Well now that Ive sold most of my stuff off to downsize a bit since I cant afford to ride everything, I was pretty set against buying anything else for a while. But Im sure you all know how that goes.
Just a few days ago, I woke up, jumped on the computer, and started checking CL even though I had no intent on getting anything. I came across one of those ads that has very little description, titled "snowmachine projects", and expecting again one of those overpriced junkpiles that someone got bored with and became a lawn ornament.
Turned out it was a 1996 Polaris XLT RMK that the guy couldnt get to start, so he took the engine out and put it in his shed. It was about 95% complete, had 133.5x1.5" paddle track, Fox racing shocks, small riser, and plastic skis. The only things it was missing were the front shocks, windshield, and the ACCS
parts. The guy wanted 150$ obo for it, so I thought Id be stupid not to go get it for that price. I ended up giving him 100$ for it and loaded it up later that night.
So far what it actually needs are the front shocks (know where a set is for 40$), key switch (missing the key), choke cable (lever was broke), few nuts/bolts/washers (pretty much a given on anything lol), seat cover (was a bit torn up), windshield (who knows where it went), and the ACCS
parts (guy that works at the Polaris shop is giving me a deal on this).
The best part is that I cleaned out the carbs and kinda half-bolted the engine in place, sprayed some starting fluid in, gave it a pull and BAM!! fired right up first pull!!!!!! The end bearings on the crank are kinda worn, so the engine will be torn down, the crank have new bearings installed,
the case drilled for another oil fitting, and a 4 line oil pump installed (which I also scored for free!!
). A common problem with these XLT engines was that the end bearing didnt get enough oil, so the 4 line pump and extra fitting help it get enough. Ill probably also re-ring it at least.
Id post pics but my camera is at the warranty place, I can get some cell phone pics if you all want.
-Nick