EchoBravo 11 #1 Posted March 21, 2020 I think I finally figured out why my new to me snowblower doesn't work! Any tips on grinding the welds to get the sprocket off? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #2 Posted March 21, 2020 28 minutes ago, EchoBravo said: I think I finally figured out why my new to me snowblower doesn't work! Any tips on grinding the welds to get the sprocket off? Yes I did this a few years back I used a standard 1/4" collect die grinder and 3" cut off discs, don't worry about the old sprocket (for obvious reasons), also DON'T grind ALL the old weld off the inside (next to auger fins as that will be your alignment stops for your new sprocket) the new sprocket can be acquired from TSC or online suppliers but NOT from TORO and will need to be machined (sized to fit the auger as the ones I found were the right outside diameter and tooth count but not the correct internal diameter. Unfortunately the only picture I took was after installing/welding/painting the sprocket/auger during the rebuild. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,794 #3 Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) Another alternative is look for a donor blower. They are pretty common, around here anyway, and guys can't give them away. Make sure you change out the the drive, idler sprockets and chain. Edited March 21, 2020 by WHX24 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoBravo 11 #4 Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Yes I did this a few years back I used a standard 1/4" collect die grinder and 3" cut off discs Good idea, never thought to use a die grinder. I have been trying to get the 4 1/2" angle grinder in there. 59 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Another alternative is look for a donor blower. They are pretty common, around here anyway, and guys can't give them away. Make sure you change out the the drive, idler sprockets and chain. I have been looking for one, but never see and local WH stuff. I have always had to drive 2-3 hours to buy tractors. If I was smart I would save this snow blower for parts and buy one that isn't worn out lol. Also when I bought this I was so enthusiastic to get it working I bought a new chain and idler sprockets and pulleys before I realized how bad the auger sprocket is, so now I feel invested in it. Thanks for the tips! Edited March 21, 2020 by EchoBravo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,794 #5 Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, EchoBravo said: ,so now I feel invested in it. Trust me when I say we all been ther done that! Nature of our addiction. Thankfully I can say most of my "invested" projects came out good... well maybe ok.... would have come out better I had 'Billies talents and resources. Look at it this way you got the rest bought yer more than halfway ther! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #6 Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Trust me when I say we all been ther done that! Nature of our addiction. Thankfully I can say most of my "invested" projects came out good... well maybe ok.... would have come out better I had 'Billies talents and resources. Look at it this way you got the rest bought yer more than halfway ther! Talents I'll agree and resources if you talking the machine shop tools ... But at least you have had few more restorations come to fruition. Necessity is the mother of invention... @EchoBravo Good idea, never thought to use a die grinder. I have been trying to get the 4 1/2" angle grinder in there. ... Don't forget the chisel and BFH... Also with the 4 1/2" grinder try going at the welds with the 1/8" cut off wheel parallel to the worn sprocket and wheel outer diameter towards the auger even if you cut the auger welding will repair when replacing with a new sprocket. Edited March 22, 2020 by WVHillbilly520H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EchoBravo 11 #7 Posted March 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, WVHillbilly520H said: Talents I'll agree and resources if you talking the machine shop tools ... But at least you have had few more restorations come to fruition. Necessity is the mother of invention... @EchoBravo Good idea, never thought to use a die grinder. I have been trying to get the 4 1/2" angle grinder in there. ... Don't forget the chisel and BFH... Also with the 4 1/2" grinder try going at the welds with the 1/8" cut off wheel parallel to the worn sprocket and wheel outer diameter towards the auger even if you cut the auger welding will repair when replacing with a new sprocket. After an hour with the grinder and cut off wheels I did take a 3lb mini sledge to it, but I got worried I would bend something that I don't want bent. Right now I need more cut off discs, so the project will probably be on hold until next weekend =/. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #8 Posted March 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, EchoBravo said: After an hour with the grinder and cut off wheels I did take a 3lb mini sledge to it, but I got worried I would bend something that I don't want bent. Right now I need more cut off discs, so the project will probably be on hold until next weekend =/. I would be careful NOT to bend/dent the auger tube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaysHorse 287 #9 Posted April 14, 2020 I just did this last year. Bought a new gear from TSC welded it in place. Worked perfect. I think I even created a post for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
