[F500] Engine shopping help request

[Eric D. Christensen]

On Sat, 2004-02-07 at 17:16, Bruce Kapraszewski wrote:
> By the way, I have a couple Kawasaki 440's in my garage. Will the
> carbs from those work on the 494 and 493? 

Yes, They will work like a charm. You should be able to dial them in
really close with the same needles and seats as you used in the
Kawasaki.

> What else would be helpful to use from a salvaged sled? Any and all
> help will be appreciated. Many thanks!

If you find a 493 sled, make sure you get the whole electrical harness.
There is an anti-theft device in the harness that you'll need or the
ignition box will be worthless. I've been told the ski-doo dealers can
order a replacement anti-theft device from the factory, but I can't
confirm that. I live it's a 4 hour drive to see snow. I don't even have
a snomobile dealer within 150 miles... let alone a junkyard.

The Ski-Doo TRA clutch is worth grabbing if you can find one in good
condition. The taper on Rotax engines is different than the Kawi, so the
clutches you used on the Kawi won't work. The TRAs are expensive new, so
if you can find one at a reasonable price, grab it! 

Rotax starters and ring gears are also a bit on the pricey side so keep
and eye out for them while you're rummaging if you want electric start.

-- 
Eric D. Christensen <edc at proadmin.com>
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