1990 Indy 650 summer restoration...

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Sonsaditches

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Looks awesome! Nothing like the sound of those triples!
Those 650s and 500s were the bomb back in the day. They were everywhere when you went up north!
 
skiroule

skiroule

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Wow! The sled looks incredible! Love the stock graphics with the black and the updated skis just work with the whole look.

Now you have a piece of your sledding history that you can keep (and ride) forever. Congratulations on sticking with it and not compromising on the quality you were after in the build.
 
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mikes99ss

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Thanks, a TON of time and effort and I'm not done. Few kinks to iron out but man, that first ride was fun
 
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mikes99ss

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Well, since people seem to enjoy following the progress. First ride wasn't 100% successful. Overheated the sled because of a waterpump failure that I think was caused by a pinched heat exchanger which was caused by stud damage from a track that was to loose/had to little clearance at the front. Plan of action....Ordered used waterpump, ordering new heat exchanger and switching from 9 to 8 tooth drivers to create an extra 3/8" clearance at the front of the track. Should be plenty of room now. Hopefully I can ride it one more time and then I will decide wether or not I need to re-gear to account for driver change.
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kirk600

Active member
Mike,
Sorry to hear about your sled overheating, and the damage to the heat exchanger.
the sled looks stunning and I hope you can get back on the snow soon.
 
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kirk600

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I have never personally replaced a front heat exchanger, but as you found out they are a real bear to do. I had a dealer quote me $1000.00 at least 10 years ago on my 1992 indy 500 and it ended up being a bad hose.........I said no way I will fix it myself.
cost me $100.00 for a pressure tester and $27.00 for the correct hose......that is the closest I have been. Good luck Mike
 
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