New members, introduce yourself here

[Mike]

Hi jack, welcome to the site. There are a few threads around on oil pumps. I just searched for suck oil and got a few:

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/8738-oil-change-time.html

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/general-6x6-atv-discussion/4444-low-no-buck-oil-extractor.html

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/3900-bigfoot-oil-change-tips.html

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/argo-atvs/3274-argo-maintenance-advice.html

I didn't read through any of them but that should get you started.

[RedBlazer]

Newbie with an old argo 8x8!

Hi guys!
I'm in central michigan and am brand new to amphibs. I really wanted one for fishing Saginaw bay on the ice for walleyes. My a/c prowler is heavy and doesn't float and the wife and I both fish. Figured I'd get an argo incase the unfortunate happened we'd float!
I just bought a 79' argo 8x8 with a 399cc kohler. I ran it around b4 I bought it and all seemed to work good. It has the old style balloon tires on it and I'll surely be switching to some new treads soon!
She was painted olive green recently...no more orange.
I have some questions but will save em' for the forum areas.
Thanks for the education already as I've been lurking and reading in the shadows for 2 days now. It's good to be out!
Doug

[Mike]

Hi Doug, welcome to the site. Your Argo should definitely give you some security while you are out on the ice. Just don't have too much fun and forget to go fishing.

[swaampratt]

looking for teardown manual for Max2

Hey yall,

Newbie here with a Max 2 I got for my son. (really it was for me dont tell my wife). Anyway, bent a front axel (splined type) and cant figure out for the life of me how to pull it out. I have loosened all the set screws and these axels are greasy with no rust but they just dont slide out.

I have seen some info on the smooth tube axel removal but it does not seem to apply to the splined axels.

Anyone know where I can buy a shop manual for my buggy?

Swaampratt

[amphibious drew]

Welcome swaampratt,
Do a search for RI or recreative industries. jpswift always posts their info. They are the manufacturer and is the best place to sort most parts. I have solid axles on my Attex and it requires the bearing cages to be unbolted. There should be one on the frame and one on the tub. I think the splined axles on the max should be the same.

[hydromike]

I don't think anybody's written up an article on the splined axle bearing change.

There is an eccentric locking collar on the outer bearing that is held in place with a set screw. The collar tightens the bearing to the axle as it is turned. Loosen the set screw, and tap the collar around with a punch until it unlocks the axle from the bearing race. Lots of WD-40, PB Blaster tends to help, even with new parts.

There are just set screws holding the inner axle to the bearing race. Loosen those up. This has been the same as the non-splined-axle bearing replacement so far. On the in-board end of the axle, there is a bolt and washer which holds the axle to the inside of the bearing race. Remove that bolt, the heavy washer, and any shims behind the washer. The drive sprocket for that axle will either be held in with a set screw on the sprocket flange, or with snap rings on the axle. Either way, the set screw or the snap rings will have to come out/off. Use lots of lubricant on the axle shaft/sprocket, and try to gently tap the sprocket either way to get it moving on the splined shaft. At this point, you're not battling anything "mechanical" holding your axle in, likely just friction. If things are really locked up, you may have to unbolt the bearing flanges from the frame and start working on them that way.

Good luck; let us know how you make out....
~m

[terrycb]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I have two six wheelers, one restored Scrambler and in process of working on a Hustler six wheeler. I live in Texas near Houston. The question I have is about wiring from the Kohler 440-2AX engine. There are seven wires coming out from the engine block under the carburetor. One brown, two black, one green/yellow, two green and one yellow wires. I have no idea where these go. If someone could help with information on how to accomplish this, I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Terrycb

[RATTEX]

RATTEX (Rich) here, new to this site. I have had my 1973 Attex 252 Colt (not sure if it is "Crazy" or not, it just says Colt on the side) for about 15 years. I only bring it out when it snows here in the DESERT of So. California. I found this site while looking for info to solve a carb issue that it is having. I am glad to find a place that I can come to for help from experienced 6X6er's.

[mudbug3]

RATTEX

You,ve sure come to the right place! Welcome to the forum.

[gunn]

Hi I bought an avenger efi. Cant wait to try it out in the bogs and river crossings. Also got the rubber tracks for it. GUNN

[Mike]

Hi gunn, welcome to the site.

[bird1980]

Hey everyone. Just bought a '96 argo vangaurd 2. Tore it all apart its been fun so far. Need to do bearings all around and some sprockets. Tore the trans. apart and need to replace a few gears, and tighten up the linkage. Will also replace all bearings in trans as well. I am sure I will need some advice along the way. I am from Alberta, Canada.

[trebmaster]

chime up, very valuble info on these machenes here and everyone is willing to share. welcome

[Bulldogge]

Hi guys I'm new to this forum. I live in central Pennsylvania. I have been look for a fourwheeler in the classifieds. When I found you guys. My uncle had 6X6 on his farm when I was a kid. I remember how cool it was, but I don't remember how fast it went. I'm considedering buying one instead of a quad. Can anyone tell me how fast they go. I've seen some with briggs and stratons and 500cc engines. Mabe someone could point me in the right direction, so i know what to buy.

[Mike]

Hi Bulldogge, welcome to the site. Most 6x6's currently made will have a top speed of around 25mph from the factory. The two strokes that you mentioned will all be older machines, but they will have a faster top end between 30-50 mph depending upon the model. There are quite a few guys on the site here that have modified or larger than stock four stroke motors. Most are ungoverned and will run in the 30-40mph range. I have a Max II with a 28hp motor and I GPS'd it the other day and got 41mph.

These speeds are not something you will see for extended periods of time, especially since the only suspension that a stock 6x6 has is the low pressure tires. That slows you down on the trails. So, a quad will be much faster on the trails. With that said, 6x6's will take you through more challenging terrain more easily and of course you have the benefit of floating.

Ultimately, if you are looking for something to fly down the trails with, a quad would probably be better. If you enjoy more technical and challenging trails or need to cross bodies of water, an AATV would be the better choice. There are a few threads on here comparing 6x6 / 8x8 ATVs with side by sides and quads. Use the search, read a little, and watch some videos and you will get a good idea of their capabilities. Good luck in your decision.