Need Help On Vintage Snow Thrower

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

I recently purchased my first wheel horse with a number of new attachments, And included in that bundle was a Wheel Horse snow blower. I would love to use it, But as it seems, Its missing a few key components to use it. Its missing the 2 side caster wheels, Along with the lift rod. does anyone know where i could potentially pick up either of these things? 

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

Wouldn't let me insert the other photo, heres the other part im missing. 

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

Heres What my plow looks like.

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

Ive also heard though that theyre so heavy theres no point getting a lift rod???

[peter lena 9,524]

@FarmallFarmer09, those idler belt pulleys are known for  lubrication   failure , tiny bearings and unknown  lubricant  , any question  to roughness  or noise , replace them , also get some specific  , chain and cable  lube for the  auger drive , napa has MACS  CHAIN / CABLE LUBE , use it before and after  usage . also like PAM  cooking spray on the chute base area  , for easier  movement , done a couple of those , they really respond  to  MOVEMENT DETAILING .  those single stage blowers are  not that bad , its the 2 stage blowers that are killers , would also emphasize lubricating  any / every  movement point  . blowers I sold , were frozen with rust  when I got them , turned by hand when sold . also  soore my attachments  with a lubrication spray down , that will darken the paint  and give it  a perfect patina base , with a clean lightly oiled cloth. pete

[wallfish 18,693]

25 minutes ago, FarmallFarmer09 said:

Ive also heard though that theyre so heavy theres no point getting a lift rod???

You need the lift rod in order to lift it. Do you have the Flag connector which is a separate part from the lift rod?

Yes they're heavy but not that bad if it's connected to the correct hole on the bell crank lever. Lots of people connect them to the wrong hole so that makes the mechanical advantage less than what it should be. Then complain the thing is too heavy to lift. Assist springs can also be added to lighten the load if necessary.

 

[Handy Don 14,909]

39 minutes ago, FarmallFarmer09 said:

Ive also heard though that theyre so heavy theres no point getting a lift rod???

The lift rod (usually made of ¾” ID pipe) with a “flag” fixture links the mid-tractor rock shaft with the blower body. The rod pushes the bottom edge of the blower forward causing it to pivot upward. Normal lift distance (when properly adjusted) is around 3”. Do you have the model # of the blower?

 

Edit: @wallfish has quicker fingers!

 

You could start by calling vendors in our classified vendors list, starting with A-to-Z and K&B Horse Parts and placing a “Wanted” ad in the classifieds. 

Edited yesterday at 08:22 PM by Handy Don

[wallfish 18,693]

Skid shoes can be made from a piece of angle steel to be used in place of the steel wheels. WH changed to skid shoes on the blowers too

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

1 hour ago, wallfish said:

You need the lift rod in order to lift it. Do you have the Flag connector which is a separate part from the lift rod?

Yes they're heavy but not that bad if it's connected to the correct hole on the bell crank lever. Lots of people connect them to the wrong hole so that makes the mechanical advantage less than what it should be. Then complain the thing is too heavy to lift. Assist springs can also be added to lighten the load if necessary.

 

no i don't have the flag or the rod. 

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

1 hour ago, Handy Don said:

The lift rod (usually made of ¾” ID pipe) with a “flag” fixture links the mid-tractor rock shaft with the blower body. The rod pushes the bottom edge of the blower forward causing it to pivot upward. Normal lift distance (when properly adjusted) is around 3”. Do you have the model # of the blower?

 

Edit: @wallfish has quicker fingers!

 

You could start by calling vendors in our classified vendors list, starting with A-to-Z and K&B Horse Parts and placing a “Wanted” ad in the classifieds. 

i do not sir. Will do.

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

41 minutes ago, wallfish said:

Skid shoes can be made from a piece of angle steel to be used in place of the steel wheels. WH changed to skid shoes on the blowers too

Just freshly re-Surfaced our driveway, And i dont want it tearing up the driveway. Can i get like some caster wheels or like some small lawn mower wheels? 

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

If anyone has one of these 1973 Single stage Snow blowers, Can you see if you could measure the I.D of the wheels, And let me know???

[wallfish 18,693]

The wheels would be harder on the driveway than skid shoes would be.   

Those wheels are only about 1/2" wide and skid hard when turning. Skid shoes will always slide right over the top and don't dig in. 

off set casters far enough so they can spin around.

You can measure the pin on the blower to get the ID of the wheels 

 

Wheelhorsepartsandmore.com sells lift flags

Edited yesterday at 09:47 PM by wallfish

[ri702bill 10,362]

The shaft pin diameter is 1/2". And as @wallfish stated, those cast iron wheels DO scoot sideways as you turn. They are held on with a shallow groove snap ring; I had one wheel fly off 2 years ago. No more snap rings - cross drilled the shaft for a cotter pin & flat washer...

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

22 hours ago, wallfish said:

 

You can measure the pin on the blower to get the ID of the wheels.

Of course, Duh. Shouldve thought of that 😂

[FarmallFarmer09 13]

22 hours ago, wallfish said:

The wheels would be harder on the driveway than skid shoes would be.   

Those wheels are only about 1/2" wide and skid hard when turning. Skid shoes will always slide right over the top and don't dig in. 

Dang what was i thinking 🤔? So ill find a way to make some sort of thing. Thanks.