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The 1965 Snow Cruiser snowmobile
Manufactured by the Outboard Marine Corp. (OMC) of
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.
The 1965 Snow Cruiser featured several innovations in its motor. Inspired by
outboard motor technology, its OMC two-stroke and two-cylinder (operating
simultaneously) motor was exceptionally reliable. It was economical and very
powerful at low revolutions. For the first time, a motor was joined to a
clutch with a neutral gear. It could reach 4500 rpm, which was normally only
possible in a four-stroke engine.
Other features
The drive chain was lubricated by a conduit bringing surplus oil and fuel
from the crankcase.
Removable gas tank.
Bogie type suspension mounted on rubber cushions.
Note: On March 2001, Bombardier Inc. acquired OMC.
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