BIGMIKE 78 #1 Posted January 19, 2022 I discovered why I shredded/burned my snowthrower drive belt. The flat idler pulley bearing disintegrated. I did some research and I think I have found the pulley that I need but wanted to check here. With help last year I identified the snow thrower as a 42ST01. The pulley I think I need is 6719 Idler Pulley. BIGMIKE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 10,492 #2 Posted January 19, 2022 Looks correct but number superseded to 92-7101 https://www.partstree.com/models/06-42st01-toro-42-snow-thrower-1980/snowthrower-42-in-107-cm-vehicle-identification-number-06-42st01-3/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,060 #3 Posted January 19, 2022 @BIGMIKE have a local bearing distributor near by ? take yours over and match one up . they have wall boards loaded with , pulleys , bearings , shims , etc . pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #4 Posted January 19, 2022 Check with Wheel Horse Parts and More in our vendors section .... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGMIKE 78 #5 Posted January 19, 2022 Thank you all. I will check the local bearing guys. New pulleys are not that expensive may just go that route. BIGMIKE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGMIKE 78 #6 Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) I bought 2 new pulleys from partstree.com and installed them. The Vee pulley bearing had seen better days too so I replaced both. Perfect fit and I am back at it blowing snow. One additional question. What is the correct cable for the snow thrower chute rotation? My cable is about shot. BIGMIKE According to the Thrower DNA this is a 1975 to 1979 most likely. Since the Thrower and Tractor are different years which belt should I buy? 1990 416-H 1975 model 6-6214 - (First model to include 8-0221 [103552 replaced by 93-1617 and 93-1617-01] side extensions with the front straight return. First model to have a cable spool on chute rotating crank) 1976 model 6-6215 - This one - 1976 model 66-42ST01 - and this one are likely identical. The model number format changed. 1977 model 76-42ST01 - This one 1978 model 86-42ST01 - and this one 1979 model 96-42ST01 - and this one plus 1980 may be all the same. They started using a different model number for each model year. Edited January 26, 2022 by BIGMIKE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,715 #7 Posted January 26, 2022 They are expensive, but Tractor Supply carries an assortment of idlers if you get in a pinch. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,736 #8 Posted January 26, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, BIGMIKE said: What is the correct cable for the snow thrower chute rotation? Lowell has the correct cable Follow the manual for installation. https://wheelhorsepartsandmore.com/product/snow-blower-thrower-chute-cable/ Best thing to do is measure your old belt, guessing the numbers are worn off on it. Go to Tractor Supply and buy that size belt and one of one size shorter and longer. See what fits the best and take the other two back. They should have a belt measure tool at TSC. Edited January 26, 2022 by WHX?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGMIKE 78 #9 Posted January 26, 2022 Thanks for the link. Ordered. I have a new 69" belt on it now and it is working fine. I got it from Tractor supply. The old belt burned up when the flat pulley seized. But I knew a 69" was probably the right one from reading here. The new belt is marked 69" x 5/8" but seems wider than the old belt. I have the manual downloaded from here as well. BIGMIKE 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
