Remote Grease Block Argo

[Bw6]

I thought I would post a few pics of my 2002 Argo Bigfoot overhaul. While I had it stripped down I thought I would add a remote grease block to do the front 6 grease points, these are very difficult to reach and are often neglected. Even though this is on an Argo Bigfoot it could be done on any Argo or any other machine for that matter.

It's relatively straight forward:

1. Remove pressed in stock nipples
2. Drill and Tap for 1/8" NPT.
3. Screw in 1/8" NPT pneumatic push on 1/4" tubing connectors (straight or 90's)
4. Route 1/4" tubing to clear obstacles.
5. Drill and tap 1/8" NPT grease block (3/4" x 3/4" aluminum)
6. Screw in 1/8" tubing connectors one side/1/8" NPT nipples the other side
7. Mount grease block.

[whipper-ag]

That's a great idea.

Whipper

[trebmaster]

did something simmuler on my big foot and it workes well

[Cougar]

Sweet

That is nice, I'll have to do that when I do my engine transplant. It will sure make life easier. Cougar

[Rock Doctor]

I've done this a couple times, works great.

You did a very nice job of it.

RD

[snafu6x6]

That's a great idea! I'm deffinitely going to do that to mine!

[6X6]

Nice idea. I will be doing this to the racer's inside 6 bearings for sure.

[Bw6]

Thanks

Thanks for the comments, it's great to share ideas that help with the maintenance chores.

[buckshot]

I have a bigfoot also 2003 wondered where you got your parts from hey I was raised in thamesford thanks

[RickMo]

I want to do that too!! good job.

[Bw6]

Parts Source

Buckshot, I got the pneumatic fittings and tubing from Hose Headquarters in London, and the grease nipples from Facca Fasteners London. The fittings are made by Parker and are pretty standard in the industry, you should have no problem sourcing them locally. The aluminum stock was from Metal Supermarkets.

The straight tubing fittings were $1.84 ea. the 90's $2.25, 50' tubing $8.00, the aluminum around $10.00, the grease nipples $.18 ea., pretty cheap little project.

Thamesford, pretty close to me, where do you live now?

[450hunter]

You can use a grease block also and only have I fitting to grease. The grease blocks come with 6,8,or 10 ports if I remember right. I use to install the automatic grease systems on 18 wheelers and I use alot of the blocks.

Using the block you would grease one fitting but grease would go to multiple ports. Just another idea if you are interested.

[Bw6]

Automatic Systems

450, I am very familiar with both the automatic and manual manifold grease systems. There are many on the market, but personally I prefer "one to one" greasing. I like to "feel" the grease going into each bearing/bushing. But thanks for mentioning it, maybe others would prefer a "one to six" system.

[philipatmaxfour]

Grease block to grease Argo Avenger

You can use a grease block also and only have I fitting to grease. The grease blocks come with 6,8,or 10 ports if I remember right. I use to install the automatic grease systems on 18 wheelers and I use alot of the blocks.

Using the block you would grease one fitting but grease would go to multiple ports. Just another idea if you are interested.

When I first saw the "all new Avenger " a few years ago, a NEW feature was a remote grease block. They had problems with it and cancelled the option. Are there any Argo experts who can tell us what the problem was?

[snafu6x6]

Here's Legris' website: Legris.com - The online catalogue

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PM me if you need help finding what you need. You can order direct through applied.com w/ a credit card. I don't get credit for the sale or anything, just trying to help.