Will These ABANDONED Snowmobiles RUN & RIDE After 20+ years!?

[@tomm2873]

The air scoop was done as a recall. The brake would overheat (probably from the muffler), and boil the fluid. I had a '79 TXL identical to the one in your video and it had the same scoop on the hood and duct under.

[@xAnAngelOfDeathx]

Exactly. I had the identical TXL 340 with the scoop already on it (bought the sled second hand). That sled could fly and was a wheelie machine. No IFS was the big drawback.

[@davidlavalle7583]

Yeah the indy came out in 80 and was basically a txl with ifs when I sold mine I sold it to a guy that was restoring a 80 indy 340 and he took my motor and exhaust and dropped it in his sled

[@arcangelgabriel4138]

This absolutely made my day. My grandpa got me started on mechanics with a 1970 arctic cat panther. Those days in his shop rebuilding and replacing everything till it ran are my favorite. Still have the cat, and she still starts in about 2-3 pulls no matter what. Thank you☺️

[@Jelsick]

I grew up in Minnesota, so I'm no stranger to the fun and pure hell that snowmobiles deliver. The vintage sled content is pure gold. As a kid in the 70s I remember watching snowmobiles whizzing by my house along country roads night and day.

[@corey6393]

Midwest weather, old sleds, Mook, 2 stroke smoke, Miller High Life, Charlie Behrens, a JD Liquifire in the back ground, and a car hood. What more could a fella ask for? In the early 80's we rode on a car hood (late 40's Ford as I recall) behind my bro-in-law's JDX8 out at the family farm in central Minnesota. Dad had a Liquifire, and I rode a 72 Arctic Cat Panther 340 that outweighed me by 200 pounds. I would not trade that for the world.

[@yeahright302]

yup so true,but i seen his other vids and thinking is on diet for the last how many vids and he drinks that water down dusch light crap!so hope maybe he change to real beer as seen he is drinking in this vid!!!

[@ventgoblin8080]

I don’t know why but the small stuff is just as interesting as the big vehicles probably because you make it interesting with all the tips

[@Nderak]

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[@brockryan3405]

I appreciate when his real world knowledge meets his educated mind. He demonstrates how a basic motor-head can become a master with some education. I bet Kevin could get the job done without a degree...but would he be able to make a good living just hacking it out?

[@LostInPhilly89]

*vehicles

[@Big_kuhuna]

Couldn’t agree more I enjoy all the revivals on here

[@pnwvibes_]

Commenting so Kevin and Mook don't freeze to death.

[@zendoargos4988]

The variation in content from your normal old cars and trucks to farming, three wheelers, and snow mobiles is great. I love watching you take something that someone else forgot for a long time and making it run again.

[@circuitbreaker6685]

So fun to hear Tom talking about the Herter's they rode when he was young. Yep, my dad (another Tom, and I am too) bought *two* of those 'sleds' and we rode them around Chanhassen MN when that was farm fields, not town houses. The bottoms sure were round, and the JLO engines not-so-gutsy. Most fun was driving w my dad down to Waseca MN where the main store was, and picking them up. Herter's was kinda like a Fleet Farm store now, but George Herter's put out a catalogue each year that was a blast to read. 1.5" thick. Bear traps in that thing! I still have the suite fabric patch "Herter's Husky Hudson Bay Powered Snow Sled" lol

[@JM-qy9dm]

My dad and I would make a pilgrimage to Herters once a year.. My dad was a huge trap shooter and reloaded his own shells. God that was a fun trip !!! Lots of Herters snowmobiles travelled the ditches of SE Minnesota 👍

[@milleRC51]

"we've reached the point where work is done and now we see if everything will run" man that just hits right at home lol

[@didyliduu]

Absolutely the best moments in the garage with the boys :)

[@nathanbeal8497]

​@haukimad òòò ppl Ok⁹ì9 pop poo 0⁰

[@roadwarrior8213]

As a Florida man who has seen the cold white water powder twice in his life. I am fascinated by the snowmobile. Definitely a unique vehicle (to southerners) and something I've always wanted to ride/work on. Thanks for sharing

[@Chocolate_dragon]

I feel like a snow mobile is a lot like a jet ski. It’s the same fun feeling.

[@Fossillarson]

It is like jet ski 😊

[@ΣτελιοςΠεππας]

"Cold white water powder" is officially the best name for snow I've ever heard.

[@Njazmo]

@@ΣτελιοςΠεππας it's just liquid ice turned into another form of cold water. Greetings from Finland!

[@glenmallory9982]

Be careful. You start working on hot rod vintage sleds and it becomes an addiction. Not surprised the TXL has body damage. This catagory of machine is usually beat to death then parked. I can’t tell you how many Arctic Cat Free Air El Tigres I’ve looked over at swap meets that look great from 150 feet away. Then, you go look them over up close and the pans beat in and the tunnel is torn under the seat. They were either raced in Alphabet stock or raced across the back 40 from birth to death. Bringing them back to life is challenging.

[@thegutterpunk00]

I’m a card carrying Florida man. Never seen more than an inch of snow, cumulatively, my whole life (outside of a visit to Seattle). I totally love the snowmobile stuff you guys do. More than likely I’ll never experience it myself but I just wanted you to know that I enjoy watching and really appreciate you sharing

[@NoName5589]

I barely even know what snow is and I still love these videos

[@carlbernard4197]

​@@NoName5589Born and raised in Upper Michigan. Snow has been my whole life. 😊

[@biggerboostksa6831]

Dude I live in Saudi Arabia I don’t know what snow looks like

[@andrewthacker1389]

sleds are awesome, if you ever get a chance to ride one do it, but riding a jetski on a hot day is just as fun

[@anicekid]

Fly to Lake clark National park, and book port alsworth getaway in February and I would let you drive my spare

[@KeeperOfTartarus14]

As someone from the South Texas coast, I enjoy watching these because I don't have to be cold and I get to see y'all's enjoyment being in the snow. Keep doing what you love Kevin...and Mook I guess. :)

[@kenleppek]

Tom's seems like a cool guy. I could drink beer in that dudes shop all day.

[@LauraZB-c2c]

In my home county, during the blizzard of ‘78, the snowmobiles were the hero of the day, being able to deliver food and medicine to people when no other vehicle could. Good to see these oldies getting some love.

[@quicksilver8180]

My first sled was a 1980 ski doo with a liquid cooled 340 rotax and it was painted orange with "clockwork orange" very tastefully hand painted, pinstripe style writing on the hood. Was an old lake racer where they raced against the clock. Didn't know what i had at first, boy it wasn't much out of the hole but when it got the rpm up it would hit a huge powerband and you could barely keep it wide open for more than a few seconds it was so quick. It was pretty legendary for being the 340 that would run like hell back in the Day, always had to show under the hood to prove it was still the 340 motor

[@up-n-runnin377]

Glad you finally showed a Rupp on the channel!!! Growing up in Wisconsin (now in Texas for 25 years), we had a '71 and '73 Rupp. Both were 440's. Great fun. I had those all the way into the '90's. I opted not to bring them to Texas. I used to ride the '71 all year round since it had bogie wheels vs. the slides on the track like the '73. You're bringing back some great memories. Thank you.

[@raymari7658]

Snow works fine for me. I'm in Philadelphia,PA and there is 6" of snow here. No snow mobiles here but two Harleys waiting for spring. You guys remind me of my wife and myself in our younger years. We had tons of fun together. I surfed, we went skiing any thing to have fun. This March will be our 51st anniversary.

[@Kermit-bz8ng]

Kevin and mook are very funny while working on vehicles and in general as well

[@josh6715]

That's so true

[@ScottFeatherston]

As a Canadian from Eastern Ontario, home of tons of snowmobile trails and owner of a 1975 Polaris Colt SS 250 myself, I am loving the sled content! Please keep 'em coming!

[@K3NnY_G]

I'm so glad the sled content has continued; I was worried it just wouldn't be worth the time but man I love it; and am super jealous of all the shenanigans.

[@theblindredneck747]

As a kid we had an 89 Polaris star that we used to ride every winter. Leading up to my birthday it was tradition to get it running. I can remember spending many years the night before my birthday in the shop with my dad and my cousin Robert working on it. To hear it fire up for the first time for the season put a big smile on my face. It originally came with a 250 but unfortunately the oil injection screwed up and seized it so then my dad transplanted a 340 into it. It was running when parked, probably needs a lot of work but no reason why it couldn’t be made to run again.

[@Hikaan_TeKi]

Let’s go watching some Junkyard Digs. Good episode everyone

[@mikeherber8358]

Junk yard dogs

[@charleskrauss293]

I want to say thank you so much for these snowmobile videos. It brings back memories that I have with my late father doing the same kind of shenanigans, and our artic cat that had it's list of issues but fun to ride 8 mins at a time.

[@simsjef]

Removing that engine while making drinking decisions was hilarious. Also Mook being pulled through the snow was so funny - great creativity content, pure art.

[@KameraShy]

In ebrietate veritas

[@kenleppek]

Ditch the hood for a saucer sled. I've ended up in the big drainage ditch a few times on one of those behind a snowmobile. The most fun you can have with your pants on.

[@vincentanatriello9296]

49:26. For years, I was really into fixing iding pre-1975 snowmobiles. The reason why I stopped is exactly what you just said. Fix them for 3 days; ride them for 1 day & something stupid would break on them that was not difficult to repair but it would make the machine unusable.🙃

[@johnsarian_cu]

Snowmobile content is underrated. It's not fair.

[@electricsteel2534]

Don't worry Kevin, us long term subscribers are here for the long run. We'll keep the channels moving keep up the amazing videos

[@jamesbigham9036]

Any video that has you two is always a must watch. I really enjoy the snowmobile videos seeing Mook involved in the video was a great thing. I really enjoyed the Mook Cam.

[@noahbailey2824]

As someone who has been a long time watcher and love small engine work but also using old farm equipment! Watching you go through the carbs and fuel pumps has given me a great visual example of how to go through carbs for these, I know I will be coming back to watch this video to check my work so thank you very much Kevin!

[@piketfencecartel]

Appreciate your dedication! Sorry for the lost footage, but JYD is always a blast. Thanks Kev! Thanks Mook for putting up with Kev! Also, not -6 here (near Lake Tahoe) but we are on propane too. Costs a grip for a fill.

[@bobbyverne9714]

I grew up in Caribou, Maine. It's the northern most part of Maine. We had plenty of deep snow and snowmobiling was my life!! I'm 63, retired Army tank commander. Unfortunately, I'm also disabled and housebound. My life truly sucks!!! I should be enjoying life. Riding my motorcycle in the summer and riding sleds in the winter. Watching your videos makes me cry my eyes out. Seeing y'all having fun, working on sleds, drinking beer. It's hard to stay positive. What I wouldn't do to be able to participate in anything that once gave me joy in life. Stay healthy and have as much fun as you can every single day!! You never know what could come up that sidelines you forever...like me.

[@broseph3355]

Workin on rc cars watching Junkyard Digs makes for a great Friday!!

[@richsipe]

Loved the 80’s flashback!

[@samlague4409]

Well I’m from England and love the videos Kevin. Great job keeping those old beauties alive and running.

[@kcMan7938]

I worked for a heating contractor who bought an old farm property that had a dozen or so old snowmobiles in a barn , and they were all intact not missing parts . They were nice project sleds . Don’t know if he ever got those running , as I had moved on to better opportunities.

[@ajgurney5811]

Those Old XCR 600s are a beast my dad built one when we had our Polaris dealer in the 90s. Had the head shaved,ported,piped,clutched,and then bigger Mikuni carbs thing was fast and would stand on its tail at a moments notice.

[@2koolchris291]

I got a good snowstorm here and my 100 dollar snowmobile i revived last year just broke the pull cord on the first pull. What fun. The old 78 Yamaha exciter 440 waits for me to fix it.

[@drewping2002]

I love that idea for an outdoor kitty shelter! Kevin working hard on the snermerbibbles, but I'd like a Junkyard Mook video on the kitty house too!

[@jeffrentsch4318]

Kevin and Mooks cat house.

[@drewping2002]

@@jeffrentsch4318 🤣 I specifically used 'shelter' for that reason

[@Jon-Vaz]

As a viewer from the middle of the UK - where we never have enough snow to have snowmobiles this was excellent! Keep doing what you are doing,

[@ryanphillips4123]

I’m happy to write a comment to help you out! I may not watch every video, but I appreciate the work you put into this KZbin channel. I know I’ve learned a lot, and you’re a big inspiration to me. I believe we’re the same age, and you’ve shown that a man our age can still make a living doing what he loves if only he works hard. Good on you, man!

[@Sammyadams432]

Can’t remember the ski I was on but back in 96’ my uncle had a couple at his cabin in the mountains north of Denver and the one I rode was insane. Got it on a straight and hit 98 mph before I had to slow down. At 16 years old that was def a fun time.

[@josephcizek7030]

Excellent episode watched with my two grandsons, now they want to get the old Arctic Cats running to go ride!! You and Mook are great influencers!! Keep up the good work!!

[@cameronsizemore4717]

I live in the south where it only snows once, maybe twice a year, but this content is still excellent

[@jeremylibby8769]

Yes the old sleds are great to bring back to life keep up with bringing them back brother

[@henkoosterhof5947]

Watching from the netherlands. Dont have much snow mobiles over here. But this is that stuff that runs a few times and than the rest of the year is in a corner. So you drain it before putting it away or make a schedule to run it every now and than.

[@dylansarna8750]

Yes another snowmobile video 👍🏻

[@mikecook7683]

Just bought two 80’ enticers for my boys I’m fixing, breaking riding, repeat… grew up on old sleds so I love these videos! If it’s gonna be cold might as well enjoy it!

[@chrism3562]

A new Junkyard Digs after a long day of work is just what I needed.

[@jstavene]

I work at Polaris, in Roseau MN almost 6 years, then worked at Arctic Cat 10 years in Thief River Falls (the 2 companies are about 1 hour from each other, HUGE RIVALS

[@user-hk5cj6fo3l]

Loved the part about valhalla in Northern Wisconsin. My baby sister runs valhalla cabins a few miles down the road

[@R3KA90]

I'm from Australia and know nothing about snow mobiles but sir this video is absolutely awesome had a great time watching this amazing content

[@spencerallen5461]

The TXL was fantastic, I had one in Labrador.

[@GregoryJohnston77]

I about died when you kept falling off the machine. 😂😂😂 reminds me of my drunken sledding days lmao

[@amosnomar]

if you don't have torch tip cleaners and have guitar strings, they work well for cleaning carbs too

[@afluffybean]

Birds are very cute and kevin is awsome

[@johncatt1867]

I now live in Houston, I grew up in Southern Indiana, and lived in Connecticut for 9 years. I absolutely love the snow machine videos that y'all make. Thank you.

[@JamesMitchell-y5l]

Love what your doing I got a lot of old cars people wanna sell around me I wanna get in this kind of stuff

[@TheBarrz]

Vrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmm! I love that the blooper happened at the START! 😂 👍

[@tarmokaupal4730]

I love the episodes where you visit Tom. Always doing som fun stuff and talk some great old storyes 🫶

[@tarmokaupal4730]

Also "having a beer about it" 🍻

[@johnspecht72]

I always feel that when I visit the United States from Canada that I am in some way going back to the past. I could not say why I feel that way overall but, when you said that you heated your place with propane I thought about how the home I lived in was converted to use natural gas from the distribution pipeline system almost fifty years ago. I guess I am also thinking of how many homes in American cities use septic systems to this day. I mean this as no slight as sometimes this reminds me of my youth in a good way.

[@Norse77]

Kevin, Wisconsin checking in, love your vids, can sit down and watch you do your magic all day. Entertaining and educational. Keep it up. Warmer weather this coming week, keep mook warm.

[@maaadcheddar]

We're the early birds today.

[@dylansarna8750]

Yes sir

[@bobjonesisthebestastro]

Yes sir

[@hunterhoffman1164]

Yes sir

[@Joe-yg9bt]

Yes sir

[@davidchristie3913]

Yes sir

[@americanjoetv1390]

This episode totally reminded me of my childhood . We used to ride a toboggan behind a sled. Grandpa fashioned a length of all thread instead of a rope. So we could stop when the driver did. Thnx guys for the smile and warm feeling. I need that, truly

[@ldstirling]

Kevin, I don't really give much of a shit about these old snowmobiles. But I'm really interested in that Jeep Wagoneer you have on your lift in the shop. What's the story with that, and will we be seeing any videos with the Wagoneer???

[@adamperry2147]

I know all about the propane deal. I have a 500 gallon tank here and we use it for everything. It was a balmy 5 degrees the other morning here, and I'm in central Virginia. The content was awesome as always. Stay warm and stay safe!

[@zollypop1706]

Is there like a butt load of content in the works? Or are you just uploading 1 -2 vids a month now days?

[@Rob-Müller]

I had a 1974 Polaris Colt 250 as a young teenager. It had that same fuel pump and dual Mikuni carbs. Those carbs were the best. Sure beat the old Tillotson carbs that our Sno-Jets had. As a matter of fact, then the Polaris finally died, I put those carbs on a Sno-Jet with a 340 Yamaha engine in it. Not sure if it had more power, but it sure ran better.

[@MDBenson]

I enjoyed that. I see about 3" of snow about once every 3 years and I still love this stuff. It's something I knew nothing about before I watched this channel.

[@mattmcgonigal8626]

I love it when you do old snowmobile videos. Brings back great memories of when I would go to Vermont as a child and ride snowmobiles with my grandfather. Speaking of my grandfather he had a helmet identical to the one you wore in this video and a suit almost just as identical with beer patches. Thank you for reminding me of the fond memories of my grandfather.

[@schubur]

Sitting in VA wile it is 20 degrees out and with predictions of 60 and rain by the end of the week. So the snow machine content scratches an itch in all the right ways. Love this kind of stuff.

[@scottfirman]

I used to restore snowmobiles as a hobby. I had connections and a friend that did the same thing. We ended up collaborating and parts swapping often. I worked 3rd shift as a custodian for the schools and he worked as a weekend ER nurse. I lost count how many snowmobiles we restored but it was a lot. That was in the 90's. I ended up working part time in a small engine shop and went on to learn lawn equipment repair as well as snowmobile repair. After finding ingredients out I had cancer, I was forced out of doing snowmobiles due to the invasive surgery I required. I survived the cancer and closed that chapter of my life. The good ole days!

[@boblachance7014]

I know from first hand experience that keeping a wood stove fueled with wood can be a challenge. We had a wood stove in our home help to heat our home. But when the wood stove is finally going strong it works SO well! Love the four snowmobiles. Great job at trying to get them going again! Enjoy your videos very much.

[@miahsbrokengarage]

I'm in Michigan, I don't have a snowmobile but your videos are making me want one. We had one when I was a kid in the 80's and I have many great memories. Going to keep an eye open on marketplace =)

[@johnnyride2488]

Wondering why you dont have a ultrasonic.. as many carburetors you rebuild it really makes a difference.. I used one from a friend of mine and couldn't believe the difference it makes..

[@Jeepexplorer]

I love the snowmobile content. I’ve never laid eyes on one in person as I was born and raised in Texas. Traveled up north a lot but never in colder weather 😊

[@krisdphillips]

These snowmobile videos are honestly some of my favorite on JD. I haven't ridden a sled since I lived in Northern Wisconsin when I was 16 and I had an old 90s Arctic Cat snowmobile, so this lets me live vicariously with a nostalgic twist thinking of when it used to be -40F wind chills and you could feel your nose hairs freezing as you breathed in.

[@taylormanhanson9921]

I know nothing about snowmobiles but I learned some things today. I love the mix up of content you put out!

[@kjh789az]

Loved this episode and the variety within it! Really clear carb repair demo. Stay warm. Thanks!

[@isaacdeverney6670]

Being a fellow Midwest native, absolutely love seeing these old sleds being resurrected! Keep up the great work man!

[@The_Future_isnt_so_Bright]

I live in KC MO, I have never seen a snow mobile in person. Been building, repairing and ghetto fabbing everything that runs on gas for over 20 years and still have never encountered a single piece to a snow mobile. Some of those parts look very useful for a few of my projects. Thank yall for the video, learning something new everyday.

[@gregoryjanich1138]

I do so enjoy everything you put out. Thank you so much! Personally, the year ended with a loss in my community and began with two more. This video really brought much needed light to my day. Thanks again 🙂

[@simon_hawk5758]

The 79 SRX In th background is sweet. Had one of those and it was a ripper

[@SeanFoxLynnM16]

The ending of this video is a beautiful love story, both of you and Mook aswell as your love for old sleds. Keep on the work and great content bro!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Love thst Polaris TXL man it's very fast Super good looking Sled 43:00 @Junkyard Digs

[@swtbobdean]

It is pretty cold lately. Sending warm wishes from Michigan

[@raymondjohnkelman1219]

man, I live in Australia and love the snowmobile content, theres no where I can go to see this stuff beside internet through you and its cool and interesting, I love it.

[@ThatOldStoner]

I need more Mook. I love her energy.

[@Hotrodtom27]

Kevin please tell us more about your 79 SRX thing looks minty!

[@doctorporkchop2781]

Another good one. Like the wardrobe change once you started pulling the cord. Truth be told, because I own older triples.....I have pulled cords straight into chiropractic appointments.

[@bradharris8307]

I love the old snowmobile content wish more people would make videos on them. Great video Kevin always love watching.

[@Snowscoot71]

I LOVED the 79 TXL 340! I had the bad boy back in the early 80s. I am hoping to find 1 someday and restore it. 2 friends had TX 440s and only 1 of them was able to beat me on the lake and NOT by much.. So glad to have come across your cast.

[@probandit5237]

The owners of Polaris and Arctic cat used to be partners for a few years in I believe the 50s, before Edgar Hetteen split his brother Allen Hetteen and his partner David Johnson to form Arctic cat in early 1960s. So the early days of Arctic cat and Polaris are vary similar.

[@jameskurdy4873]

Great to see you having a blast in the snow!🎉 Good to see Mook again!

[@2000blackstang]

ERX is about 15 minutes from my house. I have a 96 polaris ultra xs 700. Mice got to it. Now I need to do some work on it

[@ianvanberkum3184]

I literally check every day to see if there is a new video thats how much i like the videos

[@Romirome77]

Midwest shenanigans w Kevin and Mook ! Love the revivals and sled action- great job saving all these survivors.

[@niftykeentypedog]

I FREAKIN' LOVE this video, Kevin. Don't sell yourself short!

[@spruceville660]

I had a 79 TXL 340… I LOVED IT. 38 millimeter dual carbs. It was fast for a 340. I rebuilt the motor and put a powerbloc clutch and long tracked it. Rivalled a new 583 summit in the day! Right on. I also bought the 1981 Indy 340 TXL rebuilt it and powerbloc clutch, repainted both and factory sticker back on it.

[@spruceville660]

The tin air shield was on mine as well.

[@spruceville660]

Also, when putting air box back in make sure the bolts go in properly, I had one brass nut go into engine.

[@GetOffMyLog]

Nice one! Glad someone is enjoying the snow that's been a pain in my ass

[@TheDja209]

Being from Oklahoma, we never have enough snow or have it long enough to own a snowmobile, but I've always found them interesting. Watching you guys fix up old sleds is just as cool. The fact that you're bringing the classic stuff back to life is pure entertainment, regardless of the type of vehicle.