The reason that your torque converter belt engages at idle is because it is on backwards. Those belts have an edge that has a bevel towards the tooth side, and an edge that is square cut. The edge with the bevel should go towards the engine, as that side of the driver pulley has a conical shape that it matches. Try flipping it end-for-end.

@raptorjesus5488

6 ай бұрын

Both sides of the belt are beveled, it's probably just not adjusted correctly, belt deflection or belt to sheave clearance

“Actual rat nest on top of a proverbial rat nest” that’s the best description I’ve ever heard for 80% of my projects!!

@ZeroCool396

3 жыл бұрын

lul at least he did not have to eat a rat sandwich like like sylvester stallone did in Demolition Man.

Two mechanics were making small talk about what happens when an engine is running but the car is in park. You know, just some idle banter.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

LOL. You have an endless supply!

@northstar2007

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork figure its my job to be the weirdo in the comments lol

@davidhamilton7628

4 жыл бұрын

Would you assume their conversation didn't go very far

LOVE invoking the name of @Mustie1, especially the "laying on of hands" comment! Also, kudos for mentioning the other fellow - I've caught some of his vids before today, but I *thoroughly* enjoy the idea of bringing up another YT producer vs the tearing of others down. I know you don't do negative vids, but they're out there, and I don't think it does our community any good. Keep doing the good work you're doing, Wes! I hope your channel grows exponentially and hope to be watching you for years to come!! PS: I hope you were wearing a mask during the critter eviction!! Stay safe!!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I try not to say too much negative about other KZreadrs, but sometimes I can't help myself.

@silasmarner7586

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork "'cough cough, Andrew Camarata, cough cough". Seriously though, your videos are top notch and you know I love them.

@chadsimmons6347

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork I snagged a $25.00, 50CC scooter, tried the "mustie1" route but nope, i spent $200.00, sold it for three, had about 40hrs in it, he & you are amazing, ill stick to plumbing where i seem to luck out for a living (good-upload)

@marshallpoe8087

2 жыл бұрын

Mustie1 and Camarata are the kings of "getting it running and working", bar none. We have three great channels to watch.

Referring Mustie1! +10! Even have a first fire laugh!

@willtricks9432

4 жыл бұрын

Laying on of hands is about right for Mustie1. Cheers

@marcryvon

3 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was going to say !! When I heard him referring to Darren when he pulled the "crusty" carb. Then the same Mad laugh at the fist start ! Yep, this Man is a Mustie 1 follower ! I'm a newbie here. Found your name on Marty T channel. Glad to subscribe like, right now !

I always laugh so hard at the recurring “It’s almost like it sat outside for SEVENTEEN years..” line 😂

@RanchDelivery

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah... that’s like saying when you type lol you actually scream laugh not very accurate

@1unco

3 жыл бұрын

Jkko

@1unco

3 жыл бұрын

@@RanchDelivery 8

@1unco

3 жыл бұрын

@@RanchDelivery y

I been watching Mustie1 for a long time and started following Hamilton Farm, so between you three I have been well informed. Cheers

Lol @ the ‘battery on concrete’ statement

@ryanworkman5229

4 жыл бұрын

Concrete will do nasty things t your battery. Seems a fair effort to put concrete in the battery tray though.

@csorrows

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanworkman5229 No, it does not.

@roberttimmons5638

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Workman it’s a myth about concrete. Only poorly misguided fools believe that. 😂

@marcryvon

3 жыл бұрын

@@roberttimmons5638 The concrete is not the problem. It's the humidity from the concrete floor, usually in not heated basements or garages. I told a friend of mine so many times not to store his deep charge batteries in his damp summer cottage basement during winter. He ruined 3 batteries doing so before the sales counter guy told him the same as I did. Bimbo.

@wynottgivemore9274

3 жыл бұрын

It's my understanding that the old style , non maintenance free ones had thinner outside walls or something like that. And those types were not liking the concrete floor due to premature drainage... Let's seperate myth and old wise tails from just old style batteries...and move on shall we. It took me up until I was in my 50s to realize why I wasn't supposed to store on the floor...now it is mute. So everyone please calm down,even if I still have an old habit of storing my battery on wood, it's not gonna hurt it.... 💪😊👍 PS ... These new vehicles with literally " a blinking light" that drains your battery if you let it sit for longer than 4 days its dead,and where I'm from In the winter when the battery freezes dead will be 💩 for sure. Stupid blinking light.😊

Love the test ride with the crusty lid-less brake fluid reservoir in the shot. Thanks

"Say cheese!" "CHEESE.....hamburger...." Right on kiddo, fire up the grill. 😎

@jlucasound

4 жыл бұрын

I think he may have been referring to "Hamburger Helper". ;-)

@Quacks0

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was amused by that remark, as well :D

@michaellong7514

4 жыл бұрын

cheese burger

@Quacks0

4 жыл бұрын

@@michaellong7514 How is K.I.T.T. doing? :)

@onefastslimjim

2 жыл бұрын

@@Quacks0 Michael Long is dead, remember? 😂 "A man, who does not exist"

That thing was definately a Mustie1 special. Great job getting it going again. You will definately have fun riding it.

Great job! Nice carb rebuild. When you get it running your laugh reminds me of Mustie1 when he gets an old engine to fire for the first time.

Hey Wes! Awesome to see you got it running! I have a brake master i’ll send ya for free to keep the project moving along. Also some things to note about the CVT clutch system. There is a specific clutch removal tool for the primary clutch. Can be had online pretty cheap, threads into the clutch and presses onto the crankshaft stub. ( I purchased mine from Dennis Kirk). When you take the clutch back off be sure to inspect all the weights and bushings for excessive wear. That system is the p90 style clutch system but many parts are interchangeable with the more common p85 systems found on Polaris snowmobiles of that era. Also important to note that belt alignment is critical as well as making sure the secondary clutch can float freely on the shaft. Torque spec on the primary clutch is right around 65ft/lb for future reference. As far as adjusting belt tension, there is not external adjustment on that system, there are shims that can be removed in the primary clutch to adjust the belt clearance but I promise you that you don’t want to hassle with that. The belt will wear in over time. As for the crank seals on that Fuji engine, I believe the case needs to be split to install them but I am not 100 percent certain.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was able to borrow the proper puller to do the seals. I'll look it over before I put the guards back on. Thanks for the info!

@allanvaneste6039

4 жыл бұрын

I thought the same about the seals but oddly enough you can replace them without splitting the crankcase. There is a video on KZread on the procedure.

@ChainsawChuckSmallwood

4 жыл бұрын

I have a “big boss” 4x6 of the same vintage as this trail boss (same atv with a dump bed and extra axel) and I got it from an older gentleman that had it sitting in his barn for 15 or so years and every single brake line needs replaced. Including the masters. Little bit costly but I’m saving my penny’s! Thank you for that info on the clutches @audiquatro that’s some golden bits of info!:) glad you got this one back on the road Wes! Best of luck in the future from WV!:)

The group I ride with when someone cold fires a 2T you suppose to say “ We got a new Pope ?”

2 videos this weekend, gotta be the best weekend ever, love watching your videos and how you explain what you do to find the problem. I learn alot from watching your videos

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Nice video and great work! I'm finishing up the revival of a Polaris Sportsman 500 HO that spent 7 years outside. The primary clutches tend to develop a ridge at the bottom of the sheaves where the belt doesn't make contact and causes them to catch the belt at idle, especially with a new belt.

The MIC carb is made by mikuni. Very popular on snowmobiles. The emulsion tube as you called it comes out through the top of the carb. Pull gently with needle nose pliers. They do tend to get stuck. To check crank seals spray carb cleaner around seals and listen for a change in the idle.

Holy Hantavirus!!!! I love that the Mrs calls it "video tapping" I still do the same...

I owned a 1978 Polaris Gemini 250. It absolutely ripped. Bombed through trails and had AMAZING floatation. Bringing bringgggggg. Love the 2 stroke sound. In the future save yourself alot work and start with a compression check. It would be a shame to do all the work for nothing. Great video. Rudy from NH

Two mornings in a row having coffee watching Wes work. Fantastic

shaking the fuel tank around with the bolts in it sounds like 7.3 running.

@officialalloy8601

4 жыл бұрын

What does that do

@StreuB1

3 жыл бұрын

@@officialalloy8601 Helps knock loose the debris and varnish. Acts like an abrasive. Essentially mimics a machine called a wheelabrator.

@gs1100ed

2 жыл бұрын

I use apple cider vinegar to clean out rusty gas tanks. I also put nuts in there and shake the mix around like crazy. I let it soak for a day or two then I dump out the vinegar and flush it out with water. It works pretty good and I like that the vinegar is not bad to dump out on the ground, like some of the chemicals that are for this purpose.

Love the homage to Mustie1! You guys KZread channels are certainly inspirational. Add Scott and Coldwarmotors to the equation and you have my favourite three channels! Look forward to every video! Thanks Wes.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

On Saturday mornings & some Sunday too, I will get up & try to catch up on your website & of course Mustie 1 too. And once again another great video. I really do enjoy watching you guys figure things out. Keep up the good work.

Starting to think you could fix a rainy day! Thanks for the vid man.

2 days of WWW, what a treat.

I busted out laughing at the battery stored on concrete remark.

I love when I buy the same old stuff as you. Really helps me repair. Love your videos man!

I was gonna say by your reaction to it starting "you'll love Mustie1" but you said "lets get all Mustie1 on on that (carb)". Excellent Wes.

I'm still surprised that you only have 60k subscribers. Your work and content is just as good as Car Wizard, VinWiki, Project farm and Cleese McFarland. You deserve way more views my good sir and I'll help spread the word.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know. I suspect it's partly that I don't like to dumb down my content, so it probably goes over the heads of people who are not mechanics or interested in the technical mumbo jumbo. But, I'm getting close to 70K!

@shoots2001

4 жыл бұрын

@@WatchWesWork keep doing what you are doing its perfectly fine. I watch vice grip garage and you can tell he knows his stuff but he dumbs it down and plays the fool to much sometimes.

Carb says "MIC" ...what you can't see is it continues "KEY MOUSE."

@bluegrallis

4 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought.

@JoelHershberger

4 жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same thing!! LOL

As always you brought something back from the dead!! Great job!! Only wish you had continued with repairs to/replacement of the master cylinder, calipers, the chain, the tires, putting on a new seat, working on the headlights, etc.

That double float in the bowl is so when the vehicle is canted on rough terrain it won't bog down, at least that's what I believe to be the case. Love the videos and your breadth of knowledge is amazing! Thanks

When automotive/vehicle mechanics start training, when does the Flora and Fauna training start 🤔. Great vlog Wes, your son will riding it soon. Lol. Thanks for sharing.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Good question!

I was expecting a mouse to go flying across the garage 😂😂😂

@neilmurphy845

4 жыл бұрын

Me to

@nvlvdave

4 жыл бұрын

Yep...either out the exhaust pipe or out of the CVT cover haha

I leanred a thing or two on this. Thank you...keep the videos coming. enjoy them

Wes, thanks for sharing, learning a ton about rebuilding ATV"s.

Love your videos and commentary. If you use mixed gas and the oil injection system is working, that may account for excessive smoke in the exhaust. Just my thoughts. I would be interested in knowing what you find out about that.

Thanks a million for your videos, I really enjoy watching them. With Austria going into the second Corona Lockdown, this is something to cherish! A note on cleaning up mice nests: PLEASE wear a FFP2 mask, and don't spread the stuff with the compressed air hose. Mouse shit is poison for your health...(pure self interest here: keep them videos coming, don't get sick ;) ;) ;))

Hey Wes, another great video! You never fail to entertain me! Thanks!

Hey Wes... As an OHV Mechanic in Florida, I am sure enjoying the quad repair videos! Thanks for taking in the time!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great episode Wes. I am not a mechanic but was wondering, would extra oil from the automatic oiler + the premixed gas and oil cause the mosquito truck affect?

I was expecting a “there’s your problem, lady” when the trans cover came off.

@lwoodt1

4 жыл бұрын

Best line on KZread.

You just took me down memory lane. Back in 1991 I was on the SAE formula car team at CSU. We built a car for the mid-west competition and it had a water cooled BMW K75 motorcycle engine with the same stock Polaris CVT transmission from a snowmobile. Thanks man!

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

All right! All elements included, including a Robin moment! Great clip!

@Merescat

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! The Robin Cam!

We Wes I can smell the mice from here

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

It's pretty bad.

@kilipoheikekanilehua4049

4 жыл бұрын

Every time I see Wes, Mustie or Teryl deal with mice nests wonder why you guys dont wear a respirator. Good job though Wes, you obviously are not the squeamish type!

@glynnlane9778

4 жыл бұрын

I can smell the exhaust. 😷

@15:15 A Mustie1 moment "Lets dribble a little gas into the cylinder" :D

Hi Wes, if you care about the hose sticking out like that,,I'd think if you either reroute the hose to wrap counter clockwise direction to the valve, or just turn the tank clockwise until the hose is tightened up against the tank... Your welcome 😊👍 Thanx for your great content, happy upcoming Easter!

You do amazing work .Good luck with your project . Now the whole family can go riding

Some Mikuni carbs do have "MIC" stamped on them so it's probably a legit piece.

@terrynations2243

4 жыл бұрын

Dido on that! forgot to mention on my comment.

More smoke than an Amsterdam coffee house...yikes!

@michaeltaillon2874

4 жыл бұрын

I suspect some of the smoke indicates the oil injection does in fact work.

@VS-wp7pz

4 жыл бұрын

Just good for it after all that siting

@nedasher116

3 жыл бұрын

2 stroke

I just got one of these for free. It has not run for 10yr plus and I followed your video to get it running. Thank you for your help

Nice job Wes, I am already subbed to Hank over at Hamiltonville Farm and agree its a great channel too.Cheers.

One conclusion I have drawn from all this is that Mouse Piss is Corrosive along with being Gross!

It’s alive........ITS ALIVE HAHAHA

Machine-repair videos are ALWAYS more enjoyable when you include snippets of family-time wif da cute kiddos :D

I laughed out loud when you said it works backwards like a magnito. Mag systems are the only thing I work on so to me everything else is oddball! Great video as usual. The explanation you do is great, it helps me understand and gives me some knowledge to start working on newer engines and equipment.

Love your vids Wes, greatly appreciate your time.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Always a good time watching you work! Keep on talkin brother😂

I caught myself backing up from the computer screen when you pulled that drive cover off! Wooweeeeeeee! Ohhhhh the smell! And the Mustie1 references, all gold!

Alright, found another Mustie1 to watch. This is the second of his I'll have watched. I'm sure I'll be watching lots more of them. Great job getting that ATV back to life. Yes, I clicked on that subscribe icon.

I watch both your and Hamilton farms. Both are great.

Well, it goes but I’m guessing by the distinct lack of brake fluid reservoir cover it won’t be stopping so quick. Thanks for the entertainment. Keep them coming Wes. 👍

Gday Wes ,, Love hearing you laughing your head off when the beast came back to life , classic . Great to see the family helping out , The young fella is a real chip off the old block Wes . The after market chinese parts are slowly getting better, and would prob be ok to to use master n slave cylinder kits to restore the brakes ,, ive had good results .. Great episode yet again .... Thanks Wes Much Respect from Down Under

It looked like a smoke bomb out. Max wasn't of all that smoke. Them mice had a hay day in there. Surprised none came running out. Great video thanks for sharing.

I bought a 2002 Polaris ATV little while ago with the same engine as a quarantine project. It had caught fire and done some damage. New wiring harness, plastics and a couple other parts and it started right up. Super fun

@simonjeffrey621

2 жыл бұрын

Farming tractors

I love the videos and I'm finding it really helpful ,im currently working on a barn find polaris trail boss 250 2x4 for my first atv

Great video! Made my day. Can’t wait to see what is next.

CDI explained Best I have ever Heard Thank you

Hey Wes, at least now you have a way to control you're bug problems. LOL. Great video, enjoyed it greatly. Keep us up to date on it please.

Hey Wes make sure the vent hose for the oil tank is not plugged on the trail boss I fixed one up that was sitting for a while and the vent was plugged. Causes a vacuum in oil tank and the motor burns out. Also you put bigger bolt in center of the clutch to get the clutch off. love your videos always learn lots

Nice plug there with Hank! I've already been watching him and really enjoy his channel. He also has a lot of interaction with his viewers and commenters oh, I'm sure that will change however the more viewers that he gets and more comments that he gets

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Well that's how it goes I guess. His channel is growing fast.

You can make a primary puller out of a piece of 3/4" fine all thread and nut about 1' long. The clutch is threaded internally, just weld the nut on one end and use it to push the clutch off. We have 3 of these we ride with our grandkids, a 250 and two 400 scramblers. They are awesome!

Thumbs up 👍 good to see going through the process. To find a way out of the situation.

I lived in Oklahoma for 9 years . Same flat ground. The wind kept blowing 24 hrs a day. Patio doors sang all of the time. Fun place!! Weather changes of 40F in hours. Plus big tornadoes. Fun Fun

Mustie special! LOVE IT! Including the "Its ALIVE !" laugh.

I have the same Polaris color and all but painted it camouflage. But that bike is a absolute workhorse and has never let me down.

Love watching Hank , he popped up on my suggested videos . And that cheese eater line gets me laughing everytime . Cheers Wes love your channel .

Hi Wes. Missed the premiere. Though I am happy to wake up with a hot coffee and a video WWW : ) Great trouble shooting and has always I liked,shared. All my best.

Barn finds are always soooo much fun, I just found a polaris trailboss 350l that hadn't been touched in 4 years

Think I just got Hantavirus through my screen when you opened that cover....Damn critters!!! Oddly satisfying watching the cleanup though:)

Great restoration! Keep laughing as it adds color to your work. Nice to see Iowa ingenuity still exists. Always enjoy your football teams when they come to Penn State to play. Excellent Americans that are true patriots. Enjoyed this very much! Thanks

Another great video my friend nice to see the family 👍 another runner 👍👍👍👍👍

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

I know you keep saying you can't make an interesting carb rebuild but I am here to say IMHO yes you can. haha Thanks for another great video.

It’s a classic two stroke Mikuni. They all had MIC on them. Two strokes always just make you laugh. Love mine! Enjoy!

Another great video thanks for all of your knowledge

Thoroughly enjoyable Wes , thank you so much, so nice to watch , you are a clever Trevor Ha Ha . Regards Clive

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

That's probably the best explanation of CDI.. I finally get it.. but just in case, can you break out the crayons for me? This is why I vote for you to talk on your videos.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

It's a pretty simple system, but kind of backwards of normal ignition.

Another great video. That looks like a Mikuni VM carb very popular on two strokes. Remove the main jet and flat washer and the emulsion tube comes out the top. You could pressure test the motor. Plenty of videos available. The extra smoke could be transmissions oil from the right side crank seal. Thanks as always for your efforts.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

I do have a smoke machine. Hmm....

I was watching Hanks channel and he said to check out yours, great job...

Maybe you should have cleaned outside ? Glad you got it going now waiting for the burn up with the Mrs on your grass 😂😂 already watch hank , mustie and Jonathan. Thanks so much for sharing stay safe and healthy . 🇬🇧

Good save, Wes! Yes, lots to do yet but maybe at least the rear brake system can be cleaned out and made to work. It would be a good parts buggy/runner or mobile service robot anyway. I'd hope to find a similar barn find/save in my area. Could definitely put one to use! Good video!

@andremolina-rivera601

2 жыл бұрын

Diego Molina

very worthwhile description of CDI system.

Hey she was free brother, good job Wes!plastics looks good for the age! Just take the cover off the seat and new foam padding! Awesome video brother

I have the red two fifty I think that number is correct as its so old yet runs like new. Course it didn't hurt cause it laid in the back of someones garage for years never rode. I found it and traded for it and then loosened one valve up and hit the switch and it started so easy that you would of never known it sat for so long. Now I am replacing the handle for the brake and the throttle handle as I stepped on it trying to get over a fender on my pickup. So it sat again for about three most. I still might be able to ride as my feet don't work anymore.... I like all your videos so keep em coming

Love the Mustie1 reference with the carburettor!

LMAO @ Lets go all Mustie1 on the Carb. Loving it! ATV's (We call them Quad bikes) are a learning experience, I have an early Yam Kodiak 400 4x4 thats due some love after sitting in the weather for 4 years and I made damned sure I had ALL the service books for her. She was a good thing when we had the farm and worked hard so I kept her when we moved to town.

All the good stuff....a will it start video. An unboxing video. A mouse nest video.....if only we had a pressure washing segment! Thanks for doing these, lots of fun.

@WatchWesWork

4 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

Had on for years it was an absolutely great machine rebuilt the top end it was very reliable

I have a 6x6 version of this and its been endless problems. Some tips for you if the petcock on the tank is plastic replace it with a metal one, just measure the hole spacing and find a generic one that fits as the barb the fuel line goes on will break. Also the ETC throttle I would remove from circuit, it's a small micro switch that has a thin tiny piece of metal pressing on it which will break off. Also be carefull of your wiring loom the one we have got the green death inside the cable sheaths, heated up and melted the wiring loom together. If it's chain drive make sure the chain is tensioned and lube it with gear oil. Also make sure there's oil in the gearbox otherwise shifting gears becomes a pain in the ass. Otherwise they're ok but if you live outside of the states good luck getting parts for a reasonable price.

Loved it!!! Reminded me of when I took apart a Yamaha 250!!! Two things: check the spark arrestor in the back of the expansion chamber (muffler) and HOW much pre mix was there? I would think it should be 50:1 but go with whatever the manufacturer says!!! 40:1 won't hurt anything but the air!!!