Will an Abandoned Snowmobile Run After 20 Years?

Today we see if an abandoned 1971 Arctic Cat Panther will run again after 20 years in a shed!
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#arctic #cat #revival #rotary #wankel

[@ViceGripGarage]

That old cat cleaned up great! Nothing beats that seat pattern. They're like fertilizer for mullets. Those Rotary engines sound so dang good. Nice video!

[@HoliTalksAboutStuff]

Love your content derek, Keep up the cool vidja's!

[@michaelgunnink6167]

What’s up? I saw you were in my town for the Dodge pickup.

[@CaptNRetro]

Derek does snowmobiles too..I just watched one!

[@MrRewdtv]

Nice video..... he did no work in.......

[@prometheus8010]

Would you like a rotary?

[@drundub73]

This is honestly 1000% more interesting , informative , entertaining than the crap they put on TV . No scripts , no drama , no stomping off shouting “ if we don’t get this done in 3 days ... its game over !!” . Keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Paopolomololl]

1st reason I don’t watch TV

[@nextellcup8]

@@Paopolomololl you and me both

[@falconeer99]

I got so sick of the fake deadline drama on those showa

[@askomoisio]

Thats right 😂😂😂

[@mooman86]

Yup. TV car shows are dying. Nobody wants to sit there for 30 mins where 20 of those mins are commercials and the 10 mins they work on stuff they are yelling or using tool you’ll never afford.

[@zeus014]

That sound the rotary makes is definitely normal - for a rotary. I've owned six first-gen RX7s and one of these 303 cc Sachs engines from a '74 Arctic Cat Panther. They need a 40:1 pre-mix of fuel: 2-cycle oil in order to lube the apex and side seals, as well as the needle bearings inside the rotor that rides on the eccentric shaft (ie: "crankshaft") lobe. These Sachs engines have a very interesting engine cooling feature known as "charge cooling". The external fins and fan pull a large amount of heat away from the engine, but the rotating mass at the engine's core needs more than that. Unlike in the RX7 engine, the Sachs uses a solid eccentric shaft. But like the RX7, the rotor is hollow, allowing cooling media to draw heat away from the rotor. In the RX7 two-rotor oil and liquid-cooled engine, this media is engine oil, pumped through the hollow eccentric shaft. But in the Sachs engine the internal cooling media is air-fuel-oil mixture. That's right: Before the air/fuel/oil mixture enters the combustion chamber after leaving the carb, it is first routed INTO A PORT ON ONE END OF THE ENGINE near the center of the engine where the eccentric shaft resides, through the needle bearings and hollow interior surfaces of the rotor (which both cools and lubes the center rotating mass of the engine), out another port on the opposite side of the engine and finally through a passage that takes this intake charge to the intake port(!) Hence the name "charge-cooling". I was going to use mine on an ultralight, but that never materialized. Maybe that's a good thing. If memory serves me correctly, these 303cc engines produced 19.5 hp at around 5500 rpm, and around 28 lb-ft of torque at around 5000 rpm. These sleds were very fast once up to speed and in track racing They loved to rev. In the high rpm ranges the power curve dropped off much more gradually than with piston engines. But off the line they were slow to accelerate - owing to the rotary's inherent weak torque in the low rpm ranges.

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Yes I would definitely like to see this machine again. And the Maytag , you have to get it running

[@differentname8051]

Maytag in the snowmobile

[@OilHist]

I think the Maytag is maybe 1 hp. I've seen some crazy ideas where people put several Maytag engines together to run some thing. They are fun.

[@inspireonex]

Kevin: "haven't seen anyone do a snowmobile revival" Derrick: "A guy just did like 3"

[@bunjit6537]

The timing seemed like Kevin started a long time back and left his until recently to get back to. There have been a few intervening snowmo revivals.

[@eriklarson9137]

@@bunjit6537 Lol.

[@memphisreigns1498]

When Kevin said that back in August Derrick had not yet done his. At first I thought the same thing though 😆

[@inspireonex]

@@memphisreigns1498 he may have said it then but he just released the video. That could have easily been edited out after seeing all of the recent "revivals" but it's really not that big of a deal. I just thought it was funny so I noted it.

[@bertrigby1886]

29:34 A blue teeth chef poker. Derick would be proud.

[@rayota260]

Would love to see some small engine/oddball revivals like the maytag.

[@guod1973]

Yeah that be Mustie1 stuff right there.

[@corysonsoucie6114]

805roadking might have videos you're lookin for. He just finished some kind of washing machine engine.

[@rayota260]

@@corysonsoucie6114 i'm a fan of both roadking and mustie

[@redneckasmr-xd1gg]

yep if it drinks fuel ill watch

[@timsmith854]

Are you into commercial quality washing machines as well? Cool! You can't beat the sound of a machine pulling high RPM's during the spin cycle..

[@mikestilwell3565]

When I was 12 yrs old my dad bought a brand new snowmobile, and it was the exact same model, I rode that machine for years and loved it so much, thank you for bringing back great memories for me, now 64 yrs old, you made me fell young again, thank you !!

[@Northernstar9370]

Any vintage snowmobile will run like a top if you take that old Tillotson diaphragm carb and throw it as far as you can. Get Mikuni carb and fuel pump and she'll run like a million bucks. Awesome video guys! Love the old sleds!

[@scottfirman]

I lost count of how many of those I swapped over the years. Mostly on Yamaha Enticers.

[@chrisblais2016]

I was waiting for John’s mullet to come to life as a second set of hands. He’s like the Joe Walsh of snowmobile repair.

[@leesbassment6393]

I'm thinking all he needs is a big sledge hammer, watermelon, and he could have a career

[@222boneal]

@@leesbassment6393 Before John took his hat off I was thinking... I wonder if Teng Tools makes a sledge-o-matic!

[@vincentgotter4669]

Business in front party in the back

[@madcatyyz]

He looks like the comedian Gallagher.

[@Keniff443]

You mean “Joe Dirt”

[@jwmcloud]

I think the problem is the glove. You have a vacuum pump with 2 layers. This means the first layer gets the full force of the vacuum, but it can only pull on the second layer with whatever vacuum it has in between them. Just make it one layer of glove and see if that fixes it.

[@dodgemechanic]

You beat me to it

[@jdthornton8041]

This is what I was going to say too. The second layer might be fighting for dominance.

[@JunkyardDigs]

Well heck

[@courtneesdad]

Now you have me curious to see if that’s the problem lol

[@Joseph-C]

Kinda explains the squeaky sound it was making at least

[@4DIYers]

Put grease on the tap to catch the shavings.

[@jdcunnington]

According to the Wisconsin Auto Museum's display, the OMC rotary was so powerful it was banned from competition. It was also quiet. We had our sled stolen right out of the front yard and never heard it drive away. We found it 4 blocks away with the drive belt wrapped around the clutch. I did not know Arctic Cat had a rotary also.

[@chickfamilyink]

I had that same machine back in the late 80's, the worst part about it was how often it would get stuck and how heavy it was when you were drunk.

[@brucekiszely2995]

LOL, well said!!

[@nicholasarnold391]

Would like to see the Maytag and the seized engine revival

[@zw5509]

Agreed! Make sure folk know what the Maytag was and did! Revive it!

[@spencer1096]

I agree! I want to see it run

[@haydona1845]

Agreed

[@jrad5885]

Maytag! Go for it. Flywheel Supply in Iowa has parts! Theres also maytag engine group on FB.

[@rj29productions]

That would be neat

[@CountryAndClassics]

Oh Gee!!! A 303 Arctic Cat Wankle! I used to have one of them. I reached a top speed of 45 MPH. When exhaust is cherry red, is when it runs tops! Also one of the best ever for breaking trails in fresh deep snow. It was 1970 when last one was made.

[@vincentmartin9133]

I felt like yelling crank seals at my phone this whole last half of the video

[@a_common_weeb]

Yeah I was yelling GIVE IT OIL ITS A FUCKING ROTORY THEY PRACTICALLY RUN ON IT

[@darianistead2239]

Not "crank seals" but yes seals are the issue and yes oil also helps the seal aswell as lubricates it.. Dry fuels like brake clean or ether are very, very bad for it.

[@jonstel5941]

I would like to see that single cylinder Wisconsin running and the maytag motor

[@NotThatHomeless]

I saw the thumb nail and thought, "How many snow mobiles does VGG need!?!" Caught me off gaurd when he wasn't the one introing the video.

[@19Robert98]

What’s he on now? 4 or 40???

[@mattrider9230]

lol thought the exact same thing dude! he should just send it on over to vgg so we can actually see it go! lmao! BRING THE THUDER!

[@larryalexander4833]

@@mattrider9230 hell ya

[@saltycrowgarage7215]

Guy wishes he was on Derek's level

[@Hobodeluxe007]

@@saltycrowgarage7215 give him time. he's a young buck still. Derek has been turning wrenches probably as long as Kevin has been alive.

[@tekkstoybox8297]

make sure you run premix in that rotary. its a 2 stroke motor basically, so mix the fuel. it will make the rotors and seals last longer. also rotaries go great with turbos, like a er trip made in heaven

[@curtwuollet2912]

Now imagine doing some of those operations 3 miles out on a frozen lake in the moonlight at -20 F. That gets you the total experience.

[@DieselCreek]

I’m working on a cheetah right now that looks just like that thing, gotta love those seat covers .... not sure mines worth saving unfortunately great video 🤘🏼

[@zebrazeg16]

Can’t wait to see more work on that grader 👍🏻

[@FishFind3000]

Just buy more graders

[@bobadam7021]

So when Kevin said nobody does Snowmobile revival videos what he meant to say was in August nobody does Snowmobile revival videos.

[@65Pontiac389]

Keep up the greatwork on that grader she needs it

[@smathet7766]

I’m looking for a seat cover for a cheetah. Can’t find one anywhere.

[@matthewmiller8849]

John is *glowing* Dude has so much energy, it's great.

[@callumdonington2227]

The Mullet is the source of his power.

[@bobadam7021]

He’s got that on his channel. It’s a little rough at first like all channel startups but It has potential. Never touch the mullet or porn stache. It’s about 50% or the reason I watched.

[@derekchauvinisahero2010]

I think that has more to do with the two suit cases

[@pikehunter23750]

John is the love child of Gallagher I swear! Watching his mullet twerk back and forth when ripping on the cord was just so majestic. He's giving Mullet Break a run for his money!!

[@imouse3246]

Dynamite comes in a small package too.

[@Splagnate]

This model was my first snowmobile when I was a kid! Some great memories! Also a big thanks to my dad for letting me use it!

[@tammymoore5000]

When John said “it’s a dental drill” I got an add for aspen dental XD

[@turbohcar]

having that glove on there is like having two of those diaphragms stacked on top of each other. Might run better if a fella cut one side of that glove off. Top side is moving, bottom side probably isn't moving much. Just a thought.

[@jessek5291]

I was thinking the exact thing.

[@Robert.K]

This 👌🏼

[@chrisdolan9515]

Yep.

[@rhinowlf]

I was just about to type that, then saw your comment

[@jonsworld5307]

yep wants to know why it want run uses a glove

[@tylermccune7092]

Idk about everyone else but I’m totally cool with any “stuff with a engine” videos

[@mambofred7625]

Agreed. All education to us non mechanics who like engine's

[@hermansims304rcrawlingteam3]

Yes Yes Yes Anything with an engine needs to live again its just nt rite to let old engines die

[@landondiener7584]

Yea same

[@forddaysshop1918]

Yes

[@daves_not_here_mannn]

It's cool but the cars and trucks are my favorite.

[@srschabel]

I want to see it running and ripping up the trails! LET"S GO LET"S GO!!!

[@jama211]

Right???

[@waynewolfenbarger1641]

I'd buy it. I like those rotary engines. Making me miss my Rx-7.

[@Revoku]

that swing arm in the carby, you can actually set the "float level"/move the mixture a lil leaner or richer so to speak by bending them, even in weed eaters, bend em more towards carby for less movement each pulse and lets less fuel in, bend them towards the diaphragm and it hits for more movement each pulse, lets more fuel in Edit: the amount of bending needed is tiny

[@robertbrady5009]

Absolutley correct. I'm sure their rubber glove diaphragm should be replaced with some correct material at least but I liked the improvisation lol

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

You should check out Mohawk motors

[@edwardteach2625]

@@robertbrady5009 Bicycle inner tube?

[@natekelly4667]

The older viewers may know what I’m talking about but John makes me think of Gallagher every time he smiles. lol.

[@aarongrabowski3775]

Keep that dude away from watermelons 🍉!!! Lmao

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

You should check out Mohawk motors

[@hollowpoint357sw4]

Yeah dude he does look like Gallagher

[@ahnbra]

@@hollowpoint357sw4John looks like a younger, shorter and stronger (more defined torso and arms) Gallagher. Keep John a way from pioneer wooden sledge hammers and Watermelons! LOL!

[@mattmcdewell131]

lol i get it😂😂

[@gdmclnh]

I enjoy old snowmobiles. I am currently restoring a 1980 Artic Cat Panther 440 F/C. Keep on with vintage snowmobile content. Good job.

[@MichaelAnderson-vu6dh]

Apex seals were always an issue on our 303's. They were fast but very thirsty.

[@charleshensley2018]

If Mook had rebuilt the "carbotater", it would have run just fine.

[@inspireonex]

Like when she did the Bronco one and it didn't work.

[@charleshensley2018]

@@inspireonex Yeah exactly like that. LOL

[@charleshensley2018]

@@inspireonex Plus I think that one ended up being stuck valve that made a pretzel out of the pushrod.

[@inspireonex]

@@charleshensley2018 yeah stuck valves caused bent pushrods in the end. They ran the bad gas that was in the tank. All of that certainly didn't help Mook's carb work any better either.

[@carvedtoaster4213]

The 80's called. They want John back.

[@allenwade6087]

If you pick on john you have to subscribe to his channel

[@bansheemania1692]

@@monkeyjustice I'm 36... Back than He Would be the Cool Uncle 😂

[@nipponsuxs]

That mullet is pretty epic

[@slicksnewonenow]

What a Kool old Sled! Hey... A trick I learned for sorta reviving that old gelcoated plastic and fiberglass, is if you've got a good, clean surface to start on (like you have there) you can take that Zep Commercial Floor Finish on a clean linen rag, not soaked too wet, but just damp... And start rubbing it on in circles, just like you'd apply wax to any vehicle. Overlap the circles and go slowly. Once you've gone over all the plastic, let it dry and start again where you started first... Do that over, three or four times and it'll build a really nice finish that'll last a couple years before it starts to fade again... Then, clean 'er up n do it over. Cheers!

[@JeffLacina]

Great video... great sounds. Man does that bring back memories... and EXACTLY the reason(s) why dad had our IDENTICAL sled repowered with a liquid-cooled, 340 Chaparral engine!

[@noahcooke2246]

You know Kevin wants to keep something when he gets out the d-germ and cleans it properly

[@garageofscrap]

And if he doesn’t he lets Dylan throw a propeller at it

[@icerazar713]

Rick James called: he wants his snow mobile seat back. 😂🤣😂

[@Ian-of9oi]

If Joe Exotic was a snowmobile seat.

[@icerazar713]

@@Ian-of9oi 😂😂😂😂😂

[@KowboyUSA]

_Super freaky_ how a 50 year old seat looks almost new. _The kind you do take home to mother._

[@icerazar713]

@@KowboyUSA too funny. But you make a good point about the condition of the seat.

[@NORMANGUPPY]

Great effort guys! I had a Panther 303 which I ran for four years. It was always fuel related but I did finally determine that it needed copious amounts of fuel to be totally warmed up before it would run and idle. It was only happiest when the muffler was red hot. Seriously, red hot glow in the dark. Mine topped out at 59mph. If you could get it to run untill the engine was up to temp then it was happy Fond memories of a possessed Wankel. Enjoyed your efforts! Hats off!

[@motorman45]

Fun watching you guys revive this. Ive rebuild a bunch of these sachs 303's and even ported a few an built one with dual carbs, got some porting vids on my channel of them. your on the right track with the crank seals, but you'll need a pop off gauge to set the tillotson up right. these run better with an HR tilly / 34mm carb.

[@biggcory1]

Bruuuuuuhhhh...... John’s mullet flapping as he yanks on that crank rope 😂😂😂😂. The man has earned my subscription 👍

[@boonewaldvogel4693]

I have a sneaky suspicion that the issue lies with the glove as a diaphragm. Try using only one layer of the glove or replacing it with an OEM part.

[@pondmonserfox]

That's kinda what I was thinking.

[@Robert.K]

This 👌🏼

[@oldgrizzlygamer]

I had one just like that back in the late 80's It was also a barn find that I brought back to live and rode all around the trails near La Crosse Wisconsin. Sold it to a friend of mine after a while. Those engines run forever.

[@davidnoaker1798]

The dude with the long hair should certainly be signed up for the next rip cord competition! Holy!

[@michaelhartzell9758]

I'll just say in my opinion I thought he was a camera hog. Just my opinion

[@rileymcmonigle9614]

@@michaelhartzell9758 the video is edited in post. it's edited. So no one is a hog unless they're edited to have more screentime

[@PaulRaczewski]

We had a couple of these late 60's early 70's cats, you had to carry a pocket full of spark plugs, replace the broken cleats on the track, by the end of the day your clothes smelled like gas, and one arm was longer than the other from pulling on that steel rope all day. Great memories of my youth.

[@Mr.M1STER]

John pulled the start cord over for 30 minutes? Man, that is some determination to get that thing to run.

[@JoeyLovesTrains]

The guy looks straight out of the 80's, I don't know why this doesn't surprise me.

[@CubCadetMan71]

That Maytag Multimotor is pretty neat. They are kinda rare too. Those are neat sounding engines. Coils are kinda weird on them though and I think the gas tank is under the engine.

[@4x4play4]

24:14 "so i got the nuts loose" flips hair, "that was the easiest shaft removal"

[@Marc180sx]

Man I absolutely love John, please have him on more !!

[@robertgriffin6668]

John has his own channel now. Rust or Bust or something like that.

[@apatterson8128]

@@robertgriffin6668 There is a link at the top for John's channel.

[@robertgriffin6668]

@@apatterson8128 I subbed to him last week. That Kawasaki is gonna be sweet.

[@apatterson8128]

@@robertgriffin6668 Ok. I'll go back and sub. I just watched his latest video. I think he's a genuine guy, Eagle Scout, and Crim J student. We need more guys like him.

[@apatterson8128]

@@robertgriffin6668 Ok. I'll go back and sub. I just watched his latest video. I think he's a genuine guy, Eagle Scout, and a Crim J major. We need more guys like him.

[@michaelhuey4187]

Kevin, I agree with another commenter, the glove “diaphragm” might be the problem. I noticed that the crusty original that you removed was domed. Check around the ol interweb to see if’n you can find an actual replacement diaphragm and give us another vid! (also would be nice to see you tackle the “massive” old generator and the Maytag washer engine)

[@hagerdhotrodz]

Congrats on the new shop! 🍻 I'm in the process of packing and getting ready to move to a bigger house and shop also. I have realized I have more cars and parts than I do actual house stuff. 🤣

[@TheHonda300ryder]

Good tip for next time, coat the helicoil tool / tap with grease. Picks up most of the shavings if not all of them. have had to do this on generator engines that are one piece cylinder and head. Also my 1972 Yamaha sm 292 did that exact same thing

[@brianjohnston9822]

Being Canadian stuck in deep freeze, bring on the snowmobile revivals

[@aspen2331]

I am 14 years old and every time I see you post a new video, I have a big smile on my face because I know that this is gon be good 👍 I Love your content bud and never stop doing it!

[@stevehale7309]

The drive bearings that have the locking collar are sometimes referred to as CAMLOCK bearings. I've installed many of them and they are pretty reliable, just get them set good and tight and tighten the set screw.

[@av8tore71]

I have 2 here at the house with brand new carbs still in boxes from back in the mid 80's thanks for my dad who had a snowmobile business. That engine sounded classic rotary

[@matthewabt9348]

I'd love to watch a revival on that maytag engine. Never seen one in person

[@OtisENGINEuity]

You should get those engines running, including those big 6 cylinders laying in that shed. I'm sure the most common thing said about John is "that boy ain't right."

[@robertthewolfman]

This brought back some memories. My first sled was a 72 puma my dad bought me in 96, still had the old steel track. The thing was a beast. It sat outside for 20 plus years. My pops and I pulled it inside one night, put new sparkolators in, and put some gas down the carb, and it fired right up.

[@miketee2444]

Looks like a jumbo can of starting fluid may be a good thing to strap on the Rotary sled.Also on projects like these I often use a pump up garden sprayer for a temporary fuel source. You can force feed it fuel and make it see things your way.

[@spencer1096]

get that maytag running that would be cool to see and can we see a part 2 on this sled definitely pretty cool I've never seen a rotary before

[@dadratsforge]

Vargas brothers: Angel Motorsports on KZbin. They know as much about Rotary's as you could need. Don't give up on the sled, it's a proper survivor and the little rotary sounds cool.

[@reillysollenberger1441]

I love rotaries, but I've never had a chance to work on one. I didn't know they were in snow mobiles, but this seems like a great place for me to start!

[@garyjacques5982]

There you go junkyard digs and Derek and John all need to revival on a snowmobile that would be awesome to watch

[@philwillinct4104]

Great video! Derek has a unique sense of style. With the Frye boots, tight jeans, mullet, and uncanny knowledge of 70's sleds, I think he might be a time traveler!

[@Bandito071]

John

[@jamesw9930]

Being in TX and seeing snowmobile - I was literally hovering over the back button until I saw the rotary engine. That set the hook in me

[@markhall2320]

This reminds me of every snowmobiling weekend of my younger days. Pull, pull, pull. Let’s have another beer!

[@mikesievers1482]

I love this !.. came for the rotary... but stayed for the mullet !. Seriously though, I had to subscribe, loving the old school, grass roots content... keep it up guy's 👍👍

[@19Robert98]

This articat needs to come back and go much further this time (trip?) She is practically new as Jon had stated.

[@zw5509]

No wonder the snow mobiles have such a long seat! So you can carry four people to help you make it run each time you stop! Great video with the Team!

[@aaronmiller7031]

Yes, please do a revival on that little Maytag engine! Love it!

[@jamesmatti884]

Great video of something we don't have in Florida!! Learned something today...also, love John's mullet hair!! It takes me back to my days growing up in the late 70's and 80's! Love your videos, keep up the great work!

[@VSigma725]

John looks straight out of early/mid-90s NASCAR with that absolutely glorious mullet/mustache combo. Can totally picture him driving a Pontiac Grand Prix sponsored by some Southern grocery store chain.

[@robertgriffin6668]

Peak antifreeze Kyle Petty

[@VSigma725]

@@robertgriffin6668 Yeah, I can see it.

[@ronniebuchanan6575]

That old Maytag came off of a gas powered washing machine. Awesone.

[@TensyWasTaken]

I know how good maytag washer and dryers are. I used have a maytag washer and dryer that lasted up to 20 years. But broke apart and got corroded and so we had to throw it out and find some new ones after so long. Plus that thing was heavy it weighed over 90+lbs

[@atractorkid7]

Take the pump with the glove off, put a 1/8NPT fitting and put the hose directly to the engine. I've seen it done and it works. That tillotson carb has a pump built in. I had the exact same sled with the same issue and I believe I still have videos on my channel of it

[@rusty6666]

Wow guys glad to see u got it to move in the snow they can be a pain in the butt to get running after they for long time but fun u get it and going love the video on the skidoo nice change from cars and bikes Thanks.....

[@iduimovic]

Don't give up. Make it run. Vice Grip Garage has resurrected 3 artic cat this winter. Yours is rotary so make it different and a challenge.

[@cafe88racer53]

put a 13b in it lol

[@Daermos]

You and vicegripgarage make some of the best automotive content as of late! Love what you guys do

[@scottmartin8888]

Didn't know rotories were in those things, sounds just like an older rx7 too. Even if you used that engine in something else, even if it's temperamental. It's still a really cool machine.

[@ModelA]

John's hair!!!! Nice. Looks like John Oates. Vicegrip Garage did a snowmobile revival last week, just FYI. But his didn't have a rotary! This is cool!!! Never saw such a thing.

[@marcussamson7640]

I have looked at that shed every day for 3 years and all ways wondered what was inside

[@Steveindajeep]

"ive never had anything fight me so much" Mook has entered the chat

[@jonsworld5307]

the bronco engine has join to

[@utilityart]

Reminds me of the Rupp we had when I was a kid. The engine was just sitting there in the open. My dad would be messing with the carb as we were riding along. We got an Arctic Cat Jag and Panther in the early 80s and retired the Rupp. Oh yeah, and dude has an amazing mullet!

[@sly50gt]

A little trick for your future plug tapping adventures. Put bearing grease on the tap/cutter and itll hold all the metal shavings, preventing them from going in the cylinder. just clean it off and reapply new grease every time you remove the tap to check. :-)

[@alexandercreekpaum8250]

Dude grab that maytag engine!!! We the people wanna see u get that running

[@ddd228]

I'm going to have to put in another vote for the Maytag engine. 2 cylinder?

[@alexandercreekpaum8250]

I have no clue, I think its awesome see old stuff especially that has a engine! But your probably right about the 2 cylinder!

[@todddeloria9529]

Kevin you actually have a 72 panther there. A manufacture date of 10-71 makes it a 72 model year. Not sure what you paid for that gem but she’s mint!!! It’s nearly impossible to find them with a decent original seat anymore!

[@George2geo]

I would love to see more of this sled. I'm not very familiar with rotary engines but my guess is the glove is not sealing causing a vacuum leak or the crank seals(idk what they are on a rotory) are bad.

[@Schleprockification]

Great video. Try a wee bit of grease on the tap to collect "some" (usually most) of the metal. I think the problem is that Mook didn't rebuild the carb...lol

[@alan6832]

I had a chainsaw carb with a clogged passage downstream of the high speed mixture screw, with symptoms pretty similar to that. I fixed it by removing the screw and then pressurizing the whole carburetor with an air gun, which forced the glog out the screw hole backwards. It worked fine after that. I bet you still have a clog in a carb fuel passage despite the ultrasound.

[@mikeplumley77]

Your cohort looks like the reincarnation of Inigo Montoya, from the princess bride! "My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father. Prepare to die!" 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bradbeall392]

Now I know why I see so many snowmobiles sitting forgotten or abandoned in the springtime. I was thinking of getting one, but after watching this and other videos of attempted revivals, and all the things that go wrong with them, I’m just gonna stay inside until April or May. Winter is God’s way of telling us “you shouldn’t be living here”.

[@craigpalmer5693]

Snowmobile sitting there for 20 years good detail seat is good condition new spark plugs awesome video junkyard digs in lowa bless you friend

[@ianrs6310]

My 46 Year Old back and shoulders are screaming watching you lads reef on that pull start....

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Wait until your 62 with two blown rotator cuffs.

[@hithere7382]

They make electric start for geezers and the infirm.

[@brianhdueck3372]

@@hithere7382 I’m in!

[@mattrider9230]

lol i got tired of yellin at the screen "the seals are cooked!"

[@gillgetter3004]

@@tomtheplummer7322 or 62 retired carpenter

[@robertmackay4059]

I can’t watch a video without laughing my head off thinking about the bloopers 😂

[@ReallyDumbName]

I love rotary engines! Thank you for doing this one!!

[@mopar65pa]

Very cool sled! Love those seats. I have never heard of a 2 stroke rotary engine in my life. And I've been around for awhile. John reminds me of Galiger Mr "sledge-o-matic" guy. .

[@stubbysgarage]

My cousin actually does alot of hit and miss engines and those maytag engines

[@robertbayer874]

"....Sour cream and cheddar Ruffles." John: "OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! So Good!!!!!" That is me as well brother!!

[@petropete3122]

Well done boys, nice to see old metal running again 🤙🏻

[@tj1993rx7]

Junkyard digs and rotary, two of my favorite things in 1, sweet!