How does this wheel come off?

[Dutch445]

if all you are going to do is change the tires, just lay that blower
over on it's side and change the tire with some tire irons while it's on
the machine... no reason to remove really unless you need to change that
drive axle or components inside.

those old simplicity blowers with the paddle type impeller can really
throw the snow! should be a fun project to see when it's done!

 

[radioman]

They should slide off, never seen one with a spring. I think you just got one that is stubborn to come off. I agree with dutch to change tires on the blower. Its your only option. I would also not reinstall the bolt/spring. I would leave it off and hopefully this winter will knock things loose under use and you can fix it then with never sieze .

 

[Soundguy]

Yup. Will do. Probably not today, though.:smiley_aafz: Our pressure tank sprung a leak and guess who has to put on his plumbers hat?:hissyfit:

fun ain't it.

I'm the guy all my friends call when they need repair or electrical or plumbing or farm help. when i need help.. i have to call myself too. I guess i'm my own 'lifeline'.

 

[robbyr]

Hey Soundguy, how quick can ya get to Texas? I need help from time to time in various capacities

 

[Soundguy]

i did a red eye round trip one time from mid fl to nw texas and back.. think it took me and a buddy, taking turns driving and sleeping, about 47 hours round trip.. so.. uh.. 23.5 to get there.

 

[robbyr]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/270652-riding-lawn-mower-rim-rusted.html


Perhaps you could get some useful info outta this thread.:confused3:

 

[NormL]

if all you are going to do is change the tires, just lay that blower
over on it's side and change the tire with some tire irons while it's on
the machine... no reason to remove really unless you need to change that
drive axle or components inside.

those old simplicity blowers with the paddle type impeller can really
throw the snow! should be a fun project to see when it's done!

OK guys, I just hung up my plumbers hat and sat down to see what wisdom you've passed along and I'm cheered to read what you've had to share. I LIKE the idea of just laying 'er over on each side and changing the tires without fussing further with trying to remove the wheels, stubborn as they are! Thanks Dutch445!:thumbsup:

Once I've got the snowthrower up and running I'll be posting on the thread I started when I got the idea to cobble something together to let me ride behind it instead of walking. My present plan is to use a riding mower modified to hitch behind the snowthrower so I can sit and steer it like an articulated machine. Here's the link to the thread I'll be using: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/274553-convert-walk-behind-snow-thrower.html It will be in the build it yourself forum.

 

[NormL]

fun ain't it.

I'm the guy all my friends call when they need repair or electrical or plumbing or farm help. when i need help.. i have to call myself too. I guess i'm my own 'lifeline'.

You've described it perfectly! Before I moved out of the big city I was one of the guys the neighbors came running to when they needed something fixed. I didn't exactly move away to escape them but around here the handyguys are well established and I have mostly my own stuff to keep in repair.:laughing:

 

[NormL]

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/270652-riding-lawn-mower-rim-rusted.html


Perhaps you could get some useful info outta this thread.:confused3:

Looks like the OP on that thread had almost the same problem I have. Thanks for that!

 

[NormL]

They should slide off, never seen one with a spring. I think you just got one that is stubborn to come off. I agree with dutch to change tires on the blower. Its your only option. I would also not reinstall the bolt/spring. I would leave it off and hopefully this winter will knock things loose under use and you can fix it then with never sieze .

My plan exactly!:thumbsup: