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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 7, 2016 19:55:46 GMT -6
I found these numbers on tunnel 1112927....im looking to figure out what year and model Rupp i have...it was a barn find with no hood. The engine is the TR340 SERIAL# 06625. Can someone plz help me out. Im not sure where else to look. Thanks
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 7, 2016 20:42:23 GMT -6
Anyone on here?
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Post by seacoastrupp on Feb 7, 2016 21:50:17 GMT -6
The serial # on the tunnels really are vague in the rupp world... as some info can be helpfull such as year made, thats about it.... They are not "build specific like other brands,,, denoting yr/ model/ engine/ and so on.. I think a photo of your sled would help the board tell you all about your sled.. Post one...... See what happens
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 7, 2016 22:39:56 GMT -6
How do i post a pic? It does not have a hood.
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Post by mcruppin on Feb 8, 2016 7:54:40 GMT -6
Anyone on here? Patience is a virtue my friend...... As Joe has already stated, tunnel #'s do not tell the story. So with that being said lets go with your motors model # "TR340", tells me it is a Tohatsu. Although Rupp started using Tohatsu's in 71, they only used the 400 and 440. 340 was introduced in 72 models, and carried through until 73. since you did not mention it being a TR340-2 or a TR340s, I assume you do not have a Nitro or a Magnum. You not saying if it is a wide track or narrow track plays a role in determining the model. Does it have painted bumpers? Or are they chrome? Is the motor a CDI motor or points motor? etc, etc.... What is the tracks part #? Maybe this motor is just a transplant, the more info you can provide, the more info about year and model can be relayed to you.
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 8:46:37 GMT -6
Lol sorry..im just super stoked i found this gem ?. The engine tag reads TR340. THE ENGINE SERIAL #06625. it has chrome bumper with reflectors on each side in the location where it would say magnum. Im not sure if it is a wide track....i dont know much bout em. Im hopin its a '72 rally. How can i post a picture for you to see? Thanks for responding.
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 8:49:26 GMT -6
The rear grab handles are single handles not the wrap around style...the gas tank has the fill cap on the far left of tank. Has electric start. Fan cooled. Has no seat or hood...just a lil remaining piece of lower left red side skirt.
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 8:55:49 GMT -6
Would the tracks part number be located on inside or outside of track....is there a certain measurement of the tunnels width to determine wide track or narrow. Lol im not tryin to be annoying im just so full of questions. Bear with me. ?
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Post by kronnikracing on Feb 8, 2016 11:27:56 GMT -6
Sounds like your run of the mill yankee or American.
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 14:04:02 GMT -6
Ok new info....the guy i got it from found parts of the hood. It has the two braces that went down borh sides of inner hood....so it had the style hood where the side came off to acces the belt,gas tank and possibly the battery?
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Post by ruppluver on Feb 8, 2016 15:11:35 GMT -6
If you found the serial number 111 whatever,was it above where your right foot sits on running board? If it was,I think it would be a 72. The 72 engine had points & 2 ign coils,73 had CDI & one coil.Opening hood sides,were 72-73. Fill gas tank on left side,72-73.If the gas lines exit the tank on backside[toward engine],its a 72.Gas lines on front of tank[toward bumper],its a 73.
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Post by jessebilicic on Feb 8, 2016 16:04:19 GMT -6
Does it have slides or boggie wheels and does it have crome shocks on the skis and does the bottom panels have a black stripe towerd the top
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Post by jessebilicic on Feb 8, 2016 16:10:14 GMT -6
The 72 have aluminum front bulkhead 73 have steel except 73 magnum had aluminum
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Post by ruppluver on Feb 8, 2016 16:32:36 GMT -6
send the pictures to snosnake or someone else,so pictures can be posted in this thread.Usually,threads are useless,without pictures.The Rupp members,LIKE PICTURES!!!!!
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 18:29:37 GMT -6
Ok..gas lines come out backside towards engine. I tried puttin a pic on here on the photo bucket area. Is the bulkhead the area under the the exhaust and secondary clutch...if so its aluminum from rear of sled to front of sled. It has the bogie wheel system....there are no shocks on skis. There is only one lil piece of lower side skirt left on the lower left of sled..and yes the number i found on tunnel was on right side where your feet would go. Thanks so much for all the helpful tips on here...i really do appreciate it. I will continue my Rupp buying ?
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Post by ruppluver on Feb 8, 2016 18:58:14 GMT -6
The bulkhead is your front beam[that has the spindles in it] & panel that hooks to that,that attaches to front of tunnel.Your tunnel/bulkhead,SHOULD be all aluminum,if its a 72.All your Rupp years,will have different characteristics,that set them apart.Some spindles have brass bushings,some have plastic,some chaincases are small teardrop style,some have a bigger chaincase,some have optional rotor for bigger brake pads,some have different belt guards,the serial number will be stamped in different areas,the hoods are different,the list goes on & on.Ask lots of questions,but you need to know how to post pictures.I use Imgur.com & Photobucket.com. Like they say,a picture is worth a thousand words! Ask questions,no matter how stupid you think they are. Good luck.
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 20:12:39 GMT -6
Ok sweet. It has to be a 72 then...its all aluminum. I will continue trying to post some pics. Thanks so much for the knowledge sir. My name is Troy...im from Minnesota.
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Post by rupp340fc on Feb 8, 2016 20:15:31 GMT -6
Oh shoot i forgot to ask...when you say yankee or american...are those 2 different machines or the same?
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Post by ruppluver on Feb 8, 2016 20:45:10 GMT -6
An American is a wide track[17 1/2"] sled,the Yankee is a narrow track[15 1/2"].Where in MN are you? If you are close to Wahpeton,ND,come on over.
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Post by ruppluver on Feb 8, 2016 20:47:06 GMT -6
Some of the 72 Yankees,had forged,offset spindles.They are sought after parts,BUT most of the sleds,had the steel,straight down style spindles.
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