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mswyka

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Re: Intruder needs help or maybe just getting tired?
« Reply #30 on: January 19, 2014, 08:44:13 PM »
Had some free time yesterday so the Invader came into the garage - brake assembly cleaned up, lubed and re-assembled with fresh pads.  One loop around the field and so far so good, all seems to be doing what it is supposed to do.  But one inch of snow does not give us much for a test.  Great traction, but the skis don't slide as easy as they should.  Need some more snow.  Lloyd, send some down here please.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440

mswyka

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Re: Intruder needs help or maybe just getting tired?
« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2014, 06:22:43 PM »
We have had a good few weeks - enough snow to run.  This weekend softened everything up and now it is frozen pretty hard.  But last Sunday afternoon was a blast.  This particular sled however has decided to continue to challenge us.  While we thought the primary problem was brakes, it seems to have a secondary issue.  After about a half hour of good hard riding it decided to quit.  Not a puff, pop or chortle!  We ended up towing it back home and getting out another sled for Harry to ride.  Tonight I had a little time to start looking at it - gave it a prime and pulled and off she went!  I am convinced that the problem is electrical, but since it runs, we are going to need to take it out on the trail to get it hot enough to replicate the problem.  We will be sure to have a tow rope this time.
Intruders:  1978, 1979, 1981 Custom (Pink)
Invaders:   1980 440
Projects:    1981 Invader 440