Argo Avenger Rebuild

[Joshwho44]

That weird looking contraption is a jet turbine APU from the late 50s (Garrett AirResearch GTP70-6-2). I picked it up last year from a guy on Craigslist, mainly because it shoots fire and sounds awesome. It's pretty fun to take to car shows and makes a decent snow blower too...

It's just sitting on a wagon in front of the Argo in that photo. Sometimes pictures look fine on the phone or laptop, but are sideways when I upload them, can't figure that one out.

Thanks for all the help so far and have a happy Thanksgiving!

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[ARGOJIM]

That weird looking contraption is a jet turbine APU from the late 50s (Garrett AirResearch GTP70-6-2). I picked it up last year from a guy on Craigslist, mainly because it shoots fire and sounds awesome. It's pretty fun to take to car shows and makes a decent snow blower too...

It's just sitting on a wagon in front of the Argo in that photo. Sometimes pictures look fine on the phone or laptop, but are sideways when I upload them, can't figure that one out.

Thanks for all the help so far and have a happy Thanksgiving!

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I thought the exhaust tube looked fire breathing, but on the phone things look different, hence the vanguard thing.

[olargo]

Every garage should be so lucky to have a fire-breathing APU! THAT is very cool. I like your reason for picking it up..."because it shoots fire and sounds awesome". What other reason would possibly be needed?!

[Joshwho44]

Got the frame back from the sandblaster and there are a few issues to fix, mainly related to the missing idle bearings. Once I get these problem areas welded up I'll be able to start painting.
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The Kohler engine decided to keep inline with the whole "when it rains, it pours" theme of the project. Somehow the flywheel lost a couple of magnets and one damaged the water pump pulley, but the stator looks fine. Now I'm trying to figure out if it's better to add an external alternator or replace the flywheel assembly, as the magnets aren't available separately.
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[mfenmor]

Got the frame back from the sandblaster and there are a few issues to fix, mainly related to the missing idle bearings. Once I get these problem areas welded up I'll be able to start painting.
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The Kohler engine decided to keep inline with the whole "when it rains, it pours" theme of the project. Somehow the flywheel lost a couple of magnets and one damaged the water pump pulley, but the stator looks fine. Now I'm trying to figure out if it's better to add an external alternator or replace the flywheel assembly, as the magnets aren't available separately.
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Oh, I know this feeling.

[Joshwho44]

Oh, I know this feeling.

Haha, is that how these machines always are??

[mfenmor]

Yep, if they are not taken care of. Just like any machine, it needs maintenance and care.
Check out my project.
http://www.6x6world.com/forums/max-a...-bearings.html

[mfenmor]

I think half the fun is building it "my way", then breaking things while having fun driving it. Rinse/repeat.

[Joshwho44]

Oh man, those portal boxes are looking really nice! It's always fun watching a project like that come together.

After I get the argo put together I'll start thinking about modifications. I only drove it twice while my dad owned it.

[mfenmor]

Oh man, those portal boxes are looking really nice! It's always fun watching a project like that come together.

After I get the argo put together I'll start thinking about modifications. I only drove it twice while my dad owned it.

We will all be watching your build also. Good start.