445FEBronco 13 #1 Posted September 29, 2017 So moving along with my project and it suddenly came to me. So I looked at the manual and there apears to have an expanded steel shroud around it. Anyone got some pics I could look at from a 10 or 12 HP automatic and maybe take some pics with a tape measure? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,818 #2 Posted September 29, 2017 I think that I have a PDF drawing of that screen. I will check tonight. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #3 Posted September 30, 2017 (edited) Here's a picture of the screen on my 1076. It's a reproduction that I bought from Glenn Cockerham at the WH show two years ago. He had a few made. Don't know if he still has any, but his email address is hbcghc@msn.com, and he's located just outside of Philly. The screen is only there to keep grass clippings off of the cooling fins on hydro motor. It's not needed as a safety feature. You would have to try pretty hard to get your fingers into the fan. Jim Edited September 30, 2017 by SPINJIM 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #4 Posted September 30, 2017 Finding a decent used fan shroud for that model is a Unicorn - I have to find any expanded metal that matches the pattern of the original too . They way they built them they are pretty fragile - add some frame flexing or break the rear mounting plate and that shroud is toast . The next problem is the fan itself and it's mounting pattern on the hub - they no longer exist and finding a used one with all the blades intact is nearly impossible . There is a fan that is super close that fits the defroster unit in some of the older side-by-side refrigerators - I think it was the older Wards models IIRC.... There is some expanded metal from places on the net that sell small 2x2 sheets - you could go that route if necessary . I would try to beef up it's mounting points with some tack welded flat sheet stock to help keep it from breaking from vibration . Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,818 #5 Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) Sorry for the wait. Between the photo that @SPINJIM posted and this drawing you should be able to make a new fan guard. fan-guard-2016-04-04.PDF Edited October 2, 2017 by Achto 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,463 #6 Posted October 2, 2017 Nice - my original one was badly broken so I've never had a decent set of dimensions to build new ones - appreciate that . Sarge 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
445FEBronco 13 #7 Posted October 12, 2017 Yeah I think I can make one frame the pics, thanks for the pics. Ben a little under the weather so project has stalled for not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #8 Posted October 18, 2017 On 9/29/2017 at 9:00 PM, SPINJIM said: The screen is only there to keep grass clippings off of the cooling fins on hydro motor. It's not needed as a safety feature. You would have to try pretty hard to get your fingers into the fan. Jim My 1276 doesnt have the screen. About 6 years ago while plowing snow, one side of the plow frame came unhooked from the rear axle bracket. While trying to put it back into place I managed to put the tip of my middle finger into the fan. Cut right thru a thick glove and that fingertip hurts like hell whenever the weather gets cold now. Cant fix stupid. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,408 #9 Posted October 18, 2017 On 9/30/2017 at 8:39 AM, Sarge said: I have to find any expanded metal that matches the pattern of the original too . Its called perforated sheet....Have a look through here..... http://www.onlinemetals.com/merchant.cfm?id=1004&step=2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
