GWNORTH 7 #1 Posted January 7 I took the Augers off the blower and saw that the previous owner had used regular 3" long bolts through the augers. The toro parts lookup shows - 11 HEX HEAD (HH) SCREW Part #: 322-14 The same on Parts Tree. So, it appears that there are no Shear bolts for this unit? Perhaps that's why the Impeller was mangled so bad. Does anyone know where to get 3" Long shear bolts for the auger(s) on the 44" 2 stage blower? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,646 #2 Posted January 7 We were just discussing this ... starts about post 21. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWNORTH 7 #3 Posted January 7 Right... I read that thread awhile back, but didn't see anything regarding if anyone has seen them on a 44" or where to get 3" long shear bolts for the two augers. It mentioned cutting grooves in regular bolts. I've looked online for 3" long by 5/16" Shear bolts , Nada. I would feel better with shear bolts in there, since I am refurbishing all of the moving parts right now and would hate to see the impeller on the 2nd stage get mangled again. (still trying to straighten it out). 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,083 #4 Posted January 7 If you can not find regular shear bolts, then I would suggest using some grade 2 bolts. I like to call them "butter bolts". These are the ones found in the bulk bins at hardware stores. They will have no markings on the heads at all. 5 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1mor Project 82 #5 Posted January 8 It's been a long time since I used my 2 stage blower, but I have grade 2 bolts in that. I would do my main plowing with my 8N, then blow some of the piles back over the edge of the hill. This was packed piles and they sheared more than once. Frustrating, but I didn't bend anything. I bought a truck this year, so far no snow in Western Wisconsin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,083 #6 Posted January 8 5 hours ago, 1mor Project said: so far no snow in Western Wisconsin. Or central Wisconsin. Well, with the exception of one snow fall that turned my 6hr round trip to Eau Claire into a 11.5hr trip. 40 some degrees a few days after took care or that snow though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GWNORTH 7 #7 Posted January 8 On 1/7/2025 at 7:23 AM, Achto said: If you can not find regular shear bolts, then I would suggest using some grade 2 bolts. I like to call them "butter bolts". These are the ones found in the bulk bins at hardware stores. They will have no markings on the heads at all. OK, Thanks for that Info. I will try to locate some 'dollar store' heavy duty grade 2 Bolts. BTW I printed the chart so that I can identify othe bolts in the future. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 49,646 #8 Posted January 8 Notching them down in the right spot will make them safer. On 1/7/2025 at 6:23 AM, Achto said: call them "butter bolts". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,898 #9 Posted January 9 On 1/7/2025 at 7:23 AM, Achto said: . I like to call them "butter bolts". These are the ones found in the bulk bins at hardware stores. They are a lot better then the sheet metal screws that they are using to hold the hold the junk tractors together that they are making now. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
