nsmithnd
Silver Member
Curious if anyone might have ideas for a simple fix/modification for a binding 3 point snow blower chute.
The two close-up shots are not of the actual unit, but are similar to what I've got (seen in the "fuzzy" pic).
Instead of the 3 tabs holding the chute on, it has a split retaining ring which is installed below the lip on the snow blower end of things.
Then the chute is set on and the 3 bolts are attached to hold it in place.
The (sharp) bottom edge of the chute then rides on the lip (metal on metal).
Was thinking if the chute could be raised just a hair, and a set of nylon wheels attached to ride on the lip, things would rotate much easier.
Or would snow/ice build up and cause problems?
Maybe a matching lip on the chute end with an anti-friction ring (if I could find one - 10-1/4" inside diameter x 12" outside diameter)?
Also, the crank/cable mechanism is pretty bad.
Considering switching over to a chain and sprocket setup.
Or would snow/ice cause issues with chain as well?
The two close-up shots are not of the actual unit, but are similar to what I've got (seen in the "fuzzy" pic).
Instead of the 3 tabs holding the chute on, it has a split retaining ring which is installed below the lip on the snow blower end of things.
Then the chute is set on and the 3 bolts are attached to hold it in place.
The (sharp) bottom edge of the chute then rides on the lip (metal on metal).
Was thinking if the chute could be raised just a hair, and a set of nylon wheels attached to ride on the lip, things would rotate much easier.
Or would snow/ice build up and cause problems?
Maybe a matching lip on the chute end with an anti-friction ring (if I could find one - 10-1/4" inside diameter x 12" outside diameter)?
Also, the crank/cable mechanism is pretty bad.
Considering switching over to a chain and sprocket setup.
Or would snow/ice cause issues with chain as well?