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@Miata wrote:
Running too lean with alcohol gas or plugged jet in the carb leaning one side out would be my best guess.
I have to learn how to pull the carbs and clean them since I have a total of 9 carbs on 3 sleds. 🙁
😉 This is kind of Off Topic, but those are some really good guesses.
💡 I’d tear those carbs down and rebuild them instead of cleaning them.
➡ Replacing the Buna-N seals with Viton should do the trick. While you are at it…. this also would be a good time to replace the brass needles in the carb. That could eliminate the fuel issues. (If you need info more just PM me).
Try that and you should be all set for some snomocaching. Speaking of which, if you can find 4 or more caches in a day that is a pretty good day for caching UpNort where we go. And, you probably will put on some 50 plus miles on the sleds to do it.
Here is snomocaching log from sub-zero temp day. GC1FCJ2
This log is for a cache on an island. It took two trips and lots of digging but we finally found it. A great way also to get some LCG points.
BTW wind chills do not hamper the GPRr too much from what we have experienced. (Just exposed skin.)
SGH & BB
The RAM mount of the GPSr on the sled
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=b652dd6b-babe-42d0-b66a-f9c899cba709&IID=88a84de2-a21a-4e6e-98cb-ccf772109ff8SGH & BB
12/12/2009 at 6:28 pm in reply to: Pilotage Helps BakRdz Complete 600th Mission B-17 Navigator #1918151@labrat_wr wrote:
Congrats Jay,
that cache #666 is ever closer now!Pete I don’t think that would bother him too much.
He did 13 to get to 600 ❗Yikes!
SGH & BB
Tools of the trade for winter caching………….
SGH & BB
@kc9gbo wrote:
My one thought was to mount a gps to the sled, but I find myself more focused on where I am currently instead of where I am going to be (if that makes sense)…
We use the RAM mount system for the GPSr. Use pretty much the same components for the bikes, boats and sleds. On the sled we just bolt on the ball mount. http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=40862b47-2d1c-4d6c-ac30-3f2cdc368bd5&IID=6dd4d653-3897-4085-b3a0-d819b1664d93
And, yes you do need to watch the trail and your mirrors constantly (same as in a geo-vehicle). We will stop from time to time as we get closer to GZ. When we do we just dismount and take it from there.
Half stepping. (GCNO1D)
If you don’t know what that is you’ll find out having to walk through 48 plus inches of snow off of a groomed trail!
That is why snowshoes are very helpful. GC112DY
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?IID=95993d7b-c166-4dd2-81e9-bc027309f86e&LID=38062086For snomocaching you also have to worry about Sno Fleas.
http://www.geocaching.com/seek/log.aspx?LUID=5836a3f5-2aa0-4cbb-b06b-35766e307c12&IID=60906103-ff73-4e18-9707-edf218c8b226So you may ask, “What exactly is snomocaching?” It is something we started doing in 2007 during “The Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt” in which we combined two fun winter past-times: caching and snowmobiling.
(See GC19YQ6)In 2008, ‘refelo’ coined the phrase when his team found “Star Bay Monster 2” (GC150K9) after we both had visited the island via snowmobiles.
So we want to offer here a bookmark list of geocaches that are ‘doable’ via snowmobile and are either right off the snowmobile trail(s) or can be reached with some hiking with boots or snowshoes. We have done may of these or will do them this season. Some will have notes for the snomocacher.
http://www.geocaching.com/bookmarks/view.aspx?guid=4ad11399-bb5d-4e50-835d-dbe7577e236c
Remember, be prepared and always check trail conditions and DNR reports for ice-safety.
As with any attribute a snowmobile icon may or may not mean that you can get there by sled or that it is actually on a trail. Much the same with the use of a “winter friendly” icon.
Snomocaching is a specialized aspect of caching itself which combines two fun outdoor activites. Caching in winter will definitely sharpen your skills for when spring and summer return.
Some our favorites are put out by sleddogs2 (GC1HJ66) they will attach ammo can by parachute cord and then to a tree. That really can help when you have 5 to 6 feet of snow. We found this one on January 31, 2009. Most winter friendly indeed.
We use a variety of tools. Probes, entrenching shovels, etc. It helps to be prepared. Snowshoes at times. Having a RAM mount for your GPSr is a must.
Have fun. Hopes this helps.
SGH & BB
Kudos!
WTG Mike.
Great milestone and DeLorme log.SGH & BB
@AstroD-Team wrote:
Now that the white craphas arrived, I doubt I’ll be driving anywhere now.
😆
We just saw George Craphas on WBAY TV 2 and he said not to drive anywhere also…………….winds gusting to 50 mph.
You can trust George Craphas he’s a good weather guy! 😆
SGH & BB
We might work on some puzzle solves today!We have one GC13DCV that we disabled today.
“A safety advisory” as common sense sometimes is not common enough, what with the increase of the ‘I have an app’ for that cacher(s) I don’t want leave this one active at this time of the year in particular.
‘Nuff said.
SGH & BB
Kudos
On your admission to the Millenium Club!
SGH & BB
The 1 K Club!
Kudos! WTG you two on your milestone.
SGH & BB
Kudos!
Hey WTG ZB on 1.3K
and ZB you helped me (YT) win the “pool” 😆 as to when you’d make a trip back home!Keep on bikin’ n caching
SGH & BB
Welcome!
Caching as a couple is a great outdoor activity to share together.
Sparse Grey Hackle and The Blondie Bloodhound
SGH & BB
Kudos!
➡ WTG! Congrats!
2.8 K = a great run ❗
SGH & BB
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