Buying a Used argo? - Watch this first

Quick buyers guide from myself on buying a older argo and what to look for.
Also keep in mind cheaper to buy a machine with accessories usually compared to without

[@Gatnor]

How about a video comparing the 84 against the new one? Your likes and dislikes, etc..

[@muddythumper8152]

can do!, stay tuned

[@martinkobert4402]

I just bought A used 8x8 Argo recently has A 18 HP Kohler with A bad starter bendix , do i need to pull the motor to change the starter???

[@muddythumper8152]

i was looking at it earlier, you can probably do it with the engine in, however it looks like a pain in the but to swap it. up to you, to pull the engine is only easy too its 4 main bolts on the bottom. Argos are not always the easiest to work on

[@martinkobert4402]

@muddythumper8152 thanks for the reply & your right it's no to fun to work ! Anyway the mtrs out ( 18 HP Kohler) now in thinking about buying A elect.start 18 hp one cylinder & there would be plenty of Room making things easier in the future if I had to work on it also 30 lbs+ lighter motor ! Question is this factory motor has A 1"× 6" shaft the torque converter rides on ? Is that going to be a problem changing the motor over to something else

[@muddythumper8152]

@@martinkobert4402 are you swapping the engine or starter motor? I was going to convert my 17hp kohler to 23hp or 30 hp one day, but plans changed and im still using the 17hp. the torque converter will fit on a lot of other motors, i was thinking the princess auto engine for a swap, another one i was looking at was lifan engine i think its 27 hp

[@martinkobert4402]

@muddythumper8152 I don't want to put that old tired motor back in when there's other ones out there smaller lighter & more HP! I just need to find one that torque converter fits on!

[@muddythumper8152]

@@martinkobert4402 to be honest your factory torque converter will fit onto most engines, if youre in the states look up harbor freight predator engines, if youre up in canada like me, look up Pro point princess auto engine, i think its 703 cc or something close to it or type lifan 27hp engine in google. Also these machines are simple , keep in mind most Snowmobile torque converters will work too. if you think outside the box youll make it work. drop a line if you get stuck.

[@caesar2064]

$rice?

[@muddythumper8152]

Price for what ? I ended up buying my 84 with a blown engine for 2000$ with mint tracks. New machines I’m picking up as clearance models