New to me 8x8 looking for advice.

[Craig_B]

This past weekend I changed the 4 long chains on the rear axles. Next set will be the shorter chains on the 4 front axles.
The excessive slack seems to be gone now.
I checked the drive belt and it looks like it is pretty worn out. According to my manual it should be replaced if it is less than 1 5/16" wide. I measure it out at only 1 1/16".



Can someone verify that the minimum spec. of 1 5/16" is correct for my machine and a good source for a new belt?
Would this thinner belt affect the torque from the machine? Any other symptoms it would cause?

Thanks and sorry for all the newbie questions.

[Craig_B]

To add to my post above.

I have found contradictory information.

In my Argo service manual it says to use belt #125-56 for the TB model.
In my Argo parts manual it says to use belt #125-25 for the TB model.

Can anyone shed some light on this and perhaps some of what I asked in my post above?

[plott hound]

give mission cycle in angus a call,they are a brand new argo dealership or the site sponcsr.they have an excellent website..what size are your drive chains from the trans to your idler shafts?if they are double 40 I might have some new ones for you.

http://www.argoadventure.com/125-25--DRIVE-BELT--TEC_p_7724.html

[Craig_B]

give mission cycle in angus a call,they are a brand new argo dealership or the site sponcsr.they have an excellent website..what size are your drive chains from the trans to your idler shafts?if they are double 40 I might have some new ones for you.

Argo Atv 125-25 Drive Belt Tecumseh

Oh thats awesome Mission Cycle is just down the road from me. Didnt know they where an Argo dealer, nothing shows up when searched online.

I am pretty sure the idler chains are double 40. I will verify this weekend.

Thanks

[Craig_B]

Quick question about wheel nut torque.

Looked in my manual but I cannot find the info. probably because back in '83 wheel nut torque specs just where not considered too important.
Anyways.
Does anyone know what I should torque these wheels down to? I will also be installing the aluminum wheel spacers for my tracks if that affects the torque spec.

Thanks

[Craig_B]

Nobody knows?

[Craig_B]

Just in case anyone else ever needs this info.

A member of another AATV site suggested 65 ft-lbs for the lug nuts when using wheel adapters.