Well, now that I have the new Ariens Hydro Pro 28, I being the wonderful dad that I am, decided to give my 1028 Deluxe (924116) blower to my daughter for her use. Well in looking at it I started by installing a new scrapper bar as the old one had seen better days. When doing this, I found the skid shoes worn (did not want to flip around as they are rusty and ugly...so ordered new heavy duty ones. Went to install and found that the impeller bearing is SHOT. Must be a 1/4" worth of play. Wheel bearings have slop in them as well, so let's order this now. Because I have this torn all the way down, I might as well replace the aluminum gear/shaft assembly with a new cast iron one as being OCD about doing this right got to keep going right?
Fast forward one week, the parts arrive. Started the replacement today, and could not get the impeller flange off. Heated, soaked beat and then put the puller on it (yes set screws were out) and broke off an ear...another part to order.
Had to cut it off and chisel the chunks off.
So because this part of the project is stalled until new parts arrive, let's work on the impeller to shaft. I COULD NOT GET THE ROLL PINS OUT FOR LOVE OR MONEY.
Again, used heat, penetrating oil etc...and beat the living crap out it....bent two punches and broke another. Then thought about drilling them out...three broken bits later, I give up.
Well, back to the order desk...new flange and impeller to go with the other stuff.
So far I am about $500 into this project....the motor better not crap out after all of this.:crying:
Sheeesh!
Fast forward one week, the parts arrive. Started the replacement today, and could not get the impeller flange off. Heated, soaked beat and then put the puller on it (yes set screws were out) and broke off an ear...another part to order.
Had to cut it off and chisel the chunks off.
So because this part of the project is stalled until new parts arrive, let's work on the impeller to shaft. I COULD NOT GET THE ROLL PINS OUT FOR LOVE OR MONEY.
Again, used heat, penetrating oil etc...and beat the living crap out it....bent two punches and broke another. Then thought about drilling them out...three broken bits later, I give up.
Well, back to the order desk...new flange and impeller to go with the other stuff.
So far I am about $500 into this project....the motor better not crap out after all of this.:crying:
Sheeesh!