NOOB - where do I start!

[brassmonkey]

Hello to all you experts!

I picked up a 95 Wild Wolf basket case in a trade (for a .22 rifle)


It appears to be pretty much all there - except the engine is locked up & bouncing around loose in the back. & so the clutches etc are in similar condition. & I'm missing 1 wheel.

Besides that though I think its all there.

I'm looking for anything I can find out about these little guys - manuals, parts lists etc.

The guy said he thought it was a mid 80s model - How do I tell?

You know all the cool standard NEWBIE questions!

I'm located in Peoria IL & would LOVE to drive this thing into the illinois river!






I guess I have a cool winter project!!

Anyone know if a cheap Harbor Freight engine will bolt in?

[ARGOJIM]

295 Wildwolf's were made 73-75, abs bodies, the 295 is the engine size. Machine looks pretty complete though I don't see a floor pan.
The River is pretty adventurous but if that's your plan, remove the trans and fill the tub with water and start by looking for leaks. Once you find and repair them using the abs goo technique,next new bearings, chains, get the missing parts for the parking brake, the Harbour engines work well in them and a few members are running them. Then it's cables, fuel lines, wiring etc.. Last would be new tires and rims along with 3 to 4 or 5 bolt converters.

Next have fun.

You could do any of this in any order but if the River or any water for that matter is your goal, start with the body leaks as most all abs Attex have a crack or 2,3,4,5,6.

[brassmonkey]

Thank you for your help!

I'll get it moved into the garage tonight & take an inventory of missing parts.

I know besides the 1 tire - I'm missing the brake caliper on the right side. I'll pull the tranny & clutch from the engine & bolt on the tires I have.

If it holds water (good luck) I'll clean & grease everything & then start on the engine.

I do have the floor pan - just didn't take a picture

I may add a sump pump too - just in case!

[Andyman]

Dive in monkey, these are allot of fun.

[brassmonkey]

Where do I find parts?

I wont know till I get home tonight - but I'm willing to bet, with the wheels off - the bearings may be bad.

Can they be serviced? repacked? or must they be replaced?

[amphibious drew]

We will be at Ashtabula in a month. Almost any part you need could probably be found there.