Snow Blower Angle Tuff

[Coors 0]

I have two 48in Plows and they both are very hard to angle because of the spring for the release. I pull on the release and i hear what sounds like it releasing, but i can't move the blade. Once I pull it far enough out it moves very easy, i think the spring is too tuff. Any one know of a way to make this easier? Didn't know if a good soaking in WD-40 would help.

Thanks

[Operator 7]

There is no spring on the turn side, at least not on mine. WD-40 ? W stands for water, D stands for displacement the 40 stands for the 40th try. Get a good rust preventative/lubricator. Save the WD-40 for your door locks,

Randy

[mr.pipes 4]

WD-40 ? W stands for water, D stands for displacement the 40 stands for the 40th try. Get a good rust preventative/lubricator. Save the WD-40 for your door locks,

Randy

Sounds like a guy I used to work with. He liked telling the story behind where they came up with the name.

But to not recommend?

WD-40 claims five basic functions:

Lubricates

Cleans

Protects

Penetrates

Displaces moisture

WD-40 lubricates and protects metal surfaces with corrosion-resistant ingredients to shield against moisture and other corrosive elements.

Sounds like you are saying don't use this product. But find one that does the same thing.

I'm sure there may be better products out there now. However WD-40 is in 4 of 5 households for more reasons than using on door locks. I like powdered graphite in my locks, wont drip onto the knob and door.

[Kelly 1,033]

WD 40 is great stuff it just does not stay, I like a heaver oil, that stays put, or I have a gallon of WD that I put in a spray bottle and mix with ATF so it has a bit more oil, I think you need to oil and work the pin over and over and over that should take care of it.

[jimbotelho 1]

just my opinion but free it up with penetrating oul wd or what ever you have and when free good old wheel bearing grease put along the slides etc problem solved :ychain:

[mr.pipes 4]

I have been using PB Blast or Blaster the past few years to free bolts or whatever. It is much thicker than WD but doesn't stay much longer as far as I can tell.

[Operator 7]

I have been using PB Blast or Blaster the past few years to free bolts or whatever. It is much thicker than WD but doesn't stay much longer as far as I can tell.

There you go! WD is good for "Water Displacement" I use it on distributors , door locks, zippers on my blower cab, I have never had any luck with breakin rust.

The good stuff, PB Blaster yup!, JB-80 great stuff!

I like that idea of mixing ATF with WD

Randy

[HorseFixer 2,013]

The Best penetrant in the world in my opinion is MOUSE MILK.

As far as a lubricants AMSOIL Heavy Duty Metal Protector as it doesnt collect dust and and their Greases are fantastic!

Mouse Milk Website

Wolverine Synthetics

[wallfish 18,087]

It also sounds like the release lever is not pulling the pin far enough out to release the blade for turning. Give the pin a good soak with whatever you have to breakdown some of the rust. You can shorten either one of the wires that connect to the pin, just a little bit.

[Kelly 1,033]

I just noticed that the title says snow blower not blade.

[Coors 0]

It also sounds like the release lever is not pulling the pin far enough out to release the blade for turning. Give the pin a good soak with whatever you have to breakdown some of the rust. You can shorten either one of the wires that connect to the pin, just a little bit.

Thanks for the feedback guys. I think your right, the pin is not coming out far enough.

Sorry kelly, i meant to say plow, not blower. I injured some fingers on my right hand so it hurts to type so I am pecking at the key board and not paying attention.

Thanks