Two-stages snowblower for BCS

[oldmech]

Hi! A friend gives me a old front end snowblower. The problem or trouble is bad rotation.
I change rotation. Not easy! But I make it.
First step! Change the output side. We must cut (I use a 4 1\2 in.Grinder with disk) the top of output important to cut at same height each side for 180 deg, reverse and we reweld at other side Pict 2-3
We must change pad direction on impeller . We must cut the impeller shaft and add a pilot bearing for support. Important the bearing must be inside the blower fan housing for clear the auger. pict 4
For reverse auger rotation we must turn the gear box 180 deg. And add a universal joint for connect the gear box at impeller shaft. pict 5
Now this front end snowblower is ready for BCS rotation.
Good luck! Oldmech

 

[js5020]

Nice work there oldmech! I'm always interested in your builds.

 

[oldmech]

[Hi! I forget The universal joint is from Suziki steering. pict 1.

For connect I use 1/4 x 6 in.x12 in. steel plate im make a 60mm hole in center for Quick hitch adapter.

Two Lovejoy L095 between blower shaft and quick hitch

My cost for everything less 200. But a lot of work

I try it with no snow. Look as fine. pict, with snow later

A two-stages snowblower for BCS is 1699. Good luck Oldmech

 

[NibbanaFarm]

Fantastic. I was going to buy a BCS 28 inch (single stage) snowblower. About $900. But now you got me thinking. There are many dead snowblowers at the local bone yard to be had for very cheap. Probably find one that will run in the right direction too. I'm wondering if you're going to get any vibration out of that U-joint thrust wise? The Lovejoy will act as a bit of a bumper maybe. Great work.