squonk 41,040 #26 Posted March 1, 2022 Who needs to mod a single stage? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,800 #27 Posted March 1, 2022 13 hours ago, Cee245 said: I actually like my tall chute more than my 2 stage. Hate to admit it what with the time & money I got in a deuce but the single is my go to. Mainly the weight but @dclarke put electrics on the chute and that is the cat's meow. Deuce is set up more for off the driveway business. Skids set up higher. 59 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I run my P220 at 3200 Same here when the throttle creeps so i just let it run at that. Little better on fuel too. Did you mention what tractor this is going on Bob? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #28 Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: I was told that not to long ago here on the forum, guess you can't believe everything you hear. At one time I thought they should mount on the inside but then I actually decided to read the owners manual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,800 #29 Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) Holy cow I got a double and Bob got me home with a triple! Mods in snow blower mods! Edited March 1, 2022 by WHX?? 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #30 Posted March 1, 2022 15 hours ago, WHX?? said: RJG Gotta tell ya tho Bob after further review looks like you got a real nice one. Paint not even worn off... very little if any rust and auger has no dings and looks to be very good shape. Guessing you checked the idler sprockets and the chain. That's the wear points on these. Seems the small drive sprocket on the topside likes to contract hook teeth syndrome more so than the idlers or the auger sprocket so keep an eye on that. Most of mine have the plastic cover busted off so no a problem. Petes got you covered on lubing. I sure did check them Jim. No visible wear at all. While I had the plastic cover off I poured oil on the chain as I turned it. I think it was worth the drive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #31 Posted March 1, 2022 Sorry for the triple post. Don't know how to delete two of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #32 Posted March 1, 2022 34 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Hate to admit it what with the time & money I got in a deuce but the single is my go to. Mainly the weight but @dclarke put electrics on the chute and that is the cat's meow. Deuce is set up more for off the driveway business. Skids set up higher. Same here when the throttle creeps so i just let it run at that. Little better on fuel too. Did you mention what tractor this is going on Bob? It's replacing the old short chute on the 76. I run the blade on the 05. I usually use it cuz it's more fun. This was a week or two ago and obviously I just got done using it. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #33 Posted March 1, 2022 @Racinbob noticed your throttle creep issue, added springs to related cable ends as well as throttle plate, add a perforated metal spring go to point on related mount bolt / screw . not only does it help overall cable push/ pull , but is responsive to the smallest throttle touch , combined with super lube aerosol lube , very smooth / easy , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #34 Posted March 1, 2022 1 hour ago, peter lena said: @Racinbob noticed your throttle creep issue, added springs to related cable ends as well as throttle plate, add a perforated metal spring go to point on related mount bolt / screw . not only does it help overall cable push/ pull , but is responsive to the smallest throttle touch , combined with super lube aerosol lube , very smooth / easy , pete Thanks Pete but you have the wrong guy. No throttle creep here. I've had the issue in the past on various tractors and have always repaired them without added hardware though. I'm not too smart so I've always tried to keep it simple. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,800 #35 Posted March 1, 2022 (edited) 7 hours ago, Racinbob said: I poured oil on the chain as I turned it. I think it was worth the drive. Don't know if Pete would approve but I use an off the shelf can of spray chain lube with a straw on it while turning. It does make a mess so a piece of cardboard under it. This I know Pete would approve of ...after every use! That was me with the throttle creep Pete ... not severe enough to worry about it for now. Edited March 1, 2022 by WHX?? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #36 Posted March 1, 2022 I simply used a jug of my go to Valvoline 10w30 with a nozzle from a jug of gear lube...........and cardboard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #37 Posted March 2, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 8:09 AM, Ed Kennell said: I don't have the blower to check Bob, @Cee245 owns it, but I think the factory is 5" and I went to 4.5". My main reasons were one, to gain enough clearance to the housing to change the belt without looseninjg the jack shaft bearings. And two, I run my P220 at 3200 because it just sounds so much better than at 3600. So my smaller blower drive pulley simply brings the auger back up to factory design speed. I don't have any evidence, but higher auger RPM should increase the performance of a single stage blower as it would for any centrifigal pump. @Ed Kennell I changed the pulley back to what i think is factory size. I still have the one you had on there. I'll try to check the sizes tonight and reply back. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,800 #38 Posted March 3, 2022 On 3/1/2022 at 4:13 PM, Racinbob said: I simply used a jug of my go to Valvoline 10w30 with a nozzle from a jug of gear lube...........and cardboard. Works for me too Bob ...I'm sure Ole Pete might say any lube is better than none! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,800 #39 Posted March 3, 2022 Well you know dang well Bob two things you don't want do... 1) P off the Pope 2) P off the Pete on lube recommendations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #40 Posted March 3, 2022 43 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Well you know dang well Bob two things you don't want do... 1) P off the Pope 2) P off the Pete on lube recommendations Nah....not trying to do that. His advice is good. I just know what's worked for me without fail for over five decades. There ain't no changing this old dog. 🙃 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 818 #41 Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) Close Ed... The one you had is 3.5". I put one on that is 4.5" but mine is too narrow. I think I may change in back so i don't ruin the belt. It works well though. The only reason I changed that smaller pulley is I had thought it may spin the auger too fast and hurt it in the long term. Does anyone have a recomendation on WHERE to order the correct size pulley? Edited March 3, 2022 by Cee245 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,987 #42 Posted March 3, 2022 5 hours ago, Cee245 said: Does anyone have a recomendation on WHERE to order the correct size pulley? https://www.surpluscenter.com/Pulleys-V-Belts/Finished-Bore-Pulleys/?page_no=1&fq=ATR_Grooves:1 Might be able to find'm cheaper elsewhere online but these cast pulleys are tough. A steel pulley will work too but just don't use any pot metal pulleys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,588 #43 Posted March 3, 2022 @WHX?? read your responses , my take looking at every intended function on a horse , is to make it easier , smoother , quieter . pulleys and belt set ups , usually packed in rust , think if you like it that way , don, t change a thing . ideas , are to be challenged called out and laughed at , about done , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,043 #44 Posted March 3, 2022 9 hours ago, Cee245 said: WHERE to order the correct size pulley? I bought that one at TSC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
