swampcat07

Good morning everyone, looks like there is more snow in the forcast.

Glad to see you got it to work and you can ride now. I was kind of hoping it would be a direct replacement. Just make sure you seal the wiring tight. I usally use that shrink tubing stuff.

Good Morning guys I am excited about the new year and already planning rides. How much snow do you guys have in NY?

i did my problem is they sent me something that was broken right out of the box switch was broken had scratches on it, it was used not new

I think I misunderstood your first post I did not know it was broken I just assumed it was not working. Definately have a case there. It looks like others have had the same experience also. I still think that the best way to get it resolved is to speak to cycle country.

We are going to try and get out Sunday. Happy New Years Everyone!

Did you check out their terms of service before you placed your order?

Terms of Sale - Cheap Cycle Parts

They say they will not return electrical parts.

I am on your side that this sucks because I have been there with a huge snowstorm and the plow down but it might not be fair to rip them a new one if their decisions are in line with their policies.

I would be more upset with the manufacturer for their QA/QC of their product leaving the factory. However according to cycle counrty's website they are very quality focoused.

In my opinion this is why I like the brick and mortar places are easier to deal with when I have a problem. Would cycle country let you exchange it at one of their other local dealers?

Thats not a bad deal at all for a direct replacement. Let us know how you like the fan mans service. Is he in the US?

I replace my AC stock fan with a $50 part from autozone. They are not as well built compared to the factory ones for deep water riding but for the trails they work just fine. (I rode my autozone fan in deep water for about a year before it gave out, then just got a new one, still around $100) Just measure the diameter of your fan and then check out what they have in stock.

I totally agree with DD it is either the head gasket or the water pump o ring. Don't run it too much until you get the problem solved. I would use some cheap wet clutch safe oil to flush out the motor a few times before running it for good. For the first flush add a little sea foam. Just add the oil run it till it warms up and then drain. Check for the milky consistancy and then repeat until a oil change or so until it is gone.

The good news is that if it was coolant and not swamped then there should not be any debris (sand dirt mud) in the engine and your cylinder walls should be in good shape. I would however replace the rings in there becuase of the ATVs age.

First welcome to the forum!!

If he flooded the engine and did nothing for three years that is not good news. You would have to tear it down and rebuild it.

First is first. See if the starter works and that you are getting spark and gas. Next would be to try and crank it with the plug removed. See if any water comes out of the spark plug hole. If it still dosen't crank over then I would pull the top end and see what kind of condition it is in. Also if is in deed coolant and not pond water then you would have to most likely replace the head gasket anyways.

I would also clean the carb and make a note of what jets are installed in there.

Take some pics and come back and let us know how you are doing. I work on arctic cats alot (454 not so often) and would be glad to help.

Thanks, Happy Holidays to you too. Now all we need is a little snow.

Thanks, I am glad I can help. I love the members and positive attitude of this forum.

I would be interested in looking after the Arctic Cat section if you are looking for someone for specific areas and possibly I can glance thru a few more sub boards as time permits.

The best would be to use an aftermarket CDI the other way would be to jump the wires as they did here. Be careful though because they change from year to year and some of a newer year are leftovers. Reverse over ride on a 700

It is a little far for me but That's a nice mud pro.

Muddie in a Mudhole at Losttrails in PA....!!!!

I definately miss the Lost Trails. Good Pic.

Thanks there may be another ride in the fall. I will shoot you a PM if there is.

The bridge isn't part of SSRT, but it is part of the abandoned railroad that SSRT uses. Just something I had to check out, I was expecting the bridge to be removed. I was surprised of its condition. Here are a few from Whiskey Springs.

I love the size of your new cat. I bet it can really tear up the trails.

Thanks here is the MTI ride they held last month.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE25-zsEom8]YouTube - MUDTECHinc Open House 2010[/ame]

nice.....any other plans for the cat?

Engine work is being completed this month and then a lift in the very far future.

Ride update this time in NY at MTIs Open House

Don't forget to check your thermostat. It is easy to remove and place in hot water to see if it opens. You can also check the temp of your radiator (non contact thermometer). If the radiator is not getting hot the fan sensor will never tell the fan to come on.

Did you hook the fan up to 12v yet and see if it works? If the fan is broke you can get a replacement from any parts place for about $50.

Do you have an aftermarket exhaust or any other aftermarket parts?

Also check and see if the intake is intact and not allowing too much air to enter.

OK where are the pics. I am not even sure if I have seen a 98 cat before.

You can switch the diodes out with another in the fuse box to see if one is bad.

The overide feature is exclusively for reverse. There is a way you can bypass the override switch if you are intrested but you should probally find the cause of your problem first.