Argo roller chain

[gotrippedoff]

I have a 1979 Argo and am looking to replace the roller chains on it.
What is everyones opinion on buying stainless steel vs say a cheaper anti corrosive chain vs standard chain?
I plan to take the argo out on the water quite a bit, but wont be doing much driving in mud puddles or dusty areas.
Does it pay to go with the stainless steel?
Also any ideas what type of chain I would need to buy for a 1979 argo T base model?
I think it is just #50 but wasnt sure on pitch and roller diameter ect. It currently has KCM50. Also any ideas on some good sites to buy chain would be great.
Thanks everyone.

[chris davison]

stainless chain is good for food grade applications but is soft so it wears faster than a regular steel chain. Hydro chain is a steel chain that has been galvanized so it shows rust slower but wears the same. heavy duty chain does not have the typ. narrowing of the side plate it has a little more tensile strength but mainly is good for shock loads. A regular good steel chain is what you need like Diamond chain and you can find good deals on Ebay.

[gotrippedoff]

So it sounds like a normal steel chain is the way to go. Is there a certain tensile strength or load bearing strength that is recommended?
Thanks

[Bazooo guy]

In a wet /corrosive environment we use nickel plated chain.

RS Roller Nickel-Plated Chains On U.S. Tsubaki Inc.

[gotrippedoff]

Is nickle plated chain softer than normal steel chain then?

[Bazooo guy]

I think it would be the same.

[gotrippedoff]

For the roller chain that goes from the transmission to the drive axle I have a 40-2. Is it ok to use riveted chain or does it need to be a specific type? I saw some cheap diamond usa chain on ebay, but it says it is riveted. Wasnt sure if that is what should be used.
Thanks

[chris davison]

riveted chain is fine and Diamond is good chain.