Converted my snowblower chute to electric! photos

[Von]

I converted my "new to me" KUBOTA B2660 snowblower chute to electric! After making the blower fit my tractor the only thing left to do was the crank for the chute. It was quite a reach for the handle and looked like it was going to be a pain in the A**. So off to the local junk yard for a window motor and some switchs! First photo is of the 84' FORD motor and the bracket I made to hold it on the blower. I choose this motor as it has a metal gear on it, which allowed me to weld right to it. So I welded on a bolt that fit into the crank shaft, and drilled a hole into the bolt so I could pin it to the crank shaft.

I forgot to add that the grand total for this project was under $20.00 and about four hours of time.

 

[Von]

Re: Converted my snowblower chute to electric! pho

Next photo is it mounted to the blower. It takes about 8 seconds to move side to side.

 

[Von]

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The next photo is of the motor on the blower again with the switch resting on top if it.

 

[Von]

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And the last photo is of the switch installed in the dash. The switch is from an 84 AUDI wagon. These switches are perfect as they look like they belong on the tractor, plus it has a light in it as well. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[MossRoad]

Very nice job! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[RichNJKubota]

Re: Converted my snowblower chute to electric! pho

It sounds like you had to do some mods to make the blower fit the tractor. Can you tell us the story? I'll go get the popcorn.

Rich

 

[Von]

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Rich, I don't know how to make a link to the thread titled :snowblower swap" but if you can find it, that thread will tell the whole story! With photos to boot! Maybe someone will make the link for me (please)

 

[JerryG]

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Von,
That was a cool idea. Let us know us how it works later this winter.

 

[ronjhall]

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Von
Here is a Link Click Here
Nice conversion and chute mod. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[pekabu]

Thanks for the great ideas. My TC24 just came in and I have thinking about doing it hydraulically, but your solution would be a lot easier, and cheaper!