all the lines get the good 91... Then fill your sled with the good stuff. Don't tell your buddy this of course, or you no longer buddies.

And if you don't have a deck or a trailer, get off Pogie and get a job.