Snowblower Questions
- Thread starter Wildman
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Oh my. The snow. We normally get about 100" a year, spread over the or four months. This year, December and January were mild. February came in like crazy. I'm 6'2" and walking through the yard tonight it was almost to my knees.
I'm really glad I got the Airens. It's a beast and handles the 6" we've been getting every night
I'm really glad I got the Airens. It's a beast and handles the 6" we've been getting every night
SPECWAR
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Since I allowed the priest at a friends Catholic Church talk me out of my 18hp Gravely tractor and 52” wide snow blade a few years back, I am using a Cub Cadet single stage when necessary.
I grew up shoveling snow while still in school back in the 60’s to make $$, and for whatever the reason I still enjoy shoveling today. Although I do it for “0”.
I grew up shoveling snow while still in school back in the 60’s to make $$, and for whatever the reason I still enjoy shoveling today. Although I do it for “0”.
Whoops.
One of the guys that works with me mangled his hand a few winters back... Got a stick or something jammed in the auger, & instead of using a poker to get it out he reached in & got it loose with his hand. When he did the auger blades spun a little to their relaxed state & fucked him up pretty good. Broke a few bones in his hands & fingers, luckily nothing got lopped off.
I once did too. This too shall pass my friend. At 66 and 10 years past breaking crushing a vertebrae and two disks the mere act of shoveling about 30 strokes causes much discomfort. I don't do dishes, snow shoveling, sanding drywall over my head, and a few other formerly "enjoyable" tasks.
SPECWAR
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Then you must of taken better care of yourself than I.I’ll be 70 in three weeks
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If I'd known I was gunna live this long I'd have taken better care of my body....... I'll be 60 in 4 weeks.
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Had to clear some more snow this morning and then of course right when I get done it starts to snow AGAIN. It's suppose to get up to about 40* next week so we'll see if the snow is over or just teasing me.
OP
Got the new engine for my snowblower today. Had our first snow ❄ of the season last night also.
I ordered one of these for my Mahindra back in July. Still waiting! Been 2 weeks out for 4+ months. Glad to see you were able to get a hold of the motor you needed
OP
I'd have a HECK of a time turning that thing around in my driveway. As much as I wanted to get a lawn tractor mounted snowblower it just doesn't make sense with the space I have.
Pic makes it look a lot larger than it is. Smaller than my jeep...longer with the snowblower attached but smaller with a very short turning radius. Certainly would be overkill for a small driveway.
OP
Well as we all know you put off doing something 
until you need it.
It's snowing now and I'm sitting here trying to swap engines.
I've got the old engine off and am trying to get the pulley off the old engine.
Both set screws are removed and I've got tension on the puller but no luck. I tried heating up the pulley with a propane torch but again no luck.
Any suggestions? I've been spraying PB Blaster into the set screw holes trying to get it onto the shaft.
until you need it. It's snowing now and I'm sitting here trying to swap engines.
I've got the old engine off and am trying to get the pulley off the old engine.
Both set screws are removed and I've got tension on the puller but no luck. I tried heating up the pulley with a propane torch but again no luck.
Any suggestions? I've been spraying PB Blaster into the set screw holes trying to get it onto the shaft.
OP
Yep been trying that. Ain't budged one bit.
I guess I'll just keep trying. It's got to come loose at some point.
OP