I’m not going to call this thread a project t because I’m not even sure I’m going to keep this, i had myself convinced I was going to go out, wash it up and post it for sale. After washing it up and taking some 1000 grit to a few spots, it was wet and shining and I changed my mind again. I guess I can sell it at anytime, but if I sell it, it’s gone. I’m going to use this thread for help from everyone to fix up what needs fixing. Here’s what I know so far, engine has 148 and 147 pounds of compression, starts right up, PO said it would just suddenly cut out, but would start right back up. I had it running 5 or 6 times on the trailer and never cut out once, then I put it on the hose and it cut out while the hose was on, no damage done, I got to the garden hose valve in about 2 seconds and it started right back up. While it was running on the hose I didn’t notice any water coming from the pisser? When I took the gas cap off of it when I got home, it blew the gas cap up about 2 inches so I’m going to check the fuel vent valve. The engine cover is broken where it attaches to the hinge, the plastic from the engine cover is still attached to the hinge. I will post a picture of that tomorrow. The gas shock PN 269500363 Part 2 on the parte fiche I attached is missing and that along with trying to fix the engine cover ( hood) is my first objective so I can keep the hood up. Can someone advice me if I can use any gas shock for this as I’m not sure if PN 269500363 is available or not, I’m going to call BRP tomorrow but I don’t want to pay 250.00 for a gas shock if I can buy one for 30.00. I was going to measure the travel of the shock and go from there. I don’t really know much about gas shocks, is there anything specific I should be looking for when looking for one? Is a gas shock the same thing as a gas shock absorber lol? I’m guessing it is but not sure. Are there pressure ratings of gas shocks? I’m guessing I just want it to slow the hood when closing and provide some support while it’s open? And my other question is, any ideas how to fix the broken engine cover where the hinge attaches to it? Pics of that tomorrow
