$300 BARN FIND !! Polaris Snowmobile Needs MAJOR Work!

[@JeremyRhydes]

What do you think is wrong with this sled!!??

[@xcgavin5658]

Crank seals, definitely needs that airbox.

[@xcgavin5658]

Possibly a head gasket, 20-30 min job on those free-airs

[@Unthawed_Pie]

those sleds are always boggy

[@WildhurstLodge]

@@Unthawed_Pie mines not

[@WildhurstLodge]

Clean carbs and new fuel, mine sat 6 years before this season and runs like new. Wait, no air box? That’s what’s up. It’s not jetted for it at all. Needs a that and a cleaning

[@Just-InTimeRepairs]

"Everyone has a reason to hate everybody, so you might as well do what you want to do". Truer words have never been spoken.

[@timothyhaywood6621]

It is a clutch bog. Check rollers in the primary as well as the spring. Put new belt on and make sure deflection is set at about 1 1/4" or a hair tighter. Those piston port motors will run like that if clutching is off.

[@robertbard3165]

I agree, Might even be as simple as improper belt sizing.

[@karsonburth8929]

THIS GUY IS RIGHT

[@dirtyfacegeorge9938]

Yup,hit the nail on the head ☝️

[@lcvt8023]

just had the same problem with my tnt over the weekend. she would go but only felt like 60-70 percent power. checked the primary. no spring. it was stuck open. she made it back to camp though. anyone out there have a good used qrs primary for a 2010 mxz?

[@GotrekGurninsson]

100% this

[@alexhicks5007]

Mike cleaning carbs is one of the main reasons I watch

[@krisloder4430]

Fixed my dad's 94 yamaha venture tf with a 151" track! Sat with the carburetors off for 12 years and it runs fantastic. Literally from watching these videos helped me get it done, keep the videos coming

[@JeremyRhydes]

This is what it's all about! Awesome to hear this! Great sled!

[@davidanderson1763]

Indy trails are like the most underrated sleds.

[@stevenbaker9327]

Clutch work and a new proper belt!

[@jamesjanzen9806]

Looks like the secondary clutch needs to be adjusted. belt deflection doesn’t look right

[@omgitsdollarbill6859]

I think it's a clutch issue. Just had this with my son's 96 touring e 380. Secondary clutch stuck open.

[@explorerzero1]

I used to sled back in the late 60's. Now it's a KLR 250. You go through a lot of sleds. Find me a good cheap street bike. I live just down the road from you. Love these video's

[@williamquick6153]

That air box delete mod is robbing your low end power which is a very small amount on the 500s anyways. Seems like it's running to lean from too much airflow. Also check that the primary clutch spring isn't broke. Those 500s gotta rev up pretty high in rpms before engagement or else they will bog like that.

[@jeffalleshouse9783]

One of the best fan motors good trail sled, thats not alot of miles.

[@projectdirtbikes]

Part of the issue is it's running lean without the airbox. I'd either get an airbox or bump up the jets a bit.

[@Maswan._.]

new secondary spring and a new belt. Make sure clutches are aligned and belt deflection is within spec. I overlooked my clutches when I had a low end bog issue and that was my issue. Thing rips like its brand new!

[@ethanwilliams1825]

I would definitely try and find an airbox, they run better with it. I have a an 87 Traill 488 and I bumped primary engagement up to 4400. It really woke it up out of the hole.

[@Speedfreak542]

Came to say the same thing the issue might be from the filters an old snowmobile mechanic told me they’re meant to have an air box if they wanted to use filters they would put them on from factory

[@MrRecall200]

​@@Speedfreak542those "lake filters" are the most cursed garbage anyone can do to a sled. Nothing but problems. Even if you actually tune the sled for them they end up wet and restricted. No matter what you do they will figure out how to create a problem. And why put them on in the first place? Not like it's going to make more power. At least on a factory sled. They spent ages figuring out how to get the most out of these motors at the factory. Those air boxes are tuned pretty perfectly to the stock motor.

[@Railside]

Youre 100% correct with the bowl vents being to atmosphere it they will have no vaccum and run like garbage

[@tomchalette1509]

Check the pickup line in the tank change the fuel filters should only be one fuel filter on it. Make sure the arrow is pointing in the direction of your carbs. Clean the air jet and set it to spec. And put the original airbox on it. Make sure there's no cracks in your pulse line.. new spark plugs to

[@gavinw4165]

Man you got to. Adjust that belt deflection and check rollers in primary and see if the secondary is fully releasing

[@r1tsa]

Full Airbox and secondary clutch needs checked out 🤙🤘

[@daniellevesque7174]

I whould love to go. Trail rideing. With. You at some point. I'm a big fan. Man. I watch all off your video I hope. To hear. Back from u.

[@r1tsa]

@daniellevesque7174 hey pal I'm flattered but I don't think I have any fans let alone big fans

[@SnowPiercer1975]

My 99 Indy had a low end bog and light idle issue. A simple clutch adjustment did the trick

[@byrongrochowski3472]

Had the same problem with the same exact sled this year!!! Did everything, tested everything electrical, all the seals, was the line in the tank collapsing when fuel pump would suck. Found out when it was bogging super bad and dying. Ripped the in-line fuel filter of and blew on the fuel lines and would run fine u til the bowls would drain. It was werid also check if ur fuel link inside the tank fell off

[@drewharris3544]

I had one just like that those reverse chain cases are gold worth like 300 bucks to the guy wanting it

[@JeremyRhydes]

Right!? That's what I paid for the sled. Lol Worst case scenario, I part the ol' girl out.

[@drewharris3544]

@@JeremyRhydes I had one same exact sled I recovered the seat and ran her for years it had 15000 miles on it. It did not have reverse but such a great sled

[@The95jeepmonsta]

I paid $250 for a parts sled that had a reverse chain case, and the kid threw in a 488 motor he had in has shed..he said he wasn't sure if it ran..best running motor I have out of my 4 indys

[@russrecker5344]

Yeah three different guys tried fixing my reverse and still doesnt work. Same sled mines cleaner 4000 miles

[@michaelteculver7021]

Check secondary clutch and belt deflation. Also think the coil is going bad. They will run good till the coil gets warm then acts like it's fouling a plug. Timing is off when it does that. Check crank seals!

[@tinman4786]

I agree with this from past experiences!

[@jeffalleshouse9783]

Its secondary like taken off in second gear idle is 1700 1800

[@yamaharider2960]

You should look for a liquid cooled Indy 500 they screen compared to the fan 488s

[@brain-gz6ue]

mike is one of the best parts of the channel

[@noahday8445]

Try and take those pod filters off and put a stock air box on it, I had pod filters on my mxz 500 and it it was super boggy, but when i put the air box back on it ran fine,

[@jeremy9467]

Just the fact that you and Mike had fun riding it was worth the money.. that’s a bad ass project Mike has going on in his garage!! Let’s get a vid on that…

[@GeorgeJefferson-h7w]

I finally got a good deal on a sled last year. 97 trail with extra 10 and studs! It had a melted piston when I got it but I paid $200! Another 200 in parts I guess to do the top end and fuel lines but it's a nice and comfortable ride! The tank was full of five year old gas that smelled like varnish. I kept clogging fuel filters and getting air in the lines so this summer I took the tank off and washed it out and put a new seat cover on and a new fuel pump. Cant wait to ride! STUDS make such a big improvement!! The reason mine was blown up from previous owner was because a mouse made a giant nest inside the fan shroud and it wasn't getting the airflow needed to cool it.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

Those indy trails are known to go 15k to 20k without a rebuild regularly and plastic skis were an option on that year. Ive had one

[@mn05zk]

Clutches I’d bet. Also, pods require richer jetting, but I’d look at clutches for that big. Cool sled!

[@bhoss7133]

Man, I strongly suggest you make sure the secondary clutch is disengaging fully. I know you guys are definitely handy in the shop but I don't remember any vids where you guys ever really got into refreshing clutches.

[@MidnightPolaris800]

They never do they think every problem is related to carburetors when 90% of the problems are not carburetor related

[@tinman4786]

Wow, dick, lol!

[@bhoss7133]

@@tinman4786 who?

[@arcticfragrances2454]

@midnightpolaris. I see you didn’t care to watch any videos other than this one

[@johnfonda985]

I'm going to say clutching is your problem. your secondary clutch Jeremy I caught a quick Glimpse the belt is down in too far so you're starting off in a higher gear. but definitely look at your primary clutch. your weights and them little wheels that the weights roll-on could be bad

[@goopygeiger5632]

Just picked up two 1996 liquid cooled Indy 500’s for $1200 bucks in NE Ohio. Both run and drive with about 5k miles on each. Got the entire off season to go through them and “make em right”. Love the mid 90’s Polaris sleds.

[@xavierbelanger1658]

The deflection on that secondary is way off. Should be a the thickness of a nickel over the clutch. Also eould recomend doimg a compression test on it. Good deal though

[@tylerlaurentoutdoors2082]

Could be a bad crank seal you can test the PTO side by spraying carb or brake clean behind the primary clutch while it’s running and if you hear a change in idle then the seal is gone. The PTO side is the most common side to go bad but the mag side can go bad I’m just not sure how to test it

[@richardgooden8295]

nice indy 488 those up this way still running like a champ

[@timsmith4915]

There is a safety switch in the throttle that can cause a bog on those machines.

[@Friscorockhead]

I had a 94 Indy Trail. Thing was indestructible. Great machines.

[@baybuoy3843]

I still have my 1994 Indy Trail Deluxe, which i purchased new ... 12000 plus miles on it now ... engine never touched.

[@Friscorockhead]

@@baybuoy3843 I believe it. That's impressive mileage for a snowmobile. Those Fuji 488 fan cooled motors are bulletproof. Sometimes makes me question why I mess around with the high horsepower liquid cooled sleds. They're so much less reliable. I had just as much fun on my indy Trail.

[@MomThemeatloaf89]

I'm sure someone has commented but it definitely sounds like a clutch issue. My 97 500 liquid had a low end bog. Adjusted the secondary and that helped.

[@jacobt5720]

My god, some of these comments are soo condescending. You guys know he is a mechanic... he doesn't need a lesson on how to rebuild a motor. Just a direction to look! 🤞🤞 it's something easy like the clutch.

[@crrazdogs3482]

Have the 1999 Indy 500 classic in red, still runs great.

[@aceyorba]

Probably only get 250 for that sled in the eastern Sierra.

[@zackswarts3248]

Im in mn and my 96 indy trail 488 its got 3500 miles will go for about 14 to 26 hundred

[@Mmmmmmmk875]

Love the videos, check the primary/secondary clutches along with belt. Seems the hotter they get worse the issue.

[@matriix18]

this summer i plan on getting a beater snow mobile off marketplace once the right unit comes up for sale. looking for something sub 2k to learn to ride and work on

[@troyodean9825]

My 440 Polaris had similar issues and it wound up being a corroded spring on the oil pump so it was not returning and loading the engine up

[@joerutkowsky3261]

That to me is a clutch issue. Did you do a compression test on it. I know In the video you asked the guy if he minds if you did one. But you never said if you did or not.

[@marcmallory-bl4ng]

Adjust the belt deflection belt is sitting to far into the secondary clean the clutchs... but I will garentee remove those air filters and it will wake up those filters are choking it out

[@drewharris3544]

Crank seals and head gaskets on those old 488 fanners

[@JeremyRhydes]

I agree!

[@Just-InTimeRepairs]

It does sound like an irregular air/fuel mix, or maybe old gas with some water in it. The aftermarket air filters could also be adding to the problem too, if the carbs weren't jetted for the increase in airflow.

[@thomasfuller8848]

We've been riding dirtbikes in Massachusetts 2 weeks ago it was 67, yesterday it flurried for a few hours today's 40

[@clarkeweir9352]

My dad has the same sled and it does the same thing ever since he got it, and he got it brand new

[@shellyewald9981]

Love your videos. Mike Love your jeeps.

[@peterlindsay2869]

488 fans are damn near bulletproof. I bet you it’s in your clutching. Easy to check and easy to fix. Good also, check your air screw on your carburetters too. Sometimes people mess around with things when they shouldn’t. Definitely an easy fix.

[@bigrod0069]

the person before put them air pod filters on, really wonder if they went bigger on the main jet to make up for that, or yea the clutch

[@jessetthompson37]

I had a 1995 trail deluxe 500 same low end bog never worried about it the sled hau.ed lite a frate train

[@klapaucius77]

I have the 96 version of this sled. Similar mileage and the engine hasn't been touched. Still runs like a top. It was going to passed onto my son, but the 96 MXZ I was fixing for myself burnt, so I'm keeping it. LOL

[@joshkoltes]

I'm thinking your secondary clutch is binding

[@phostarreid8537]

I’m having the same issue but it’s worse to the point it will quite. I have to get a stator put in so try and check that aswell

[@PUGZCAN2]

That sounds like clutching Air box is very important New belt seems to help these piston port motors

[@travisstewart4746]

That is a good song that is playing right now

[@Raymond106]

Belt deflection is definitely off to maybe throw another belt or check shims

[@tannerbushey9196]

How about a vid on the jacked up wagoneer,, looks sick

[@slasherFTK]

It’s actually awesome you just got one of those. My gramps bought one last season same sled, we cleaned up the carbs, cleaned out tank, new fuel lines, compression is fine carbs are tuned perfectly, but when he takes it out on the trail it goes like a mile hits the same hill and it will just die and won’t start unless it cools down for an hr? Any clue what’s wrong?

[@jag2ee217]

what brand sled is your favorite?

[@andrewarsenault4062]

Could be that air filter setup allowing more air in than the stock box

[@colin4639]

Can you do a video on tuning Carburetters

[@hockeye67]

Honestly first adjust your secondary clutch as the belt looks low in it. Also could be the seals as well mentioned also below.

[@jasonfranklin1514]

Probably get 1500 here in Michigan when snows on the ground

[@travisstewart4746]

Keep up the good work I love watching your videos I love watching what you do keep up the older sleds Mike he deserves to have a newer sled you should give him the other one

[@davidbrennan5]

The 488 Fuji motor is known to go 10k miles without a rebuild. Indy Trail and Indy 500 were extremely reliable. That was probably the best engine Polaris ever had, they are hard to kill. Polaris also had the best clutches during that era by far. The Indy 500 will show about 95MPH on speedo an the Trail will show 88MPH. The speedo reads quite high though, in reality probably need to subtract at least 10MPH.

[@coryderosier6328]

Check your air screws and clip placement on the needle. I'd say it jets need to be changed.

[@mathieupage2995]

Stock air box might do it. Might be running lean

[@SwitchbackMN]

Fuel filter? Crank seal leaking? Sounds starved for gas. How is the compression? I have a ditch pickle that would start and idle just fine, and bog down as soon as you hit the throttle. It was the filter. Another time, it was sediment stuck in the reeds of the fuel pump. Only mentioning these because they weren’t in the video. Is the pulse working for the pump? Lastly, how about the intake reeds? If they are worn or leaking, you have another world of problems. I love the simplicity of your channel/content. Just a working man doing working man things to pass the time.

[@YammiePro]

Take off the filters and sync the slides,just adjusting the idle screws throws em out of whack

[@shawncordeiroTerraceBC]

Watched vid again bogs while moving so its clutch or aligment, but if ever bogs before clutch engagment watch for improper air/fuel mixture leaking in from crank seal by spraying flamable fluid on seal and if sled changes rpm its a bad seal which causes bog I got same sled except 488 liquid For 13.64 i orderd othmro oil seal 30mmx60mmx7mm "aka" ski-doo seals off amazon For 1 polaris dosent make the seal anymore and these othmro seals you dont have to split the crank cases

[@paullongo1745]

Something with the clutch

[@catracer52h]

Put stock air box back on or have to rejet for pods Also check belt deflection

[@thatmodshop7160]

Compression test, crank seal test, put an air box back on it, jet it for your elevation clean out the exhaust, inspect and clean up your clutches

[@chadoakes8002]

Give her the compression test when it's cold and then again when it's hot might just be a bad primary clutch as you know hold it up off the ground stab the throttle and see if it still bugs might be worth rebuilding if that's the case I think it would be cool if you could find an old Polaris triple storm 800 for Indy 650 I had both I did some performance work to both of them and they were great sleds but those Indy 500 are good to I've had quite a few of them you know how it goes to start with the small things before you throw a lot of money at something just to find out it's a basket case thank you for all your great videos and hard work

[@paullongo1745]

Good Video. We need more so we can Ride More!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alfredabsolon42]

I definitely would keep it because I had a 99 trail and it was so much fun It was such a great little sled

[@Nedeau3]

In Michigan, people would be asking 1500 for that sled. Most of the prices are finally starting to go down! You should find yourself an f7!

[@justbraaapit2311]

If its got compression then has to be bad coil or the sparkplug caps are loose. Or just find the problem

[@BrunellHoneycutt]

I had a 1995 as my first sled 2 years ago got it for 850 clean as can be, a older lady owned it 5200 miles

[@coleslaw8722]

That's what it's all about boys

[@martyfield694]

Check the crank seals

[@arcticfragrances2454]

Keep it !! It’s better driving a slow rig fast…. Than a fast rig slow !!

[@shellyewald9981]

Would like to get a box jeep. I have a grand cherokee right now but Love my Box jeeps.

[@winmagmoon7776]

love video!If you take filter pods off it will run,to restricted.

[@awbernardy]

I bought a 1999 Indy trail that needed a hood and some front end work.. paid $150 Got some parts to fix it up... and she is a trail riding machine

[@WildhurstLodge]

I just bought a 99 Indy trail in similar condition for $500. Had 1100 mi At beginning of this season, just hit 2200! Love it! I also just got a Snowbike and posted a video of my first Ride on it. Have you ever rode one?

[@bangs2ndshotgarage865]

I think yens should fix it up. Mike needs a new sled. Only fitting he stays Indy. What’s up with the badass Wagoneer in Mikes shop?

[@dandeslandes3258]

bought my son a indy 500 fun little sled! what ever happened to your F150?

[@jeffalleshouse9783]

Put a fresh secodary spring alot of those older ones hav that red gunk spring put a silver

[@loganpace1309]

Not bad for a barn find most people would hate the shape it is in for a 500

[@paulmurphy6562]

I've have a1993 Indy 500 trail no reverse an she rips

[@jeremeysmith5661]

I am wondering how you find sleds in barns so cheap

[@The95jeepmonsta]

Fuji 488 is one of the best motors polaris ever had, it could deffinitly go that milage on the original top end, some people have 20k + on factory motors, I swapped one In a 94 super sport extended to a 136.. great little motors

[@nickb1515]

Get that skidoo rippin

[@nickb1515]

@_tap-profile. I tried to reach out, thanks and let me know if any issues, we got some more snow for some videos

[@rubbabubba6489]

Doesn't like Burlington. I knew there was a reason I like Mike. Love your vids