Bought my Argo- 2005 avenger - now have a few questions
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Hi,
Regarding the black smoke you had, I have worked on an 05 Avenger which had issues with black smoke and flooding. The owner disconnected the accelerator pump, which made it a little better but not 100%. We found that the main jet was too big. It should be fitted with a 151 main jet as standard. We cut that back to a 137 from memory and re connected the accelerator pump. It made the engine rev crisper with no smoke and more power. The jets in the carb of the Avenger are the same as a weber carb, so they can be purchased from an auto parts shop in any size you want. Kohler won't sell jets seperately. This may help if the problem come back.
Is there anyway I can tell which mine is, other than phoning Argo to find out if mine is an 04 or early 06? It says 05 on the registration and bill of sale.
I took the tracks, then tires off and checked the axles. Yep, front right and #2 right are bent. Bearings are gone on the front right side. Makes sense because it was definately more pull on that side, plus a subtle squeak. Getting parts and will fix next week.
WIth tracks off it definately steers better, and is easier on components for sure.
This leads me to another questions:
I am planning on a remote mountain hunting trip and was wondering what items you guys might take in a repair kit.
Here is what I have.
One axle
one each of every bearing/gaskets
Chain links
Spark plugs
fuel filter
A very good flash light, one that mounts on your head, these are pretty inexpensive and frees up both hands.
A standard flashlight is also usefully, for the very hard to see places.
A chain puller to reconnect the chain if you have to replace it.
Spare master links.
Fuses
Complete tire assembly
Chain lube for longer trips (this never hurts to keep things lubed)
Towels in case you knock a bead off, to clean rim. You can not get the tire to re-seat with a dirty rim.
Inexpensive air pump.
These are just a few items that do not take up much space and will all fit into a tool box. Some of the members may have other suggestions that are helpfully.
Some of these things i have not used yet but they are there just incase.
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