Argo Magnum update

[Dan67]

I saw the video that Rock Doctor put on YouTube about HD bearings on his conquest. One of the concerns was water migrating in between the inner race and the axel. I can see how the water could get in and cause problems. The mechanic at my local Argo dealer said he has seen allot of outer bearings seized to the axel on their rental units. ( these things get beat up bad) Does anyone have any advice to cure this problem. I use generous coating of anti seize on the entire axel. The only other solution I can think of is taping off the bearing, only exposing the inner race and axel and spraying some permatex spray gasket from the outside to the seam between axel and bearing. Any input would be appreciated.

Dave

Don't use anything but anti-seize on you axles. Brush in on thick. That will keep bearings from getting stuck. It will also help keep water from getting between the bearing and axle. As for water getting to the bearing, use a good marine grade grease in the outer flange between the seals. And use triple lip sealed bearings on the outer as well. Don't use permatex on the axles.

[Supermag]

Don't use anything but anti-seize on you axles. Brush in on thick. That will keep bearings from getting stuck. It will also help keep water from getting between the bearing and axle. As for water getting to the bearing, use a good marine grade grease in the outer flange between the seals. And use triple lip sealed bearings on the outer as well. Don't use permatex on the axles.

Thanks for the advice.

Dave

[Supermag]

I upgraded my idler shafts to the 11 tooth in place of the 13 tooth sprockets. When I installed the chains which have about 40 hours of running time on them I found them to be way to loose. I had to install a half offset link to take up the slack. This corrected the problem. Has anyone ever seen this issue before or run half links in an argo when upgrading to 11 tooth sprockets. could these half links cause problems? I added half links on Idler to front axle and idler to second axle. This was done on the left and right side. The only changes I made to the sprockets were the 11 tooth idler shafts. Thanks in advance


Dave

[Shawn H]

I have 1/2s in, no problem here!

[Supermag]

The old magnum is all back together and gone thru a 2 hour test ride. The power difference is very noticeable with the new 11 tooth sprockets and primary clutch mods. (thanks Rock Doctor for the YouTube video.). The new bearing extensions are nice to have in back, I can keep my tracks a little tighter. I installed a high amp toggle switch on the brake fan with a safety rocker to be able to shut off the fan on cold starts and during allot of winching.