Cross-Referenced parts

[GamaGoat]

I am new to aatvs I recently purchased a 1990 MaxII it is in need of TLC

I am freaked over the prices for parts! I have been searching for sources other than R I. I have found a bunch would love to share my findings if anyone is interested.

[Robio_8x8]

I am not a Max owner yet but there are some similarities

I have a Couple of Argos and I can usually find Parts at Industrial supply places ,Farm equipment supply and Auto parts type places

Some Places I go to may not be in your area but I know a few that are

Granger ,MSC, Mc Master Carr, just to name a few

I find one needs to shop around a bit for pricing because some of these places can actually be higher then original parts and other not .

By me I got a few places that are competitively price and I use different places for different types of equipment

Princess Auto , TSC Canadian tire , BDI etc.

I have found the weirdest stuff for great price at the most unusual places
I went to Pro Bass Sports and got a good price one drain plugs only they called them Bait well Plugs


Some US based places that I have herd of on this site are
Lawn Mower Equipments & Parts, Blades, Lawn Mower Tires, Belts & Starter
Small Engine Warehouse - Briggs Engines
I have also herd of this HarborFreightUSA on this board

oh this is a good place too Snowmobile Parts, ATV Parts, Go Kart Parts, Mini Bike Part, Lawn Mower Parts, Chainsaw Part and Small Engine Parts

what are you looking for specifically ?

[jpswift1]

I deal with a place called Buffalo Bearing in Buffalo, NY and I know a lot of people on the site have done the same. They sell very high quality stuff at low prices. Tell them that Jeff with all of the 6 wheelers sent you and they will take good care of you. What parts are you looking for to fix up your Max? You might want to post up an ad in the classifieds section because there are a lot of members on the site with Max parts floating around in their garage/shop/basement, myself included.

[GamaGoat]

Thank You

I am looking for numbers for R I parts & BRIGGS

[GamaGoat]

Drive Belt

Dayco 15252A = Gates 6096
R I $70 Vs. NAPA $50

[budresiew]

I agree.....

You might want to post up an ad in the classifieds section because there are a lot of members on the site with Max parts floating around in their garage/shop/basement, myself included.

[jerrynuss]

This is the beauty of these machines, almost all the parts can be fabricated or sourced locally. They were designed to be this way and is a reason why you still see 40 year old machines out being used. By having readily available parts a person doesn't have to worry about the machine becoming obsolete because parts are unattainable.

[GamaGoat]

16Hp B&S Vanguard Oil Filter

B&S 842921 = FRAM PH3614
R I $14 Vs. WalMart $4

[GamaGoat]

Air Filters

Anyone know where I can get the Pre-Filter & the pleated Air Filter?

[Mike]

Any local small engine / lawn mower shop should have them. I'm good friends with a snapper dealer and he got me one a while back. It was a package that included the filter and per-filter. I'm sure you can get them at you local autoparts store too.

[GamaGoat]

I'm sorry Mike I meant an cheaper or less expensive part. I have a mower shop nearby the filters are a little pricey considering the price of one for a car don't you think?

[GamaGoat]

I am installing a set of 4" Truck type LED Dual filament lamps on ours to have better lighting and less Amp draw on the whole system. I am considering an electronic 4-way flasher unit for safety as well.

[mossman381]

I think you are spending your money in the wrong places. That $4 filter at walmart is junk. I would invest in protecting my motor more than protecting my battery. Those led lights were probably expensive. I like saving money just like everybody else, but a good expensive part will pay for itself by doing a better job than a bad cheap part. I have been burnt with cheap parts before. Remember you get what you pay for.

[Roger S]

I wouldn't run the cheapest filter, but I don't buy the briggs oil filters, either. Briggs doesn't make filters as far as I know, they have their name painted on them. You can get educated on filter manufacturers, testing and comparisons, materials, and design, on the internet. A good filter has quality filter media and materials in the bypass and anti drainback valve. Another thing I always check is the threads. I always wipe them out good, have found metal shavings and grit in there. I turn them upside down and blow them out with compressed air. That's the output side of the filter, any trash in there goes straight into the engine.

[m350]

I was in Home Cheapo the other day,,found a Briggs oil filter in there for the Vangaurd,,dont recall the $,,also had airfilters,,but I was not looking for them.