Pat Marchwick 88 #1 Posted November 29, 2023 I found 80 pound picture frame cable works great for replacement. Many strands and flexible to go around the crank handle. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,518 #2 Posted November 29, 2023 @AHS and @OldWorkHorse you guys may want to read this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #3 Posted November 29, 2023 @Pat Marchwick my first chute rewind , led me to 20 lb. braded fishing line , let me experiment on movement function / issues , etc. had the strength and flexibility to get the job done , that led me to a plastic snow slide , for a chute bottom slide improvement , silicone grease , also led me to swapping the chute cable connections to ,bolt on , electrical lugs , for a better cable mount point . also die nut threaded the end of chute rod , for threads to put a smooth ball end , makes moving it much easier with gloves / mittens . ended up with the thinnest cable similar to yours , s/s no rust or issue . that detailing made me improve every movement drag area . idler pulley frame behind blade , is free to move with heavier spring , re greased related pulleys , auger spins easily ,PTO start point to mule drive down belt , by hand . went on to improve every W/H belt driven attachment I have . the belt driven area related drag , anything , needs help with rotational function / drag , eats clutches , detailing makes the area , much smoother , faster , Pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 738 #4 Posted December 2, 2023 I used a garage door cable line and greased and lubed all moving parts like Pete mentioned above. I also apply used motor oil to the chain after every use 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #5 Posted December 2, 2023 @moe1965 glad to hear of your gain on blower function , that related PTO DRIVE BELT DRAG / RESISTANCE , is definitely telling you something , typically went alter every movable part of it , as I moved along , changed set up , there was a gain / movement ease at that point , HELLO ? that used oil is a good lube , also related spin off , gets a rustproofing . just the change from , neglect / grunge is showing you the way , like SUPER LUBE LIQUUD on related cables , hard ware store $ 6. blower I sold would spin by hand , guy that bought it was amazed at movement ease . probably sitting outside , in tall grass , neglected . Pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
