9020 snowblower parts problem

[nighteye]

I have a 52 in blower on my 9020 and one of the three bearings/guides that the chute rides in is shot, so I go to my Simplicity dealer and try to get a new set of three and he said they dont make them anymore. Now I am in a word of hurt. Could a person fab up something like that? Has anyone out there ever done it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[SmilinSam]

Try one of the advertisers on Simpletractors, namely SandyLake Implement. They generally have outsourced discontinued bearings. Thats where I go first when I need to check on bearings out of production.

[mountainwayne]

I had the same problem with mine. My brother-in-law had it stored for 10 years and lost one of the bearings. I couldn't find one anywhere. I finally got 3 flat washers (2 large and 1 smaller) put them together and bolted them down. Now all I need is snow to see how good it works. I figured it works better now than before without one. Good luck. Wayne

[nighteye]

Sandy Lake said they no longer have such a thing. I took the spacer-washers out, gobbed on the grease and have my fingers crossed while I'm lookin and thinkin.

[UCD]

Ken Take one of the bearings and get the numbers off from it. take that number to NAPA or a good parts store and they might be able to cross it. There is also a bearing supply house listed in resources-links.

[JonetteP]

Hi Ken, we have had the same problem. The solution we used was to take a bearing with an external lock ring on it, put a spacer on the inside to match the the bolt size, then use machine bushings and washers to make the groove for the chute housing. It has worked well for 10 + years now. Check with your local supply stores, if you do not have any luck, drop us a PM. Neal