New Owner of Older 6x6 with K399 Kohler. Couple Questions Please :)

[dezi]

Hey Everyone.. So I just got hooked on the Argo! Love the look and can't wait for the ride!

I just got myself a 6x6 Argo for $500.00. Yes it does need work.. A fair bit of work but my father in law and I have somehting to do now together

I would like to know your thoughts on the K3992ST Kohler Engine. twin cylinder 2 stroke single carb. This one was not looked after so we are replacing the rings and all the gaskets and seals. This a nice little engine to use?

Also I was wondering what the size of the chains are for the drive system on it and also if there is supposed to be chain tensoners on these machines? I couldn't see a place for them to be there.. I would put this machine around mid 197's. Is this right?

Thanks for all your advice and I know I will be asking lot's and hanging around and posting pics.

Dezi

[waylonh]

Hey Everyone.. So I just got hooked on the Argo! Love the look and can't wait for the ride!

I just got myself a 6x6 Argo for $500.00. Yes it does need work.. A fair bit of work but my father in law and I have somehting to do now together

I would like to know your thoughts on the K3992ST Kohler Engine. twin cylinder 2 stroke single carb. This one was not looked after so we are replacing the rings and all the gaskets and seals. This a nice little engine to use?

Also I was wondering what the size of the chains are for the drive system on it and also if there is supposed to be chain tensoners on these machines? I couldn't see a place for them to be there.. I would put this machine around mid 197's. Is this right?

Thanks for all your advice and I know I will be asking lot's and hanging around and posting pics.

Dezi

Bro,


Great buy on the argo. Welcome to your new addiction. Should be good times ahead for you and your father in law. FYI, yank that 2 stroke, and set it aside. Trust me, you'll want to find a modern 4 cycle. You shouldn't have trouble selling the 2smoke. There are plenty of small engine speed junkies that would love to get their hands on that old twin.

My dad worked for the Railroad for 30 years, and would bring home 2 or 3blown kohler twins every summer. The railroad would throw the blown engines away like they were trash. (they used to use them for rail cutters) As you can imagine, we eventually had some killer dune buggies, and go-carts.

[allen]

it sounds like what i just bought for 550 bucks mine runs and is quite fast and does smoke the CHAIN size should be a #50 and there are chain tension for them also available thru argo 6x6 web site around 60 buck each x4 so good luck and be safe Allen

[wildbill335]

The doubel chain that runs from the tranny to the axel is #40 or

[spookum]

nice to meet you!

I just got a 2 smoker argo 6x6 like yours. Mine has a Chapparal engine in it. You should call richards relics. I talked to him and he has a manual for the old kohler 2 strokes.

Yes, it should have chain adjusters. I have to build one for my argo as it is missing one. Would you like me to get you a picture of one?

Also, near as i can tell it only has 4 adjusters. There are one each for the rear 4 axles. It dosent use it from the x-mission to the jack shaft or from the jack shaft to the front axle.

[kaje6x6]

Hello Dezi welcome to the wonderful world of argos I live in Thamesford Ont just around the corner from you. I deal alot with Argo of London .The owners name is Camron and he has been around argos for years He has answered lots of my questions before and is an amazing resourse to have. I would suggest you get a hold of him you wont be dissappointed he knows his stuff. hope this helps Good luck and maybe we will see you around the area.

Cheers

Kevin
(kaje6x6)

[blue88s2003]

run the kohler.its a good motor.make sure its fan cooled or fan on the flywheel.i got a nice 25hp out of a rupp.putting ducting to let hot air out.

[rgonut]

where are the pics ? i just bought a Argo for 500$ to it does not run and is in poor shape it is also late 70s early 80s from what i can tell ,from being on this site for a few weeks .

[blue88s2003]

k399

Hey Everyone.. So I just got hooked on the Argo! Love the look and can't wait for the ride!

I just got myself a 6x6 Argo for $500.00. Yes it does need work.. A fair bit of work but my father in law and I have somehting to do now together

I would like to know your thoughts on the K3992ST Kohler Engine. twin cylinder 2 stroke single carb. This one was not looked after so we are replacing the rings and all the gaskets and seals. This a nice little engine to use?

Also I was wondering what the size of the chains are for the drive system on it and also if there is supposed to be chain tensoners on these machines? I couldn't see a place for them to be there.. I would put this machine around mid 197's. Is this right?

Thanks for all your advice and I know I will be asking lot's and hanging around and posting pics.

Dezi

want to sell that engine?

[gypsey]

Aww Just noticed it's an old post

[Vintage6x6]

K3992ST

I see this is an old conversation but thought I would take a chance and see if I get a reply. I have a 1972 argo that also has a kohler K3992ST engine. All of the parts and manuals that I find on the internet seem to be for K399-2 or K399-2T. I was wondering if you ran into this problem and if you know if gasket sets and stuff like that for either of these other model numbers are compatible with K3992ST also if you or anyone else has found a manual for this exact model engine, or can tell me more about it. Appreciate any help.

[John8x8]

I'm in the same boat in the UK with this engine!

[John8x8]

Hello Dezi welcome to the wonderful world of argos I live in Thamesford Ont just around the corner from you. I deal alot with Argo of London .The owners name is Camron and he has been around argos for years He has answered lots of my questions before and is an amazing resourse to have. I would suggest you get a hold of him you wont be dissappointed he knows his stuff. hope this helps Good luck and maybe we will see you around the area.

Cheers

Kevin
(kaje6x6)

Which firm do you mean by 'Argo of London' -I can't find anything of this name?

[plott hound]

this thread was started in 2009 and argo of london was in london ontario.they went the way of the dodo bird.

[Laird]

Only Argo dealer I know of in our area , north of London Ont ls Country Corners in Exeter. May be more but don't know.