99 ski doo formula deluxe 583 - Snowmobile Forum: Your #1 Snowmobile Forum

jackel · 12-17-2012, 02:00 AM

Hi guys my cousin is selling his 99 ski doo formula deluxe 583 hasent run it for a year and a half but it looks really nice and only has 1200 miles but I'm don't know a lot about these any help and info would help like what to watch out for thanks

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**smallengineguy** · 12-17-2012, 03:24 AM

Nothing to watch out for. 583's are great engines. Clean the carbs, change the chaincase oil, grease the fittings and ride.

**kccats** · 12-17-2012, 06:31 AM

Maybe drain the fuel tank too? Check then belt?

jackel · 12-18-2012, 01:52 AM

My friend at work has a 97 polaris xlt 600 and says there's no way the 583 will beat him what do u think. Can it at least keep up with it?

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WWTSE670 · 12-18-2012, 09:55 PM

The 583 will give a run out of the hole, but Ive rode with one and i think that 600 Polaris triple will have more legs on top, those are pretty fast sleds...

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jackel · 12-19-2012, 01:35 AM

What spark plugs would u run in a 583

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**smallengineguy** · 12-19-2012, 03:41 AM

BR9ES NGK's

jackel · 12-19-2012, 04:08 AM

Thanks for info

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jackel · 12-22-2012, 02:31 PM

Got ski doo yestarday cleaned carbs changed chaincase oil runs and idles real good no snow yet to try it out on but when I prob up the track off the ground it will only run to 60 mph is this normal or is there something I should check out it has been sitting for a year and a half.

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joshkidner · 12-22-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jackel

Got ski doo yestarday cleaned carbs changed chaincase oil runs and idles real good no snow yet to try it out on but when I prob up the track off the ground it will only run to 60 mph is this normal or is there something I should check out it has been sitting for a year and a half.

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I bet i know exactly what is wrong. Check your belt. If its worn replace it. Check your primary clutch also. If there is burnt on rubber (any rough black stuff) it needs to be scrubbed off. I use heavy duty engine cleaner on a cloth. It basically wipes it away along with any oils on the clutch. You dont want oils on there! Also you can use 220 grit sandpaper. Go in circles and as long as you dont press down really hard you will have a good outcome!

WWTSE670 · 12-23-2012, 12:11 AM

Although it "should" wind out faster than that, it isn't the best idea to prop track up and wind out as fast as sled will go. If it runs well replace the belt as said before and try once you get snow

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jackel · 01-02-2013, 02:13 PM

Sled runs good fixed the problem ended up being a fuel line. Went for a ride today starts fine when cold but after riding for a while I go to start it and it takes one person pulling cord and one pumping the gas. Like I said before I'm not really use to a ski doo do u have to prime it after its warmed up like when it is cold please help

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DanM675 · 01-03-2013, 08:28 PM

check the exhaust valves and clean them! but do it with a brass brush or scotch-bright!

**smallengineguy** · 01-04-2013, 03:21 AM

When it's warm, crack the throttle a little when you pull it over.