briankd 817 #1 Posted November 7, 2023 brought this home tonight from guy at work gave 100 bucks for it . wasn't used much still has original paint on sprockets and chain .going to put it on my c 120 have to fab a flag and lift tube i have pattern for both them also have some springs for my manual lift .if i get some work done on my c145 auto may put it on it . hopefully will get some decent snow buying this may scare the snow away 6 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,689 #2 Posted November 7, 2023 A tall shoot for a hundred bucks! That’s a good deal. I’d try to compound that paint and maybe some wax, I’ll bet you could bring it back. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #3 Posted November 7, 2023 @briankd great score on that ! have brought back a couple of those , just suggestions , that chalky paint ? a penetrating oil soak down , let sit , to soak in , till looking somewhat dry , wipe down with oil wet clean cloth , the pto drive belt set up just behind blower , lubricate the frame movement areas , also get after the belt pulleys there , often rusty / dry , do nt move easily , chain / cable lube on the auger chain drive , adjust to 1/2" chain deflection , never let chain dry out , lubricate chute base area , grease swivel lever area . were you wearing a mask when you got that ? stole it ! go after every , movement area , with lubrication detailing , mine spun up by hand , on belt drive , thats what you want , every related belt driven area should be free / easy , no belt screaming on spin up . add springs to " LIFT FLAG " area , also use highest hole on lift lever , point . Teflon spray the inside of chute , lucky you , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #4 Posted November 7, 2023 This paint should buff out .grease bearings lube chain good shouldn't have no issues it does spin good by hand .I have to make a lift flag and tube local mower shop has 5-6 flags and tubes but won't let any of them go got one to make a pattern from .no problem getting steel free from work and welding it up myself but will need to find a heavy wall pipe 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #5 Posted November 7, 2023 This sat outside for about a year what the guy says I got it from Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #6 Posted November 20, 2023 Cleaned up pretty good got the flag and lift pipe made along with chute rotation bracket that goes in mid hitch sometime this week have it on tractor and running 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 652 #7 Posted November 20, 2023 Was one on market place for 50 bucks yesterday - wasn't in bad shape either - I already have one no room for another Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #8 Posted November 21, 2023 How well do these single stage blowers work, good ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #9 Posted November 21, 2023 @Wheelhorse#1 they work very well , like any blower , they prefer light / dry snow , wet and sloppy snow is blade work . found doing a thorough functional check , is key for operation . auger chain , adjustment , specific chain lubricant , also lubricate the chute bottom gearing for easier movement . the drive belt pulley frame set up also needs lubrication for easy spring tension / follow . my blowers , would easily spin by hand , at PTO drive belt point . maintenance is key on these units . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelhorse#1 1,657 #10 Posted November 21, 2023 @peter lena Thanks for the information Pete ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #11 Posted November 21, 2023 @Wheelhorse#1 also added a stiffer spring to the pulley frame right behind the blade , that was like a drag brake on the set up when I first got it , also cleaned out original lube in those bearings , Lucas HD green , 550 drop point , no bearing failure / noise . been doing a lot of changes on horse anything , love a repetitive problem , take it apart , correct / improve it , amazing movement gains on a lot of areas , better lubrication , snug up linkage connections , detail the hell out of function , that area is a GOLD MINE FOR IMPROVEMENT , lots of hours / years on it , bombproof . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #12 Posted November 23, 2023 Got installed runs great bring on the snow 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 817 #13 Posted November 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, briankd said: Got installed runs great bring on the snow I herd from few people that Pam cooking spray works good in the chute to keep snow from sticking 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
