This is the kind of content I like. To see you struggle with (admittedly)something you knew nothing about , then go seek help, struggle some more, and then succeed. Congratulations Samantha job well done. That's how you give hope to anyone fearful of tackling projects.
Awesome find, Sam. Nice project sled. I’m sure you know by now, but…dipstick is for your chaincase. Best to change the oil. Muffler needs a gasket between the pieces. Pick up a muffler spring tool. They are cheap, work great, save your fingers from getting snapped by a spring. Holes in the hood harness sheath are from mice. Plastic wire harness protect the sheath before more mice get to the wires. Change the fuel filter. Most common place for a steady oil leak like that is the rubber grommet at the bottom of the oil tank. They are a pain to replace cuz the oil tank has to be pulled but well worth it cuz sled oil is expensive and topping off before each ride adds up. Put foam or a screen (scratch pad-like material with big pores) in your air box to block snow intrusion. Great video. Thanks for sharing & keep having fun. P.S. Uneven brake pad wear is normal. Switch positions each pre-ride season to keep more even. Cheers.
Hi Sam, 2 things to remember in life. 1 - You learn something new every day of your life (if you are of a mind to learn). And 2 - You can't make a cake without breaking eggs. Well done to you and good luck finding that oil leak. Could be the auto oiler system which injects a preset amount into the fuel with each revolution, my old Yamaha outboard has done the same thing, leaked 2 stroke oil from the auto oiling system. Worth a look. Cheers
The brake fluid level is actually an indicator of brake pad wear, as the pads get thinner the cylinders push further and the oil level drops, you don't need to add brake fluid, you just need to replace the pads and the oil will be pushed back up to the upper level.
I first started watching Andrews channel and enjoyed them then noticed you .. I am so happy that YOU have one yourself! Keep up the Great work and you are an inspiration.
That great big smile on your face sums up just how proud and happy you were when it started. Well done, I'm looking forward to seeing you take it out in the snow soon.
Another GREAT video, Sam. It's fun watching you work your way through challenges. You don't give up, you don't get frustrated, you just work your way through each problem with logical steps and determination. What I was most impressed with was how you isolated those spark plug caps issue. You just know the guy that sold you this sled is watching this video and screaming at the TV... "Son of a ..., mother pus-bucket, son of a...." lol. Because he left it for dead and just gave up. 🙄 Checking those plug caps was simply brilliant, well done young lady. ❤️ I also think it's really cool that your dad just leaves you to it and only steps in with an assist when asked. But the absolute best part was watching you revel victoriously when it fired up. For a brief moment, you had that disbelieving look like... "it worked?... that's it? it's running? That's one of the best feelings in the world. Please keep doing these video's, they really are fun to watch. So very proud of you, young lady.
I watched the start and thought this girl knows nothing. I then thought back more than 50 years to my first motorcycle (which was a lot simpler) and realised I knew nothing but I kept at it. I got it repaired and over the years have learned much more. Keep working at these projects and you will get to enjoy that feeling of success more often. Congratulations on getting the motor to run, that was an achievement. Glad you found somebody that can help with this model. Best wishes for your success.
I love that you aren’t scared to just jump in without knowing a ton about it. I am the same way and this attitude has allowed me to learn a ton of new things. Just reading some comments and I’ve learned a bunch from these guys that work on em all day. Thanks for sharing.
I'm already at @2:22 and I can tell you that if you keep up this style of video vs the music video style, the RUclips algorithm will be very kind to you. I like this so far. You have the personality to do this well!
I think you put the brake fluid on top of the bladder instead of beneath in the reservoir. that bladder is to seal out air and water. should be cover, plastic stiffener, bladder, brake fluid, reservoir casting. If it had fluid in it before, it will still work with the residual fluid that was in there but will prob go soft if it was low. Keep at it girl, ... YOU CANNOT FAIL, YOU EITHER WIN OR LEARN.
couple of point's about the brake's and fluid 1. Brake Fluid will melt paint it is very corrosive 2. the reason why the level was low in the fluid reservoir is because as your brake pads wear the pistons that push them are further out when you put new pads in open the fuild reservoir before you push the pistons back in, then top up with fluid. Great video and love the pooch :)
Just had to shout out a big yessss when she fired up, nice one Samantha, time to have some fun when it snows … happy new year to you….from over here 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Not sure if it was mentioned, but you pull the top cap, plastic piece, then remove the black rubber bladder to fill the brake reservoir. The bladder can usually be flattened back out. It just kinda moves down into the reservoir as the fluid lever lowers.
Great video! I wish I could get my daughter interested in snowmobiles. Of love old sleds with character. I have two older Arctic Cats. My first sled was a brand new 1989 Yamaha Bravo, one lung. Unfortunatly, I traded it for a worn out SRV 540 with a failing oil pump which led to its demise. The dipstick looks like the chain case. I just changed the oil in mine (2001 Z440). I used an old Outboard Motor primer bulb and hose to drain it out so i wouldn't make a mess in the belly pan when the cover came off. Have fun tinkering!
I used the filters from floor heater duct vents on my Harley Sportster. They are cheap and got them at Home Depo. If you rig up metal frame to hold it snug over the air intake box, drill a few holes to hold a fabricated metal frame to snug the filter you would have a cool modification. Your Dad could tack weld one up for you. It might be enough back pressure to help the dual carbs and heat the air up a little for better carb responce. Just a thought.
Sadly, that old coil may have been just fine and you only needed 10 bucks in new boots. Testing the coil through the corroded boot ends doesn't work so good. I would test the old coil again, and keep it for a spare if it still works. It's nice to see a young lady that isn't afraid to tackle any job and figure it out or ask for a little help. Kudos to you Sam, much respect from this old dog. Keep it up!
@@samanthaweber6932 When you get your service manual, you might want to make sure that head gets torqued down to the right specs. Head gaskets can blow if they arent done right and the head can be damaged.
From one chick (In Newfoundland, Canada) who likes to try pulling things apart to another who obviously does too...WELL DONE! My husband and I have enjoyed watching your videos and hope you keep it up. This one was my favourite so far. Although watching you crawl around in that attic space a few videos ago was pretty entertaining. LOL. Looking forward to more great content from you. :)
Sam I owe you an apology I didn’t know you guys had broke up I’m sry, glad you started a channel I’ll sub and continue watching you as well, toxic relationships are never good for mental or physical health so well done removing yourself from the situation
Samantha, we are happy you jumped into making repairs so the engine started. Your big smiles were so nice as you did not give up and junk the snowmobile. Now we will look for you to take the sled for a ride.
Nice video again. Just a tip in case no one has mentioned it, when you replace the brake shoes and use a spreader to fit the new ones in, first remove the cover from the brake reservoir and drain a little fluid out. Spreading the shoes will push fluid up there and it needs a place to go.
My three year old granddaughter called me ( through her mom) that Sam has a new video . We are watching it on our Pa Pa - Princess Friday night 😂 . I’m just previewing
This is at the top of your video list Samantha. Love to watch your adventurous, try anything spirit, in tackling the snow machine. Lots of odd configurations and parts to analyze and repair. Filming also done in a manner that is easy to follow. A great job, Sam ! 👍✔✔👍❤.
Nice work. I saw some things, Distilled water only for the coolant, lift the rubber boot out of the brake reservoir then add fluid with new pads, get a new head gasket and torque the head.
Also check chaincase oil level and chain tension. Should be all the information you need in your service manual. Clutches should be checked for wear and cleaned. Sliders on suspension should be checked for wear. Bearings on the idlers checked for wear and free rotation. Check track for wear, damage, alignment and tension.Check jack shaft bearings and drive shaft bearings. Chaincase seals for leaks. Definitely get the coolant and oil leak addressed before riding. New oil filter and fuel filter would be a good idea. Seems like a lot of stuff to do but will prevent catastrophic failures and expensive repairs. Older sleds are harder to find parts for so regular maintenance is key.
Happy to see you learning engines. When you add brake fluid, you have to remove the plastic cap from the reservoir like you did but also the gasket, now you can poure brake fluid. The max level is at the top line of the glass. Never fill it full. Have a great time with your new purchase i hope you enjoy it.
Loved your video Sam. Good to see you have a crack at fixing the machine and your Dad helping out as well. say hi to Andrew. Greetings from hot and sunny Melbourne AU.
Sam I would go on the internet and do some research on that machine, maybe down load the Manual for it, get all spec's on it. Take a bunch loads of pictures of before you dissasemble anything, count all the parts and label them as you go deeper into engine. Cuz I found if I leave it for awhile I might forget on how it goes back together. So, document everything you do. Parts catalog would be needed also. Make a list of parts replaced and keep receipts. Drain the gas out of the machine, bet it's been sitting there a long while. Get a fuel filter and clean or replace all rubber fuel line. Next find what's missing on the machine.
Just as a side note that you will need to remove some of that brake fluid that you put in when you replace the pads, as when you compress the caliper it will have no where to go and they wont compress
SAM,, i am from northern mi. were we get over 200 inches of snow every year and we are known as the snowmobile capital with hundreds and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails that are groomed dailey and today on the 5th of march we still have 3ft. of snow on the ground with more coming,, i see u have grass were u live [ lol ] i enjoy your videos so i will be watching take care..
When uncle H or I had encountered an electrical issue with a car repair, it was your grandfather who completed the repair. That came to mind while watching your coil problems. You and Dad are holding up that skill. Please advise Mom sticking her head in front of the camera and waving does not satisfy our need to "see" her. She's more than her head! We love you guys, Happy New Year. U W and T M
Good A/V quality video. I know nothing about snowmobiles, so I'm learning too. Yeah, no snow then, but that kinda worked out for you a little. The motorsports shop wasn't too busy with a big rush of sled customers and maybe helped you more than usual. Hope your luck continues and you can post more on this project.
Your mechanical sense puts most of my buddies to shame! Keep up the good work. PS those sleds engines are good for thousands of miles, the clutches however, not so much! That should be your next project!
Good job! Cool sled,definitely fix that oil leak before running it anymore,it needs the oil injection working or you’ll burn up the crank bearings and scuff the pistons pretty quick
there is another utuber that you could learn alot from 2vintage has a proses he uses for finding old stuff and bringing it back to life cleaning the outside of stuff really doesnt help it! not trying to be discuraging just trying to help you out in the futore. love the videos hope you keep going with the chaneal.
Sam when you top up the brake fluid you must remove the black rubber diaphram (which will fold flat when you push it. Top up, replace black diaphram, then white plastic cover, then top cover
@@JoshuaJonah LOL, Love a bit of sloshing brake fuild on a motorbike, epecially at 189mph sheesh. I got a vid on my channel of me blasting my ZZR1400 during rush hour, take a look
That is so cool. When you dive into small engines , you sure do go deep. When you said small engines I was thinking of tractors and three wheelers and ATV's. Two stroke motors are a different animal altogether. Some say they are easier to work on but I really can't say for sure because I learned four stroke first.
I was going to point out that a heat gun might bring back the color and shine to the plastic in front of the seat, then you proceeded to pull out a torch and do the blue trim up front. Your contact at the cycle shop has proven to be invaluable. Very happy that you have a good running engine now with an idea where everything goes. In fact I think there are lots of us as viewers that were just as happy as you when it fired to life. Great job and can't wait for more episodes with the sled.
Great video. Had rhe mess the same time. Check brake fluid again. The rubber boot comes out and then fill. Make boot flat again. Its designed to expand when fluid gets low to keep level. Have fun
You need the air box the black electrical box (cdi) attaches to the side of the air box with 2 screws. The coil should have both the orange and black wires going to it, the black wire to the coil is the kill wire I have no idea why they would’ve grounded it to the frame. Was your oil tank empty? If so I’d suspect the groomer at the bottom of the oil tank where the line attaches, if it wasn’t completely empty I’d bet you have a oil pump issue and your filling the base of the engine with oil. I work on these for a living and have tons of used and new parts available if you have any questions feel free to reach out. I’m also located in NY so shipping is quick and cheap!
Ω@@samanthaweber6932 Hi Samantha. @matbob6350 isn't quote correct in this instance. He's correct about the black wire, as it provides a common ground connection to the frame and thereby an electrical return path for both the CDI ignition, and the two spark plug leads. (A plastic airbox being an exceedingly poor conductor of electricity.) The orange wire is not a kill wire, (apart from the fact that shorted to ground or open circuit will kill the ignition stone cold dead) it is the primary winding of the ignition coil, fed by the discharge of the CDI. An ignition coil is basically a step-up transformer. A DC charge fed to the primary winding (orange wire) builds a magnetic field in the coil. When the field collapses, it generates a high voltage in the secondary winding(s) and thus the spark at the plugs. It's also a waste spark system that creates a spark on both cylinders simultaneously every 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation. One cylinder will be at the end of its exhaust stroke and therefore that spark does nothing of consequence. The other cylinder will be just shy of TDC, so the spark triggers a conflagration of the air-fuel mix. That's how they get away with using one orange wire to fire two cylinders. @matbob6350 would have been correct if this was a magneto system, where a permanent magnet is used to generate the spark. In that case it would be a kill wire that grounds out the magneto. And that horseshoe symbol Ω you mentioned is the Greek letter "omega", and is the symbol for ohms as the basic unit of resistance. 1VDC applied across a 1Ω resistor will draw 1A of current for a total of 1W of dissipated power. (AC voltage, inductors and capacitors each have characteristics that complicate the simple DC math.) If you are not expected to put pre-mix 2-stroke fuel in the tank, then the engine will have a metering pump to add the required 2-stroke oil. That, or the plumbing that connects to it is where you will probably find your 2-stroke oil leak.
@@samanthaweber6932 No problems. Knowing what to do is one thing. Knowing why is better still, as you will find many other places where that understanding can be applied and built upon. Always be prepared to learn something new.
Note you put your head gasket on backwards, it only goes on in one direction. See video at 13:49 when you removed the head and note the very small water through holes on the head gasket are facing the opposite end of the head to the thermostat housing. Note at 20:15 in the video the very small water through holes on the head gasket are now facing the thermostat housing side of the head which is the opposite way to the direction it came off when you removed the head. Noting in later vidoes you have a cooling problem so perhaps you need to put the head gasket on the right way before chasing any other causes of overheating.
Where you added the brake fluid was actually a rubber seal on top of the master cylinder. You remove 5hat and the fluid is filled under it. There is a sight glass to the front it to tell you how much is in it and how much should be in it.
Nice work! I like working on snowmobiles. I wish we had snow here in Wisconsin also. It’s been a sad winter for Wisconsin. Have fun hitting the trails.
I’m not going to give any advice because I have no clue whatsoever about engines. I just enjoy watching you tinkering and discovering. Nice you tell what you’re thinking. I would only suggest that when working with machines, be sure no part of your clothes can be entangled in it. Thanks Sam.
Wow. You are braver than I!! 😝 The heated helmet is a cool thing.....what about communications for the helmet too?! Good progress! Oil and coolant leaks......I wouldn't worry about those!! Have a great weekend!
Sam, there are numerous YT vids on carb cleaning. Do it now and every spring before you put it away. Start the engine without the airbox in place and spray fog oil into the carbs until it dies. Put it back together and it should fire right up next fall.
replace the pads and the Fluid will push back up to the Brake reservoir and I think you my have to lift out the rubber diaphragm then put fluid in not sure but i would check I would lube the pins where the brake caliper sides that is why the pads are uneven cheers 😀
Hey girlie that floating box that is called the CDI that helps control the spark and everything so you need to be mounted up and your coil when you get it your coil needs to be mounted to something that it's grounded also or it's not going to work right so there is no gaskets on that it's sealed So just let you know I work on those things all day long talk soon
I love how your dad helps but doesn’t jump in and do the work for you. I need to do better at that with my daughter. Good lesson to learn!
This is the kind of content I like. To see you struggle with (admittedly)something you knew nothing about , then go seek help, struggle some more, and then succeed. Congratulations Samantha job well done. That's how you give hope to anyone fearful of tackling projects.
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Awesome find, Sam. Nice project sled. I’m sure you know by now, but…dipstick is for your chaincase. Best to change the oil. Muffler needs a gasket between the pieces. Pick up a muffler spring tool. They are cheap, work great, save your fingers from getting snapped by a spring. Holes in the hood harness sheath are from mice. Plastic wire harness protect the sheath before more mice get to the wires. Change the fuel filter. Most common place for a steady oil leak like that is the rubber grommet at the bottom of the oil tank. They are a pain to replace cuz the oil tank has to be pulled but well worth it cuz sled oil is expensive and topping off before each ride adds up. Put foam or a screen (scratch pad-like material with big pores) in your air box to block snow intrusion. Great video. Thanks for sharing & keep having fun. P.S. Uneven brake pad wear is normal. Switch positions each pre-ride season to keep more even. Cheers.
Good looking out man!
Solid info to pass on to a novice. 👍
Hi Sam, 2 things to remember in life. 1 - You learn something new every day of your life (if you are of a mind to learn). And 2 - You can't make a cake without breaking eggs.
Well done to you and good luck finding that oil leak. Could be the auto oiler system which injects a preset amount into the fuel with each revolution, my old Yamaha outboard has done the same thing, leaked 2 stroke oil from the auto oiling system. Worth a look. Cheers
The joy you feel when you fix something is wonderful, well done
Nothing like parts in the mail feels like Christmas morning every time.
The brake fluid level is actually an indicator of brake pad wear, as the pads get thinner the cylinders push further and the oil level drops, you don't need to add brake fluid, you just need to replace the pads and the oil will be pushed back up to the upper level.
Fearless curiosity and infectious joy....your parents raised you right!!!
I first started watching Andrews channel and enjoyed them then noticed you .. I am so happy that YOU have one yourself! Keep up the Great work and you are an inspiration.
That great big smile on your face sums up just how proud and happy you were when it started. Well done, I'm looking forward to seeing you take it out in the snow soon.
Another GREAT video, Sam. It's fun watching you work your way through challenges. You don't give up, you don't get frustrated, you just work your way through each problem with logical steps and determination. What I was most impressed with was how you isolated those spark plug caps issue. You just know the guy that sold you this sled is watching this video and screaming at the TV... "Son of a ..., mother pus-bucket, son of a...." lol.
Because he left it for dead and just gave up. 🙄
Checking those plug caps was simply brilliant, well done young lady. ❤️
I also think it's really cool that your dad just leaves you to it and only steps in with an assist when asked.
But the absolute best part was watching you revel victoriously when it fired up. For a brief moment, you had that disbelieving look like... "it worked?... that's it? it's running? That's one of the best feelings in the world.
Please keep doing these video's, they really are fun to watch.
So very proud of you, young lady.
Thank you for the love
I watched the start and thought this girl knows nothing. I then thought back more than 50 years to my first motorcycle (which was a lot simpler) and realised I knew nothing but I kept at it. I got it repaired and over the years have learned much more. Keep working at these projects and you will get to enjoy that feeling of success more often. Congratulations on getting the motor to run, that was an achievement. Glad you found somebody that can help with this model. Best wishes for your success.
Thank you so much!
I love that you aren’t scared to just jump in without knowing a ton about it. I am the same way and this attitude has allowed me to learn a ton of new things. Just reading some comments and I’ve learned a bunch from these guys that work on em all day. Thanks for sharing.
I think the beautiful thing here is that you have so much support that you have developed this attitude. Kudos to that support!
I love watching talented young people building things, fixing things, and sharing with the world. It is an art form.
Your parents have to be so proud. Never stop Learning. Thanks For Sharing.
I'm already at @2:22 and I can tell you that if you keep up this style of video vs the music video style, the RUclips algorithm will be very kind to you. I like this so far. You have the personality to do this well!
I think you put the brake fluid on top of the bladder instead of beneath in the reservoir. that bladder is to seal out air and water. should be cover, plastic stiffener, bladder, brake fluid, reservoir casting. If it had fluid in it before, it will still work with the residual fluid that was in there but will prob go soft if it was low. Keep at it girl, ... YOU CANNOT FAIL, YOU EITHER WIN OR LEARN.
Love seeing how you give time for your dog. The sled and other projects will always be there.
couple of point's about the brake's and fluid 1. Brake Fluid will melt paint it is very corrosive 2. the reason why the level was low in the fluid reservoir is because as your brake pads wear the pistons that push them are further out when you put new pads in open the fuild reservoir before you push the pistons back in, then top up with fluid. Great video and love the pooch :)
Just had to shout out a big yessss when she fired up, nice one Samantha, time to have some fun when it snows … happy new year to you….from over here 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
The best part of all is you don't have to depend on someone else when you break down- good job
The engine on that sled sounds healthy. Looks like it’ll be a lot of fun. Thanks Samantha for another cool video. Much love and respect ❤️🙏😊
hi, great work well done, from UK.
Not sure if it was mentioned, but you pull the top cap, plastic piece, then remove the black rubber bladder to fill the brake reservoir. The bladder can usually be flattened back out. It just kinda moves down into the reservoir as the fluid lever lowers.
Great video! I wish I could get my daughter interested in snowmobiles. Of love old sleds with character. I have two older Arctic Cats. My first sled was a brand new 1989 Yamaha Bravo, one lung.
Unfortunatly, I traded it for a worn out SRV 540 with a failing oil pump which led to its demise.
The dipstick looks like the chain case. I just changed the oil in mine (2001 Z440). I used an old Outboard Motor primer bulb and hose to drain it out so i wouldn't make a mess in the belly pan when the cover came off. Have fun tinkering!
I used the filters from floor heater duct vents on my Harley Sportster. They are cheap and got them at Home Depo. If you rig up metal frame to hold it snug over the air intake box, drill a few holes to hold a fabricated metal frame to snug the filter you would have a cool modification. Your Dad could tack weld one up for you. It might be enough back pressure to help the dual carbs and heat the air up a little for better carb responce. Just a thought.
Sadly, that old coil may have been just fine and you only needed 10 bucks in new boots. Testing the coil through the corroded boot ends doesn't work so good. I would test the old coil again, and keep it for a spare if it still works. It's nice to see a young lady that isn't afraid to tackle any job and figure it out or ask for a little help. Kudos to you Sam, much respect from this old dog. Keep it up!
Thankfully I never had to be worried about that the coil was definitely bad the wires broke right out of it
@@samanthaweber6932 When you get your service manual, you might want to make sure that head gets torqued down to the right specs. Head gaskets can blow if they arent done right and the head can be damaged.
u live and learn
Love watching you and Andrew work , but glad you have your own channel too💯💯
From one chick (In Newfoundland, Canada) who likes to try pulling things apart to another who obviously does too...WELL DONE! My husband and I have enjoyed watching your videos and hope you keep it up. This one was my favourite so far. Although watching you crawl around in that attic space a few videos ago was pretty entertaining. LOL. Looking forward to more great content from you. :)
You have cool parents, an awesome dog and a great smile. Hope you all are blessed throughout 2023 !
Looking forward to a cool snowmobile vid !
Sam I owe you an apology I didn’t know you guys had broke up I’m sry, glad you started a channel I’ll sub and continue watching you as well, toxic relationships are never good for mental or physical health so well done removing yourself from the situation
Samantha, we are happy you jumped into making repairs so the engine started. Your big smiles were so nice as you did not give up and junk the snowmobile. Now we will look for you to take the sled for a ride.
Great vid, Samantha. It's always a happy time when you can get something running after all the trial and error is over with.
Nice video again.
Just a tip in case no one has mentioned it, when you replace the brake shoes and use a spreader to fit the new ones in, first remove the cover from the brake reservoir and drain a little fluid out. Spreading the shoes will push fluid up there and it needs a place to go.
Take out the diaphragm in the brake reservoir when adding fluid.
BLOODY well done, Sam,you did a great job , and learnt heaps, it's a great sense of achievement.
My three year old granddaughter called me ( through her mom) that Sam has a new video . We are watching it on our Pa Pa - Princess Friday night 😂 . I’m just previewing
This is at the top of your video list Samantha. Love to watch your adventurous, try anything spirit, in tackling the snow machine.
Lots of odd configurations and parts to analyze and repair. Filming also done in a manner that is easy to follow. A great job, Sam ! 👍✔✔👍❤.
Nice work. I saw some things, Distilled water only for the coolant, lift the rubber boot out of the brake reservoir then add fluid with new pads, get a new head gasket and torque the head.
Also check chaincase oil level and chain tension. Should be all the information you need in your service manual. Clutches should be checked for wear and cleaned. Sliders on suspension should be checked for wear. Bearings on the idlers checked for wear and free rotation. Check track for wear, damage, alignment and tension.Check jack shaft bearings and drive shaft bearings. Chaincase seals for leaks. Definitely get the coolant and oil leak addressed before riding. New oil filter and fuel filter would be a good idea. Seems like a lot of stuff to do but will prevent catastrophic failures and expensive repairs. Older sleds are harder to find parts for so regular maintenance is key.
Happy to see you learning engines. When you add brake fluid, you have to remove the plastic cap from the reservoir like you did but also the gasket, now you can poure brake fluid. The max level is at the top line of the glass. Never fill it full. Have a great time with your new purchase i hope you enjoy it.
Loved your video Sam. Good to see you have a crack at fixing the machine and your Dad helping out as well. say hi to Andrew. Greetings from hot and sunny Melbourne AU.
This is great. Good work! Looks like you have a great family. Thanks for the video!
Sam I would go on the internet and do some research on that machine, maybe down load the Manual for it, get all spec's on it. Take a bunch loads of pictures of before you dissasemble anything, count all the parts and label them as you go deeper into engine. Cuz I found if I leave it for awhile I might forget on how it goes back together. So, document everything you do. Parts catalog would be needed also. Make a list of parts replaced and keep receipts. Drain the gas out of the machine, bet it's been sitting there a long while. Get a fuel filter and clean or replace all rubber fuel line. Next find what's missing on the machine.
Is this Corey Feldman? I loved Stand By Me. What a production this video is.
Absolutely love your energy and vibes, here's to many more🖖
Super nice video! Greetings from Cracow, Poland.
Just as a side note that you will need to remove some of that brake fluid that you put in when you replace the pads, as when you compress the caliper it will have no where to go and they wont compress
SAM,, i am from northern mi. were we get over 200 inches of snow every year and we are known as the snowmobile capital with hundreds and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails that are groomed dailey and today on the 5th of march we still have 3ft. of snow on the ground with more coming,, i see u have grass were u live [ lol ] i enjoy your videos so i will be watching take care..
That's the way you do it, a process of elimination. Great video Sam thanks
When uncle H or I had encountered an electrical issue with a car repair, it was your grandfather who completed the repair. That came to mind while watching your coil problems. You and Dad are holding up that skill. Please advise Mom sticking her head in front of the camera and waving does not satisfy our need to "see" her. She's more than her head! We love you guys, Happy New Year. U W and T M
Please e mail your phone #
So now we actually find out who has been teaching Andrew his skills! 😎Great job! 👌👌
Good A/V quality video. I know nothing about snowmobiles, so I'm learning too. Yeah, no snow then, but that kinda worked out for you a little. The motorsports shop wasn't too busy with a big rush of sled customers and maybe helped you more than usual. Hope your luck continues and you can post more on this project.
Very cool getting it back to life now you have a few other things to address and into the Snow you go!!
Great job sam . . . . Love that yr taking on new projects all yourself!!!
Your mechanical sense puts most of my buddies to shame! Keep up the good work. PS those sleds engines are good for thousands of miles, the clutches however, not so much! That should be your next project!
Great work! Jumped on it with no idea what to expect....."Live N Learn"....best lesson ever! You have a great family supporting you! Great video!
Sam I half to say yours very heard workin woman so glad to see you working like you do
Good job! Cool sled,definitely fix that oil leak before running it anymore,it needs the oil injection working or you’ll burn up the crank bearings and scuff the pistons pretty quick
there is another utuber that you could learn alot from 2vintage has a proses he uses for finding old stuff and bringing it back to life cleaning the outside of stuff really doesnt help it! not trying to be discuraging just trying to help you out in the futore. love the videos hope you keep going with the chaneal.
Sam when you top up the brake fluid you must remove the black rubber diaphram (which will fold flat when you push it. Top up, replace black diaphram, then white plastic cover, then top cover
Lol, I had a customer come in with a leaking master and this is what I found. It was just sloshing out the vent hole and there wasn't a leak at all.
@@JoshuaJonah LOL, Love a bit of sloshing brake fuild on a motorbike, epecially at 189mph sheesh. I got a vid on my channel of me blasting my ZZR1400 during rush hour, take a look
Samantha congratulations. You seem very relaxed on camera. That makes your content very much more enjoyable to watch
@Samantha_Weber I have watched all of your videos so far Keep them coming.
awesome that you are eager to tackle new projects.
That is so cool. When you dive into small engines , you sure do go deep. When you said small engines I was thinking of tractors and three wheelers and ATV's. Two stroke motors are a different animal altogether. Some say they are easier to work on but I really can't say for sure because I learned four stroke first.
Gotta check the gap on the plugs too. Tie wrap the plug wires away from the drive belt.
Great video Sam! Keep up the good work, you are well on the road to success.
good job samantha, i have a Yamaha banshee 350 racequad, it's really a dangerous beast :-) I don't want to expect a 500cc. be careful 🙂
One thing at a time. Fix one and move along to the next. Great job! Process of eliminating.
I was going to point out that a heat gun might bring back the color and shine to the plastic in front of the seat, then you proceeded to pull out a torch and do the blue trim up front. Your contact at the cycle shop has proven to be invaluable. Very happy that you have a good running engine now with an idea where everything goes. In fact I think there are lots of us as viewers that were just as happy as you when it fired to life. Great job and can't wait for more episodes with the sled.
Great video. Had rhe mess the same time. Check brake fluid again. The rubber boot comes out and then fill. Make boot flat again. Its designed to expand when fluid gets low to keep level. Have fun
AWESOME!!! Always give yourself an opportunity to fail or you'll never succeed.
The cleaning slant is an edge on your videos. Keep it up keeps people engaged.
Sparkplugs needs to be tightened more than that when they’re new since the washer should be crushed to fit / seal…
Lena is a beautiful dog❤️ Thank you for another great video👍
You need the air box the black electrical box (cdi) attaches to the side of the air box with 2 screws. The coil should have both the orange and black wires going to it, the black wire to the coil is the kill wire I have no idea why they would’ve grounded it to the frame. Was your oil tank empty? If so I’d suspect the groomer at the bottom of the oil tank where the line attaches, if it wasn’t completely empty I’d bet you have a oil pump issue and your filling the base of the engine with oil. I work on these for a living and have tons of used and new parts available if you have any questions feel free to reach out. I’m also located in NY so shipping is quick and cheap!
Awesome thank you for the advice!
Ω@@samanthaweber6932 Hi Samantha. @matbob6350 isn't quote correct in this instance.
He's correct about the black wire, as it provides a common ground connection to the frame and thereby an electrical return path for both the CDI ignition, and the two spark plug leads. (A plastic airbox being an exceedingly poor conductor of electricity.) The orange wire is not a kill wire, (apart from the fact that shorted to ground or open circuit will kill the ignition stone cold dead) it is the primary winding of the ignition coil, fed by the discharge of the CDI. An ignition coil is basically a step-up transformer. A DC charge fed to the primary winding (orange wire) builds a magnetic field in the coil. When the field collapses, it generates a high voltage in the secondary winding(s) and thus the spark at the plugs.
It's also a waste spark system that creates a spark on both cylinders simultaneously every 180 degrees of crankshaft rotation. One cylinder will be at the end of its exhaust stroke and therefore that spark does nothing of consequence. The other cylinder will be just shy of TDC, so the spark triggers a conflagration of the air-fuel mix. That's how they get away with using one orange wire to fire two cylinders.
@matbob6350 would have been correct if this was a magneto system, where a permanent magnet is used to generate the spark. In that case it would be a kill wire that grounds out the magneto.
And that horseshoe symbol Ω you mentioned is the Greek letter "omega", and is the symbol for ohms as the basic unit of resistance. 1VDC applied across a 1Ω resistor will draw 1A of current for a total of 1W of dissipated power. (AC voltage, inductors and capacitors each have characteristics that complicate the simple DC math.)
If you are not expected to put pre-mix 2-stroke fuel in the tank, then the engine will have a metering pump to add the required 2-stroke oil. That, or the plumbing that connects to it is where you will probably find your 2-stroke oil leak.
🤯wow thank you for the clarification
@@samanthaweber6932 No problems. Knowing what to do is one thing. Knowing why is better still, as you will find many other places where that understanding can be applied and built upon. Always be prepared to learn something new.
Note you put your head gasket on backwards, it only goes on in one direction.
See video at 13:49 when you removed the head and note the very small water through holes on the head gasket are facing the opposite end of the head to the thermostat housing.
Note at 20:15 in the video the very small water through holes on the head gasket are now facing the thermostat housing side of the head which is the opposite way to the direction it came off when you removed the head.
Noting in later vidoes you have a cooling problem so perhaps you need to put the head gasket on the right way before chasing any other causes of overheating.
The glee on your face said it all Sam well done kid you will get there with it xx
@Samantha_Weber1 how’s it going Sam got any snow to try it out yet ?
Where you added the brake fluid was actually a rubber seal on top of the master cylinder. You remove 5hat and the fluid is filled under it. There is a sight glass to the front it to tell you how much is in it and how much should be in it.
Correct, it's the same on a Motorbike
Also it might not be low on brake fluid, the fluid level is low because the brake pad's are worn and piston's are so out
@@SL-Garage which is still low, but yeah, the proper fix is new rotor and pads 😅
Nice work! I like working on snowmobiles. I wish we had snow here in Wisconsin also. It’s been a sad winter for Wisconsin. Have fun hitting the trails.
Samantha you can do it. Your so brave , your channel is great😊
This video was a RUclips recommendation........ As I watched I was like Ive seen this person before. Then I recognize the voice.
Massive progress...... Now get her buttoned up before ❄️🌨️
Great job you did Samantha, your going to have a nice ride when done!
I’m not going to give any advice because I have no clue whatsoever about engines. I just enjoy watching you tinkering and discovering. Nice you tell what you’re thinking. I would only suggest that when working with machines, be sure no part of your clothes can be entangled in it. Thanks Sam.
Great video and keep up the good work. After seeing what happened in Buffalo, maybe you got snow to use it. Greetings from Houston.
Nice sled! Looking forward to see where the oil leak is coming from.
very nice. greets from germany. like how you fix this. go on. best wishes
Glad to see you going out with Andrew on that.
Watching Samantha reminds me of my step daughter and I when we worked on our jeeps, she's 29 and to busy working to have fun these days.
Wow. You are braver than I!! 😝 The heated helmet is a cool thing.....what about communications for the helmet too?! Good progress! Oil and coolant leaks......I wouldn't worry about those!! Have a great weekend!
Those old Yamahas are great sleds but are heavy like the bull when you get them stuck. Hope it works well for you enjoy
Your awesome, so glad I found your channel. Loved seeing you teaching Andrew how to work on machines. Lol. He's a beast jk
Great feeling to have brought that machine back from the grave!
Absolutely love the channel and the dog
Sam you can’t go wrong with a Yamaha. Andrew will guide you he has a great fondness of Yamaha sleds.
Sam, there are numerous YT vids on carb cleaning. Do it now and every spring before you put it away. Start the engine without the airbox in place and spray fog oil into the carbs until it dies. Put it back together and it should fire right up next fall.
Great job done! Check the oil pump, may be leaking there.
Remember - never Weld or Heat parts that have been cleaned with Brake Cleaner - your lungs will be damaged.
replace the pads and the Fluid will push back up to the Brake reservoir and I think you my have to lift out the rubber diaphragm then put fluid in not sure but i would check
I would lube the pins where the brake caliper sides that is why the pads are uneven cheers 😀
Great video and I learned a lot by watching and listening to what you were doing. Also, many good helpful comments. Keep it up.
Hey girlie that floating box that is called the CDI that helps control the spark and everything so you need to be mounted up and your coil when you get it your coil needs to be mounted to something that it's grounded also or it's not going to work right so there is no gaskets on that it's sealed So just let you know I work on those things all day long talk soon
I bet Andrew is in the corner kicking himself for losing this gal . Wow what a breath of fresh air .