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[sparky]

im new to Rupp’s and just purchased this sled. Can someone tell me the model? Is it just called a 440WT? Also, I think the motor is a Tohatsu? Is this a good motor, and is it common? Any info is appreciated.

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[ruppluver]

It's called a 1971 440WT. The Tohatsu engine is a very good one,very common,easy to find parts for.You will like it.They came with a dual drive track,17 1/2"X 121" track.Only downfall,dual drive tracks are getting really tough to find.Someone has taken the rear backrest off & made the seat longer.They are a fun sled.Have fun with it.

This is what they should look like.The track was bad
in mine,I converted it to a "center" drive track,
NOS!!

[sparky]

Thanks for the info. Yes, the track is not the greatest on mine either. I’m on the hunt for a good one and am also finding it difficult to find one in better shape than what I have. I’ll run it at vintage shows for now and hold off on the vintage rides until I can find a good track.

[ruppluver]

Rupp tracks are tough!! You can run the "iffy" tracks for quite awhile.If they aren't torn/ripped & only cracked,they will run a long time. I ran an iffy track on my Sprint 29 for about 4 winters,before it gave out.