Snowblower Frankenblower! (self powered snowblower attachment)

[wedge40]

Looks like you were struggling a bit in storm 2 with that Kohler engine on the big blower.

I was going to mention the same thing. Once I got the bugs worked out, I'd be temped to pick up a better/bigger engine. I have an old snow blower for my cub that I could do the same with. If could only weld. It's been sitting under a tarp for the last 7 years. It worked great when I used it.

Wedge

 

[bostonrats]

I was going to mention the same thing. Once I got the bugs worked out, I'd be temped to pick up a better/bigger engine. I have an old snow blower for my cub that I could do the same with. If could only weld. It's been sitting under a tarp for the last 7 years. It worked great when I used it.

Wedge

Hi Wedge!

MORE POWER?? Oh yeah! I'd love to get a 20 or 22 hp on that and suck in mailboxes and stone walls... It's doing pretty good right now, the new clutch came today from Ronnie at Tractorsmart. The new bearings come on Firday, and we should have some snow on Saturday. If so, I'll make a custom video for the group.

 

[kebo]

Looks like you were struggling a bit in storm 2 with that Kohler engine on the big blower.

Yeah, I noticed that myself. It works well in light snow but bogs down when it gets into some deep heavy snow. You may want to think about upgrading the motor at some point. But, I think you did good with it!

 

[bostonrats]

Yeah, I noticed that myself. It works well in light snow but bogs down when it gets into some deep heavy snow. You may want to think about upgrading the motor at some point. But, I think you did good with it!

Hi Kebo!

It's way better now, the cam timing on one cylinder was out 120 degrees...it's a used engine, still can't figure how it was so far off and even running! If we get a good storm on Saturday you'll see it's true colors. This is WAY too much fun!

 

[Tig]

Nice work. I was expecting to hear some Edgar Winter in the videos.

 

[jake98]

Nice work. I was expecting to hear some Edgar Winter in the videos.

Yea, New music for Sure...

I don't buy the engine problem BS.. Looked like you needed a slower feed speed.

How about some old Jethro Tull next time?

Jake

 

[bostonrats]

Yea, New music for Sure...

I don't buy the engine problem BS.. Looked like you needed a slower feed speed.

How about some old Jethro Tull next time?

Jake

Hello Jake & All!

We're going to see just what that twin cam BS is made of on Saturday/Sunday's storm here...with some luck. Trust me, one cam was fully 120 degrees retarded in that video! Not kidding! I couldn't believe it when I saw that hack. It's running with almost twice the power of that night...not that I don't want MORE POWER...even so!

As to the music, not sure what to use, Tull is a bit limited, but I was hoping for some suggestions.

To all, what's a great song for the bed on the next video? As to effects, I may put road flares on the blower for this one...and had toyed with the idea of cups of denatured or gasoline in the snow...and a flare on the chute to ignite it. It would be shot at night. Not sure if the fluids would catch with all that air and snow...or if the inside of the blower would flame...but it's on my short list of things to try!

Best to all...and if you have a great song for the "bed" let me know!

 

[wedge40]

Hello Jake & All!

We're going to see just what that twin cam BS is made of on Saturday/Sunday's storm here...with some luck. Trust me, one cam was fully 120 degrees retarded in that video! Not kidding! I couldn't believe it when I saw that hack. It's running with almost twice the power of that night...not that I don't want MORE POWER...even so!

As to the music, not sure what to use, Tull is a bit limited, but I was hoping for some suggestions.

To all, what's a great song for the bed on the next video? As to effects, I may put road flares on the blower for this one...and had toyed with the idea of cups of denatured or gasoline in the snow...and a flare on the chute to ignite it. It would be shot at night. Not sure if the fluids would catch with all that air and snow...or if the inside of the blower would flame...but it's on my short list of things to try!

Best to all...and if you have a great song for the "bed" let me know!

OMG.. I'm sure the safety police will be all over this. But it does sound like something most of would like to see. Where are you located that you're getting all this snow?
I waiting to see Frankenblower with the upgraded engine.


Wedge

 

[Ductape]

I'll go ahead and suggest some George next video. I find him to be great snowblowing music.

 

[Tig]

As to the music, not sure what to use, Tull is a bit limited, but I was hoping for some suggestions.

We got home late in storm a few weeks back. Of course our 600m lane was drifted as much as 3' in some places. As I was sizing up the run Locomotive breath came on the radio. I was already in four wheel drive so I just told the family to hang on, turned up the radio and punched the drifts out of my way. ahhh, good times.
Frankentein by the Edgar Winter group would be a good choice. If you want Jethro Tull suggestions then Cross Eyed Mary or Locomotive Breath.