Formula 440?

[ChrisMac]

http://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/4469670464.html

Supposedly the engine is seized. Any ideas on what this is and whether the engine parts are readily available? Looks cool, but is it worth it?

 

[jslider]

I have absolutely no input on anything technical on this but that is a killer looking cart, i would not have any where to run it even and i might have to buy not for that price but it is cool as heck.

Ps whether it is worth 500 or 5,000 i would have no clue. I would see if there is a track or club local as a vehicle like that would be funnest around others.

 

[ChrisMac]

Offered him $300.00 but not sure how easy it is going to be to fix it. It is pretty BA to look at though

 

[OzFab]

It depends what engine is in it, it may be a cheap fix or it may be cheaper to buy a new engine...

 

[KartFab]

not a lot of ground clearance though., meant for a dirt or race track?

 

[ChrisMac]

It depends what engine is in it, it may be a cheap fix or it may be cheaper to buy a new engine...

Chaparral 440 liquid cooled snowmobile engine

 

[ChrisMac]

not a lot of ground clearance though., meant for a dirt or race track?

Race track. SCCA

 

[fourtogo]

If the chassis looks safe pick it up . 440's are easy to come by.

 

[ChrisMac]

Guy won't take $300.00 $500.00 bottom dollar even with seized engine.

 

[disstudem]

The add says needs crank seals. It's not that hard to replace them. Most of the time only one side goes bad.the seal around the shaft that your primary clutch goes on.

 

[ChrisMac]

The add says needs crank seals. It's not that hard to replace them. Most of the time only one side goes bad.the seal around the shaft that your primary clutch goes on.

Yeah, after talking to him, the engine will not turn over at all since he last looked at it. He has since pulled the engine and has still not been able to get it to crank over

 

[fourtogo]

Yeah, after talking to him, the engine will not turn over at all since he last looked at it. He has since pulled the engine and has still not been able to get it to crank over

Lot's of used snow machine engines in Maine