• Please be sure to read the rules and adhere to them. Some banned members have complained that they are not spammers. But they spammed us. Some even tried to redirect our members to other forums. Duh. Be smart. Read the rules and adhere to them and we will all get along just fine. Cheers. :beer: Link to the rules: https://www.forumsforums.com/threads/forum-rules-info.2974/

Thiokol Imp 1402 OpenTop # 129 by Nikson

dave_dj1 said:
That's awesome!
I wish two things, one, I had one and two, I had a place to use it.
For some reason I thought they were bigger. What are the dimensions (roughly). Are you happy with the power with a load?
Keep up the good work.
Click to expand...

I wished & still wish kinda the same...

Looking at a need to upgrade to a larger LMC1450/or LMC1500 size... for my use, it might just work better...

So far thou, very happy with the way this machine performs. I believe that this long stroke Wisconsin is doing a wonderful job with this, and greatest thing is that its just gone everywhere I wanted it too...

Next test will be the deep powder, soon to come, I hope... :)
 
Nikson, I too have a 1402. Awesome job you have done. I have a request as mine is not running very well. I have rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump and distributor. It seems to be jump and no power under load. Could you take a picture of the carb and governor. It seems mine is jumpy even when peddle is pushed for throttle. I have the governor rod positioned per Wisconsin spec. but i can not find a picture or spec about the throttle return spring that I have. It was hooked in the first hole of the governor lever. Need help if you can.

Doug
 
Beartooth said:
Nikson, I too have a 1402. Awesome job you have done. I have a request as mine is not running very well. I have rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump and distributor. It seems to be jump and no power under load. Could you take a picture of the carb and governor. It seems mine is jumpy even when peddle is pushed for throttle. I have the governor rod positioned per Wisconsin spec. but i can not find a picture or spec about the throttle return spring that I have. It was hooked in the first hole of the governor lever. Need help if you can.

Doug
Click to expand...

Have you looked over the picasa album to see if there are pictures already there?

if not - i'll make some that you need.
 
Beartooth said:
Nikson, I too have a 1402. Awesome job you have done. I have a request as mine is not running very well. I have rebuilt the carb, new fuel pump and distributor. It seems to be jump and no power under load. Could you take a picture of the carb and governor. It seems mine is jumpy even when peddle is pushed for throttle. I have the governor rod positioned per Wisconsin spec. but i can not find a picture or spec about the throttle return spring that I have. It was hooked in the first hole of the governor lever. Need help if you can.

Doug
Click to expand...

Give Tim a call - he's been my best source on the info for Wisconsin's

[FONT=&quot]Tim[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Rock Creek Consulting[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]4429 Brumbaugh Rd.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]New Enterprise, Pa. 16664[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]814-766-3675[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]wisconsinengines@embarqmail.com

[/FONT]
 
Re: Thiokol Imp 1402 Fluids & Capacities...

Wisconsin VH4D

4qts 5w40 engine oil

Clutch

1/2qt (pint) 50WT

Rear end OC-4

2 gallons of the following brands/makes
Caterpillar T04 50WT
Shell Donax TC 50WT
Shell Spirax 50WT
MNOP HT/4 50WT
 
CROCKET Says
You did a wonderful job on the restoration and your thread was very informative. thanks for your time and information.


NIKSON :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Is a fact that I have not yet participated in the discussion about the reconstruction of the Thiokol .
But i am watching - learning - thinking etc your project IMP 1402.
I admire your Knowlege, the methodology that you followed, and the way you use the technology. (not only in the Photos).
The impeccable style and finish of your machines (jeep- thiokol) and the fact that the winter, the snow is part of your culture and that of cource participates your friends and your family. The video with the kids playing with the snow behind the jeep.

Merry Christmas to everyone:smile:
Regards Nikos
 
Hey...you did a first class job on that 1402...you just don't see too many around anymore...Now take that bad boy out and Merry Christmas!

p.s.....got one in the shed:brows:
 
Nikson I really like the fact that you have taken lots of pictures and have posted videos of her running, I'm hoping to have some of my own videos posted by January 2nd for everyone to see.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
 
beautiful work, the next thing you need is a set of wide snow style tracks for that rig...help keep it on the surface.
 
It sure is playing catch up in the snow this past week. Lot of folks are getting their first outings of the year. Hope you get it out again.:clap:
 
nikos said:
CROCKET Says
You did a wonderful job on the restoration and your thread was very informative. thanks for your time and information.


NIKSON :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

Is a fact that I have not yet participated in the discussion about the reconstruction of the Thiokol .
But i am watching - learning - thinking etc your project IMP 1402.
I admire your Knowlege, the methodology that you followed, and the way you use the technology. (not only in the Photos).
The impeccable style and finish of your machines (jeep- thiokol) and the fact that the winter, the snow is part of your culture and that of cource participates your friends and your family. The video with the kids playing with the snow behind the jeep.

Merry Christmas to everyone:smile:
Regards Nikos
Click to expand...

Nikos,

You are pretty "correct" on my of your assumptions...

Although, my birthland was more on the "California climate" side, but I've always loved the snow., and spending time in that sort of circumstance is the best pleasure I could get out of any weather conditions.

Build has been quiet a learning curve, I'm considering starting another one, since I would love to find that ONE, after building which I will say that I'm done & would love to move to something else... (as I've done with my Jeep builds).

Best wishes to you and everyone during this Holiday season...
 
dlmorindds said:
Hey...you did a first class job on that 1402...you just don't see too many around anymore...Now take that bad boy out and Merry Christmas!

p.s.....got one in the shed:brows:
Click to expand...

Thanks buddy...

Due to some of the latest circumstances, I will have to wait until the upcoming weekend to take it out... (got to replace clutch) :)
 
Nate b said:
Nikson I really like the fact that you have taken lots of pictures and have posted videos of her running, I'm hoping to have some of my own videos posted by January 2nd for everyone to see.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Click to expand...

Oh yeah, that is a great idea... easy to "recollect" certain things...
 
Hey Nikson

Since the beginning and during of the construction of the Thiokol 1402, i figured - and realized that this PROJECT was too small, to satisfy your great and essentials - basic wishes.
I believe it was a nice warm-up for something much bigger.
Your potential, or your tallent in the design, construction, combined with the knowledge in technology are great.
I expected to finish your project, and after the presentations to the Forrums, I want to highlight these points.
From the beginning of a project through the constuction details, someone can understand the mindset and the philosofy of the manufacturer.
Many times since the beginning we can understand, the final outcome of a construction. One Project can appears the different solutions in the practical problems durring the construction.

I wish you the best. :smile:
Keep sending pics from everything you built.

Regards Nikos
 
nikos said:
Hey Nikson

Since the beginning and during of the construction of the Thiokol 1402, i figured - and realized that this PROJECT was too small, to satisfy your great and essentials - basic wishes.
I believe it was a nice warm-up for something much bigger.
Your potential, or your tallent in the design, construction, combined with the knowledge in technology are great.
I expected to finish your project, and after the presentations to the Forrums, I want to highlight these points.
From the beginning of a project through the constuction details, someone can understand the mindset and the philosofy of the manufacturer.
Many times since the beginning we can understand, the final outcome of a construction. One Project can appears the different solutions in the practical problems durring the construction.

I wish you the best. :smile:
Keep sending pics from everything you built.

Regards Nikos
Click to expand...

You are pretty much dead on point as far as things going...
Seems that all of my projects are more or less a stepping stone to the next one. With a snowcat build - I didnt know what I was getting into since this is my first encounter with such equipment.

So far, all I have to say, I love what cat can do and where it can go. I love the snow and love the lifestyle that snowcat offers with it.

I'm looking to find a SuperImp that will offer me a chance to build a larger overall unit, or may be even a SkiDozer 252/LMC 1500 size...

Would like to keep it simple and small to be able to get around as easy as the IMP does.

Cheers,
 
Nikson my friend, when I mean small project, :unsure: I am not referring to the build stages, or in the scaffoldings of your work that you done in high level, but i am referring to the fact that the unit thiokol 1402 is not so large in terms of space and size (for your basic needs for Snow - camping with your Friends), and of course in the power of the engine.

Regards Nikos
 
nikos said:
Nikson my friend, when I mean small project, :unsure: I am not referring to the build stages, or in the scaffoldings of your work that you done in high level, but i am referring to the fact that the unit thiokol 1402 is not so large in terms of space and size (for your basic needs for Snow - camping with your Friends), and of course in the power of the engine.

Regards Nikos
Click to expand...

I believe we understand each other right, since that is EXACTLY how I understood you at first!!!
 
I may be late to the party but I just wanted to say thanks for all the pics and videos. I'm new to cats but not to "projects". Seeing lots of pictures during the tear-down and build-up process as well as your info on parts sourcing helps those of us considering taking on a project vehicle of our own.

Time and money rarely meet on the project "graph". Having plenty of time but not much money means I have to do the work myself. Because of this I need to know ahead of time just how involved it will be. I'm the type that likes to know what makes things tick so seeing lots of component pictures helps me.

In short, fantastic job on your build, can't wait to follow along when you get another. To any others in the rebuilding phase, please follow his example so we can all enjoy the progress.
 
cheeto said:
I may be late to the party but I just wanted to say thanks for all the pics and videos. I'm new to cats but not to "projects". Seeing lots of pictures during the tear-down and build-up process as well as your info on parts sourcing helps those of us considering taking on a project vehicle of our own.

Time and money rarely meet on the project "graph". Having plenty of time but not much money means I have to do the work myself. Because of this I need to know ahead of time just how involved it will be. I'm the type that likes to know what makes things tick so seeing lots of component pictures helps me.

In short, fantastic job on your build, can't wait to follow along when you get another. To any others in the rebuilding phase, please follow his example so we can all enjoy the progress.
Click to expand...

Its all good... I simply do what has found to be useful for me... (watching others on photo/video)... has definitely helped me make some choices, so I just figured it would be fair to give back to the community and not be just a leech...
 
Just wanted to add my congratulations,and thanks for keeping all of us in the loop on your build. It was really fun to follow along,and helps keep reminding me that I'm not alone in my snowcat habit! Happy New Year !!
 
Northcoast said:
Just wanted to add my congratulations,and thanks for keeping all of us in the loop on your build. It was really fun to follow along,and helps keep reminding me that I'm not alone in my snowcat habit! Happy New Year !!
Click to expand...

Thanks for kind words...

I hope I'll have some more to post on the outings & few more new snow runs.

Currently waiting for some clutch parts, which are expected in about 7-10 days and will be able to get out and get some move photos & video for everyone's enjoyment...
 
Took it out for another test drive...

Now days, we got about 6ft base with another 2-3ft from spot to spot, depending if its a blown over ditch or nice windy spot...

On this video we were coasting over a nice 1-2ft powder...

So far very happy with its performance.

If all goes well, next weekend hoping to camp for 2-3 nights with some icefishing and some more daytime photo/video for everyone's pleasure...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85DjAq9PJOo"]Thiokol Imp deep snow test run - YouTube[/ame]
 
Thanks for the video and your enthusiasm ! You'll have to GPS the speed of your cat,looks like you are breaking a speed record on the way back.
 
Northcoast said:
Thanks for the video and your enthusiasm ! You'll have to GPS the speed of your cat,looks like you are breaking a speed record on the way back.
Click to expand...


:) gotta live your life to the fullest... (instead of wasting it as a couch potato and absorbing fat & calories...) :) :) :)

Yeah, down hill in 4th gear - probably about 20mph...

Last time I clocked it was 15, but this time did seem to be lot faster (no box on the back, so about 500lbs lighter)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top