TonyBer 71 #26 Posted December 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: That is one sweet snow machine Tony. To be correct, the side extension wings should be turned over. That small leading edge will then cut into the snow and the larger angled plate will push the snow into the auger. HI Ed....these need flipped? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,170 #27 Posted December 11, 2021 Yep, what is facing out now should face in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #28 Posted December 11, 2021 4 hours ago, TonyBer said: flipped? Like this Tony: That leading edge goes straight ahead and cuts into the snow. Did you get chains or wheel weights? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,034 #29 Posted December 11, 2021 11 hours ago, TonyBer said: HI Ed....these need flipped Yep, so they look like Jeff's picture. I would assemble the bolts as in your picture though, with the round head bolts inside the blower. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #30 Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: round head bolts inside the blower. I knew I would get called on that! But I like the look like that better and I can't see where it makes a difference? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,353 #31 Posted December 11, 2021 The difference being it'll stop the snow from going into the blower. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,034 #32 Posted December 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: I can't see where it makes a difference? Yeah, according to my calcs. the additional friction will only result in a 2.637 % loss in the efficiency of the blower. Buttt, the low pressure area created by the obstruction will result in a cavitation zone downstream of the bolt heads when blowing wet sloppy snow. The resulting pitting from the cavitation will eat holes thru the wings in 5.879 hours. I recommend overlaying that area with Stellite 6 tig rod ASAP. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,353 #33 Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: The difference being it'll stop the snow from going into the blower. And additional thought, it may damage your nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,199 #34 Posted December 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, rjg854 said: damage your nuts S'OK! I don't need them anymore! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyBer 71 #35 Posted December 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: Like this Tony: That leading edge goes straight ahead and cuts into the snow. Did you get chains or wheel weights? Yes I have some weights for the wheels if needed and the tires are filled with washer fluid. :) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
