Bigpat5123 27 #1 Posted November 21, 2016 Found a parts blower for short money to convert my short chute that I reconditioned last year into a tall chute. Very easy to change over. I ordered a new chute gear ring and retainers as there was too much play in the chute to rotate smoothly. Also got a set of wheel weights with the deal, 50# a piece. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 718 #2 Posted November 22, 2016 L99ks like you are ready . I did a total rebuild. my first wheel horse project both tractor and blower here in North East Ohio . bring it on 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #3 Posted November 22, 2016 Pat, good deal. And Moe, nice clean job. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,796 #4 Posted November 22, 2016 The tall chute can be hard on the plastic retainers, you might want to have a few spares on hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigpat5123 27 #5 Posted November 22, 2016 4 minutes ago, lynnmor said: The tall chute can be hard on the plastic retainers, you might want to have a few spares on hand. Yes I noticed there was too much play at the connection. I can't imagine wearing through a set of retainers in a season but will definitely see how they look in the spring. I will keep the old ones as backups for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,796 #6 Posted November 22, 2016 It's not the wear, they will break easily. If the tall chute contacts a snow drift, there is a lot of leverage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigpat5123 27 #7 Posted November 22, 2016 23 minutes ago, lynnmor said: It's not the wear, they will break easily. If the tall chute contacts a snow drift, there is a lot of leverage. 10-4. I was thinking that the retainers will eventually wear being the softer material of the two contact surfaces for the chute to base connection. Thanks for the advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #8 Posted February 20, 2018 hello big pat , I too have a 36/42 short chute rebuilt blower that I want to convert to tall chute. looking for possible leads or ideas. I would even look toward having a mid chute set up, obviously made from a series of parts. I am a retired millwright , so any reply could change my course. almost anything I have has not been tweaked , not concerned about staying stock w/h . thank you for a reply , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigpat5123 27 #9 Posted February 20, 2018 Pete, unless you have a donor blower it is hard to upgrade. I made a custom chute that worked quite well that I would sell. It has everything you need to attach to your short chute and can be modified however you want. Here is a picture for reference. Let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #10 Posted February 20, 2018 As a retired Millwright - I'm sure with some drawings of both model blowers you could fabricate the parts needed for the conversion - given access to the tools needed. Biggest difference in those models was the addition of a bolt-on cutting edge designed into the housing's bottom - that housing is quite a bit stiffer, too. Being able to replace the area that scrapes the ground was the way all of them should have been built. I think there were also some changes done to the auger design itself - not dead sure on that one but they do throw the material a lot more efficiently. Most folks here upgrade all the various single stage models with rubber paddles or added metal to minimize the clearance between the paddle section and the housing - makes a huge difference. I have an older and smaller model box blower - rubber paddles on it gave it around a 40'+ throwing distance, much better than stock and less prone to plugging it up with wetter material. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigpat5123 27 #11 Posted February 20, 2018 Sarge, The biggest difference and advantage to the tall chute was the chute assembly which includes the rotation mechanism. The new tall chute blowers have a worm gear and teeth on the bottom of the chute. This is a much different setup than the old cable style. This part is not so easily reproduced. Of course something else could be used to make rotation better if you have the time, materials and expertise. Good Luck and have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #12 Posted February 20, 2018 hello pat , and thank you for the fast reply, yes I am interested at what cost?. part of my detailing was adding gravely blower swivel wheels on the blower, much better rolling and steering. also detailed the chain drive idler drive ,along with Kevlar drive belt. use lubriplate chain and cable spray on drive , the cranking speed is very solid and smooth. added conveyor belt material to center auger blade tip for faster pick up, better with sloppy snow. let me know about the chute price , thank you pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigpat5123 27 #13 Posted February 20, 2018 Pete, I would sell you the chute and whatever other accessories I have laying around but I would have to see what shipping would be. If you PM me your zip code I can give you a delivered price. Let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #14 Posted February 20, 2018 53 minutes ago, Bigpat5123 said: Pete, I would sell you the chute and whatever other accessories I have laying around but I would have to see what shipping would be. If yo 53 minutes ago, Bigpat5123 said: Pete, I would sell you the chute and whatever other accessories I have laying around but I would have to see what shipping would be. If you PM me your zip code I can give you a delivered price. Let me know. 53 minutes ago, Bigpat5123 said: Pete, I would sell you the chute and whatever other accessories I have laying around but I would have to see what shipping would be. If you PM me your zip code I can give you a delivered price. Let me know. u PM me your zip code I can give you a delivered price. Let me know. 51 minutes ago, Bigpat5123 said: Pete, I would sell you the chute and whatever other accessories I have laying around but I would have to see what shipping would be. If you PM me your zip code I can give you a delivered price. Let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #15 Posted February 20, 2018 pat , my zip code is 06339 in conn, my email is retired1946@att.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,503 #16 Posted February 21, 2018 I have never seen one but appears some of the Toro walking snowthrowers are another option for a tall chute Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #17 Posted February 21, 2018 This kit is interesting, looks like the cost for the 26-1110 kit is just over $100 - look into the compatibility list for tractors , goes all the way back to the 300 series , 44" 2-stage throwers and even the Xi series equipment. https://www.ereplacementparts.com/chuteextender-p-689990.html Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,072 #18 Posted February 22, 2018 hello pat , this is pete , you can send me a reply on cost and shipping to my email , retired1946@att.net thank you for a reply, pete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites