clintonnut 126 #1 Posted August 11, 2009 I am thinking of restoring my snowblower for my 1962 wheel horse. It is a 1965 snowblower (I think). I am going to straighten the cog and repainting it but I wish it would throw snow farther. It only throws snow about 6ft now but I would like it to throw snow farther. I already have a bigger pulley on the engine so it spins faster. I know waxing it would help but I was also wondering if I put a longer chute on it if it would throw farther because it just spurts out. Here's a picture of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canam1991 2 #2 Posted August 11, 2009 put a smaller pulley on the blower then watch it spin :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W9JAB 156 #3 Posted August 11, 2009 ya beat me to it! yep I would say the same thing. Try to stay in the 4:1 or less ratio for best belt grip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canam1991 2 #4 Posted August 11, 2009 I wouldn't be afraid to take that to 5:1 thats where i have mine and its acts like a two stage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #5 Posted August 11, 2009 That thing looks real nice. I like the weight setup on it. I'll prob. be playing around with a blower this year myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,411 #6 Posted August 11, 2009 Whatever you do, just make sure you're using real steel or iron pulleys that can handle the shock-load. Those fractional horsepower die cast pot metal pulleys will come apart, and have the effect of a hand grenade. :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseFixer 2,013 #7 Posted August 11, 2009 Yeah I have to do the same thing charlie My TORO walk behind took a dump and I got sick of freezin my Arse off anyways. Oh gee did I tell ya about the Long Chute that looked brand new that got away from me at the show Thats the last time I will Ever and I mean Ever consult MJ on anything! Im still ticked about that one! Oh well Micah says he can find me one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #8 Posted August 12, 2009 Yea I already had a pulley on the engine that was an inch bigger. I think I will look for a longer chute. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #9 Posted August 12, 2009 I think I will look for a longer chute. What if you make one? And good luck on the restore :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #10 Posted August 29, 2009 Made a little progress today. Glad I tore it apart because bearings are shot and the cog needs straightening. Also the drive shaft keyway is wore out. I decided to try Valspar IH red to see how that looks. It is the first time I used this paint. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electro12WH 50 #11 Posted August 30, 2009 Ummmh! How does a longer chute make it throw further? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #12 Posted August 30, 2009 Not sure?? But I think slick paint will work better than rust for throwing snow. Not as much friction. Also fixing the cog will help. I'll have some before and after pics this winter. Charli Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Iron 1 #13 Posted September 10, 2009 I like your weight setup there, but a 1054 wouldn't need that much?? I have a ST-374 that's worn out. But I did remember swapping pulleys on it for my old 1054, going 5" on engine and 3" on blower. I removed the drive shaft to fix the pulley's keyway, as well refitting a new larger sprocket to drive the cog. I went I think 3 teeth larger and made a difference! I took off my pt-5 clutch unit and used a direct drive with spring loaded idler. Threw snow 25 ft , blew the chute off it once (bolts came loose) and got an old faithful "SNOWED" Have fun with it, cuz I did! PS. the back of shroud to cog clearnace makes a big difference too. I'm not sure what the clearance is when new, but worth checking?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #14 Posted October 5, 2009 Made quite a bit of progress today. Decided to use all stainless fasteners on this snowblower due to being used in snow. Hope to have it done in the next 3 weeks. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #15 Posted October 6, 2009 Having problems finding parts. I need the drive shaft for my snowblower. Mine is worn out and parts tree says they aren't available anymore. I also need help finding the drive shaft bearing. It's size is 52mm OD and 3/4"ID. Parts tree says they are $50 which is ridiculous. Help Please Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHC-125 4 #16 Posted October 6, 2009 Charlie, maybe a machinist on he can make one :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duvall 0 #17 Posted October 6, 2009 Having problems finding parts. I need the drive shaft for my snowblower. Mine is worn out and parts tree says they aren't available anymore. I also need help finding the drive shaft bearing. It's size is 52mm OD and 3/4"ID. Parts tree says they are $50 which is ridiculous. Help Please Charlie Bearings are easy to find. Just take some good measurements and go to McMaster Carr and look it up. I am sure you can find them for less than $20 The shaft should be pretty simple to reproduce. The only difficult part would be the key-way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #18 Posted October 8, 2009 I did my shaft on my 1968 37 inch,i used a standard peice of 3\4 rod and cut the key way in it with a dremel and some patience,i know it is not hardned steel but we will see how it lasts,i didn t have the cash to have a machinest make it,as for the bearings i got new ones at my local bearing store,they were not exact but close enough to work i had to fileithe square holes in the bearing flanges Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #19 Posted October 11, 2009 Well I was able to salvage the drive shaft today. Took 1/2 hour to get one woodruff key out. I painted the shaft, sprockets, and guards today. Tomorrow I will take the cog out, repaint the blower shell and start assembling it (hopefully). Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #20 Posted October 11, 2009 Charlie Glad you got the shaft to work for you. Did you have any luck with bearings? Looking forward to seeing it done. P.J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canam1991 2 #21 Posted October 12, 2009 Lookin good :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #22 Posted October 12, 2009 What's the part number of those insert bearings that go between the flanges. Also what are their dimensions? Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #23 Posted October 12, 2009 Here is the # of the blower i used to bring up an exploded view and toro prices,just take your heart meds before you look at the prices of the bearings and other parts as well.Thats why i went to a bearing house and got them to match them as close as possible,the interior bearings in side the auger are very common and inexpensive at the bearing shop,as i said before i had to alter the new flange a little bit,still it was only 40 dollars for all the bearings and then 18 dollars for the idler sprockets,each,20 dollars for a new sprocket i couldnt buy 2 bearings from the dealer for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonnut 126 #24 Posted October 13, 2009 I saw the prices and it was no suprise. I was wanting the part number of the two bearings so I can order them over the phone. Charlie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #25 Posted October 13, 2009 Ummmh! How does a longer chute make it throw further? Good question However in the past several folks on this list have claimed the taller chutes work better. Not sure we have ever had someone that switch from one to the other to say for sure. I would think it would be fairly easy to make (or extend) one using stove pipe. :scratchead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
