wildcat doesnt run rite.. HELP - Page 3 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

**RJ Gleason** · 09-02-2008, 01:33 PM

Yes it can.
If the secondary is sticking, it will not shift out properly.

JheLrey · 09-02-2008, 01:39 PM

bdavis1 · 09-03-2008, 11:13 PM

secondary works fine, sled shop said check belt diflection, also can u test wires with something that will show if there is other wires grounding out somewhere on the sled, ran the sled today ran perfect with belt on for a bit then seemed to die away and then it wouldnt run right again,

**RJ Gleason** · 09-04-2008, 07:30 AM

intermittent ground is a stinker to track down, but yes, it can cause the same symptoms.

bdavis1 · 09-04-2008, 09:30 AM

so is there a tool where i can see if there is a drain somewhere in the system? dont know how to do this so walk me through it. also could it just be something thats plugged in the carbs even though ive cleaned them? like i said it seems to run perfect then it kinda dies away then it dont want to move.

JheLrey · 09-04-2008, 01:08 PM

Start shaking wires!!!

kccats · 09-05-2008, 11:12 PM

I think it's just loading up? It will run for a few yards after you clear it out on a stand, then boggs down! Could be the chokes?

bdavis1 · 09-06-2008, 08:27 AM

i messed with the chokes like you told me and switched cans still does it, with the track up in the air and when it starts to bog if i let off the throttle then slowly give it gas it will rev out can the carbs need work like should i get them sinked or wat else could this possibly be?

kccats · 09-06-2008, 09:27 PM

I don't think sinc is the problem! You are getting too much fuel or oil! Try this, with the track up and the engine running at like half throtel, pull up on the oil pump arm? Hold it for a good minute or two! See if the engine dies out of oil over load! If not then the oil pump could be going bad! Like I told you, when they quit the go full on! Don't know but it's worth a try?

bdavis1 · 09-06-2008, 11:38 PM

so just pull up on the spring loaded lever and hold it all the way up? and if the motor doesnt react then bad oil pump?

**RJ Gleason** · 09-07-2008, 07:32 PM

Just a hunch, but are the wires attached to the carbs still connected?
The throttle position sensor is a known problem with these and can cause the same intermittent problems you are having.

bdavis1 · 09-07-2008, 08:04 PM

ive heard of these but there are no wires connected to my carbs i dont even see where they connect to the carbs, also i dont see a plug on my chassis where they would connect too. i dont think my sled had these. keep tryin guys help me fix this thing!!!!

bdavis1 · 09-09-2008, 01:00 AM

whent to start my sled tonite and test the oil pump and the thing wouldnt run, after an hour messin with it i decided to clean the carbs did that blew everything out and put all back together. she started first pull it still spudders but i feathered the throttle to get it to run good and try and blow it all out, was about to shut it down when i figured i would try it i was able to drive it with me on it and i did a lap in the yard still smokes like crazy and i found out i got the wrong jets in the carbs but it moved with me on it! if the oil pump isnt bad and i let it sit til winter do you think it will still smoke alot or is it just smokeing mainly cuz its still warm and the wrong jets are in it? thanx brandon

**RJ Gleason** · 09-09-2008, 09:28 AM

It'll smoke a lot until it's properly warmed up, even less when it's cold.
It will take a while for the pipes to get up to temp. and then they will clean out.

bdavis1 · 09-09-2008, 10:30 AM

also when i bought it the guy said it was freshly rebuilt and fresh oil in the crankcase.so im thinkin he actually dumped oil in the engine could this affect anything? it seems to get too much oil im gnna test the pump later today and give you results thanx brandon

**RJ Gleason** · 09-09-2008, 11:36 AM

If that is the case, and he did dump a lot of oil into the base, it could be the problem.

bdavis1 · 09-09-2008, 03:04 PM

i have been running it off and on all day tryin to blow it all out seems to be runnin alot better im sure it will take a while to burn up all the extra oil but i think i got it all fixed! now i need a set of psi pipes or somthin lol

**RJ Gleason** · 09-10-2008, 08:10 AM

The pipes it came with (OEM) are the best for it's performance.
Tweaking the jetting and clutching will be your best gains.

bdavis1 · 09-10-2008, 10:17 AM

so i dont really need pipes then? whats the purpose of them then if they really dont do anything, make the sled sound different?

**RJ Gleason** · 09-10-2008, 11:04 AM

After market pipes are tuned to a smaller rpm range which will make the engine peakier (have a smaller usable rpm range).
Jet maybe one size leaner and then set up the clutches for better performance.