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Post by ruppluver on Jul 13, 2017 20:39:43 GMT -6
I went down to SD & picked up a Rupp in May.It is a SD sled,last licensed in 1978,so probably all that time outside,it looked every bit of that.When I got to the place,he also said he had a JLO single,we agreed on a price and he tossed that in the back of the pickup. I have just now,started to work on this engine.So far,it looks pretty good.I'll have the jug & piston checked for wear.It could end up in one of my built sleds.I'm getting ALL this NEAT stuff,as I start thinking of slowing,WAY DOWN!!    I have been corresponding with another sledder,who has sent me some pics,to compare with mine.So far,mine is the real deal "R295",same as the pics he sent me.I have waited 9+ years for one of these,potent,little engines. The porting is something else in this engine.It's only fitting,that I get one of these at the end of my full circle. |
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Post by ruppluver on Sept 9, 2017 20:54:41 GMT -6
  Going together. |
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Post by ruppluver on Sept 26, 2017 11:38:09 GMT -6
I finally got the squish right,lots of screwing around.My buddy "woodchuck" came over last night & timed it & got spark!It has beautiful blue spark.Now I have to finish putting it together & get it in the sled.Winter is coming.............................think snow.
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Post by ruppluver on Sept 28, 2017 12:35:18 GMT -6
 Ready to be installed in my 70 Rupp NT! These engines are built "beefy". Big crank bearings, 30mm clutch,HD carb & BIG "fasteners",nuts,bolts,etc. Hope it runs,has NICE blue spark.  Repaired & modified aluminum "L" cover!! |
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Post by ruppluver on Oct 1, 2017 8:18:15 GMT -6
 Trying to figure out where the mounting holes should go. Its square to the world & clutch belt is aligned.Now to drill the holes & only hope it stays aligned.  |
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 3, 2017 18:22:33 GMT -6
 The exhaust[with homemade crooked pipe between the jug & header pipe] is complete,looks ok,it will have to do.  Still have to elongate the hole around the exhaust pipe. |
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 4, 2017 19:39:18 GMT -6
I started to make the new harness today,got it just about done,just have to connect the headlite & taillite.Then on to the hood.Anyone have some extra 295 decals?
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Post by markxx800 on Nov 5, 2017 16:59:20 GMT -6
cool piece. Hard motor to find.
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 7, 2017 12:48:39 GMT -6
Missed out on a JLO R340 at Brainerd,MN swap in Sept.It went with a sled,& it was CHEAP!!!
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Post by magnumed on Nov 7, 2017 13:19:19 GMT -6
Did you get the mag stickers you wanted. A set is on EBay.
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 7, 2017 15:00:23 GMT -6
I saw those,he said that they are starting to curl/yellow & might need more "adhesive".I don't know what that means. I have the Magnum word decals & 400/440 number decals.Ed,do you know how many 70 Magnum 295's were made? I know of 5 such sleds. 3 are in MN,one in NY & one in ME.Tough sleds to find.
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Post by magnumed on Nov 7, 2017 19:53:59 GMT -6
I don't know how many, maybe Jim Binkley would remember. They raced them.
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Post by jason on Nov 11, 2017 19:36:47 GMT -6
I have one of those 1970 295 Magnums and parts to build 3 of those engines. One engine is a true "R" the others are "L" with the "R" head and cyl. One day I'll have the time and money to build it.
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 15, 2017 17:41:15 GMT -6
jason,what state are you in? Today was a day spent in the garage on this sled.It just didn't want to run,after the sprayed gas was gone.It wouldn't pump.I had that carb off many times,it checked out ok,BUT I must have missed something.Every time I took it off & put it on,it wouldn't run.Yup,pickup line was in tank=ok.But gas was draining back to tank.I finally called a fellow sled head & he suggested putting a primer bulb on,nope still wouldn't run even though there was plenty of gas TO carb.I had another carb on the bench,I had just put new gaskets/diaphrams in,put it on, gas went through the carb & out the return line.Started,pumped gas & stayed running.Made some adjustments & it's good for now.Final adjustments will be made when the snow gets here.It was a productive day.I will change out the primary clutch spring.I set this up like my Sachs SA290,as far as clutch was concerned.But,I will still wait to do that.
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Post by jason on Nov 16, 2017 19:28:50 GMT -6
I'm in west-central WI. I got this sled over 30 years ago for parts, just wanted the drive shaft. I stripped it down and stored it. Didn't know what I had till few years ago. missing the muffler, it was rotten. I planed on putting a tuned pipe and Mikuni carb. should make a little more HP then stock. I should have some time when the kids are out of the house (3 long years to go).
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 16, 2017 20:07:47 GMT -6
I know there are more of these engines,than sleds.I know were there are more engines,but they aren't for sale.I was told stock=26hp.Hopefully you get yours together,post some pics when you start working on it.Later.
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Post by jason on Nov 17, 2017 6:54:50 GMT -6
Ya, that's the HP rating I was told also. The 297-L, I thinks is listed at 19-21 hp. I got that sled for $25 just to get it out of the guys yard. His kid would drag home all kinds of junk. I needed a drive shaft for my Dads Yankee at the time. It's all there hood, belly pan and alm bumper, hell even the tool box is there and in perfect shape. Will need to find a track and recover the seat. I'll try and get a few pics this weekend, but it's the gun-deer opener here, got to get the boy in the woods.
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Post by jason on Nov 17, 2017 7:00:31 GMT -6
also note, I got one of the 297-L's with the R cyl and head, off of evilbay for $40, shipped from Green Bay to me, very good deal. Bought the whole sled, it was a mid-70's cat, told the kid to keep the sled and ship the engine. he was more then happy to.
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Post by ruppluver on Nov 22, 2017 20:17:23 GMT -6
Finally,after letting sled sit for a week,my friend woodchuck came out & found a few things wrong with the sled.We changed out both hi/low carb adjusting needles,runs pretty darn good now!!!!! Also found the trouble with the tail light,that works now.Also found out why recoil didn't work right,fixed that,good for now,but still needs some fine tuning.A very productive night.Will fine tune engine when the white gold comes.I've had lots of patience,when working on this sled,& now it looks like it may have turned out ok.Time will tell when its in the snow.I have 4 sleds that have not seen the snow,since I completed them.It will make for a fun winter,providing we get snow.  |
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Post by ruppluver on Feb 28, 2018 18:34:58 GMT -6
This sled went out today for the first time,but not without problems.It runs great,sounds awesome. Ran it out of gas about 1/8 mile from home,went & got pickup & towed it home.Put gas in it & tried to start it,nope,the recoil had given up,all kinds of pieces laying inside it.I will have to try & repair the recoil.This little 295 single,goes QUITE WELL,it is fast!!!  This is after I towed it home & took recoil off. |
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