looking for member snow blower

[mbir3416]

looking for the member that mentioned that he had added material (welded) to the auger of his snow blower to the point that he could blow water

wanting to know how he was able to do this and keep a balance on the auger and not destroy the brgs

[Ronald Hribar]

I do not think you have to worry about balance

[dhoadley]

quote:Originally posted by Ronald Hribar

I do not think you have to worry about balance

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id="quote"> Hey, Ron, congrats on topping 3,000 posts.

[Ronald Hribar]

I was not paying attention, thank you

[Ronald Hribar]

but I have bolted rubber flaps, metal flaps, welded on edge

rubber did not stay on long or the metal and it is not good when you blow metal pieces. was better, but had to hand fit each paddle to housing, and then at ultra high speed i was running(changed both pulley and chain sprocket) augur would hit housing

But it takes horsepower to run with tight clearances or high speeds

[Burntime]

Ron, did it make any difference adding a bead to the paddles in the middle only? Thinking if I ground the welder to the paddle as close as I can so the juice doesn't go thru and cause bearing damage that adding a bead or three may (3/8 inch) make it perform a little better? Any experience?

[Ronald Hribar]

Yes it helps. I think it just restores it to new

But you will probably notice housing is worn also

Which is why rubber works the best

If you can make it stay on

[Ronald Hribar]

If you really want to blow snow

Put an Ariens snowblower on

Works better than Simplicity

[GLPointon]

Jump brands...Perish the thought I'd rather use a shovel...(not really:D)

quote:Originally posted by Ronald Hribar

If you really want to blow snowPut an Ariens snowblower onWorks better than Simplicity

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[Ronald Hribar]

This from a Husky owner

[GLPointon]

Ouch...Technically THAT pos Husky is my wife's...she is NOT allowed to mow with my tractors (smart )

quote:Originally posted by Ronald Hribar

This from a Husky owner

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[fishnwiz]

:Osm00:D

[BLT]

Just remember trying to blow water really sucks up the horsepower. Look how hard it is to blow slush and water is by far heavier.