Poncho 923 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) My buddy cleaned out his garage last week and gave this 1972 Evinrude SS Bobcat 399. I don’t know whether to thank him or curse him. It appears everything is there and in the big picture in pretty good shape. Anyway another toy to play with. According to Evinrude the 399 is 30 HP delivering about 7hp to the track. Should be a real crusher. Anyone have any tech data on the motor? Edited November 28, 2019 by Poncho 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1trailmaker 1,857 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 That should be a fun expensive project Manual https://www.ebay.ca/i/352452518167?chn=ps&dispItem=1&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=706-89093-2056-0&mkcid=2&itemid=352452518167&targetid=840241329971&device=c&adtype=pla&googleloc=1002298&poi=&campaignid=8168839902&adgroupid=84192245003&rlsatarget=pla-840241329971&abcId=1063836&merchantid=116249664&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2vjuBRCqARIsAJL5a-Izm4f5stOFx-gRqTMGmACBW71oiebz6bLNnE9T3MJWB0gUJyecSuYaAutkEALw_wcB Hopefully you will have this one day 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 6,260 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Paging Puzzle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) I’m not sure I will spend anything on this one, I will likely leave it as is and see if she fires off. After a good carb cleaning and fuel flush that is. The motor rolls over and has compression.....always a good beginning point Edited November 28, 2019 by Poncho 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladefever 1,565 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 51 minutes ago, Poncho said: My buddy cleaned out his garage last week and gave this 1973 Evinrude SS Bobcat 399. I don’t know whether to thank him or curse him. It appears everything is there and in the big picture in pretty good shape. Anyway another toy to play with. According to Evinrude the 399 is 30 HP delivering about 7hp to the track. Should be a real crusher. Anyone have any tech data on the motor? That 7 hp might be a little high...... Rugged well built sleds back in the day. Seen a few at Peterborough show in rough shape. And guys buying them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladefever 1,565 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Opposed twin with single carb? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, bladefever said: Opposed twin with single carb? Yes. 399 opposed twin, single carb......it is actually a 72 model, my mistake. I think the engine has its roots with Curtis Wright. It also has CDI ignition! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 982 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 You can take the hood off and it has a throttle cable, I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04nightfire 364 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 saw that for sale on kijiji last night Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reevester 966 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, 04nightfire said: saw that for sale on kijiji last night Stop looking, you have a sled. And change the avatar and FB picture!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 5 hours ago, 04nightfire said: saw that for sale on kijiji last night not that one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04nightfire 364 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, Poncho said: not that one he has two identical or you are selling it already? Edited November 28, 2019 by 04nightfire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, 04nightfire said: he has two identical or you are selling it already? This one is not for sale. ....Post a link please. I doubt there are many out there. I would be amazed to see not one, but two for sale, unbelievable Edited November 28, 2019 by Poncho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackstar 4,087 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 https://www.kijiji.ca/v-snowmobile/oakville-halton-region/evinrude-snowmobile-1970-as-is-good-condition/1474481482?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Blackstar said: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-snowmobile/oakville-halton-region/evinrude-snowmobile-1970-as-is-good-condition/1474481482?utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_ios&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ios_social Got it.......mystery continues. Thanks. That is the one in the picture. He might in fact have two then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ManOnManOral 1,136 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 5 hours ago, Poncho said: Got it.......mystery continues. Thanks. That is the one in the picture. He might in fact have two then. Are you getting senile? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 982 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 Beware a man with no shoe laces, look what happened to Epstein Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 This....funny stuff on some of these old sled vids Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) On 11/28/2019 at 11:41 PM, ManOnManOral said: Are you getting senile? Apparently not......picked it up this morning and dropped it off at the hangar. I squirted some fresh fuel down the carb and it fired right up. Just another toy, interesting set up Edited December 1, 2019 by Poncho 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ManOnManOral 1,136 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 Cool. Who put the ad up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, ManOnManOral said: Cool. Who put the ad up. Long story...the owners son....the machine was promised to me about one year ago. Kid thought he would do him a favour, there was a little Italian moped thing too, and sell them. Both now in my hands. Between the Penguin, Bobcat and the wop mobile I’ve got plenty of junk... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 (edited) I spent the better part of the day blowing out mouse nests and mouse shit. Needs little things like a correct throttle cable, some bogie work and a windshield. Not sure what I will do with it besides run around the airport during a snow day. Edited December 1, 2019 by Poncho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 6,260 Posted December 1, 2019 Share Posted December 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Poncho said: I spent the better part of the day blowing out mouse nests and mouse shit. Needs little things like a correct throttle cable, some bogie work and a windshield. Not sure what I will do with it besides run around the airport during a snow day. Sounds all great but why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 923 Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share Posted December 1, 2019 18 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: Sounds all great but why? Because it’s also a hobby. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 982 Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 Not sure on your route north but Pat's Stitch n Sew in Bancroft does good upholstery, 675 Monck rd. just south of town 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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