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ekh2opolo23 · 11-09-2006, 11:08 AM

I have a problem with my sled. it wont start basically. The sled is a 1996 Ski-Doo Formula 583. The engine looks like it ran without oil. About 2 grand has been put into fixing this problem. I put in new pistons but still wont start. It will Turn over though. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS EMAIL ME @ zailzenduo23@yahoo.com

**smallengineguy** · 11-09-2006, 04:51 PM

CHeck compression- should be 120lbs or higher.

Check for spark- get an inline tester and make sure both sides have a bright spark.

Check for fuel- Squirt a little 2 stroke mix from a windex bottle into the carbs. It should fire if it has the above 2 items correct.

If you have all 3, it should at least fire. If it won't fire, ONE of those isn't present.

SnowRida · 11-09-2006, 10:13 PM

[quote=ekh2opolo23] I put in new pistons but still wont start. It will Turn over though.

Did you do it correctly?

ekh2opolo23 · 11-10-2006, 09:54 AM

yeah i have rebuilt the motor over 5 times in the past 2-3 years, if i did something wrong one time it should of fired at least one of the other times.