doxford jim
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Mar 29, 2007
- Messages
- 1,007
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Tractor
- 1959 MF-65 sold, 2007 Jinma 554 diesel.
I bought my1989 73" Allied snow blower used. It already had repairs made to it - mostly casing. I am sure most manage to accidently pump gravel through their blowers from time to time. Sand and gravel can be quite aggressive and will certainly tin the sheet metal pretty quick.
I too, am considering lining the impeller housing on my blower, with the high density plastic stuff (UHDFW ???) as it will be much easier to work with than clamping welding 1/8" thick steel reinforcing material.
Apart from changing some bearings and replacing chain joining links, very little has been replaced on my 25 year old blower. With decent attention to maintenance, the machines can last a long time.
I too, am considering lining the impeller housing on my blower, with the high density plastic stuff (UHDFW ???) as it will be much easier to work with than clamping welding 1/8" thick steel reinforcing material.
Apart from changing some bearings and replacing chain joining links, very little has been replaced on my 25 year old blower. With decent attention to maintenance, the machines can last a long time.