Hey man, coming from an experienced mechanic for big triple arctic cats, do not run that sled any more until you pull the water pump apart I can almost guarantee the counter balance shaft bearings are toast that’s why it was so hard to turn over and you’ll grenade the entire case if you continue to drive it.
Dude I love your channel. I grew up in a cat family. We had one or two of everything. ZRTs T-Cats, EXTs, ZR 700s, Kingcats! I’d love to find a clean 96 ZRT 800!
I restored a 93 a few years ago. It was Jim Dimmerman’s old record setting sled. I’ve owned over 30 big block cats in my lifetime. In Minnesota I have a shop and we radar run them
Love your cat videos! I had a 95 zrt 800 with stingers (bought new) 96 tcat ( used) Both sadly gone now, But i currently have an 05 f7 joker and 04 f6 fighter I love the triples and cats ltd. edition sleds!
That's a cool story how you got the sled. 93's are very rare even more so with the original graphics most people swapped them out for the 94's. 93 CDI was the best out of them all for racing. I always wanted an arctic cat triple; tough finding them in great condition most are junk in my area. If you find a nice one the seller knows what they have and wont let it go especially thundercats.
Same here brother my father bought one I believe brand new 1979 or 80 along with a 79 John Deere 440 cyclone at least once a year for the next few years we would do trips from his cousin's place in Roscommon Michigan to Houghton Lake /tip up town, sometimes 7 to 12 sleds. My father and brother on the John Deere and my mother and I on the panther, I was 9 or 10yrs old that 1st trip. For the life of me can't figure out how they did it all that way multiple trips riding double but OMG, thank God for them doing it. Some of the best memories of my life, I now own three sleds, newest and most recent purchase two years ago 01 ZRT 800 triple. This year complete bummer, no snow, never got out😤
Great content, Rocky! I love T-Cats and would love to see a video explaining the different generations and options over the years. I would also love to see more on that King Cat! There is some history behind that name... Great Channel, keep it up! 💯
I bought my 95 mountaint cat ext 580 efi for 125.00. The fuel pump was locked up. I took my 18v tool battery arched it a few times and it worked perfect. It was a great machine.
Awesome sled and awesome video. You know what would be a good idea? A spray bottle full of premixed two-stroke! Using that instead of starter fluid is usually considered a better idea because of the lubricating properties especially for a motor that's been sitting a while and is tight. But it's better for any engine really. Just a little tidbit…
Awesome video brother, loving the older sleds. that's all I own. Keep them alive and Rippin.. Absolutely loving the old purple Panther. Haven't seen one of those in Forever. Great content keep bringing it.
when i had my 99 tcat with 220+hp that thing wouldn't , want to start when it was like -30 outside ,,,snapped my pull cord a few times , but afer a while , i learned that when it was -30 or colder , then i would just take a nylon rope ,,,, wrapp it around the clutch 5 or 6 times and pull that cord ,,,, once shes turned over a few times , then you can use the pull cord ,, pllus this is a cool way to start the sled if ever your pull cord snaps
Back when that sled was new, I worked in a machine shop and I built or modified lots of parts for the Suzuki tripples. There's a few things that can be done to make them very mean aside from their extra weight. My friends rode them but I stayed with a 700 twin. Found out after a few years that they are short lived and the bottom end is only good for about 2k miles. I would mag the crank and do the bearings if I were you. jmo
I've a Zrt 600 triple, 93, 1400 miles I purchased new..not run in waaaay to many years...need to get you compassionate folks to help me out...things a beast as I remember...peace.
Not sure if ur in the tcat page on FB but there’s a guy whose re manufactured the first gen air box boots and from peoples feedback they are great compared to the OEM ones.
Love these older triple cyl muscle sleds from the 90's to the early mid 2000's from all the brands Ski Doo Polaris Arctic Cat and yes the 4cyl Yamaha...they not only sound the best but when it comes to the looks dept they're second to none not to mention fast as hell...my favorite is the Thundercat though...I'm in the process right now of trying to find one of each brand even if I have to have them totally restored to original specs...got my eye on a 2001 T Cat but the guy won't sell but ain't giving up on it the thing is mint with only 800 original miles on the odometer and I know the guy he's had it since new so it's the correct miles...keep up the great vids on those gorgeous T cats!!
Great video...just subbed..looking forward to more content...man seeing this I really miss my 95 zrt 800 and my 97 ext 580 deluxes..all were rocket ships...
Very cool you scored on 2 amazing sleds for 200 bones each !! Im a skidoo guy and if you get that 600 running properly hang on very quick sled !! i just watched your video on the skidoo formula 3!! You must have a horshoe up your ass too find deals like that LOL!! Awesome video !! I have never ever owned an arctic guy !! I used to be polaris but i started buy skidoo in 1993
Thanks for watching! That skidoo is awesome. I have some videos of me riding with my XLT & Powder Extreme check out those videos as well! I appreciate the comments!
Man what a find 136 unbelievable. Wish i could go back to the 90’a the hay days of snowmobiles. Still love riding today im into my Z1’s to me there the big block caddys of snowmobiles. Big power so comfy perfect seating position. Also very warm iconic and look awesome. But I want a thundrcat specifically a long track. Awsome video thanks for sharing.
@@OldSchoolArcticCats if theres a cat ill always watch love my cats. Raced SX and pro XC on cats 15 years. Cat sponsored me when nobody else would. I put cats on top of podium so many times lost count. With many more podiums and championships im forever loyal to arctic cat. No snowmobile manufacturer that helps the little guys like myself. Im not literally little 6,3 270 pounds now lol!! Little guy meaning poor not much money on nobody’s radar. Thats what cats about helping guys like myself how can anyone not love that.
15:20 "Time to get this thing started an see what she's gonna run like." Look under where the exhaust is and u can tell that they have already started it up and got it warmed up a bit an know it runs. Great video guy's we need more of these older sleds coming back out even tho ur a Cat guy look for another one to save, Im a Doo kinda guy.
if those pistons or rings were stuck that thing if gonna blow the top end in a matter or minutes not hours soon as a load is put on them. im thinking you have more or a crank bearing issue myself, just rebuild the engine.
Hey thanks for the video ...I just picked up a 1996 artic cat JAG - LC a 440 motor in it twin carb 2 cyl. It's a runner but missing a couple parts . Any ideas best place to find parts for it ? And I need a work Manuel for it as well .. anyways thanks and if you might know something hit me up ....I'm over west of you Utah / Nevada border ....👍🏻
Starting fluid? wow just wow why not pull plugs put mix gas in hole ? I would never use quick start on my sleds but its your sled so your world that is cringe when saw that Never spray quick start in Nikasil
One sled I want bad is a nice 1994 zr 700 twin iff there clutched and piped right there a ditch ripper from hell but if you don’t let the 700 twin warm up good every time they burn down. Fun sleds to ride tho
Hey man, coming from an experienced mechanic for big triple arctic cats, do not run that sled any more until you pull the water pump apart I can almost guarantee the counter balance shaft bearings are toast that’s why it was so hard to turn over and you’ll grenade the entire case if you continue to drive it.
Yea my kitty died that way was a sad day. FYI still own it threw a 1000 in it
It'll be getting a Mike
Miller kit.
Yup, take all the balance shaft bearings out
😅
Dude I love your channel. I grew up in a cat family. We had one or two of everything. ZRTs T-Cats, EXTs, ZR 700s, Kingcats! I’d love to find a clean 96 ZRT 800!
I restored a 93 a few years ago. It was Jim Dimmerman’s old record setting sled. I’ve owned over 30 big block cats in my lifetime. In Minnesota I have a shop and we radar run them
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
Love your cat videos!
I had a 95 zrt 800 with stingers (bought new)
96 tcat ( used)
Both sadly gone now,
But i currently have an 05 f7 joker and 04 f6 fighter
I love the triples and cats ltd. edition sleds!
Thanks for watching!
That's a cool story how you got the sled. 93's are very rare even more so with the original graphics most people swapped them out for the 94's. 93 CDI was the best out of them all for racing. I always wanted an arctic cat triple; tough finding them in great condition most are junk in my area. If you find a nice one the seller knows what they have and wont let it go especially thundercats.
Thanks for watching!
Why are they rare
I have a 95 thundercat mt cat in amazing shape was looking to get rid of it what's it worth?
Rocky this is Legendary! The story, the quick fixes, and listening to that thing rip! Thrilled it’s in you and your dad’s possession.
That '79 Panther just brought back a ton of memories, first sled I ever rode. That sled was a tank!
Same here brother my father bought one I believe brand new 1979 or 80 along with a 79 John Deere 440 cyclone at least once a year for the next few years we would do trips from his cousin's place in Roscommon Michigan to Houghton Lake /tip up town, sometimes 7 to 12 sleds. My father and brother on the John Deere and my mother and I on the panther, I was 9 or 10yrs old that 1st trip. For the life of me can't figure out how they did it all that way multiple trips riding double but OMG, thank God for them doing it. Some of the best memories of my life, I now own three sleds, newest and most recent purchase two years ago 01 ZRT 800 triple. This year complete bummer, no snow, never got out😤
I really enjoy your channel. Old school cats rock. I restored my 93 Tcat a few years back and absolutely love these sleds. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! Will do!
That triple exhaust note is just outstanding, my cats are all older than 1974.
New subscriber here..
You had me..All it took was the "old T-Cat❤
Thank you for the content
Flash from the past👍
Thanks for the sub!
Great content, Rocky! I love T-Cats and would love to see a video explaining the different generations and options over the years. I would also love to see more on that King Cat! There is some history behind that name... Great Channel, keep it up! 💯
You got it!
I bought my 95 mountaint cat ext 580 efi for 125.00. The fuel pump was locked up. I took my 18v tool battery arched it a few times and it worked perfect. It was a great machine.
Awesome sled and awesome video. You know what would be a good idea? A spray bottle full of premixed two-stroke! Using that instead of starter fluid is usually considered a better idea because of the lubricating properties especially for a motor that's been sitting a while and is tight. But it's better for any engine really. Just a little tidbit…
Thunder…. Thunder… Thundercats.. OOHHH!!!!
What a killer sled man I love seeing this longer form content.
Thanks for watching!
I would still tear it down and do crank bearings
I'll tear it down. I'll also do the Mike Miller water pump while I'm in there. Thanks for watching and please help Rocky's channel by subscribing!
The triplets sound so wicked with individual expansion chambers
Man those triples are mean
Awesome video brother, loving the older sleds. that's all I own. Keep them alive and Rippin.. Absolutely loving the old purple Panther. Haven't seen one of those in Forever. Great content keep bringing it.
when i had my 99 tcat with 220+hp that thing wouldn't , want to start when it was like -30 outside ,,,snapped my pull cord a few times , but afer a while , i learned that when it was -30 or colder , then i would just take a nylon rope ,,,, wrapp it around the clutch 5 or 6 times and pull that cord ,,,, once shes turned over a few times , then you can use the pull cord ,, pllus this is a cool way to start the sled if ever your pull cord snaps
Thanks for the tip!
Back when that sled was new, I worked in a machine shop and I built or modified lots of parts for the Suzuki tripples. There's a few things that can be done to make them very mean aside from their extra weight. My friends rode them but I stayed with a 700 twin. Found out after a few years that they are short lived and the bottom end is only good for about 2k miles. I would mag the crank and do the bearings if I were you. jmo
I've a Zrt 600 triple, 93, 1400 miles I purchased new..not run in waaaay to many years...need to get you compassionate folks to help me out...things a beast as I remember...peace.
Dude, Awesome! Thank you for sharing!
I just got a mint 90 prowler 440 for 500.. it’s one of the cleanest sleds I’ve ever seen. Subscribed
That’s awesome! Love these old cats. Thanks for watching.
Got me one of those! Awesome sled. A piece of history, the beginning of the muscle sleds. Glad you are saving it
Dude you said you’re not going to ride it much because it’s rare that’s like saving your girlfriend for the next guy😂😂😂😂
You have a point there
Gotta love an old greasy triple.
Not sure if ur in the tcat page on FB but there’s a guy whose re manufactured the first gen air box boots and from peoples feedback they are great compared to the OEM ones.
Had a 93 wildcat mountain cat, best sled I ever owned. Traded it on a 96 T Cat mountain cat. Those old cats were a lot of fun.
Glad your making these vids, I'd never opt for one of these old gals but its good to see all the positivity you have for theme
Thanks for watching. Old School Arctic Cats are the best.
Love these older triple cyl muscle sleds from the 90's to the early mid 2000's from all the brands Ski Doo Polaris Arctic Cat and yes the 4cyl Yamaha...they not only sound the best but when it comes to the looks dept they're second to none not to mention fast as hell...my favorite is the Thundercat though...I'm in the process right now of trying to find one of each brand even if I have to have them totally restored to original specs...got my eye on a 2001 T Cat but the guy won't sell but ain't giving up on it the thing is mint with only 800 original miles on the odometer and I know the guy he's had it since new so it's the correct miles...keep up the great vids on those gorgeous T cats!!
Hope it works out for you.. Thanks for watching.
Great video...just subbed..looking forward to more content...man seeing this I really miss my 95 zrt 800 and my 97 ext 580 deluxes..all were rocket ships...
More to come!
Very cool you scored on 2 amazing sleds for 200 bones each !! Im a skidoo guy and if you get that 600 running properly hang on very quick sled !! i just watched your video on the skidoo formula 3!! You must have a horshoe up your ass too find deals like that LOL!! Awesome video !! I have never ever owned an arctic guy !! I used to be polaris but i started buy skidoo in 1993
Thanks for watching! That skidoo is awesome. I have some videos of me riding with my XLT & Powder Extreme check out those videos as well! I appreciate the comments!
A couple friends bought these when they were new in the early 90's. 136" long track lol! Technology has come a long ways in 30 years :D
I am a Yamahah guy but always wanted a thunder kitty
As a proud Canadian I like to use a hockey stick in my primary instead of the ole prybar, great vidjéo fella🤙
Thanks for watching!
Man what a find 136 unbelievable. Wish i could go back to the 90’a the hay days of snowmobiles. Still love riding today im into my Z1’s to me there the big block caddys of snowmobiles. Big power so comfy perfect seating position.
Also very warm iconic and look awesome. But I want a thundrcat specifically a long track.
Awsome video thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
@@OldSchoolArcticCats if theres a cat ill always watch love my cats.
Raced SX and pro XC on cats 15 years.
Cat sponsored me when nobody else would. I put cats on top of podium so many times lost count. With many more podiums and championships im forever loyal to arctic cat. No snowmobile manufacturer that helps the little guys like myself. Im not literally little 6,3 270 pounds now lol!!
Little guy meaning poor not much money on nobody’s radar. Thats what cats about helping guys like myself how can anyone not love that.
Thanks for watching.. Arctic cats are awesome!
15:20 "Time to get this thing started an see what she's gonna run like." Look under where the exhaust is and u can tell that they have already started it up and got it warmed up a bit an know it runs. Great video guy's we need more of these older sleds coming back out even tho ur a Cat guy look for another one to save, Im a Doo kinda guy.
They had to re pull the carbs. 2 needles were stuck and not letting fuel into engine. I'm sure there was some editing
I was a big CAT fan when ibwas a kid, my uncle use to sell them. He has so many never even started that got stuffed into garage or storage containers
Please don't use starting fluid on a 2 stroke it has no lubrication properties. Use a spray bottle with 2 stroke oil and gas mixture.
Sweet cat buddy...i enjoyed the video...i hope the cyls werent filled with coolant in the beginning though
Keep up the good work looking forward to next race video TEAM GREEN
I want a Thundercat So bad! But I want the 1000cc!!
if those pistons or rings were stuck that thing if gonna blow the top end in a matter or minutes not hours soon as a load is put on them. im thinking you have more or a crank bearing issue myself, just rebuild the engine.
I just bought a 93 artic cat wildcat 700 EFI for $300.
I am a DOO guy ! - but I luv me sum KITTY ( thanx ) for the content
Wow beauty 😁👌
I love your vids
Nice sleds, man
Ethanol gas is the worst
Dude you ripped that guy off but good 😂😂😂😂
Hey thanks for the video ...I just picked up a 1996 artic cat JAG - LC a 440 motor in it twin carb 2 cyl. It's a runner but missing a couple parts . Any ideas best place to find parts for it ? And I need a work Manuel for it as well .. anyways thanks and if you might know something hit me up ....I'm over west of you Utah / Nevada border ....👍🏻
Depending on what you are needing… I have had success with hitting up Arctic Cat Facebook groups for parts.
Thanks for the tip ...I will check FB groups out 👍🏻
New subcsriber here, from Vermont! come over and ride up into Quebec sometime!
Anyone with any mechanical ability would of cleaned carbs before attempting to start a sled that hasn't run in 2yrs
Starting fluid? wow just wow why not pull plugs put mix gas in hole ? I would never use quick start on my sleds but its your sled so your world that is cringe when saw that Never spray quick start in Nikasil
SKIME
starting fluid BAD
One sled I want bad is a nice 1994 zr 700 twin iff there clutched and piped right there a ditch ripper from hell but if you don’t let the 700 twin warm up good every time they burn down. Fun sleds to ride tho
Awesome video man love the old school stuff
Thanks for the visit
cool sled love the 79 panther in your dads shop i had one of those
Thanks for watching. I will be doing a review on that 79!
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