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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1990-91: VUWAE 35
Snowmobiles :
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Snowmobiles :
The Event used 4 Bombadier Alpine 503 machines, three of which were used t WAVE last year (1989/90). These were equipped with ice cleats, rock boxes, jerrycan frames, and ice axe holders. Emergency tentaqe was shockcorded to the nose -frame for the season. Seat backs were not taken or needed.
The routine maintenance schedule included checking spark plugs, steering linkages, ski bolts, bogie wheel shafts and bolts, transmission belt, trac' tension, and transmission oil.
Recorded problems were few, and are listed for each machine.
| #1721 : | ice–clogged fuel pump induction line; added six new ice cleats. |
| #1794 : | i set broken bogie springs; loose steering bolts; loose bolts at top of ski leg, and through spring; replaced spring locking plate; popped front axle seals and lost oil, replaced; front axle bearings and splines a 1ittle worn; small track tear at ice cleat. |
| #1791 : | replaced cracked transmission belt; broken brake handle pin. |
| #1728 : | possibly broken lead wire in igniter, replaced. |
Our thanks to Kirk Kiyota and Pete, mechanics at McMurdo's ski-doo garage, and to Bill Mcintosh, for preparation and care of the machines.