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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-26-2023, 06:23 AM
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Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
The front grille modification has completed. ...

The front grille modification has completed.
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And I made a radiator shield.
I'm hoping those nets will protect a radiator and an A/C condenser from flying...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-05-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
438462 438463 I'm still working on making the...

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I'm still working on making the front shield. The gap infront of the radiator was filled by aluminum sheets. And a filler neck, a coolant reservoir and a windshield washer reservoir...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-28-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I hope so!! ;) I made an upper shield...

I hope so!! ;)


I made an upper shield today. Hopefully it would prevent to mess up in the front compartment by the rain or dust.
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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-26-2023, 08:35 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you :) My Argosy is still sitting on the...

Thank you :)
My Argosy is still sitting on the jack stands. I'm not sure when it will be landing on the ground, however, my project has been progressing steadily!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-22-2023, 07:28 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I have been making an engine oil cooler & trans...

I have been making an engine oil cooler & trans fluid cooler mounting bracket and front shield (?) recently.
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I don't want to be exposed any stuffs which are placed...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-24-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
437154 I made A/C hoses today. Making A/C hose...

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I made A/C hoses today. Making A/C hose needs a hose crimping tool, I bought it several years ago. I won't use this tool frequently, so I bought a mechanical one. It is cheaper than a...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-17-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Hi Greg, Thank you for your post. :) I'm...

Hi Greg,

Thank you for your post. :)
I'm going to make AC hoses in the near future then post the updates. I would be glad if my posts could help you.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-17-2023, 07:19 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
436926 Here are new my air intake stuffs. I...

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Here are new my air intake stuffs. I decided to use aluminum hard tubes instead of a flexible duct hose for the air intake. Anyway, there is very tight space in my engine bay especially...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-11-2023, 07:48 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I installed new A/C compressor in my rig! ...

I installed new A/C compressor in my rig!
Because I need to conside hose and wire routing in the engine bay. The old compressor is old and heavy A6 type compressor. I know it was very common car...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-04-2023, 07:38 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I'm not sure why there was much corrosion on the...

I'm not sure why there was much corrosion on the body. I guess over charged the battery due to an alternator failure? I've replaced the alternator before... Anyway, I don't want to replace a large...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-30-2023, 06:04 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
To tell the truth, I'm not going to use the...

To tell the truth, I'm not going to use the original battery compartment because of corrosion around the battery compartment door on the body. I guess it was due to discharging gas or electrolyte...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-24-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I’m tackling to make subfloor at the front of the...

I’m tackling to make subfloor at the front of the coach.

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Installed sound deadener and insulation, then added a plywood under the subfloor because of uneven floor.
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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-24-2023, 06:55 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Machining brake drums would be better, because it...

Machining brake drums would be better, because it should be old parts. I replaced brake shoes, wheel cylinders and hardware, but I didn't have any service for the drums. However, I have no idea who...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-22-2023, 06:45 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you :) Yes, those drums are too heavy!...

Thank you :)

Yes, those drums are too heavy! I used a jack for installing the drums, because I didn't want to ruin a lip on the seals. :lol::lol:
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No, I didn't. Actually, there are...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-18-2023, 07:54 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
435605 I'm back on my Argosy! This is the...

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I'm back on my Argosy!

This is the first time to do working my Argosy in 2023 even if it's already in August. Anyway, it's time for replacing wheel bearings and a seal.

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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-05-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 543,903
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you for the futher informaion. I haven't...

Thank you for the futher informaion. I haven't seen and heard any trap tanks on the vent line before. If I have to use the trap tank on my set up, I think I can use a motorcycle oil catch tank. :D
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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-03-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 543,903
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you for the pictures! I understand about...

Thank you for the pictures! I understand about the constant purge system now. Thank you my teacher. :) And I will keep it in mind that the charcoal canister and hose need to be placed in high...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-12-2023, 09:06 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Exactly! :lol::lol: I prefer comfortability to...

Exactly! :lol::lol: I prefer comfortability to maneuverability on my truck. I can't imagine driving car with hard seats like a bucket seats.




Thank you so much! I'm honored to hear that from...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-11-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Here is the second stage of extended cab mods. ...

Here is the second stage of extended cab mods.

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I got a sliding windw from the USA. The seller said that this is a sliding window for a Subaru Brat. I don't have any ideas about this,...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-11-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I've modified the cab twice on my Datsun. The...

I've modified the cab twice on my Datsun. The reason why I extended the cab was too tight space in the cabin due to the change seats. The original seats were very thin and plain ones, but I prefer to...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-08-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Yes, the Goldwing was too longer for loading on...

Yes, the Goldwing was too longer for loading on my Datsun. The Datsun has only 6' 5" long on the bed. In addition its cab was extended backward by me, so the bed is shorter than the original. I'm not...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-07-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you for sharing pictures of your Cushman! ...

Thank you for sharing pictures of your Cushman!
It is bigger and longer than I expected. Also its loading capacity is two times more than my Datsun truck, and three times more than Japanese mini...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-10-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
423826 It's time to install a front parking...

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It's time to install a front parking brake cable. I bought two cables. The first one was shorter than the original, so I bought other cable.

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This one is same length as the...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 10-02-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
423365 At first, I had thought to install a...

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At first, I had thought to install a heater valve in the cabin because it's easy wiring connection but I installed it in the engine bay finally. If the heater valve is installed in the cabin,...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-29-2022, 05:14 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you!! :) Yes, to use hard pipe would...

Thank you!! :)

Yes, to use hard pipe would be better in that place. I will get aluminum hard pipe and rubber joints soon. Actually, I don't want to buy any stuff from the USA due to very...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-26-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you!! I have been working on my coach for...

Thank you!!
I have been working on my coach for years, but there are still a bunch of tasks left to be finished! It's still going on... :bb:
I also looking forward to seeing your project updates!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-25-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
423023 It's time to check an intake duct hose...

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It's time to check an intake duct hose and air conditioner hoses routing with installed the radiator and AC condenser.

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There was gap between the radiator and fan shroud so...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-29-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
421737 It's time to install SuperSteer bell...

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It's time to install SuperSteer bell cranks on my Argosy. I got those bell cranks in 2019 so it slept in my garage for 3 years. Actually, their shaft is getting a little bit rusty.. :blink:
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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-22-2022, 07:55 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
421350 High volume water pump and high output...

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High volume water pump and high output alternator were installed on my engine. I believe that the word of HIGH will always be better! :brows:

In Japan, we have high ambient temperature and...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-18-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
421168 My Argosy had thin cables on the starter...

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My Argosy had thin cables on the starter motor terminals. I haven't checked its size carefully, but it seems like AWG 6 (14 mm2) at the B terminal and AWG 12 (3.5 mm2) at the S terminal. I...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-16-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
421067 I installed a starter motor recently. My...

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I installed a starter motor recently. My starter motor has an aluminum heat shield which was made by Japanese mechanic. The starter motor had worked without any issues, so I put back in place...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-16-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2,112
Views: 543,903
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you for sharing your electrical diagrams....

Thank you for sharing your electrical diagrams. These are very helpful. ;) I'm going to do wiring work in my Argosy near future!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-16-2022, 06:46 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
That's nice! We have the same pan. Anyway, your...

That's nice! We have the same pan. Anyway, your Argosy has been traveling more than mine since 2017! :brows::lol:
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-15-2022, 08:10 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Hi Brad, Yes, that is a revolutionary idea! :D...

Hi Brad,
Yes, that is a revolutionary idea! :D I hope its cooling method will work very well.
By the way, I've seen your thread, you had installed the same oil pan in 2017. Are you still using...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-12-2022, 08:34 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
420840 It's time to install a dipstick on my...

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It's time to install a dipstick on my 4L80E transmission. I bought a Lokar trans mount dipstick.

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The trans mount dipstick should be attached to a bellhousing like this. But...
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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-04-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you Brad :) Yes, yes, YES!! The fun time...

Thank you Brad :)
Yes, yes, YES!! The fun time is coming!

I have not designed wiring diagrams yet, but checked some devices' (an EFI system, transmission controller and etc..) wiring diagram....
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-01-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you! :) Definitely! Can't wait to hear...

Thank you! :)
Definitely! Can't wait to hear the engine roar!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-01-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you Martin! :) I hope it will work...

Thank you Martin! :)
I hope it will work without any issues.
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-31-2022, 09:04 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I installed an engine and a transmission today....

I installed an engine and a transmission today. They were sleeping in my garage for 2 years. Now, there is a little bit space because massive stuffs have gone out my garage!

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Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-24-2022, 08:09 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you :) Actually, I don't want to remove...

Thank you :)
Actually, I don't want to remove and reinstall it for the many years to come. :brows:

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Today, I sprayed underbody coarting for engine mounting brackets and transmission...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-17-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
I finished a storage compartment before painting...

I finished a storage compartment before painting underbody coating.

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I had made the storage compartment frame with angle bars already, so made walls and the bottom then painted the frame....
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-23-2022, 12:10 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
That old van might be a troublesome patient....

That old van might be a troublesome patient. However, it's OK, because I am absolutely a glutton for punishment! :D Anyway, I believe that Mercedes diesel engines are tough. I'm just concerned about...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-21-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you :) I'm looking forward to that too....

Thank you :)
I'm looking forward to that too. The motor and transmission are sleeping in my garage for a long time and taking up big space. To tell the truth, I really want to put it away...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-21-2022, 07:27 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you! I'm honored to hear that. However, I...

Thank you!
I'm honored to hear that. However, I need so much time for all the tasks, so I am something like an inefficient worker. :brows: :lol:
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-18-2022, 08:03 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
This is the first time I've posted anything for a...

This is the first time I've posted anything for a while. I played with other my toys recently. Anyway, I should do the Argosy's work.

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I painted underbody coating today. Six bottles were...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-20-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you! My compartment didn't have an...

Thank you!
My compartment didn't have an aluminum box and insulation, there was just rusty coating on the steel surface. I'm going to lay insulation sheets and probably sound-deadening sheets if I...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-20-2022, 08:49 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you! I have not updated my thread...

Thank you!
I have not updated my thread recently.. I need to work harder! :bb::bb:
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-03-2022, 08:48 AM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
413904 I've been remaking a generator...

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I've been remaking a generator compartment cover recently. The original one was rusted, and an aluminum skin where was contacted the original compartment cover was rusted too. I think that...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-22-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 699
Views: 263,763
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Thank you! :) Actually, I'm very sensitive...

Thank you! :)

Actually, I'm very sensitive about rotting due to splash water. I'm going to apply ton of sealant to everywhere the gaps or the junctions. :brows::brows:
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-08-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 22,505
Posted By GREEN ARGOSY
Looking good!! :cool:

Looking good!! :cool:
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