Cub Cadet Snowblower - Converting Power Chute to Manual Chute

[barticus73]

Wow....so happy I found this thread. I have a Cub cadet 826 with this same motor. My motor went bad 2 years ago and when I found out CC's price for a new I decided I would just have to live with it. For the last two years I have been strtegically blowing snow since the chute always pointed the same direction lol. Ordered the replacement motor through my local Napa for $40...should be in tomorrow.

Thanks!

 

[barticus73]

Well, bought the motor from Napa for $30 after core turn in. I had to tap the holes in the new motor as they were smooth bore.....5/16x18 threads........also had to grind off a fin on the case that was in the way, maybe 1/4" max...just used a floor mounted shop grinder. Electrical plug was identical and required no modifications. Took about 1/2 hour from start to finish and the chute is back in service! Thanks to everyone for the replacement part number for the motor! Sure beats the $250 Cub cadet quoted me just for the motor itself!

 

[machpep]

Thanks, I ordered the motor and with a little grinding had it on in a half hour. The connection matched perfectly. It now works better than it ever did.

 

[AWK]

When you state grind off fin, is that the fins near one of the bolt holes? It appears to me I would need to grind them off so it could get but that chute stop on the bracket. Is this correct. Oh, thanks for the bolt hole tap spec.

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[AWK]

I finished it. I had to grind of the fin that makes contact with the metal chute stop on the bracket. Tapped the 5/16 x18 thread into the gear housing on the motor (came with smooth bore bolt holes). Fits well. Now I have a electrical problem. I think I have a bad contact from corrosion.


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[AWK]

Thought this would help;
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[Highboy90]

I know this is a old thread that strayed off topic but I just want to say thank you to those who commented as it help me save some $$$ and I now have a Cub Cadet 826 SWE snowthrower with a new electric chute motor with minimal modification that can be done with a hacksaw, hand file and tap.

Even if one purchased the basic tools, he would still be under the cost of a dealer priced motor. Well done guys! Got my Dorman 742-119 from Autozone for about $50.00 though you can get it elsewhere for less if you'd like to wait a few days. I decided to take advantage of a clearing in the weather and get this done. And it worked great!

 

[FROSTY1]

I HAVE A Cub Cadet 826 SWE SNO THROWER Where do i get a motor to replace the burned out one for the chute?? With out spending a arm and a leg like CC wants for a new replacement motor??

 

[Don87]

I HAVE A Cub Cadet 826 SWE SNO THROWER Where do i get a motor to replace the burned out one for the chute?? With out spending a arm and a leg like CC wants for a new replacement motor??

Maybe check the post just above yours.

 

[Billoti]

I unfortunately didn't try this. Last January mine went out and I ordered the OEM motor from M & D Mower. I installed it and it worked but we didn't get anymore snow and it sat until yesterday. When I went out to use it again, it was locked up. I called them and they only have a 90 day warranty. They guy at MTD (Bill) was not concerned at all that I paid $250 for it and didn't use it since we didn't have any snow. He just said they have a 90 day warranty and I was out of luck (not very friendly either). They guy at M & D tried to get it under warranty but MTD said no. So now I ordered the door motor for $45. I learned my lesson. I could buy 5 of them at $45 for the one OEM part I bought. I will post an update when this comes in. Thanks MTD for taking my $250 and giving me defective merchandise.