Cee245 818 #1 Posted December 11, 2022 Hello, I have a tall chute 42" single stage blower. I can't read the model number so I couldn't look up manual etc. I can see where there is a plate and or rod missing.... but Does anyone have a pic or anything to show what I'm missing in the pic? I temporarily put a wire on it so it doesn't flop around. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,049 #2 Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Hey, that blower looks familiar. The PO had a throttle cable attached where you have the wire. A lever on the console operated the chute deflector. You won't find this on any manual. If you want to restore it to originalnal, remove the lever and rod and tighten the chute bolts to create enough friction to keep the deflector in position. Edited December 11, 2022 by Ed Kennell 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #3 Posted December 11, 2022 Haha, I was going to tag you Ed! That is a great idea with a throttle cable. I think I'll try that when I get a chance. I'm pretty sure I have an extra on the shelf. I ended up tightening the chute bolt to stop it from moving. That wire didn't help much by itself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,049 #4 Posted December 11, 2022 I think this was my first trial and it didn't work. The snow forcing the deflector to open bent the wire. I changed it around so the deflector was pulling on the wire instead. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #5 Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Thanks Ed.....I'll mess with this in the next few days, but with what I have, It looks like I'd use the throttle cable position coming from the left in some fashion. I could install a couple eye bolts for the cable to run through back to where operator can reach since it'll have to have lots of play being secured to the moving chute and then install the control part on a panel. I'll have to cut and shorten the cable a bit, but I think this can work decent enough. Edit: Ed, notice the position of the plate on the chute in my picture. The PO must have figured that would be better and I agree. What a smart guy he is... lol 😀 Edited December 11, 2022 by Cee245 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,049 #6 Posted December 17, 2022 Cory, I just realized this pic may show the chute control better. Zoom in on the chute. You can see I had the chute deflector and rotation control extended into the warm cab. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #7 Posted December 17, 2022 @Cee245 like the cable idea , ever think about adding a spring to it for assist ? like having the spring pull it back to enhance movement , of course lubricate the related movement areas . did some time on my choke / throttle cable return spring idea , they work so easy its like smooth power assist , also super lubed , the new cable , so it works without effort , set up spring pull to CLOSE both cables, in use the spring pulls your intent with ease , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #8 Posted December 17, 2022 @peter lena, haven't thought about a spring assist till now... I do have one of those cable lubricant devices that makes it easy to get lube through the entire cable and housing. It moves nice and smooth now... Once I get to it, I'll update this to show if it works well or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #9 Posted December 17, 2022 @Ed Kennell, thanks for that pic... that is almost what I'm planning. Only thing is I was going to run the cable on the other side of your routing(left from seat position.) My thought is to keep it away from the belt side to avoid the cable getting caught in the belt. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #10 Posted December 17, 2022 @Cee245 when first experimenting with spring assist , it almost did not make sense to have as spring , pulling against a lever start point , but when you think about it , its always assisting the end movement point , also use SUPER LUBE synthetic oil , to all my cabling usage . hardware store bout $6 , detailing cable linkage function , now that I have doing it , is the deal , amazing functional ease , no binding , rusty , bound end point , let me know if I can help out in function layout , oily pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,049 #11 Posted December 17, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Cee245 said: Only thing is I was going to run the cable on the other side I Had made a little console on the right side of the hood stand that supported the chute rotator crank and switches for all the cab lights. I just attached the chute deflector cable/lever to that same console so all controls were together. Edited December 17, 2022 by Ed Kennell 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
