For all you guys out there looking at restoring an old Sno*Jet. Go for it!
It is a great experience and even though it takes many long hours of hard work,
you'll be glad you did it in the end. Below are a few tips to get you going
on restoring your Sno*Jet. Always take lots of pictures when you're restoring
a sled, you'll be amazed if you compare the before and after pictures. Also
if you take a bunch of pictures of your restoration, or your nice original Sno*Jet,
I would love to see them and would gladly add them to my page for you.
Just email me! Good Luck and Happy Sledding!
General Sno*Jet Parts
* If you need parts for your Sno*Jet, you've got a few options:
Parts and Adverising on www.snojet.com
Sno*Jet Windshields at Cannon Classic Sleds
If you need anything else, here are a couple sites where you can post an ad:
VintageSleds.com Classifieds
NH Snowmobile Museum Association Classifieds
http://rolandleblanc.wordpress.com/
75/76/77 SST and Astro SS parts
If your track is too worn, you've got a few different options. If you scroll down the page further,
there are instructions on replacing your track with a newer 121" track. The original kimpex track replacements
have been discontinued, BUT the Camoplast has a track that will work. The part number is 9756, and these tracks are still available.
The black trim piece that goes around the back of the hood can be found at any Case Tractor Dealership. The reflectors for the tunnel and hood can be found
at any Bumper to Bumper store.
Sno*Jet Wiring Diagrams!
These diagrams were generally available in the owners manual. I don't list the older diagrams because they weren't very helpful,
it was more of a layout on how the wiring went in the sled, it didn't have any info on the colors. The good news is most of the older
models were pretty basic when it came to wiring.
1974 Whisper Jet and Sabre Jet
Sno*Jet Specs
This information comes from the owners manuals, it comes in pretty handy!
1972 Owners Manual PDF provided by Tim Reil
Does your sled need a new belt? There have been many changes to the different belts over the years. Here is a quick conversion for a few different Sno-Jets so you can run a new Kimpex belt.
* If you decide to repaint the sled yourself, you may have a hard time
picking a color. If your sled is faded, you'll have a hard time getting the
correct color scanned. Here are a few different types of paint submitted by viewers that you might want to
try. They all should be very close, but its up to you. Just as a warning, Sno*Jet did have at least 2 different shades of blue, compare any new
paint with the original on your sled.
Here are a couple paint codes for a Polyurethane Paint. They were proffesionally scanned and should be an exact copy.
Solid Blue 196030 ESSS-B- Code 60845
Here's a new update on the Sno*Jet colors. Look at the image below. That is a 73 Thunder Jet, the hood (top part) is the original gel-coat. The bellypan (bottom piece) is Tremclad Medium Blue, and the color sample in the middle is Porsche Mexico Blue.
How to put a Cat Slide Suspension in your Sno*Jet - Part 1
How to put a Cat Slide Suspension in your Sno*Jet - Part 2
How to put a Cat Slide Suspension in your Sno*Jet - Part 3
How to get extra travel out of your 75/76 suspension
* To replace your metal rusty old gas tank with a plastic gas tank, all you
have to do is cut the top of the tank in front of the ski support . Drill a hole
in the 4 corners, then cut a line across the belly pan under the hole and 4
inches back on both sides. Pull the pan down so the tank can fit around the bend
. Once the tank was in bend the pan back up and fit a plate over the pan using
self-taping screws. Just make sure the plate is wider than the tank. It is a
tight fit but it works great. Lon Wagner did this to his 72 Super Jet. Here is
what he had to say about it : The tank I used was out of an Elan and it will fit
in any Sno*Jet wide or narrow track . There was enough room on the throttle side
to route the gas line in through the old hole in the side and up to the new hook
ups. I sugest you do the same as it keeps the lines away from the exhaust. There
is room on either side but I had to tap [smack] the tank with a hammer to get it
around the bend . once its around the bend it fits like a glove, you won't even
have to tie it down. I should also have some pictures shortly. Be very careful
when attempting these modifications.
Roland Leblanc has setup a blog following the clean-up and refurbishement of a 1970 Sno-Jet Super Sport. Follow the link for details and pictures of the sled. There is some good information on the blog on what to expect when tackling an older Sno-Jet Project.
Gary Kist has provided a video on the Disassembly of a Keihin Carb for a 74 SST 292. Take a look.
* Tremclad Rust Paint Medium Blue
* Canadian Tire Moto-master # 47-5044
* Rust-Oleum Sail Blue # 7724
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Sno*Jet Blue Ditzler #14231
* 1971 Ford Grabber Blue
* "Fleet Hot Licks
Super Blue" Paint number 17708
Hirth Engine Blue - Metalic blue 104420 ESSS-B- Code 20430
