new(used) argo conquest.. tuning??

[Rock Doctor]

i dont think you missed too much rockdoctor. after working on my the last 2 weekends i think that you pretty muched covered the whole spectrum. i think that i will be checking my tools and parts to see if i have too add to it. the only thing that i think you might have missed is a good first aid kit. i am putting together a little emergency tool kit for my argo, was hoping to maybe take advantage of the rear floor pan and making a cover so that i can still stack up on it.

Darin

Actually I did mention First Aid Kit, in the first list, just above "Pack of Cigars" LOL

Please feel free to add to these lists, I know there are some good ideas out there, and I would love to hear them. The problem with my lists, is that items are added as I notice that I need them (most of the time when I'm in the middle of nowhere)


RD

[dgh110]

tool and parts list

i dont think you missed too much rockdoctor. after working on my the last 2 weekends i think that you pretty muched covered the whole spectrum. i think that i will be checking my tools and parts to see if i have too add to it. the only thing that i think you might have missed is a good first aid kit. i am putting together a little emergency tool kit for my argo, was hoping to maybe take advantage of the rear floor pan and making a cover so that i can still stack up on it.

Darin

[philipatmaxfour]

BW6=Ride at Rick's

Hi Philip, not too many guys can claim that they got a tattoo at Ledges, my right knee cap still has a perfect outline of a phillips head screw

Good to hear that your getting tracks, what did you buy?

I agree that hotel was a dump. We are planning another ride at Ricks Farm next weekend, Chuck is coming up, think you can make it? I think I'll be bringing out Maximus for a little fun.

Still working on getting tracks. Will have to miss this ride but hope to see Chuck before he goes back to USA. Checked bearings in prep. for tracks, not good news. Going to dealer on Mon. Till we ride again,best wishes.

[swampdonkey]

right on thanks R.D. i dont know which way to go.. have the standard track and just wondering if it would be any easier on drive line if i staggered or if there would be any benefit??

[Rock Doctor]

thanx rd.. As a general rule of thumb "If you have it with you, you won't need it............. aint that true! ya when ya get back if u could let me know about the track price u were getting it'd be appreciated. if you go to the all seasons argo webpage under customer photos you wil find a few machines with the standard and super put together to make a track

Just made a phone call
Supertrack segment is about $20.00
Supertrack kit is about $2,600.00

From the local Dealer here.


RD

[Bw6]

Tattoo

Hi Philip, not too many guys can claim that they got a tattoo at Ledges, my right knee cap still has a perfect outline of a phillips head screw

Good to hear that your getting tracks, what did you buy?

I agree that hotel was a dump. We are planning another ride at Ricks Farm next weekend, Chuck is coming up, think you can make it? I think I'll be bringing out Maximus for a little fun.

[swampdonkey]

thanx rd.. As a general rule of thumb "If you have it with you, you won't need it............. aint that true! ya when ya get back if u could let me know about the track price u were getting it'd be appreciated. if you go to the all seasons argo webpage under customer photos you wil find a few machines with the standard and super put together to make a track

[philipatmaxfour]

tool kit

Thanks RD, I've printed it out, will compare and thin-out or add to.

Hi BW6-If the tool kit is for the Hoot you may want to add a pair of knee pads or at least a band=aid. haha. I hope to have tracks on within a week in case you guys are planning another trip to the Northern Lands. Would like to stay at a nicer motel though! Regards

[Bw6]

Tools

Thanks RD, I've printed it out, will compare and thin-out or add to.

[Rock Doctor]

supertracks, what is a segment of that worth?? was almost thinking of running supertrack link on every other segment?? seen a few videos and i imagine that it works just as well as a full track, no??? !!

I have not had to purchase segments for a wile, and I am at work. I will have to get back to you on that.
As for running alternat segments...............Interesting Idea
I have not considered that.......Might possibly be even better in some conditions.

RD

[Rock Doctor]

RD, that is a great list. As usual experience is a great teacher. What about hand tools, do you have a short list of what are the essentials? I always carry alot more than I need, most are never used.

As a general rule of thumb "If you have it with you, you won't need it"

Short list of tools..........
I'm at work for about another week, so I'm going on memory here.......

Hammer (with handle cut short)
Combo Wrenches, 15/16, 3/4"(2), 13/16, 9/16, 1/2(2), 7/16, 10mm, 12mm
8" Adjustable
Modified Needlenose Vice Grips
Flat Screw drivers (3- Stubby, med, large)
Philips Screwdriver (2)
Red Handle Robbie Screwdriver (#2)
2 sets Allen Wrenches (folding set and loose set{swivel head}, plus a couple spare 5/32" and 1/8")
Plyers
Pressure guage
Torch Tip Cleaner
1/4" Drive Ratchet
-1/4", 10mm and 12mm sockets
-2 extensions and a 3/8" adapter
3/8" dr Ratchet
-1/2", 9/16", 16mm, and 9/16 med deep sockets
-Extension
1/2" dr Ratchet
-Extension and 3/4, 15/16 sockets
track pin punch
Test Light
Side Cutters
Zip Ties
Electrical Tape

Just winging it, I'm sure that I have missed a few

RD

[swampdonkey]

holy.. a rolling shop thanx. i was going to order some bearings here one of these days before the top and windsheild arrive so were good to go when we get that on the machine. i guess ill get a length of double 50 and throw it in the waterproof tool/parts bag. as for wrenches. ill kinda go through and see what sizes are common.. (why cant engineers make something with the same size bolts throughout? ie: to take off a certain part you need a hex, 9mm, and phillips driver!!) i have two spares so when i look at making that rack i guess it wont hurt to throw a spare tire on somewhere hey. i was gonna ask since ur running the supertracks, what is a segment of that worth?? was almost thinking of running supertrack link on every other segment?? seen a few videos and i imagine that it works just as well as a full track, no??? ass for being crazy. arent we all?? myself i get into some nasty areas and always rely on cell phone or iff im that far out in the boonies ill steal a sattelite phone from work for that day.. that way i can do my job and have fun at the same time!!

[Bw6]

Hand Tools

RD, that is a great list. As usual experience is a great teacher. What about hand tools, do you have a short list of what are the essentials? I always carry alot more than I need, most are never used.

[Rock Doctor]

thanks rock.. like to hear little tips that make my life easier!! one tip from me is never leave the plug wires off the plugs, fuel it up, reconnect the wires and try to start it while being in front of the exhaust pipe ( right at crotch level) NOT GOOD when she backfires! ya that might be an idea to keep an extra pushrod in parts bag. any other parts to keep besides that. didnt you mention something about throttle return spring??

Some of the things I carry...........


You might want to pull up a chair
Pretty much every tool needed to work on the machine. (Any time I work on the machine, I try to use only the tools I carry with me). They take a suprisingly small amout of room ( I use a "Dewalt" 18v Cordless drill box, with deviders removed). Fits in the hollow in the front floorboards PERFECTLY.

Spare outer Bearing housing W/ seals, Spare nuts
Outer bearing (Idler shaft brng)
Most springs and little conecting rods for the carb/throttle linkages
Little bushing under the throttle linkage (Droped one of those before)
Mechanics magnet and mirror
Pushrod
Master links
A bit of each kind of chain
Chain Breaker
Belt
Dry Graphite lube
WD40
Isopropyl gasline antifreeze
Spark Plugs + wrench
Tie down straps
Spare tire/rim
Track pin + Collar
Snatch Block
Heavy rope (winch line extension)
Spare hitch pin
Spare Trailer hitch spring/Tongue/Jam Washer
Chainsaw/gas/oil/file
Axe
Throttle cable
Air Compressor
Wire connectors/plyers
Headlight (flashlight)
Engine oil
Grease Gun
Gloves
Break pads/Soft Kit/break fluid
Fuel filter
Spare fuel line
Spare valve caps/Valve stems
can of "tire inflator goop"
Feeler guage
Misc. Bolts/washers/splitpins,ect (just a few)
Either
Rags/towl
Hand cleaner
Lighter/Benzo Torch
Firestarter
Fishing Rod/Lures (colapsable kit)
Compas
GPS
Batteries
Spare Sprocket setscrews
Power inverter (12v DC to 120v AC)
Spare body Plugs
Fuses
Bearing kit for my trailer
Tire plug kit
Spare cloths/footwear
Rain gear
Food/water
First aid Kit
Pack of Cigars
Ear plugs
Rifle/Ammo
BUG SPRAY at least 2 cans, you don't EVER want to run out
Note Pad and pencil (to leave a note if I have to walk....Got **** about that once and it wasn't even me that did it)
Small Tarp/String

No Bilge pump, but I should have one



I know there is some more stuff in there, but can't think of it right now.
I carry alot of stuff (alot of it is in a kit, that I can put in/take out easily), but I access some pretty romote places, cell coverage is poor at best, and I am often alone.


Do you think I'm CRAZY yet

RD

[swampdonkey]

thanks rock.. like to hear little tips that make my life easier!! one tip from me is never leave the plug wires off the plugs, fuel it up, reconnect the wires and try to start it while being in front of the exhaust pipe ( right at crotch level) NOT GOOD when she backfires! ya that might be an idea to keep an extra pushrod in parts bag. any other parts to keep besides that. didnt you mention something about throttle return spring??