2001 TRX350TM Rancher Crazy Bad!

[pastorjeep]

Ok guys, I am a glutton for punishment! I picked up this 01 2wd Rancher because the plastics looked good on the marketplace. It has been sitting in the guys back yard for 10 years. The original engine blew and they swapped in an electric shift 4x4 engine. 😒The engine is locked up and was full of water. The wiring is hacked where they tried to get it to run and the rear end needs new swingarm bearings where they left it laying on the ground in the woods for 10 years. Has anyone here ever did the engine swap? First thing is to straighten out the wiring and get the engine free to see if I can get it to crank over. I have swingarm bearings ordered and a new ignition switch. So hopefully I can at least roll it around soon. 🤣

[pastorjeep]

I got the engine broke free and I am going to fill the crankcase to the top with gasoline and let it sit for a day and then drain it before putting oil in. I am struggling with a flare up of diverticulitis right now and can only work for short spurts.  Hopefully Monday I will get the swingarm installed and get the wiring straightened out and try to get spark and maybe a first start. 🙏

[Maddman200]

I would fill it with marvel mystery oil and let that sit for a few days before trying to turn it over

[pastorjeep]

I ended up needing to put new one way bearings in the clutch and starter. It runs great even though the counter shaft stills sounds crunchy.