a little find at the local scrap yard (update)

[SimpleTom 4]

I went to my local scrap yard today to take in some scrap copper and I thought I saw some Simplicity orange out of the corner of my eye. What I saw was an old snowblower in pieces. The only parts there were the auger and the transmission/drive. Upon closer inspection something appeared rather familiar to me. the trans looked exactly like a Broadmoor transmission. I asked how much for the trans and they said $5. No problem. Here is what I got. There are some differences. No brake or pto shaft sticking out of the left side. Also, the axles are different but I think that some of the gears will be the same. I'm guessing it is like a posi though. I will probably take it apart tomorrow.

Not sure what model snowblower it was but if it ends up that some parts are interchangeable then I will be looking for more of these. Okay, I took it apart today. The high/low is just a low drive. Same size as the high/low on the Broadmoor. The axles are much smaller, but the differential gears are the same as well as the other gears. I just happen to have a trans that needs a new bolt and pinion gear so I can fix that one. I also have another trans that one of the gears is quite worn. The one from the snowblower is perfect. Only thing is that I think they are pressed on. The manual shows the gear held in place by a dowel pin through the shaft. Has anyone tried removing one of these gears? Broadmoor trans

Snowblower trans

bad gear on left, snowblower gear on right

Tom

[Killer_A-C 0]

That looks like a high-low setup hiding in there?

[TimJr 206]

Good buy - is it a 2 or 3 speed? The early Broadmoor 2 speeds did not have a PTO output. The 3 speeds got that, however I have a 2 speed modified with factory parts to have gotten the PTO. The blower transmissions are different in a number of way, but would probably still bolt into a tractor. That is a lo-range unit. Can't remember if it exactly like a tractor one though. The blowers were always in lo-range so to speak to get them to go slow enough to walk behind them. Good for parts! Tim

[DMedal 1]

you bought a hi/lo gear for $5 in good condition????? I'm gonna go cry myself to sleep! psst, wanna sell it and double your money???? :D -Don

[Chris727 2,136]

Looks kind of like its off an 810GT, regent style tractor, don't think they ever came with Hi-Lo. Didn't notice that is was mentioned as being on a blower:o).