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JustinW.73

Wanted to convert my single stage blower to utilize a small motor to turn the chute instead of cranking. The video was before it was all finished and wired up. I also plan on building a cover to cover the motor and I need to find a better joint coupler as the one I have is very weak. 

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bc.gold
3 hours ago, JustinW.73 said:

Wanted to convert my single stage blower to utilize a small motor to turn the chute instead of cranking. The video was before it was all finished and wired up. I also plan on building a cover to cover the motor and I need to find a better joint coupler as the one I have is very weak. 

 

Did you forget to remove the lens cover, all I get is a sound file.

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gwest_ca

Worked for me.

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David414
12 hours ago, JustinW.73 said:

Wanted to convert my single stage blower to utilize a small motor to turn the chute instead of cranking. The video was before it was all finished and wired up. I also plan on building a cover to cover the motor and I need to find a better joint coupler as the one I have is very weak. 

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Very clever use of an actuator. Smart, well done.

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peter lena
59 minutes ago, gwest_ca said:

Worked for me.

david , never got it, heard the noise but no picture , pete

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David414
9 minutes ago, peter lena said:

david , never got it, heard the noise but no picture , pete

Peter, video worked fine for me. No problem with picture or sound.

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JustinW.73
8 hours ago, bcgold said:

 

Did you forget to remove the lens cover, all I get is a sound file.

I just used my phone. Seems to work for me when I click on it. Weird....

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JustinW.73

Here’s a pic in case the video doesn’t work for everyone. 

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JustinW.73

Well it snowed last night. It worked great until the cheap coupler broke. At least I know if has enough torque   

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DennisThornton

"Missing Codec"

But works with VLC.

 

AND!  Excellent! 

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peter lena

JUSTINW ,  got your singular picture, thanks, you will probably have to make up something  that relates to the  size fit of that coupling , also take the time to lubricate all related dry areas , like base of chute , slide , silicone grease on cable to hoop contact , mabey small plastic tubing as a slide point , with silicone spray , found that to be very durable and dramatically cuts down on drag , good idea , pete

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Pullstart

Looks good!  For video sharing, YouTube is hands down the best way to get a video on this site. :handgestures-thumbupright:  It also saves space on RedSquare... win win!

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JoeM
10 hours ago, bcgold said:

all I get is a sound file

same for me.

I have this problem when using the desk top and windows, probably fine on a I pad or apple devise??

I think the best way is through You Tube, always there and works.

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peter lena

justin , interesting that i inly got the sound of the squeaking movement , not the video , pete

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bc.gold
49 minutes ago, JoeM said:

same for me.

I have this problem when using the desk top and windows, probably fine on a I pad or apple devise??

I think the best way is through You Tube, always there and works.

 

Win 10 does not give me the option to even copy the video url so that I'm able to view in youtube.

 

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bc.gold
3 hours ago, JustinW.73 said:

Here’s a pic in case the video doesn’t work for everyone. 

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My simplicity snow thrower came from the factory with electric chute which used aircraft type cable  with a double wrap around the base.

 

There were 3 bearings with a specially machined sleeve with a groove that the flange at the bottom of the chute fit into,  the reduction gears no longer working have since removed the accessory.

 

You should post the manufacture and part identification for others who would like to add or replace.

 

Bearing is press fit, there is another piece not shown that fit in the center of the bearing and had a collar machined on the bottom to give some clearance and have 3/8: hole to accept the fastener.

 

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bc.gold

Auto wrecker or Pick a part, rag joint from steering assembly.

 

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Jeff-C175

Great idea!  I have some windsield wiper motors out of an old bus but somehow I don't think the back and forth motion would cut it...

 

I wonder if the cable rubbing on that loop would eventually abrade it?  Maybe a couple small pulleys if it does?

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bc.gold
3 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said:

Great idea!  I have some windsield wiper motors out of an old bus but somehow I don't think the back and forth motion would cut it...

 

I wonder if the cable rubbing on that loop would eventually abrade it?  Maybe a couple small pulleys if it does?

 

Window regulator, motors to modify seat position, nine out of ten-  failure faulty relay causes the malfunction.

 

The DOT requires every vehicle to have a secure seat, those linear rails have bearings to move heavy loads and keep everything snug.

 

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bc.gold

This u-joint can be repurposed from that old wreck sitting in the weeds behind the barn,

 

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Larry Chamberlain

Just weld in a craftsman swivel joint

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