wallfish 16,994 #20576 Posted January 8 19 hours ago, TonyToro Jr. said: wet heavy snow the snow just got too heavy for my single stage blower on the C-145 Try going faster and load it up with snow. Going slow and easy will definitely clog it more. Practice with different speeds. But sometimes it's just too wet and will clog up no matter what. 26 minutes ago, davem1111 said: If I want to make a replacement as opposed to buying one, should I make it to look like the original? Yes It sounds like there are ways to make this work better, ? but I'm having trouble visualizing what you're describing. If you're referring to my description earlier, that was for the back of the blower housing where the lift rod connects to it. Not the flag Do you have any pictures? Open that file you replied to! Plenty of pics and dimensions of the flag and rod What is the purpose of the flag shape? To allow for connection into the hole on the rock shaft lever and not bind on other parts while it's moving. I assume that it goes up and connects to the lift arm YES or the chain, NO but don't see how it can lift the blower unless it's actually the lift pushing down on it... YES in a sense but pushing forward, not down. There are 2 arms on the rock shaft. One lifts and lowers up and down like a deck or snow plow. The other pushes or pulls horizontally to lift and lower attachments on the front or rear of the tractor. Like snow blower or tiller Mine will be going on a tractor with hydraulic lift also, if that makes a difference.NO 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,683 #20577 Posted January 8 Glad @WheelHorse_Kid was prepared for the snow because my tractor is in pieces in the garage. He wasn’t home this weekend so I had to jump on his trusty C-121 and plow out our driveway. I think he’s going to be pleasantly surprised how well this beast does. Even the heavy wet snow out by the road from the town plows and the melt were no match. But cmon it’s wheel horse we all knew it could and would do it. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyToro Jr. 1,415 #20578 Posted January 8 1 hour ago, wallfish said: Try going faster and load it up with snow. Going slow and easy will definitely clog it more. Practice with different speeds. But sometimes it's just too wet and will clog up no matter what. Yes, the snow was very heavy and a little wet and next time we have a storm I will try what you say. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,814 #20579 Posted January 8 Nice work @Andy N. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,141 #20580 Posted January 9 2 hours ago, davem1111 said: If I want to make a replacement as opposed to buying one, should I make it to look like the original? It sounds like there are ways to make this work better, but I'm having trouble visualizing what you're describing. John has answered your questions. Yes, the forward force on the lift/push rod is what lifts the blower as it can not move forward but pivots where it is attached to the tractor and is forced to rotate up. I tend to use the material I have to do my fab work. I no longer have single stage snow throwers but in the past I have made missing flags and push rods from unistrut that I had on my scrap pile. It is important to note the flag device must be inserted in the top hole of the lower lift lever. This gives the correct amount of forward motion so the blower lifts with minimum amount of force and the correct rotation of the rock shaft and correct lift of the blower. With the blower and the rock shaft lowered, the distance from the center of the top hole in the rock shaft to the center of the bent lug on the bottom of the blower is the dimension you must use to build a connecting device. It doesn't really matter how you get there, but this length must be correct. When I built mine, drilled the unistrut and attached it to the blower lug. Made two plates from flat bar that were attached by a bolt to each side of the lower rock shaft lever. With the blower and the rock shaft lowered, clamped the side plates to the unistrut bar. Took it off and welded it. A crude sketch. of my redneck blower lifter. The X dim is not important. I made mine longer than the WH flag. It worked fine. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,142 #20581 Posted January 9 (edited) Got some cold and wet seat time this morning. Here's 16 1/2 minutes of plowing bliss! 418-A didn't miss a beat. Edited January 9 by Andy N. 7 6 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,141 #20582 Posted January 9 42 minutes ago, Andy N. said: plowing bliss! 418-A didn't miss a beat. Hydro with foot control is the bomb. Thanks for the ride. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 1,661 #20583 Posted January 9 we all love our WH plows and blowers -- but just in case you are thinking of an upgrade -- or maybe just want to be entertained while you are house bound on some cold winter nights -- here is a few minutes of entertainment -- or perhaps just some extra envy that we dont all have a part time job to play out in the snow? Check out this link - 3 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,142 #20584 Posted January 12 Today's snow clearing was brought to you by a '89 520-H and 42" snowblower...enjoy! 7 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,191 #20585 Posted January 13 Thanks for the ride @Andy N., heard on the Tv that another big snow maker is on the way to your neck of the woods. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,034 #20586 Posted January 13 8 hours ago, Andy N. said: Today's snow clearing was brought to you by a '89 520-H and 42" snowblower...enjoy! Letting the onan sing. Seems they love a little load on em. Or maybe it’s me that loves the way they sound with a little load on them lol 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,429 #20587 Posted January 13 8 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said: Letting the onan sing. Seems they love a little load on em. Or maybe it’s me that loves the way they sound with a little load on them lol I've heard several people say that. @JCM I know he likes a good hard working 520 too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,429 #20588 Posted January 13 Our friends who have the Workhorse we built are at it this morning. Tom's out plowing the slush from his driveway. 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy N. 2,142 #20589 Posted January 13 12 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said: Letting the onan sing. Seems they love a little load on em. Or maybe it’s me that loves the way they sound with a little load on them lol Couldn't agree more! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger R 442 #20590 Posted January 13 Noticing the plugged chute clean out. I use WD-40 with silicone, coat the inside of the discharge chute. Seems to help in my case when the snow is heavy and wet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #20591 Posted January 13 Well we had some snow this am and flurries off and on. I got my 60 year old Wheel Horsr 854 with my 1962 42 inch snowplow out to do some work on the driveway this morning. All worked fine ! The handle and clutch on the right side of the snowplow does get into the back of your leg when you have it angled to the right (that must have been one reason Wheel Horse changed the snowplow handle for angling the plow a couple years later. IMG_1353.mov IMG_1349.mov 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 650 #20592 Posted January 14 Was thinking of snow today - here's my barn find restored to worker 416-8 with the tall chute acquired from a member here 1st winter - new bearings - chain - little welding and straightening on the auger . K341 will toss some snow . 161812588_444158220221879_7691297334427239989_n.mp4 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 233 #20593 Posted January 14 We got a blizzard up here in northern NY, so I got my no name out to test her out. Did very good in the deep snow, I was very impressed. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,535 #20594 Posted January 14 Nice!!! One question - Where's the front snow plow? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 233 #20595 Posted January 14 6 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Nice!!! One question - Where's the front snow plow? I have a bolens plow, but never got the time to fabricate it to work 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colby G 233 #20596 Posted January 14 (edited) I finally got the seat mounted to my mount I've been meaning to do. Took me a couple days, still needs some welding. Edited January 14 by Colby G 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monstrosity 1,127 #20597 Posted January 14 I added somefoot panels for my son off another tractor need to freashen them up. Got newer rubbers on the back but now they dont hold air.... Wheel weights I have the mounting studs are too short so thats next trip to the hardware store along with coated cable for the snowblower shute direction control. The sears is next on the chopping block for fresh paint, going with ford blue and white , seaform green has got to go. 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,360 #20598 Posted January 15 3 hours ago, Monstrosity said: You should have the extra panels that go on that blower 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuneup 1,433 #20599 Posted January 15 Finally winterized. Moved the Snapper rider and 516 to the shed. Brought out the old '77 C120 and let her run around the yard for a while. Started easily with 'the bulb'. The Restored C125 got pushed out for some sun - battery is just too old and gone. Finally removed the 520 into the garage for her restoration. Bought her for the 48" deck I restored for mowing but can't ignore that Eaton. First task is to apply weld to the exhaust studs and get that Onan checked out. There she sits. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianKoch 307 #20600 Posted January 16 (edited) Gentlemen, Since we finally got some snow here in Maryland, I hooked up the plow to the Charger 12 and got to work clearing the drives. This was my first time plowing and I’m impressed how well this old tractor did with just slightly deflated ag tires and wheel weights. Edited January 17 by BrianKoch 7 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
