Tech Information > So you got a "New to you Kawasaki snowmobile"
1980 440 Drifter
rminier:
Go to the "Tips and tricks" section on here and go down to the 4th post...."Crank seals for dummies"...good info.
You will have to get 4 things....
1) Proper clutch puller....here is one place that carries them; https://www.mfgsupply.com/725-068.html
2) A decent flywheel puller.
(if the clutch and flywheel have never been removed, they can be stuck on the crankshaft really tight.)
3) A torque wrench. The shop manual will show the proper torque and tightening sequence for the bolts that hold the crankcase halves together. Doesn't have to be a fancy one, I continue to use an old Craftsman beam type.
4) A good crankcase sealant. As is mentioned in the "Crank seals for dummies" post, don't ever try any type of RTV Silicone, I don't care what color. That stuff will start to dissolve in the presence of gas or oil and turn to jelly. I use Threebond 1184....pretty widely available. I think Yamaha and Kawasaki still make good sealants for this also and dealers would probably have it.
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whitley1983:
Here's my progress so far, hopefully soon will start putting it all back together. Does anyone have any leads on how to either repair or where I can buy a new base for the seat? It's the only thing I haven't been able to find online that I need. Thanks in advance
-Jake
whitley1983:
more pics
Interceptor398:
Great progress! Seat bases are a problem and new ones seldom show up for sale.
gixxer6:
I've only ever worked on seats for the Liquid sleds...Could you make a base out of some treated plywood for the Drifter? Otherwise you're basically stuck trying to repair what you have.
I think I have an extra trunk door. PM me if you're interested.
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