WA state Track party/snow cat jamboree 2014

[BigAl]

Power comes from pressure and 1400 psi is not much most of those systems
Of that age were using at minimum of 2500 to even 3750

I don't recall the pump the KT7 has but it seems it was the same pump used in the cushman trackers with a slight twist on the configuration

It could be many things pump reliefs,motors,low charge pressure,etc

PM me if you want assistance if you have any data from the techs tests from before would helpfull

Well Crap ! The owner said that was good PSI and I took his word for it .
I do not know if that was from the charge pump or from the motors .
I know zilch about hydros .
Now you got me thinking Boggie . Maybe the little hydro pump on the motor is not sending enough pressure /volume of oil to the new Hydros ? That is one thing I did not change as the hyd tilt rams seemed to go up and down ok . Maybe its just getting weak ? I honestly feel the company did a good job on rebuilting them . They are a huge shop at handle most of the hydro work in N Cal .That little hydro pump that feeds oil is not much bigger than a Power steering pump in size .

 

[MNoutdoors RIP]

Well Crap ! The owner said that was good PSI and I took his word for it .
I do not know if that was from the charge pump or from the motors .
I know zilch about hydros .
Now you got me thinking Boggie . Maybe the little hydro pump on the motor is not sending enough pressure /volume of oil to the new Hydros ? That is one thing I did not change as the hyd tilt rams seemed to go up and down ok . Maybe its just getting weak ? I honestly feel the company did a good job on rebuilting them . They are a huge shop at handle most of the hydro work in N Cal .That little hydro pump that feeds oil is not much bigger than a Power steering pump in size .

Normally the series 15 inline pump/motors you have. The charge pumps are internal to each pump the pump on the front of your engine is most likely your auxiliary hydraulics for your up down on the sides but without looking I'm not positive on that front pump. The series 15 sauer are rated to 3000 psi and I'm not sure what the pressure you mention that was tested and read 1400? There are ports for Gage's to test charge pressure and ports to test work pressure on each pump/motor if they rebuilt them ask them for this data? All pumps we rebuild are tested under load at a test bench. But we will not just test a pump from Someone because it could contaminate the entire testing bench if they were bad.

But they should be tested on your machine, after you figure out how to get it started. Low charge pressure could do it, but so could other items also.

I would do it for you but you would have to send the machine to figure it out.

That is a pretty small pump for a machine that weighs 4000 pounds? And of course it will move it but maybe not a fast as you would want

I would have to know more about all reductions and gearing to figure it properly
Proper weight etc.

If I can assist I would be happy, you just live a long ways from here unless you really want to take a road trip.

 

[mbsieg]

Normally the series 15 inline pump/motors you have. The charge pumps are internal to each pump the pump on the front of your engine is most likely your auxiliary hydraulics for your up down on the sides but without looking I'm not positive on that front pump. The series 15 sauer are rated to 3000 psi and I'm not sure what the pressure you mention that was tested and read 1400? There are ports for Gage's to test charge pressure and ports to test work pressure on each pump/motor if they rebuilt them ask them for this data? All pumps we rebuild are tested under load at a test bench. But we will not just test a pump from Someone because it could contaminate the entire testing bench if they were bad.

But they should be tested on your machine, after you figure out how to get it started. Low charge pressure could do it, but so could other items also.

I would do it for you but you would have to send the machine to figure it out.

That is a pretty small pump for a machine that weighs 4000 pounds? And of course it will move it but maybe not a fast as you would want

I would have to know more about all reductions and gearing to figure it properly
Proper weight etc.

If I can assist I would be happy, you just live a long ways from here unless you really want to take a road trip.

I know a really nice trucker? He will take good care of it..... If He finds his keys that is. lol

 

[Dan in Napa CA]

I honestly feel the company did a good job on rebuilting them . They are a huge shop at handle most of the hydro work in N Cal.

Who are they, Al? I'd like to have them as a resource if needed. TIA

 

[BigAl]

Who are they, Al? I'd like to have them as a resource if needed. TIA

Gold Country Hydraulic & Hose
Chico, CA

 

[BigAl]

If I can assist I would be happy, you just live a long ways from here unless you really want to take a road trip.

Don't tempt me . I just might do that soon . At least I think you could solve the problem .

 

[redsqwrl]

Don't tempt me . I just might do that soon . At least I think you could solve the problem .

Absolute hijack please disregard.

Here we go: after the WA state GTG rest quick and make plans to attend the............. Wait for it............
2014 Upper midwest snow cat jamboree and snow cat test and tune.

Bombi grousers 10% off.
KT-007 on display.
Swap, trade, sell.
free hot dogs (beaver tails) to the first 10 registered.
....
.....

Seriously I would make the trip to see that machine. I might even apply my Mad wiring abilities to help get it running if allowed to touch it.

Mike

 

[MNoutdoors RIP]

Don't tempt me . I just might do that soon . At least I think you could solve the problem .

We are quite busy, about 4 months out do to new machines in process
But if we had to between the 3 shops we could fit it in somewhere.

 

[MNoutdoors RIP]

Absolute hijack please disregard.

Here we go: after the WA state GTG rest quick and make plans to attend the............. Wait for it............
2014 Upper midwest snow cat jamboree and snow cat test and tune.

Bombi grousers 10% off.
KT-007 on display.
Swap, trade, sell.
free hot dogs (beaver tails) to the first 10 registered.
....
.....

Seriously I would make the trip to see that machine. I might even apply my Mad wiring abilities to help get it running if allowed to touch it.

Mike

Just saw this, possible but not this year,we do have the space but not near as scenic as the mountains

 

[BigAl]

Absolute hijack please disregard.

Here we go: after the WA state GTG rest quick and make plans to attend the............. Wait for it............
2014 Upper midwest snow cat jamboree and snow cat test and tune.

Bombi grousers 10% off.
KT-007 on display.
Swap, trade, sell.
free hot dogs (beaver tails) to the first 10 registered.
....
.....

Seriously I would make the trip to see that machine. I might even apply my Mad wiring abilities to help get it running if allowed to touch it.

Mike

LOL . Now that made me laugh !!!!

 

[mbsieg]

Just saw this, possible but not this year,we do have the space but not near as scenic as the mountains

Whatever........ You have a big a$$ lake to the east.... And a Bomb range to the west..... What more do we need??

 

[MNoutdoors RIP]

Whatever........ You have a big a$$ lake to the east.... And a Bomb range to the west..... What more do we need??

LOL, I did get escorted off, airspace above the military camp years back when I
Realized I had over flew the boundary. Wasn't a black helicopter but is was a green one..................new I was in trouble when I looked down and saw tanks

 

[redsqwrl]

Just saw this, possible but not this year,we do have the space but not near as scenic as the mountains

Well ?!, with the announcement of the factory tour and kristy expose'

I guess we will need to charge admission and schedule the factory tour???

The overcoming security anti start seminar sounds interesting......

I'll quit now.

Go to WA enjoy the tour.

 

[JimVT]

new free decals can be seen on our facebook page.
this year I put a old and new on it. the snow trac has 40yrs and the tucker had 40 hrs when the photo was taken. check it out
jim

 

[Helmsman38]

Snow cat jamboree 2014 will be held in Leavenworth WA on Jan 24-26. Der Ritterhoff will be giving 10% off room rates and RV spots if you let them know your with the jamboree. We will have a meeting and breakfast at Kristalls restaurant next door on morning of the 24th, time to be announced. Once we are ready we will convoy out to Eagle Creek, unload at Bert's place and head out into Derby Canyon. Anyone with a snow cat is welcome to join us for the day, spread the word! If your just interested in looking at some really cool snow toys they will be displayed all day on the 24th in the Der Ritterhoff RV lot. See ya there!

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[Helmsman38]

Like us on Facebook @

www.facebook.com/snowcatjamboree

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[JimVT]

the trailhead parking is in back of the house . some motor homes are parked at it now.
this picture was taken in july.
at eagle creek ranch you can see a trail for sleigh rides that runs up the side of the jamboree route.

 

[JimVT]

 

[Sno-Surfer]

Getting some snow up there yet? We just had 10" last night here....finally. It's been slim pickings around here and I'm hoping this is the turn around. Booked the hotel and looking forward to it!!

 

[JimVT]

it is snowing . I plan on going over on the 17th to get the latest .
at my home here were getting some in the lower hills .

 

[Tye one on]

Quick update for all jamboree attendees! Seems like snow could be thin this year, probably not news to most of you who have been paying attention. The Jamboree is ON with or without snow, it is up to you individually if you bail out. We may head for higher country the day of the outing or we light a campfire, BBQ and just enjoy each other's company and cat in the lot at Der Ritterhoff. As of right now we have some coverage and getting more nightly. Rumor has it that we have a 100" storm coming, if that happens we will have the opposite problem! I guess the moral of the story is we should all do a snow dance and plan on getting together irregardless. We all have a common interest and there are not many of us whacky cat people out there. I speak from past experience that the people involved in past years are great people and they know how to have a great time no matter what we are doing. Bring food and adult beverages and plan for a great weekend with the thought that we may need to be a little flexible depending on that bitch Mother Nature.

The week before I will scout the area and update everyone on coverage. Lots of places close to Leavenworth to go if Derby Canyon turns up bare, you won't be disappointed. Word on the street is we have a couple people bringing pots of chile and my wife will be doing some great tasting things wrapped in god knows what, (probably bacon) on the BBQ. Those of you attending please feel free to contribute, the more the merrier. I will update in the weeks to follow with snow progress and any other pertinent info.

By the way, what exactly is a snow dance? Post a picture here if you got a good one. Cheers!

 

[Nate b]

Looking forward to it.

 

[turbinator62]

We'll be happy even if all we do is sit in the parking lot in lawn chairs. There is plenty to do in town. It will be fun no matter what.
I'm sure we would get lots of public attention in the lot on Saturday should we stay in town. That would be fun too.

Should we go to another area where we have to park on government land, it would probably be a good idea to bring your snow park parking permits just in case.
You should get them free with your snowcat/snowmobile tags. I think I have 5.

 

[Lyndon]

Is it possible that Big Al and his KT-7 might actually show up? No way, Unbeliveable! A rare appearance by a Kristi?, this could only happen once in a millenium! Maybe we should get a football pool going. Inconceivable!

 

[BigAl]

Is it possible that Big Al and his KT-7 might actually show up? No way, Unbeliveable! A rare appearance by a Kristi?, this could only happen once in a millenium! Maybe we should get a football pool going. Inconceivable!

I will try . No promises . I will be Working on the Hydrostatics starting Monday .
If it gets corrected before the jamboree then ......Yes I will come .


If I do ,,,I do expect to be fed Dr. Rums till I pee my pants .

 

[Tye one on]

There seems to be a big following for this KT-7. I have received numerous Emails, Facebook messages and texts regarding the appearance of that machine at the jamboree. It seems that even if it doesn't leave the trailer and was just there for people to ogle over that would be good enough. Al, I don't know you but apparently you have something special that a lot of cat enthusiasts want to see and should see at the jamboree. You and I have a common friend that is in your area headed to the jamboree with a big ford f-350 that needs a load. I don't want to beg but it's not beneath me if it makes for a good showing in Leavenworth. Cheers.

 

[F.A.A.C. Slim]

Don't any of you worry about snow...looks like I'm coming over from Sandpoint with BALTO; planning on using the 'cat to access a pals yurt 4 miles up the Icicle Creek road just out of Leavenworth...you know it will be a snowfest...cheers

 

[turbinator62]

Quick update for all jamboree attendees! Seems like snow could be thin this year, probably not news to most of you who have been paying attention. The Jamboree is ON with or without snow, it is up to you individually if you bail out. We may head for higher country the day of the outing or we light a campfire, BBQ and just enjoy each other's company and cat in the lot at Der Ritterhoff. As of right now we have some coverage and getting more nightly. Rumor has it that we have a 100" storm coming, if that happens we will have the opposite problem! I guess the moral of the story is we should all do a snow dance and plan on getting together irregardless. We all have a common interest and there are not many of us whacky cat people out there. I speak from past experience that the people involved in past years are great people and they know how to have a great time no matter what we are doing. Bring food and adult beverages and plan for a great weekend with the thought that we may need to be a little flexible depending on that bitch Mother Nature.

The week before I will scout the area and update everyone on coverage. Lots of places close to Leavenworth to go if Derby Canyon turns up bare, you won't be disappointed. Word on the street is we have a couple people bringing pots of chile and my wife will be doing some great tasting things wrapped in god knows what, (probably bacon) on the BBQ. Those of you attending please feel free to contribute, the more the merrier. I will update in the weeks to follow with snow progress and any other pertinent info.

By the way, what exactly is a snow dance? Post a picture here if you got a good one. Cheers!

I have it on good authority that the snow dance is most effective when done by the females of the species.

My wife said "Good luck with that!"

We may have to take whatever snow we get.

 

[Lyndon]

I had thought to make "Wheel Chocks" and put decals of a KT2 or KT-3 as door prizes for the jambore, but for this EVENT maybe T-Shirts would be more appropriate. If I wasn't 2600 miles away, I'd find my way over to Al's and gladly give him a hand.
As it is I will ride 15 miles in a bus over Ice roads, walk up a steel staircase, outside, at 40 below on an Ice runway to board the 737, no terminal here, fly 700+ miles, hop in another 737, another 1440 miles, and have a few hours rest before driving another 4 hours with Earl's cat and trailer behind my one ton. Kind of a tight schedule.
Sure wish I got those Kristi wheel chocks done earlier!

 

[JimVT]

I will try . No promises . I will be Working on the Hydrostatics starting Monday .
If it gets corrected before the jamboree then ......Yes I will come .


If I do ,,,I do expect to be fed Dr. Rums till I pee my pants .

your a week late for a photo on the decal.