Blower auger bearings

[Wayne0 1,456]

So, what do you guys use for replacement auger bearings on a 2 stage? Toro or after market?

[rjg854 12,748]

I don't have a 2 stage, but when I changed the ones in my SS blower I used after market, haven't had and problem and that was 8-10 years ago.

[Wayne0 1,456]

Actually, the Toro are bushings, not ball bearings. Anyone convert?

[WHX?? 54,086]

Yep ... a few threads here on doing it. Actually not that difficult. 

The spacer plates I made from 1/4" aluminum flat stock.

The bearings are just 3/4 bore lock collar flange bearings. Only regret was i wished I woulda used relube bearings but that's all TSC had on the rack and I was in giterdone mode. 

Edited 4 hours ago by WHX??

[Wayne0 1,456]

21 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Yep ... a few threads here on doing it. Actually not that difficult. 

The spacer plates I made from 1/4" aluminum flst stock.

The bearings are just 3/4 bore lock collar flange bearings. Only regret was i wished I woulda used relube bearings but that's all TSC had on the rack and I was in giterdone mode. 

That was my thought.

[WHX?? 54,086]

While your at it consider the center support. really helps with vibration and gotta reduce wear & tear on the gearbox. 

[peter lena 9,663]

@Wayne0  just the way I see it  , its not one thing , its every  collective movement spot . did over a2 stage that was frozen with rust / neglect , those small related  gear boxes , require a specific  cold weather lube , VERIFY MOVEMENT  IMPROVEMENT AS YOU GO , you obviousely  have a number of  hang up spots . use that  mind set on anything , would also  verify  your PTO MUEL DRIVE SET UP  ? FOR RELATED ,  DRAGGING BEARINGS . realise I sound like a broken record , never had a  rotational bearing  lubrication failure , with clean out and lucas green chassis grease . those 2 stage units , need al the help they can get .  pete