just picked up my first 6x6

[blazin674]

Hey everyone, my name is Brandon. We just picked up this Argo from a friend of mine. It has the number 1976 stamped on the transmission. Would that be an indication of the model year? I traded my tig welder plus $600, roughly $1500 total. I've owned it for three days and have already redone the exhaust. Is there any way to patch the holes in the upper tub?

[Mike]

That 23HP Briggs looks pretty new.

For the body, if it is HDPE, you can plastic weld it. One of the Argo experts should be able to tell you what the body is. I would assume it was HDPE but it could be ABS.

[blazin674]

the engine is brand new that is the main reason for me buying it. today i broke the pins in the axle. Is there any permanent fix for this issue?

[wildbill335]

Yes their is an almost permanent fix for the pins use a Bolts and nuts. I use a 5/16 grade eight steel bolt in place of the pins. I run my argo pretty hard and I have yet to break a bolt hope this helps

[spookum]

The permanent fix is splined axles. The cheaper route is pulling the sprockets and axles and having keys inserted.

[spookum]

You will have to look around but somone was buying super strong pins from some place. I used grade 8 bolts with the threads cut off the bolt and a hole for a cotter pin drilled in the end.

[Tomo]

hi
Good engine ...
Another subject ,on some surfaces those knobby type tires will grip real well . Depending on how u operate your 6x6 ""some times to well ""making steering a chore .
If this is happening v lug / chevron pattern will help .
Depending upon swimming needs a v lug /chevron will also be a good idea .

Are u going to be entering water? Just concerned about water entry around the exhaust .
tomo

[blazin674]

Well I would love new tires, but I cant afford them right now. Yesterday I moved the exhaust it now exits through the vent on the left side of the tub. This tub is not water worthy. It has a hole above the right center tire and one right in the center of the tub to drain the oil. These early argos were not meant to have v-twins stuffed into them.

[Rck90]

Hi blazing, for those holes you can try..bolts, nuts and washers. Insert bolt with washer through outside of tube and slip a washer and nut on from inside with gasket seal or similar.

[blazin674]

Hi blazing, for those holes you can try..bolts, nuts and washers. Insert bolt with washer through outside of tube and slip a washer and nut on from inside with gasket seal or similar.

thanks for the help but unfortunately they are gaping holes some of them over 2" in diameter. does anyone know if the tubs are abs or polyethylene on these models?

[Tomo]

Hi ,
Typical to any used 6x6
Always Always allow for some work on a recently purchased 6x6
Ball park figure allow $1000
This should get u good bearings ,axles sorted out ,chains as required , tensioners repaired, engine and transmission serviced ,new cvt belt , be a good idea to service clutches [remove and inspect ]
As long as u treat the whole machine as requiring a service and not just individual components ,I have found this is the best attitude to have. This yields the most reliable machine .
A new body gasket for the upper and lower halves . Install small bolts every 4-6 inch and a new /used rubber rub rail . That will seal the body halves at least .


tomo

[ARGOJIM]

That upper is poly judging from the jagged cut, 1976 is the trans serial number which should also have 1.2 or 3 letters ( such as G, GA, CHK, etc.).Post the pictures of the holes if possible, if the factory muffler is gone and you have a hole about 12x7 you'll need a large piece of poly. Good luck with it.
It is an early 70's machine, with the fuel filler on the left side. Does it have 1-1/4 axles and are the 3 bolt or 5 bolt hubs?

[blazin674]

That upper is poly judging from the jagged cut, 1976 is the trans serial number which should also have 1.2 or 3 letters ( such as G, GA, CHK, etc.).Post the pictures of the holes if possible, if the factory muffler is gone and you have a hole about 12x7 you'll need a large piece of poly. Good luck with it.
It is an early 70's machine, with the fuel filler on the left side. Does it have 1-1/4 axles and are the 3 bolt or 5 bolt hubs?

well it definitly has 3 lug hubs and the factory muffler is still intact just not hooked up. for some reason i think it says 1976x on the trans but ill check tomorrow. i have the hub off and i checked the inner diameter to be 1" not 1-1/4"

[ARGOJIM]

X is possible on the trans, with one inch axles it's probably 74-75.
3 bolt rims? Serial number was on a tag that was on the firewall, think it was still a sticker then and not the riveted ser. no. plate, so probably gone.

[blazin674]

X is possible on the trans, with one inch axles it's probably 74-75.
3 bolt rims? Serial number was on a tag that was on the firewall, think it was still a sticker then and not the riveted ser. no. plate, so probably gone.

It has 3 bolt wheels. I'm going to more pictures in a little bit. Would the tub be high density poly or low density poly? Thanks for all of your help.