2006 Argo Avenger with T20

[fmints]

Way to go Mike,, it looks great and seems to perform as it should thus far. Once you do the little tweks here and there, I'm sure it would be unstoppable!! Great work!!

[locolouie]

looks like it was handling good

[Mike]

This project has dragged on forever. I lost interest in it as it became more of a job than it was fun. However, this morning I made myself go work on it and I was able to get it fired up for the first time. The throttle cable I am using is somewhat rigged so I still have to do some work there. I have the belt a little too tight and the T20 needs to be adjusted some more but overall, it runs and drives as it should. Now that it is mobile, I am going to move it out of my shed and into my garage. Hopefully seeing it there everyday will make me want to finish it up.

Here I am testing out the split shifter on the T20. It is hot, dry and dusty here in NC now as you can see in the video:

[Nubs]

Nice, Simple Sh.. sometimes Hey

[fmints]

Ok so I found the video as promised.

http://m.youtube.com/results?q=throt...%20repair&sm=1


I've always wanted to know how to do this, and I can imagine that's many others have also. I hope this helps!

[Noel Woods]

I've been watching this thread for months. Can't wait to see how the t20 will perform in an Argo. The stock Argo transmission is really pretty bullet proof and hard to beat, once you get the hang of it. A CVT though is going to make it interesting. I would go with either 12 or 13 teeth on the outputs as well as a red spring. The stock 15 tooth unit is geared a bit high for my standards.

[fmints]

You can make your own cable Mike, I searched for soldiering cables on youtube and found a lot of useful info of how to make your own ends. You could easily buy a long peice of cable, cut it to your liking, and then make your own ends and viola!!!!!!!!! Your done!! I will find that youtube video and post later!!

[Mike]

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/attac...s-img_0246.jpg

This was what Dragon864 used direct from 600 racing, if you have a Mikuni perhaps the have one as well.

Just noticed he has not finished, sorry.

Yeah, I'm wanting to see what the other end of that one looks like. I also found a cable for a scooter online last night that I ordered. It didn't have very good photos of what it was but it was only $20 so we'll see what it looks like when it arrives.

I have a couple of challenges. I'm not really worried about connecting it to the Briggs but I need a 90 degree elbow right at the motor and another 90 degree elbow at the throttle/laterals. The final challenge is that I used this throttle:


It's both a twist and thumb throttle and it accepts a barrel end for a quad throttle cable. I'm thinking about doing what Lewis did and just build a cable. I can buy the fittings, the cable, the ends, the case, etc.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[ARGOJIM]

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/attachments/engines/12117d1398286912-16hp-max-ii-upgrade-choices-img_0246.jpg

This was what Dragon864 used direct from 600 racing, if you have a Mikuni perhaps the have one as well.

Just noticed he has not finished, sorry.

[ARGOJIM]

Max II cable under trans and power pack to front of engine? Did you try the factory cable though the firewall? Someone had just posted a Bando cable ext/adapter last week or 2.

[Mike]

A few weeks before Busco, I devoted my time to my Max IV and rebuilding it with new sprockets, splined axles, bearings, chain, etc so I haven't touched the Argo in the past month. However, since I last posted, I have the engine wired up and ready to go. My biggest hold-up right now is the throttle cable. I was dealing with Motion Industries for a custom cable. After telling me that they don't/won't make them for a Briggs motor, I told them that I would worry about mating it up to the Briggs if they would just provide me with certain fittings that they already offer for other throttle cables. They agreed and sent me a drawing to approve. I marked up the drawing with the necessary measurements and made a couple of modifications that same day. I emailed it back to them and waited a couple of weeks... nothing. So I emailed to check on the progress...no response. So I thought perhaps my email address was being blocked. I emailed from a different address... nothing again. I called and couldn't get anybody to help me. I understand if you don't want to do this kind of work but don't tell me you are going to help me out, and then just not respond. Worthless!

Anyway, I've got to come up with a throttle cable next. I have been working on the Avenger in my small storage shed and need to get the throttle cable hooked up so I can move it out and take it to my dad's shop to start welding the exhaust. I really don't have much left to do but just haven't taken the time to finish it up. I was going to mess with it some this weekend but it's so nice out I had to go out and play.

You should see an Avenger on the trailer at Busco in October.

[ARGOJIM]

Hey I know I mentioned in jest that I hadn't seen an Avenger on the trailer at Busco, yet I don't think I asked how the Toxic Avenger (if you haven't named it yet, I dub thee) was coming along.

[Shawn H]

Great job Mike

[whipper-ag]

[lewis]

Really fine looking work Mike! This is going to be one unique machine!