what parts do i need to use this

[sdhdcouple 133]

I got my front hitch on my 1267 six speed, now I am trying to get it ready to blow snow.  missing a few parts.  can you guy help id what I need to make it work and if anyone has the parts I am looking to buy them also.  really want to have this ready for a blower tractor this year.
 

 

Edited October 21, 2015 by sdhdcouple

[pfrederi 18,708]

Flag (aka lift rod assembly) for the lift arm and maybe an assist spring if the flag you get will accommodate it.  Also a cable for the chute direction control and clamps for the cable

Parts manual is here
http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/775-snowthrower-42in-1979-96-42st01-om-tipl-snpdf/

[Ed Kennell 42,114]

Looks like you'll also need a new belt and belt tension spring.

Edited October 21, 2015 by ekennell

[fast88pu 3,370]

e--y for the lift flag and hardware store for the rest

[sdhdcouple 133]

got the flag and the spring coming.  now looks like I need a deal to turn the chute.  anyone have a picture of one that is correctly "wired" 

My Allis chalmers just uses a 1/4" braided rope on one and a wire cable on the other.
 

[can whlvr 994]

heres a pic of mine,its not great but all I have,you have to play around with it and then you will get it

[sdhdcouple 133]

thanks for the pictures, is that a nylon type rope / cord or a wire?

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,512]

This 1978 manual is a much better copy for the cable wrapping procedure.
http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/files/file/40-snowthrower-42in-1978-86-42st01-om-ipl-snpdf/

I faced my chute forward and added a couple of extra wraps on the spool and can blow the snow over my shoulder. Much more than a 180 degree turn of the chute.

I used 1/8" galvanized wire rope often called aircraft cable but it is not stainless steel and available at good hardware stores by the foot off a spool. Oil it up a couple of times during the winter and it has never rusted. I don't know how long the plastic covered wire rope would last.

Garry

[sdhdcouple 133]

garry do you remember how much you bought?

I downloaded the 3 pages regarding the way to loop the cable on the chute.  thanks for that info.

Edited October 29, 2015 by sdhdcouple

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,512]

No don't know the length. Will try to get it over the weekend.

You got me guessing on the size now. It may be 3/32". Try a drill bit in the hole in the spool to see what you can get through it. I've used all sizes up to 3/8" so could be wrong on the 1/8".

Garry

[can whlvr 994]

I now use heavy duty whipper snipper line,works great,and im going on 3 years with the first one I did

[Ed Kennell 42,114]

I now use heavy duty whipper snipper line

Whipper Snipper.....sounds much better than string trimmer.  Is that .095" dia Don.

[can whlvr 994]

sorry been busy for a few days,i don't know what dia but its thicker type,very easy to install as well

[Ed Kennell 42,114]

I have a gear drive tall chute now, but when I had the short chute blowers, I searched for thin cable and finally ended up buying a spool of picture hanging cable.  It worked OK, but tended to kink and was not easy to install.
And to think I had several spools of the "WHIPPER SNIPPER" hanging right by the blower and didn't think to use it.  I even have a spool of red.