Bombardier JW73 restore......

[Buckgnarly]

I will document my restore here...

First of all, free JW73 I got from a friend. Trying to get it up and running.....first pics...

Carb issues can be found here, looks like I will go with a Carter BB1 that IS NOT the stupid impossible to find parts for industruial model (the bowl cover does not have the rib that the "regular" BB does)
http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=34420
http://www.forumsforums.com/3_9/showthread.php?t=52456



First I had to find a way to get a left side engine cover as the free JW73 I got did not some with it....could not complain for the price though. Thought about buying one but where is the fun in that, so I put my new welding/fabbing table to good use.
If anyone wants a latch like I used, it is McMaster Carr part number 1344A24 They also have a chrome version if you like the "bling".
I used the right side as a template, then made the required cutouts for the exhuast pipe and intake. Oh yeah, it was 18 guage that I used also.


Fab in progress.....

Prepaint fitment.......

Final product. No shots mounted it, it's too cold in VT right now!

 

[MNoutdoors RIP]

Thats good that you made one because if you do not have it on it will overheat no air goes through the radiator otherwise being as it is on top .

 

[Buckgnarly]

Progress!! Got a "normal" B&B carb, rebuilt it, runs like a champ! Also found an air filter from NAPA that works. I threw out the box, but if anyone wants the part number I can get it.

Used 3 screw to secure it to the carb, then siliconed it.

Finally, IT"S ALIVE!!!

 

[pixie]

Good plan with the carb

Lookin' good !