beercan 4 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Just bought a used machine and took it out yesterday for a trial run. It started 2 pulls and was warmed up prior to riding. My son rode for a couple of hours, stopping and starting fine and was riding on trails/new snow. The machine sat for about an hour and wouldn't work after that. When I pulled the cord, it wouldn't budge, almost as if it was seized however, we were eventually able to pull it out. It's not seized and the recoil is fine. It still won't fire/start. Oil is good, coolant is good. Can anybody help? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest drk Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Just bought a used machine and took it out yesterday for a trial run. It started 2 pulls and was warmed up prior to riding. My son rode for a couple of hours, stopping and starting fine and was riding on trails/new snow. The machine sat for about an hour and wouldn't work after that. When I pulled the cord, it wouldn't budge, almost as if it was seized however, we were eventually able to pull it out. It's not seized and the recoil is fine. It still won't fire/start. Oil is good, coolant is good. Can anybody help? Now that you got the cord to pull out, is there any compression? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beercan 4 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Now that you got the cord to pull out, is there any compression? Yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest drk Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Yes How much on each? I only ask because it could be that it started to over heat just enough to stick a ring which stopped it from pulling over until it freed up, but it could be a number of things. You'll have to go through it and start with the basics. Spark, fuel, compression and go from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmgg 26 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Carb problems float stuck or adjusted wrong? Sounds like the bottom end is flooded. you'll have to clean the carb, may be choke stuck open, or first remove the plugs,do you have spark,?, next if the plugs are wet dry them,the wet one will be the problem carb turn off the gas ,pull it over a bunch of times ,,throttle open, , twice with the machine on its side put the plugs back in pull it a couple times, turn the fuel on , pull and it should fire up. It will run shittty,, run it for ,a coulpe minutes on the stand at rpm to clear the gas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JFM Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Just bought a used machine and took it out yesterday for a trial run. It started 2 pulls and was warmed up prior to riding. My son rode for a couple of hours, stopping and starting fine and was riding on trails/new snow. The machine sat for about an hour and wouldn't work after that. When I pulled the cord, it wouldn't budge, almost as if it was seized however, we were eventually able to pull it out. It's not seized and the recoil is fine. It still won't fire/start. Oil is good, coolant is good. Can anybody help? I bought a 1996 XLT last year and had a similar problem. It wasn't a problem if it sat for an hour but if it sat for a week it would not start. Gas was leaking into the crank. There is a bolt in each one of the cylinders on the front side (exhaust side). Take the bolts out and drain the gas into a cointainer if possible so you don't start a fire when you get going. Replace the bolts and try to start. I have found that as long as I shut the gas off when not in use I do not have a problem. I was going to change the jets but never got around to it. I found help on this on the web going through some of the snowmobile chats but can't remember what the site was. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naden 136 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I bought a 1996 XLT last year and had a similar problem. It wasn't a problem if it sat for an hour but if it sat for a week it would not start. Gas was leaking into the crank. There is a bolt in each one of the cylinders on the front side (exhaust side). Take the bolts out and drain the gas into a cointainer if possible so you don't start a fire when you get going. Replace the bolts and try to start. I have found that as long as I shut the gas off when not in use I do not have a problem. I was going to change the jets but never got around to it. I found help on this on the web going through some of the snowmobile chats but can't remember what the site was. Good luck. If it floods when the snowmachine is just sitting it is usually because your float bowl inlet needle and seat are leaking and need to be replaced Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beercan 4 Report post Posted February 3, 2010 If it floods when the snowmachine is just sitting it is usually because your float bowl inlet needle and seat are leaking and need to be replaced It's the water pump...anyone know where I can can cheap parts??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest drk Report post Posted February 3, 2010 It's the water pump...anyone know where I can can cheap parts??? Figured it was something like that. Dirty carbs or bad needles and seats don't stop the recoil from pulling out. Did it cause any damage that your aware of? Not sure where to get the cheapest parts but I normally give Overhill Sports a call. http://www.overhillsports.com/index.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beercan 4 Report post Posted February 4, 2010 thanks for the info...i've sent an email to overhill...we'll see what happens...next time I buy a used machine I'll post for volunteers to come with me...which, could be soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest drk Report post Posted February 4, 2010 thanks for the info...i've sent an email to overhill...we'll see what happens...next time I buy a used machine I'll post for volunteers to come with me...which, could be soon High maintenance toys. Ride 'em for an hour, work on 'em for two. Don't expect to get an answer anytime soon from Overhill. They're a little slow at answering email at times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
