WH nut 553 #1 Posted February 9, 2014 We are getting more snow and my blower tractor is broke (C145). The left arm snapped. And as luck would have it, Kelly doesn't have any pulled and I cant get to my other tractors without the blower Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #2 Posted February 9, 2014 Boy that bites and it isn't even remotely a band-aid fix and run. You may have to call in the cavalry and have someone plow out to your other WH weapons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #3 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Boy that bites and it isn't even remotely a band-aid fix and run. You may have to call in the cavalry and have someone plow out to your other WH weapons. I was hoping it was just cracked and I could use an exhaust clamp as a temp fix. But its like McDonalds chicken. Part missing I have a B80 and a 1075 I can pull parts from but Im not sure they are the same. I have to go dig in the snow and have a look see. Edited February 9, 2014 by WH nut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #4 Posted February 9, 2014 Dang, sorry to hear that! You must have some kind of SERIOUS COLD up there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,332 #5 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) I don't know if I have ever seen one break like that. That's just not your everyday run of the mill break. This winter had been rough all the way around. Edited February 9, 2014 by MalMac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
312Hydro 474 #6 Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Bevel the edges, place it on the shaft and tack it together. Take it off, finish weld and then place a reinforcement like a split piece of tubing over each weld and weld that. You don't want them to go all the way around as you want 4 more welds.That will definitely strengthen it. You'll need to grind the first welds flush to fit the tube over them. Just saw that you say a part is missing. Wasn't in the original post while I was typing this. I'm a slow typer.Not sure if you can fab a piece up to replace it depending on what materials you have. Edited February 9, 2014 by 312Hydro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #7 Posted February 9, 2014 Dang, sorry to hear that! You must have some kind of SERIOUS COLD up there! Its not so bad, about 10 above this morning 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #8 Posted February 9, 2014 I don't know if I have ever seen one break like that. That's just not your everyday run of the mill break. This winter had been rough all the way around. Im sure I was abusing it a little. Was lifting the blower to take off the top half of drifts and cleaning out around the mail box where the plow had piled up the snow. Noticed it wasn't lifting as high but didn't stop to check it until it fell to the ground and wouldn't lift.Thought I had only broken the 1/4 key Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,120 #9 Posted February 9, 2014 Yuck! If you do get it welded up its still a chore to get the machine apart to re-install it! Good luck. Mike.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #10 Posted February 9, 2014 Yuck! If you do get it welded up its still a chore to get the machine apart to re-install it! Good luck. Mike.............. Believe it or not it came a part nice. 20 minutes to rip it a apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,714 #11 Posted February 9, 2014 And here I thought bad things were happening to me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,839 #12 Posted February 9, 2014 I sent a PM to you earlier with the a pic of the WRONG lift arm... here is the CORRECT LIFT ARM. I am: daveoman@windstream.net 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #13 Posted February 9, 2014 That's the way it goes....Things never break unless you really need them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #14 Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks Dave. Kelly may have found one. Will find out this afternoon. Here is my possible donor if I can get to it enough to pull the part. left side of shed circled Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,714 #15 Posted February 9, 2014 Looks like you need a team of sled dogs! Better call Mikes RJ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #16 Posted February 9, 2014 In the past I have run another bead of weld at the arm joints before installing. Some of the factory welds leave a lot to be desired. It's easier to fix before it breaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #17 Posted February 9, 2014 Blowers are not light and if you push two hard with the blower up a little, the bell crank gets a lot of pressure. I'm sure that's the cause when trying to move back piles that are higher then the blower. The key way is a natural weak spot on the tube of the rock shaft. (copied from another post) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #18 Posted February 9, 2014 Blowers are not light and if you push two hard with the blower up a little, the bell crank gets a lot of pressure. I'm sure that's the cause when trying to move back piles that are higher then the blower. The key way is a natural weak spot on the tube of the rock shaft. (copied from another post) Oh Im sure. I have worked her pretty hard this winter. She will live to blower another day. I just need to give her some lovin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #19 Posted February 9, 2014 I have broke axle shaves, tie rods, plow mounts, and even cracked the frame at the transmission working my horses harder then I probably should have. But it's all reparable and your more careful about doing that again as you find the weak spots of your tractor. It happens and sometimes its what you need to do to get a job done. Nothing to be ashamed of, just having a good time with the and fixing it is always a good time even know we don't think that at the time of braking it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #20 Posted February 9, 2014 Next year I will make sure to have a spare in the garage instead of the shed. Just incase you know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dandan111 31 #21 Posted February 9, 2014 Those blowers are heavy. Looks like a serious break. Hope the new part goes on easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WH nut 553 #22 Posted February 9, 2014 Kelly found me an arm. Thanks Buddy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rexman72 210 #23 Posted February 9, 2014 glad your back in business 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,498 #24 Posted February 9, 2014 Good to here the good news. We have maybe another dusting on the way. 2 maybe inches. You have the real stuff. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,976 #25 Posted February 10, 2014 Yep, glad Kelly came through tof you! BTW, 10above is some serious cold here in Orange county NC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
