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1973 Tucker Sno Cat 1443 New to Me

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Oh dad,

the look on J Tucker face is something else, and as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words,

J Tucker is thinking about this crummy kids toy and the Big Beautiful Orange Tucker, (BBOT)

I have seen this look before,

Hey DAD, hold my sippy cup
 

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Trying to keep winter spirit alive. Snow up north but only a few inches and rain down here.

Labels were a fail. So far masking tape many brands, electrical tape, and these labels don’t stick to this panel surface. Must be a non stick cooking surface prototype.

Had starter rebuild. Bushings replaced, Selenoid replaced, armature was burnt out. Starts nice and quick now.

Boys and I worked on the sleds as well. Few upgrades. Had to add a gusset kit to the running boards. Lots of flex when adult children hop on these. Hope my beer let me try that!
 

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I'd bet that the ding on the left side of the hood (which looks to be mostly pounded back out) is from the cable that supports the hood breaking and the hood hitting the left track. I say this because mine has a similar dent and that's how it got there.
 

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Nope the shop it went in and out of prior life had the overhead door close on or somehow.

Hit so hard the radiator top is dented and the radiator cap is stamped in the underside of hood. If you go back up this thread a bit you can see it.

Still a bit more skilled than me pounding needed.
 

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Little sno so got to run a bit after the cooling system freshen.

Temp runs much more consistent now. Ran hotter before and fluctuated more think thermostat was weak.

Valve cover not leaking anymore. Now that it’s all clean I can see the oil pan is wet. Will address when I redo front table and trunion fall. At least this one unbolts.

Hydraulic Filter NAPA #1196 is the one that works. I crossed it to this Fram but the steering made noise after. Thought it was air but was whenever I turned wheel was loud. Put a new Napa on all better? Ran around lock to lock a bunch feels great.

Take a look at the exhaust manifold. Must have been a factory second?

Check all fluids and recently installed coolant system clamps. All is well.

Starter turns better and sounds healthier.
 

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Happy Birthday to me and Happy Valentine’s Day to my Tucker!
 

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Little sno so got to run a bit after the cooling system freshen.

Temp runs much more consistent now. Ran hotter before and fluctuated more think thermostat was weak.

Valve cover not leaking anymore. Now that it’s all clean I can see the oil pan is wet. Will address when I redo front table and trunion fall. At least this one unbolts.

Hydraulic Filter NAPA #1196 is the one that works. I crossed it to this Fram but the steering made noise after. Thought it was air but was whenever I turned wheel was loud. Put a new Napa on all better? Ran around lock to lock a bunch feels great.

Take a look at the exhaust manifold. Must have been a factory second?

Check all fluids and recently installed coolant system clamps. All is well.

Starter turns better and sounds healthier.
not a factory second ,those manifolds are known to grow over time. on the small block chevy they shrink, and there is a special spreader just for re installing maniflds that have shrunk .
 

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Thanks mr nome. Very interesting. Little internet time and these definitely have a warping problem. On the fix list now.

They say if searching a junk yard for slant exhaust manifolds of the first and last bolts are missing warped!
 

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Nothing exciting on the Tucker to report other that the axe sheath installed.

Pray for the tbe East folks. 60-70 degrees weather coming Wednesday.

Pretty nice above the tree line 2000 feet today. Bad stuff down low.8”
Back home all slated for melting.

Took the kids out. Bri Jr first adult ride. 20 miles. J.Tucker and Sno Drifter have similar sleeping locations on cats! Slept like this for half the ride.
 

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Got a sneak preview of the Vintage NH event today and some VIP sled trail access. Big thanks to Trailbuilder and friends!

Plenty of sno despite what the weather might say. Looking forward to the weekend.

Wife was right should have gone home. Got sold on one more ride before melting. Friend was dying to try new sled he got Friday. 2018 first day on the snow friends Allstate replacement from other crash. I was riding it when a tour guide coming other way was looking behind at the group crossed to my side. Luckily it was a under 25 mph coming each way my good leg only suffered minor injury! Skidoo hit me had no damage. My foot was in the well and cushion it.

Zoom the photos and look at his ski track. Video I shot show better. Everybody insured and home safe so that’s the positive.

4 track good one track bad. Don’t know where this bad mojo stems from?

Sticking to Tucker!

PS tried for North Woods Law show with the officer. No go
 

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Frozen peas best investment today. Weaseled out of a worse situation!
 

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really beginning to strongly believe you are beating a dead horse, give up on the snow sled thing, they are nothing but pure trouble...
 

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Geez man, you guys got some luck. Glad you’re ok. I also did a drive by at Trailbuilders place yesterday coming back from Franconia. Amazing how north of the notch there was almost no snow at all. But looked pretty good in Thornton. Today and tomorrow are going to be tough on snow but might even get some fresh stuff on Friday!


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Found a great use for my McCall souvenir. Hope this reminds me of two things:

1. Make sure your inside when you start it.
2. Remove the tarp and cardboard covering the fan radiator and motor before starting after trailering.
 

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I need to dig out one of those RBF ribbons. Right now it's orange duct tape on the trailer hitch. Due to limited storage, I sometimes have things under the trailer the cat is on. Yes, I found out I need the reminder to look first, tow later. :wink:
 

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Great day trip. The three boys are all tuckered out cat napping on ride home. Had their schedule upside down today.

Two took epsom salt baths, one took a de salting bath and Tucked away for the night.
 

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Winter is back on in the East. Left Sunday thinking boats and today After a lovely flight back from Utah came home to some fresh sno and lots of down trees and wires. Those lights in the pic are the lucky ones with generators.

No tv no power no problem. Tucker Time! Beautiful night...
 

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Took both Tuckers out for a 7 mile track and pack session to setup the trails for the weekend. Cold nights and brutal March sun days. Hope to get the kids snowmobile race team together?

Finished the 71 olympique project been working on couple years finally got to put it on the sno!

Ski in Ski out West? How about Tucker in Tucker out East?

Blackout over Tucker security live feed back on the line! Watching for orange Burbans that buy carbons credits.
 

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living proof,

hold my beer and watch this..........
 

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Snowy Rivers

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Great pics.

I been away from sleds for many years now (Last ride was 1991)

I rode hard from 73 to 89 and with the fallout from racing issues (Drag Boats and sleds) my back just said NO MORE.

Thanks for sharing the great scenery.

Love the Tucker...

Seeing your pretty pics got my throttle thumb itching... Been ages since that has happened. :thumbup:
 

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Got some vintage stuff tuned up and took the kids around on the dog sled cleaning up the trails.

These snorunners came from the snowmobile hall of fame. One is stock the other is a OEM performance model. Different clutch, gearing, exhaust, head shims, and frame stifiner. Had to replace both tracks and kill switches due to hammer down and crashes. Fun and dangerous!

Hoping to host a winter carnival tomorrow.
 

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Burned up all the March sno today . Looks like a fresh supply on the way this week.

Disclaimer:These are professional infants children kids and adults! None of this is real or condoned simply fake news...

Public Health Warning: consuming meat s’mores or stray beer may be hazardous to your health. Also notable is moms were present in a ratio lower than per capita normal averages and youth was in charge!
 

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