Streetmedik

I might drive to Tulsa to an Arctic Cat dealer and see if they have a carb kit in stock.

This is what I get.

Thank you

These photos were before I cleaned it, so please excuse the grime.

This one is very hard and as flat as a board. The float moves freely. I'll see if I can find something that tells me the correct float height. In looking on parts sites for a carb kit, it seems in 2003 artic cat made several variations of the 500. How can I know which one I actually have in front of me? I tried search8ng for the VIN. Not much help. Some sites said it was a 2003 Caterpillar, some said Massie Furgason. I'm pretty sure it is neither of those. 6 versions of the automatic transmission Artic Cat 500.

I am guessing the accelerator pump is simply not needed on this 4 wheeler. I was able to get it to start and throttle up just fine. Need to get a carb kit as it leaks like crazy at the bowl top. So, while I am searching for a carb kit to order, I will tackle the brakes. Calipers are nasty. Perhaps I'll tear them down tomorrow. For now, I'm tired. Worked on rebuilding the Kubota tractor that we use at work. Seems odd that since I retired from ambulance work... Everyone suddenly thinks I am a mechanic.

It is mechanical. And if I pull up on it, it squirts a mist from the nozzle in the intake side of the carb. I spent 2 days unclogging that nozzle. Then to learn it isn't used. By time I get this thing finished, I am afraid I might want one myself.

It is fully seated as far as I can tell. The boot was already bolted onto the cylinder. I just assumed it was mounted correctly.

As can be seen in my last photos. The carb is not sitting level. Is it normal and correct for it to be “slanted” so that the bowl seam is not level? I have been searching Google to try and find a photo of the carb mounted on the 4wheeler so I could see if it should be level or not. However, I can't find a good photo.

Why would they use a carb with an accelerator pump and not use it? Don't get me wrong, absolutely not doubting you. Just don't understand the company's thought processes. Where is the best place to buy a carb kit?

Ok friends. It is 90% back together. It starts... And I couldn't have done it without your help. Thank you. Now the next step. Carb is leaking at the top of the bowl. And it doesn't sit level. Should it be set level on the bike? See photos. The other question is about the accelerator pump lever. Circled on one of the photos. What does it attach to? I have looked through the documents I was given links to and searched google. Can't find an answer. I appreciate all the help.

I have looked through the service manual that was provided in the link above. Cant find what attaches to the lever for the accelerator pump. What am I missing?

Ok thank you. I’ll have to see if it is in one of the boxes.

ok got it together and mounted. Found a good video on YT. now, next question. What attaches to the lever for the accelerator pump? I had a big spring. No little spring and no washers.