Not exactly sure all I know it was a mess so dealer recommended a new shortblock would be the best way to go!
2013 summit 800 $8,999
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Not exactly sure all I know it was a mess so dealer recommended a new shortblock would be the best way to go!
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I ask only because you both had same problem and fuel is a major player in the life of this motor. Av gas and a 20th shim under the needle saves probly 75% of these motors. even just a gal of av make a big diffrents ,are fuel is so hit and miss.Cheers
wow...i need to raise my prices...$2300 for a 550 fan and $4000 for a stock 800 at the stealers???
ALL 800 carb motored DOOs would live twice as long if 2 things are done ASAP...
1) adjust oil pump for 1 qt. oil per tank of fuel or a little better...
2) add a .020" shim to needle and drop mains 1 size...
the $8000 ptek XP is a killer deal...add a few mods...and itsa etec killer..just saying...BJ
ALL 800 carb motored DOOs would live twice as long if 2 things are done ASAP...
1) adjust oil pump for 1 qt. oil per tank of fuel or a little better...
2) add a .020" shim to needle and drop mains 1 size...
the $8000 ptek XP is a killer deal...add a few mods...and itsa etec killer..just saying...BJ
We both have always run chevron 94 octane never anything else but I see your point!
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I was thinking the same, guy up here that does alot of skidoo work told me you can replace an 800 for under $2000.00 (not going to say his exact pricing) but no where close to $4000.
Now question Big John, you say drop the mains 1 size. As in 1 size leaner??? Not trying to argue you, but curious as to why? I always have prefered a tad rich versus too lean. Would rather sacrafice a little power than lean burn one down.
I should clarify the motor was $2500 and then labour $800 and then I also had to replace my recoil and throttle cable plus a couple of other little things!
Your Chevron 94 octane is highly oxygenated up north. Take into account that it doesn't sell nearly as often as lower grades which leads to longer tank storage and quality goes south quick.
You would be better off running the Chevron 91. The splash of Av gas will help as well.
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Yes you and I Can get a 800R engine for under 2g's in the states and From CV-Teck with core.
Maybe have to try this, but I am not up north Im in the lower mainland and we fill up where all the other sledders fill up, there are many sleds filling at the same pump so the gas should be moving in and out quite a bit! But I guess there is a chance bad gas could be in there!
Also where can I buy Avgas?
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Any one of you americans wanna buy a new sport for me ? US dealers cant sell to us canadians ?
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What are the differences in the 2013 & 2014 Sport? They both have the S36 front end, right? Seems it is just the T-motion and track?
Thinking if I can find a discounted 2013 holdover that would be the way to go for a solid but cheap new sled. I'd probably ride it as is, but a Camo X3 is a tempting upgrade, and the t-motion is what like $300?
Thinking if I can find a discounted 2013 holdover that would be the way to go for a solid but cheap new sled. I'd probably ride it as is, but a Camo X3 is a tempting upgrade, and the t-motion is what like $300?
bjd68 said:
at an airport, usually a small town airport. bring a can, they won't pump it right into your sled, car, boat. about $2 per gallon more than pump gas. worth it. you said both of you fuel at the same place and both had the same failure? there is only one place here where I will buy sled gas and its not the place where most of the sledders in my area buy thier's. first, go to wiki and read the article titled "octane rating". then doo more research on gas.
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