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

[Mike]

That sucks. I would call them and let them replace the parts with good ones for you.

[plott hound]

idler update,got the replacements today.right side idler is perfect,left side idler is 50% better but still real wonkey .how much wobble in the sprockets will cause a chain to come off or wear prematurely?

cheers.

[Paquette]

damn things are brand new mike,right from ODG.

I had the exact same problem and I sent it back. The replacement wasn't perfect but it was better.

idler update,got the replacements today.right side idler is perfect,left side idler is 50% better but still real wonkey .how much wobble in the sprockets will cause a chain to come off or wear prematurely?

cheers.

They obviously have no quality control. I would send it back.

Can I ask what you paid for the right side idler shaft ?

Before you put the engine back in, add a few pipe fittings to the oil drain plug to make it easier to drain the oil later.

[plott hound]

did one better then that,bought 2 drainkitz.one for the engine and one for the trany.

[Paquette]

did one better then that,bought 2 drainkitz.one for the engine and one for the trany.

From ARGO or from an industrial supply place ?

[plott hound]

From ARGO or from an industrial supply place ?

got it at Precise Engine Repair - Drainzit Oil Drain Systems

[Paquette]

got it at Precise Engine Repair - Drainzit Oil Drain Systems

Available in Canada ?

[plott hound]

Available in Canada ?

ou should be able to buy them here,the only reason i bought from per is because of there small engine forum.i support it because it is second to none.

[Paquette]

Interesting forum....just logged in under name Paquette.

[plott hound]

finally my new front splined axles arrived.had them made 1/2" longer then old ones,figured on mocking them up then my buddy will weld the hubs on then we can turn the assembly in the lathe to true up the hubs.

[Mike]

There's nothing quite like new parts.

[plott hound]

almost time for re-assembly.got the tub all ready to drop the frame in and the hubs welded on my new axles.also thanks to my 2 brother inlaws we got the frame sitting in the tub.assemble time 003.jpg

[plott hound]

heres a few more assembley pictures,man i hope i got those sprockets in the right configuration.

[plott hound]

got all the chains on plus some checker plate to beef things up.assem 009.jpgassem 010.jpg

[Paquette]

Looking good mister....