I got my barnfind 92 Jag440LT, had about 2K plus miles. Cleaned it up, replaced everything on the suspension, Engine was clean and started; I pulled it, my relative cross hatched and honed my cylinders, and added a .10 over Weisco Kit. Replaced all the fuel lines and new filters. My relative added lower gears and clutching intended for logging for firewood. It tops out at 44mph but its a tractor of a sled😁
I travel extremely long distsnces, I definitely depend on reliable sleds, trucks well my Jeep JK, and outboards. I travel about 5 to 25mph tops because the terrain here in SW Alaska dictates or its a 300mi walk home. The Super Jag and its siblings are definitely dependable👍👍
Thanks for the confirmation that this is a good little sled (once all the gremlins have been removed 😂). I have been chasing a fuel issue since I got it and finally found it - Case leak.
I grew up in Anchorage, AK in the 90s and my dad had the 1991 Jag AWS Longtrack. Our neighbor that would go snowmaching with his had the same Super Jag. The 440 had a unique sound; as we had an Arctic Cat Lynx and Cheetah.
I am planning on restoring a 1991 Arctic Cat Jag AFS 440 Long Track snowmobile this coming summer. Can you make any recommendations? Other than, don't do it! LOL Where can/should I source any replacement parts or decals?
Thanks for the comment. My advice is get the service manual for your model. It has so much information and help. Secondly, the actual tools work better, things like clutch tools and flywheel removers. You can improvise but I am finding it’s less than perfect. Parts are hit and miss. Try the swap meets and used dealers in your area or on local marketplace. EBay can be a source but they can be pricey. Know what they should be worth and try not to overpay. Patience saves you money.
If you have a mikuni VM34 carb in it the factory jets from the 1987 super jag service manual are: main jet 300; pilot jet 22.5; and needle jet Q-0 (166). They specify that this is for low altitude so you should qualify! Try to get your hands on a service manual for the years you have, you will be able to determine if a manual is close to your model or not. Once you know what your factory specs are you can check which jets are in your carb and change if needed. I would also look on Facebook or the searching older forums for info as well. So many smart sled guys on YT that if you search about jetting for your carb model you should be able to get the theory and then it’s just ordering the parts kit. Thanks for the comment - I will check what’s in my carb next time I pull it apart.
Hi! Great video! I also bought just recently a Super Jag and have been driving it a bit. I noticed though that the shock absorber is guite high up and the end of it seems to take a toll on the track... have you noticed the same thing? Do you know if there could be a soluron for it as it doesn't seem normal to me. Thanks again for the video! Became a subscriber!
It is pretty close to the cogs on the top of the shock on the skid. Mine doesn’t contact the track tough. I have rebuilt the skid already so I noticed that when I reinstalled the skid. The issue will be what to do when the track goes so definitely don’t want to have it contacting the top. Thanks, I will get around to editing and posting the rest in time. Good snow year here in western Canada. What year do you have
@@alphawhiskyadventures Hi! I replaced the belt that holds the angle so that the suspencion works. I think the belt had gone a bit loose and it did help at least a bit. It is still pretty high up though. Have to keep a close eye on it... finding a new track would surely be a problem. Pretty good snow here in Lapland too and I think there will be more as March is usually the month it snows the most!
By the way, what do you think about removing the automatic lubrication system and mixing the oil straight to the gas tank? Do you know if the system oils the bearings inside the motor too?
Can you show the gas tanks and the gauge and how you fix all that i just recently picked one up that runs and drives amazing. But if at all possible i want to fix the gauge for it.
I got my barnfind 92 Jag440LT, had about 2K plus miles. Cleaned it up, replaced everything on the suspension, Engine was clean and started; I pulled it, my relative cross hatched and honed my cylinders, and added a .10 over Weisco Kit. Replaced all the fuel lines and new filters.
My relative added lower gears and clutching intended for logging for firewood.
It tops out at 44mph but its a tractor of a sled😁
I travel extremely long distsnces, I definitely depend on reliable sleds, trucks well my Jeep JK, and outboards.
I travel about 5 to 25mph tops because the terrain here in SW Alaska dictates or its a 300mi walk home.
The Super Jag and its siblings are definitely dependable👍👍
Thanks for the confirmation that this is a good little sled (once all the gremlins have been removed 😂). I have been chasing a fuel issue since I got it and finally found it - Case leak.
I grew up in Anchorage, AK in the 90s and my dad had the 1991 Jag AWS Longtrack. Our neighbor that would go snowmaching with his had the same Super Jag. The 440 had a unique sound; as we had an Arctic Cat Lynx and Cheetah.
Nice story. Thanks for commenting, I can’t wait to get out this year with it! Hope it brings back some memories for you!
I am planning on restoring a 1991 Arctic Cat Jag AFS 440 Long Track snowmobile this coming summer. Can you make any recommendations? Other than, don't do it! LOL Where can/should I source any replacement parts or decals?
Thanks for the comment. My advice is get the service manual for your model. It has so much information and help. Secondly, the actual tools work better, things like clutch tools and flywheel removers. You can improvise but I am finding it’s less than perfect. Parts are hit and miss. Try the swap meets and used dealers in your area or on local marketplace. EBay can be a source but they can be pricey. Know what they should be worth and try not to overpay. Patience saves you money.
So I have an 80’s super jag, how do i go about re-jetting it when it was tuned for 4,500ft and I’m now at 830ft ?
If you have a mikuni VM34 carb in it the factory jets from the 1987 super jag service manual are: main jet 300; pilot jet 22.5; and needle jet Q-0 (166). They specify that this is for low altitude so you should qualify! Try to get your hands on a service manual for the years you have, you will be able to determine if a manual is close to your model or not. Once you know what your factory specs are you can check which jets are in your carb and change if needed. I would also look on Facebook or the searching older forums for info as well. So many smart sled guys on YT that if you search about jetting for your carb model you should be able to get the theory and then it’s just ordering the parts kit. Thanks for the comment - I will check what’s in my carb next time I pull it apart.
Hi! Great video! I also bought just recently a Super Jag and have been driving it a bit. I noticed though that the shock absorber is guite high up and the end of it seems to take a toll on the track... have you noticed the same thing? Do you know if there could be a soluron for it as it doesn't seem normal to me. Thanks again for the video! Became a subscriber!
It is pretty close to the cogs on the top of the shock on the skid. Mine doesn’t contact the track tough. I have rebuilt the skid already so I noticed that when I reinstalled the skid. The issue will be what to do when the track goes so definitely don’t want to have it contacting the top. Thanks, I will get around to editing and posting the rest in time. Good snow year here in western Canada. What year do you have
@@alphawhiskyadventures Hi! I replaced the belt that holds the angle so that the suspencion works. I think the belt had gone a bit loose and it did help at least a bit. It is still pretty high up though. Have to keep a close eye on it... finding a new track would surely be a problem. Pretty good snow here in Lapland too and I think there will be more as March is usually the month it snows the most!
@@alphawhiskyadventures Mine is 1990.
By the way, what do you think about removing the automatic lubrication system and mixing the oil straight to the gas tank? Do you know if the system oils the bearings inside the motor too?
Can you show the gas tanks and the gauge and how you fix all that i just recently picked one up that runs and drives amazing. But if at all possible i want to fix the gauge for it.
Sure.
81?
1991. The super jag was made between 87 and 92 if my memory is correct. The owners manual is in the intro.