Thank you sir! As a newbie in the Argo world Im loving these & cant wait for the next ones. Building a library of your Argo how-to stuff! Keep them coming! Its almost moose season!
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
Thank you Vance. I do have a couple more uploaded. Looking forward to moose season. 🎉
@bradburke30617 ай бұрын
One of the best videos for understanding these tensioners !! Thanks
@RaisedinAlaska7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the kind words.
@stevet8121 Жыл бұрын
When you are miles out in the remote bush it's important to understand how things work and the possible solutions in case something goes wrong because someone's life could depend on it. That you strive to understand it doesn't surprise me at all.
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
Thank you. A person never knows what they may have to fix. For the longest time, chain tighteners were a mystery to me because they are down under the chains where you can’t see them well. This was a fun video because I was curious and they are simple and effective.
@vtimou5772 Жыл бұрын
hi !!!! here in canada,,,the argo mecanics suggest to tie down all tensionners with tie raps to the loosest position when riding with tracks,,,its supposed to help prevent chain binding,,,,
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
That seems like you would get a lot of chain slap. I think they make a piece of equipment ( the name alludes me) that allows the chains to function properly but they do not engage the 2nd or 3rd tire and the rotational power is still transferred to the rear tire. Seems like I heard that. With my tracks the tires can spin in the plastic growsers so my chains have less bind.
@brianleduc22448 ай бұрын
I don't think that what this guy saying ,,,,, as if that is done the chains are loose and if they have some strach in them when under pressure they will want to walk up on the sprocket 🤔🤔start to eat the teeth end result will be new chains and sprocket
@davidbrewer7937 Жыл бұрын
Great video... there are some really funky finicky things in argo... you need to figure out each thing to understand how it works, or doesn't.
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
Very true, they are relatively simple, but can be very fickle. Thank you for watching.
@sourcelee3539 Жыл бұрын
awesome showcase! You nailed it!
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@sourcelee35396 ай бұрын
my chains eating the slider block in very deep and making a slashing sound when driving. i have a difficult time to unlock the chains' tension by tools, i have to leave it making that weird sound and driving back..... now i have to buy a new set of blocks.🤕🤕😮💨
@RaisedinAlaska6 ай бұрын
You have to rotate them to get them to loosen. I would make sure the springs on both sides work and clean them up. Once they’re set, they do run tight, but it sounds like yours are beyond that.
@paultaft662 Жыл бұрын
Hey, absolutely awesome videos!! I have a question about the front drive chain on my 6x6. I'm replacing the chains when I noticed both front sprockets are missing their set screws. Are those sprockets supposed to float?
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, the front sprockets are supposed to float. I am not sure why, but when I’ve talked to certified Argo mechanics, that’s what I’ve been told.
@paultaft662 Жыл бұрын
@@RaisedinAlaska curious! Seems like they only float laterally, so somehow they grip the axle? 🤷
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
@@paultaft662 The axle has splines on it that match the inside of the sprocket. So the sprocket can float sideways but it rotates with the axle.
@keithrenaud3380 Жыл бұрын
Good information. Did you get a chance to ask your Argo mechanic about the water pump yet? I'm pretty sure I have to remove the flywheel to get at it. Thanks. Great channel
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
I talked to an Argo mechanic this evening and he said if you have to pull the water pump, off of an avenger style machine, it’s easiest to pull the engine because the fly wheel has to come off. However, he said they change very few water pumps, that it’s not something that goes out often. He said, generally the first indication that it’s the water pump is a broken belt laying in the bottom of the tub. He said more frequently, if it’s overheating quickly, it’s generally not the water pump and that more often It’s the thermostat or the heat sending unit. The other indication that it could be the water pump it that it is leaking fluid from the water pump.
@keithrenaud3380 Жыл бұрын
Yes I went through those steps and saw the water pump belt wasn't turning and the pulley has play in it. Got an inspection camera in there and the camshaft pulley (which is plastic) is disintegrated. Waiting for that part to come in now. I took the radiator out. Now I have room to take the fan out and then the flywheel. Just waiting for the camshaft pulley. Weird the belt didn't break before the pulley got destroyed though.
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
@@keithrenaud3380 That’s a bummer. He didn’t hesitate advising pulling the engine, he said it comes out easy and that it would make the task much easier. Good luck on your project and I would love to hear how it went and what you learned.
@keithrenaud3380 Жыл бұрын
@RaisedinAlaska hopefully I'll get it done this weekend. I was thinking pulling the engine out would be more work but I'll definitely let you know how it goes.
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
@@keithrenaud3380 Thanks I would appreciate that, you never know when I will have to do the same.
@davidorrell764 Жыл бұрын
One of my customers has asked us to look after 3 Argos he has bought for a contract. What are the main service issues I should be aware of for these machines?
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
It will depend on how many hours are on the machines and what kind of care has been given to them. I would say it’s certainly worth looking at the steering brakes and the standard brakes, checking all the bearings on the inside and the outside of the machine - here is a video that explains the process: ATV Argo: Bering Inspection kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmWxXpdpj7R-qZY , checking to make sure the bolts that hold the axles in the machine or tight and making sure that all of the chains connecting links are intact would be a good start. Additionally, I would service the machine by changing the engine oil, transmission oil, checking the coolant and boiling the chains.
@davidorrell764 Жыл бұрын
@@RaisedinAlaska thank you for the great response. Looking forward to working on something a bit different. The machines are not new so guessing it will be worth a run through the workshop before they go to work. Thanks again 👍
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
@@davidorrell764 That’s basically the list of items I do between every season and generally there’s at least one exterior bearing that needs to be replaced.
@MyAlaska12 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. it was informative.
@RaisedinAlaska Жыл бұрын
Thank you Bill.
@briandoucette964311 ай бұрын
I take a 2x4 x3' with a "V" cut a one end to remove the block .