Was it the ONE and I didn't know it??!!

[Dw89xj]

Thank you. I've had quite a few set backs along the way or if have been done much sooner, but I'm positive the returns will be well worth the wait. I hope yours treats you right. These seem like a great investment if you use them.

[john swenson]

hey...good for both of you guys . dan's right , after you do all the fixes needed on the machines you know what you have plus the ability to understand how they work and how to keep them in good shape . even after they are top notch...seems like there is always a '' spiff up '' thats fun to do . i'm always messing with mine just cause it's fun. look forward to some pictures at some point . later , johnboy va.

[Cupwalker]

Thank you. I've had quite a few set backs along the way or if have been done much sooner, but I'm positive the returns will be well worth the wait. I hope yours treats you right. These seem like a great investment if you use them.

You're welcome Dan. Yeah, setbacks suck no doubt!! They usually involve doing something a 2nd time and I hate that with a passion. Sounds like you took yours in stride because you were able to finish your project and thats all that matters at the end of the day...in my opinion anyway. Cup...

[Cupwalker]

hey...good for both of you guys . dan's right , after you do all the fixes needed on the machines you know what you have plus the ability to understand how they work and how to keep them in good shape . even after they are top notch...seems like there is always a '' spiff up '' thats fun to do . i'm always messing with mine just cause it's fun. look forward to some pictures at some point . later , johnboy va.

Thanks Johnboy. I'm definitely looking forward to getting more familiar with the machine I bought and not just through the(so far) minor repairs that are needed. I'm not shy about picking someone's brain for info or flat out asking for step by step written instructions if I'm that lost. It's rare for me but it has happened. However, what I'm not accustomed to and definitely not happy to do is ask for physical help or in other words another set of hands. I hate nothing more than to burden someone with my projects or work in general and that brings me to my point. Unfortunately, it's going to be a while before I'm able to do any work to my 'new to me' new machine because I'm currently recovering from the 2nd left elbow surgery in the last 6 months!!! And I'm scheduled for the right elbow to be done next month. I'll spare the sob story but next month will be the 10th surgery I've had in the last 16 yrs on various different body parts and I'm hoping the 10th will be the last. Hopefully, this spring after I'm done recovering I'll be able to wrench on and ride in my new machine and my Ranger bass boat will be part of the equation as well. It wont be easy because obviously when you've been cut on as much as I have your always going to be stiff, sore and in my case arthritic but we'll see what happens.

[Dw89xj]

Most of the guys in this hobby are willing to help, if you don't mind traveling to Cumberland county I have no problem giving a hand and there's a guy in York named TJ that's a good guy and knows these machines, he's helped a few other 6x6ers get going and fix up their machines. You'd have to go over to 6x6talk.com to find him though,he's a busy guy but he's helped me quite a bit just by answering questions on the phone. I know there are a couple guys out in Pitt too, I just have never personally dealt with them.
I hope your recovery is swift, I know all too well about being stiff and in pain, when I crushed my spine they put two metal rods in me, my back hasn't stopped hurting or loosened up yet in 5 and a half years. Luckily I have a high tolerance for pain so it's manageable most of the time.

[Cupwalker]

Most of the guys in this hobby are willing to help, if you don't mind traveling to Cumberland county I have no problem giving a hand and there's a guy in York named TJ that's a good guy and knows these machines, he's helped a few other 6x6ers get going and fix up their machines. You'd have to go over to 6x6talk.com to find him though,he's a busy guy but he's helped me quite a bit just by answering questions on the phone. I know there are a couple guys out in Pitt too, I just have never personally dealt with them.
I hope your recovery is swift, I know all too well about being stiff and in pain, when I crushed my spine they put two metal rods in me, my back hasn't stopped hurting or loosened up yet in 5 and a half years. Luckily I have a high tolerance for pain so it's manageable most of the time.

Thanks for the heads up on who to call on in the event I needed advice. As far as pain goes, I'm not going to try to 'one up' anyone but the definition of chronic pain is any pain experienced for longer than 12 weeks non stop. If I remember correctly anyway. My point is I can't remember the last time I didn't have pain or wasn't stiff. I too have a very high tolerance for pain which has actually contributed to my health issues because I dont respond to pain like normal people therefore I dont seek medical attention until it's too late sort of speak. I'm allergic to Lidocaine so unless doctors know ahead of time, which they usually don't, procedures are done with no local. All tests and pre surgical procedures are all done with absolutely no local anesthetic!! I could go on and on trust me but I've went on too long already. I have metal in my body as well. 2016 I had level C5-C6 Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion which involves a titanium plate,cage and screws so I'm a fellow hardware guy myself.

Mike

[Dw89xj]

Man you're pushing on when most people would give up and just ride the couch. Hardware sucks lol.

[Cupwalker]

Man you're pushing on when most people would give up and just ride the couch. Hardware sucks lol.

Sorry, haven't been on here much lately. Yes, there are plenty of days I feel like giving up and riding out the "storm" on the old couch but I just can't bring myself to do that lol. Why? I don't know. Maybe my pride gets in the way, too stupid to preserve what's left of me or just too damn ornery and set in my ways, maybe all of the above! Lol. Don't get me wrong, I spend plenty of short term stints on the couch or in bed because of my ailments but I always bounce back. And yes I'd have to agree that hardware does suck but for me its not the hardware itself it's the reason for needing it that really sucks.

[Cupwalker]

As stated in my previous post I haven't been on here much so for the few (if any) that were following I've got a little news to share. I've been able to wrench on my new to me Max II much sooner than anticipated. Although, at a much slower pace and way less in scope than I'm accustomed to which is frustrating to say the least. More aggravating and frustrating than all of that is the fact that my once thought of 'great deal' isnt turning out to be not so great afterall. The wrenching that's been done so far has uncovered some issues that could have and would have been avoided had it not been for my elbow situation and my stubborn pride. I normally test drive a potential buy atleast 2 if not 3 times and crawl all over and inside where my fat ass will fit before I buy anything, especially anything with a motor. Well, for reasons already stated I couldnt( or wouldnt) do that this time and I may have 'stepped in it' !!! Too many negatives to list and details of the whole debacle but in a nut shell what I test drove, pulled the dipstick on and looked at as closely as I could wasnt what showed up in my driveway. It went from a machine that one day idled a little rough but never died, let out one lousy puff of blue smoke, a dipstick that read a hair under full and a fairly clean engine and tub to a smoke belching, wouldnt stay running, WAY overfilled crankcase/oily fu***** mess and I don't know how!! Anyway, that's where it's at right now, may be in the dumpster tomorrow but for now it's still in my possession lol.

[Dw89xj]

I think most of the them end up needing more than originally anticipated, but on the plus side they are pretty simple and anything can be fixed.
Did your float stick and fill up your crankcase or is it all oil?

[Cupwalker]

I think most of the them end up needing more than originally anticipated, but on the plus side they are pretty simple and anything can be fixed.
Did your float stick and fill up your crankcase or is it all oil?

That's a good question and to be honest I really dont know. I rebuilt the carb and the only thing that looked gummed up was a(the) jet. The inner bottom of the carb was a little dirty or varnished but not bad I didnt think. At 1st I thought it was just oil that was too full. Then it occurred to me that it smelled too much like gas but didn't appear to have that faint cloudy look that I associate with gas mixed with oil and it wasn't watery. Was busy right after getting it so the oil issue wasnt discovered until hrs later when I went to take it for a spin. Like everything new or new to me anyway I always check the oil before running an engine. That's when I discovered what eventually ended up being roughly a quart too much oil in the engine and the beginning of the cluster f*** I'm in right now.

[Cupwalker]

Switching gears a little....
Want to install the factory tracks that I bought with my Max II but I need some clarification. I'm sure this has been debated and discussed more times than I can imagine and yes I did use the search function and found no definitive answer. What I'd like to know is...do you have to disengage, disassemble, disconnect or whatever it requires to render the front axle powerless to utilize the tracks?? I mean, the big debate is the supposed loss of power if you don't disable the front axle but other than that is there any other reason, is it damaging to the machine otherwise ? I'm asking because I'd rather not mess with all that right now but I'd still like to use the tracks. Can someone please clarify this for me...thanks

[ARGOJIM]

Switching gears a little....
Want to install the factory tracks that I bought with my Max II but I need some clarification. I'm sure this has been debated and discussed more times than I can imagine and yes I did use the search function and found no definitive answer. What I'd like to know is...do you have to disengage, disassemble, disconnect or whatever it requires to render the front axle powerless to utilize the tracks?? I mean, the big debate is the supposed loss of power if you don't disable the front axle but other than that is there any other reason, is it damaging to the machine otherwise ? I'm asking because I'd rather not mess with all that right now but I'd still like to use the tracks. Can someone please clarify this for me...thanks

Most recommend removal of front chains for use of rubber tracks on a Max to help eliminate chain wind up or binding, this can also slacken the chain adjuster from excessive force.
I believe the owners manual on the home page addresses tracks of you wish to look for clarification.

[john swenson]

hey cup..read the thread '' tires slip in tracks '' . lots of good info. seems tracks and chains , etc. have alot to do with what machine it is , 6 or 8 wheeler , type of tracks , tire tread design , etc. had the front chains off my max 2 with my homemade tracks and was getting slipping of the tires in snow . so i reinstalled them . for my situation i believe that's the way to go . j.b.

[Cupwalker]

Most recommend removal of front chains for use of rubber tracks on a Max to help eliminate chain wind up or binding, this can also slacken the chain adjuster from excessive force.
I believe the owners manual on the home page addresses tracks of you wish to look for clarification.

Sorry for the delayed response. Yeah I checked the info that specifically pertains to the tracks and found nothing. I believe the track manual is titled...All Season Tracks Installation and Instructions manual. Since reading your post I've checked the owners manual as well and still found nothing. I more than likely missed it so I'll go through it again. Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it.
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