Blower lift rod bent??

[grinchsr 626]

Just picked up a 2 stage blower which I have never owned before.  While looking at the lift rod it just looks bent.  I need to know if the bend in the rod is normal or did it bend from stress or running into something in the past.  See pic

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

I believe it should be "straight", Jeff.

[grinchsr 626]

Thanks for the pics Jeff. It is definitely bent

[wallfish 16,983]

looks like the piece it's connected to is bent as well. It should be connected to a curved piece but that curved piece should be flat.

(does that make sense?)

[grinchsr 626]

Yes it does John and thanks.  That whole area was mangled for what ever reason but last night with the help of a torch I managed to straighten it all out.  I will find out more when I get it mounted which looks like a major under taking.

[gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,032]

Don't know your model number but this should help with the installation. Click on the picture

Garry

[grinchsr 626]

Thank you Garry.  I just downloaded them

[WVHillbilly520H 10,373]

@cleat, he did a very good picture full thread on installing the 2stage , that's how I figured it out when I put it on my 520 2 years ago, Jeff.