At the time, good idea - But in the long run, no good. started by MasterSkitelz
	October 2nd 2009 at 1:36 PM Post #1
	MasterSkitelz Short on Cash MasterSkitelz punched out an oil seal, now to get it back in. Updated Friday at 10:17 AM 198 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 26th 2009 Location: Neosho, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 1996 Polaris XCR 600 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 145
	I was trying to start the most problematic snowmobile we have(the el tigre). Well, it lived up to its name, and wasn't getting fuel. I checked to see if fuel pump was "bad". Nope, I took the stem off that leads to the gas tank, and the little hose that connects to the end broke off. Now, this also happened on the Pantera too, so I knew what to do. Its just that I think that its a rather bad design to have a rubber hose that sits in gas as the means to retrieve it from the tank. Rubber deteriorates over time, and gas doesn't help either. I'm just curious how long Arctic Cat used this design on their sleds. It makes me...angry. If theres any permafix for this, please help. Sleds: 1996 Polaris XCR 600 SP 1979 Arctic Cat Kitty Cat 1978 Arctic Cat El Tigre 5000 1976 Arctic Cat Pantera 5000 F/A Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	October 2nd 2009 at 3:43 PM Post #2
	picman Junior Member picman is off to bag his buck. I hope. Skunked so far. Updated Wednesday at 1:17 PM 308 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 15th 2009 Location: Marinette, WI, USA Current Sled: 1998 Polaris Ultra 2008-2009 Miles: 1145
	As these sleds are from the 70's, maybe replace all the "rubber" fuel lines to the current type of fuel line that is resistant to ethanol? You can skip that if you run fuel entirely free of ethanol. In our area, it is becoming more difficult to even find premium without it. I had to do that in a 70's era outboard. The ethanol eats the old rubber over time. As it does, your sled will ingest those pieces possibly clogging your carbs. Find the line between respect and fear....then flirt with it Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	October 6th 2009 at 6:27 PM Post #3
	makk98 Junior Member 192 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 16th 2006 Location: no snow, MA, USA Current Sled: 97' xlt limited 2008-2009 Miles: 700
	get the newer clear fuel line that holds up a while longer 97'Polaris xlt limited,88'eltigre,77'eltigre,79,jag,92 exciter Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit