6x6 World

Lower Sprocket

Zircon — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 01:24:34 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: What do you think ... Replace immediately or can it wait? Prime time for backcountry travel in the next two or three weeks.

Taking Baby Home

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:21:34 +0000

by: Zircon

Nearly Finished

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:19:46 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Have to install clutch and belt ... and torque down the power pack to 80 ft-lbs.

Almost Done

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:18:03 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: If you check, you can see the new connecting link. And see that hole in the brake disk that is behind it? I pushed the connecting link through there into the ends of the chain that I had oriented so they were sitting in the right place.

Both Brake Disks And Calipers Installed

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:12:56 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Installed and torqued down to specs.

This looks much better wouldn't you say?

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:09:48 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Still have to bolt it on ... but everything went well. That's the brake caliper up to the right. I tied it up out of the way with a piece of string.

Old And New ... Driver's Side

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:06:30 +0000

by: Zircon

Driver Side Brake Disk

Zircon — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 22:02:01 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Not worn down to nubs ... but pretty close. Outside rim got rusty after it was removed ... got wet from the snow.

Brake caliper removal

Zircon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:00:44 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: If you have to remove the brake calipers on an Argo Avenger you are going to have to deal with two hex head screws like the one pictured on the left that hold the caliper to the transmission housing. A 5/16" socket like the one on the right (mine is half inch drive) will make the job go smoothly ... and make torquing them back properly a lot easier.

Brake caliper removal

Zircon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 22:00:10 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Fitting the socket hex head into the head of the cap screw will more or less have to be done by feel though ... unless you have a neck like an ostrich or giraffe. Oh yes, each of the cap screws has a washer behind it, so if you just pull the cap screw out attached to the socket they will fall off ... down into the bottom pan where you will have to retrieve them. I used an extendable magnet to catch them before they fell down there.

Brake caliper removal

Zircon — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:59:41 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: The cap screws are hid away behind the brake disk (rotor) and you will have to turn it so that the hole you see there ... it's about 7/8" in diameter ... lines up with the cap screw. Then insert the business end of the hex head socket into the head of the screw. You can look down on the uppermost one if you have the hood removed ... but it's pretty much a 'feel your way' job. That socket ... which I got from NAPA ... is a good length so it makes it easy to do.

Old Brake Disk

Zircon — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 02:17:24 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: 2009 Argo Avenger Disk Repair

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New and Old

Zircon — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 02:17:21 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: 2009 Argo Avenger Brake Disk Repair

New and Old

Zircon — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 02:17:18 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: 2009 Argo Avenger Brake Disk repair

Waiting For Repairs

Zircon — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:23:16 +0000

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Waiting For Repairs

Zircon — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:22:22 +0000

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Waiting For Repairs

Zircon — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:20:37 +0000

by: Zircon

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Far From The Maddening Crowd

Zircon — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:29:41 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Up in the hills after fixing backfiring problems. Beautiful day!

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Argo Avenger 750 EFI Filter ... Your Choice

Zircon — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 21:32:04 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Argo Avenger 750 EFI fuel filter. The one to the right of the fuel pump (as you look at it from the rear) Bottom ... Original Argo part ... Part number 24 050 03 Cost from the dealer 600 km away from me $75.00 plus $20 to ship it out to me. Cost from a subsidiary dealer 50 km from me $100 less a 10% discount ... $90 and I have to drive to pick it up. Top ... Substitute filter from a local auto parts dealer (begins with N ends with A and two other letters in between) ... Part number 23301 ... Cost $4.88! Yes. I did write that correctly! Your choice if you ever need to replace it. And Argo suggests you need to after every 1500 hours. Perhaps sooner in some cases. Please notice the orientation differs. You might possibly be fooled by the looks, since the 'top', so to speak, of one is the 'bottom' of the other. Check the arrows! Also, the overall length from one tip to the other is identical, but the body of the 23301 is a nice bit shorter, so you might need to use a longer piece of gas line hose to connect it to the fuel,pressure regulator.

Up Where No Trees Grow

Zircon — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 14:21:00 +0000

by: Zircon

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Time For Lunch

Zircon — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:05:11 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: This is April 21st, 2015. Still lots of snow to play in.

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Heading Home

Zircon — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 16:12:05 +0000

by: Zircon

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Winter Lights

Zircon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:53:31 +0000

by: Zircon

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Winter in the Annieopsquotch Mountains

Zircon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:38:52 +0000

by: Zircon

Winter Camping

Zircon — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:33:34 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Winter in the Annieopsquotch Mountains in Western Newfoundland

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A comfy bed

Zircon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:22:08 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Lots of room for two. Can't wait to try it out on some winter camping when the snow flies later this year.

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Cover for front compartment

Zircon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:05:59 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Then I decided to make one for the front compartment. You say, what the heck for? How you gonna' drive that thing now? Well ...

Seat back removed

Zircon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:05:59 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: The seat back is easily taken out by removing just two screws . And, viola! ....

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A comfy bed

Zircon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:05:59 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: We then have a comfy bed.

Front cover storage

Zircon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:05:59 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: When not in use, the front cover is secured to the seat back. I use my two X-Large Cabelas waterproof duffle bags on top of the back cover to carry food, clothes, sleeping bags, cameras, etc., etc.

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Cover For Cargo Compartment

Zircon — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:05:58 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: I decided to make a cover for the cargo compartment to keep the dust off everything on long rides.

Argo Avenger On The Annieopsquotch

Zircon — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:55:55 +0000

by: Zircon

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Alternator Pulley Width

Zircon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:24:22 +0000

by: Zircon

Alternator Pullly ... face view

Zircon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:20:49 +0000

by: Zircon

Alternator Pulley ... Side View

Zircon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:20:46 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Notice the ridge of the inner rim is a tad wider than the ridge on the outer rim.

Outer Diameter

Zircon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:20:44 +0000

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Inner Diameter

Zircon — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:20:42 +0000

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Trying Out New Tracks On The Argo Avenger

Zircon — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:08:31 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: I just finished installing new trracks on my Argo 750 EFI Argo Avenger and decided to try them out in the Annieopsquotch Mountains. This thing can climb! You can't really tell from the photographs how far up we've come ... and we went even farther ... but, in the third photograph, you might possibly be just able to make out the highway over the brown ridge and down in the deeper blue area. If you are wondering how come there's a kite in one of the shots, well photography is another of my hobbies ... and KAP (Kite Aerial Photography) in particular ... so I took my KAP rig with me on this day. Fun stuff all around!!!

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Trying Out New Tracks On The Argo Avenger

Zircon — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:08:28 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: I just finished installing new trracks on my Argo 750 EFI Argo Avenger and decided to try them out in the Annieopsquotch Mountains. This thing can climb! You can't really tell from the photographs how far up we've come ... and we went even farther ... but, in the this photograph, you might possibly be just able to make out the highway over the brown ridge and down in the deeper blue area. If you are wondering how come there's a kite in one of the shots, well photography is another of my hobbies ... and KAP (Kite Aerial Photography) in particular ... so I took my KAP rig with me on this day. Fun stuff all around!!!

Trying Out New Tracks On The Argo Avenger

Zircon — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:08:24 +0000

Trying Out New Tracks On The Argo Avenger

Zircon — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:08:22 +0000

Why plastic?

Zircon — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:31:41 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Why would ODG use a crappy ... and I do mean 'crappy' piece of plastic here rather than a more substantial metal one?

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Argo On The Shore Of Serpentine Lake, Newfoundland

Zircon — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:11:03 +0000

by: Zircon

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Argo - Serpentine Lake

Zircon — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 16:50:48 +0000

by: Zircon

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A Beautiful End To A Great First Day

Zircon — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:34:55 +0000

by: Zircon

On Her Maiden Voyage Back In May, 2009

Zircon — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:17:48 +0000

by: Zircon

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Argo 750 EFI Avenger with plow.

Zircon — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:02:00 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: A new plow for my Argo.

Argo 750 EFI Avenger with plow

Zircon — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:38:04 +0000

by: Zircon

Description: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Actually, all it's been doing here is raining so, haven't had much chance to try out this new plow.