Chain Lube and winter conditions

[rosed]

So after the replacement of my worn out idler shaft sprocket, I really need to keep up my chain maintenance, and im wondering what lube is recommended, also one of my problems is that, in the winter I get alot of snow in the machine which then melts and freezes up around the chains, I have to cross a lake to get to my cottage therefore I don't want to keep the the drain plugs out, and in the summer, I don't use it that often it sits outside covered, but the rain water seems to seep through the stiching in the cover, and when remove my floorboards, again i have my chains sitting in water, and rust starting to form, I use a really sticky industrial chain lube, but I find if i go for a ride, and have any amount of water in the bottom, they end up getting washed.

any suggestions?

[Mike]

If you search the site this topic has been touched on before. I think the general consensus is that PJ1 Black Label chain lube is the best. It sticks and doesn't fling off the chains like other lubes / oils.

Here's a can of it on Amazon: Amazon.com: PJ1 HEAVY DUTY CHAIN LUBE 13OZ - PJ1 -: Automotive

Check out this thread here on the site: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/gener...be-chains.html

As for water in your floor boards, it's best to leave the drain plugs out until you go to cross the lake. Then put them back in. That will eliminate most of your problem right there. On your tarp for the summer, it's probably better to go ahead an purchase a good waterproof tarp. You will spend a little money on the front end but by eliminating water sitting in your Argo you will save a lot of money and headache down the road.

By the way, I moved your thread to the general forum just because it applies to most AATVs out there.

[rosed]

Thanks Mike

[Rock Doctor]

Hi Rosed,

I use Milcot 220 on my chains (never have come across PJ1 around my place). It's common in industrial applications, and works very well. Most of the Argo owners that I know use it. I use a paintbrush to apply it, it will not sling off the chains, and it will not wash off either. With the paintbrush, it's easy to apply without contaminating the brakes, and can be applied to the front right axle chain, just in front of the battery.

Later

RD

[akexpress]

make a simple ramp to store your machine on in the summer and leave the drain plugs out so even if the cover leaks the water will run out the drain holes

[chapy]

make a simple ramp to store your machine on in the summer and leave the drain plugs out so even if the cover leaks the water will run out the drain holes

Like the one the Mudd-Ox is sittng on in Ak's avitar.

[tracmaster]

I like to use Redline synthetic motor oil on all chains except the drive chains there i use Belray...The reason i like thinner oil is that it does fling and removes most off the dirt and also keeps everything looking new including the trough. With this setup in 15 years i have never gotten any oil on the brake rotors. Everything sticks to sticky grease including dirt which can wear your chain out fast besides being a pain to clean.

Tracmaster