just bought an 1983 8x8 argo.now what?lol

[plott hound]

finally bought an older argo,needs a bit of TLC but at least it is complete.it came with plastic tracks and is equipted with a kohler 17 hp engine that runs.i am usure of how to check for chain wear so please be ready for some goofy questions lol.here are some pictures of the beast,tell me what you think.

thanks

[lewis]

Nice looking rig! Are you planning to re-work the bottom end? As for chains. Are the chain tensors all the way down? I am thinking( Evil, site name) has the same model and would be a great source for info on this year model machine.

Lewis

[plott hound]

thanks for the reply lewis,i probably should replace all the goodies in the bottom end.just as soon as i get the ice out of it,im going to presure wash everything so i can see what needs to be replaced.i have not even priced parts yet so i have no idea what this will cost me.

cheers

[racerone3]

member evil8x8 has the same machine, and i had one for a while. drain and replace the trany fluid before you run it... that kohler 17 will run great, but eats spark plugs like no 4 stroke i've ever met. if the chain tensioners are maxed out you will need to replace chain. the chains from the trany to the jackshaft are double 40, and the rest are double 50. the sprockets are pinned to the axles with roll pins. you will want to carry extras, along with a hammer and punch to drive them out and new ones in.
good luck and keep us posted

[evil8x8]

Yeah, I have a 1985 8x8. It is very similar to yours. If you have any questions let me know.

[plott hound]

thanks for all the input guys.will work away at stripping this bad boy down and dont worry,questions will be aplenty.lol

[Mike]

That should make for a good ride when you are done. Keep us updated of your progress.

[plott hound]

well today i made a few phone calls. found out that all the chains,sprockets and bearings for my argo are available at canadian bearing.10 ft of double 40 chain is about 150 bux.now i just got o look into new rubber.what kind of rubber are you guys running?

thanks

[racerone3]

that machine probably has 20" goodyear runamucks under it. they are no longer made in that size. anything bigger and you won't be able to use your tracks. i believe that 22" is as big as you can go without tracks before they rub each other and the body

[JoeMeg]

Nice mach plott hound, you should get lots of enjoyment from it. Hey Cole, i thought of your mach as soon as i saw these pic's. i see some other members did also.

[plott hound]

that machine probably has 20" goodyear runamucks under it. they are no longer made in that size. anything bigger and you won't be able to use your tracks. i believe that 22" is as big as you can go without tracks before they rub each other and the body

yes sir,you are correct.the tires are 20x11 goodyear runamuck tires.i really wanted to be able to use the tracks in the winter,is there another alternative?
thanks.

[mike bar]

Surely there is a 20" x 11" tire out there that you can find. Maybe someone knows right off hand and will advise you Buy the way, nice buggy

[plott hound]

Surely there is a 20" x 11" tire out there that you can find. Maybe someone knows right off hand and will advise you Buy the way, nice buggy

i agree my friend,and worrying about tires at this point is like putting the carriage in front of the horse.haha.

[dezi]

Nice Machine!!! Lot's of fun to work on them... I may have some plastic floor pans for ya if you need some. I am in Ontario as well. PM or email if your intrested.

Have fun with the cleanup!!!!!

[EWS]

Hi Racerone3;

I had a 1984 argo 8x8 with a Kohler twin 17 that I used for work & play for 23 years. When I sold the machine it was on the third set of spark plugs. It was a very dependable motor. It had 2200 hrs on it when I sold it. I'm surprised that you used so many sparkplugs.

Ride Safe

EWS