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Discussion starter · #21 · (Edited)
So they called back to say they priced the sleeve instead of the shaft. The shaft is $52, still not bad. Should I just replace the sleeve anyway? Not 100% sure what the sleeve is for.

Another question is should I be fine with a synthetic 80w90 gear oil? Something that meets GL-5 specs.
 
Discussion starter · #24 ·
Sometimes the female end of a ratchet extension will fit right over them depending on size. Then use a box end or open end on the male end to turn, they shouldn't be that tight. Famous last words
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That "tube" over the impeller appears to be plastic when I found it listed on ereplacement they listed the weight as .10 lbs., maybe it's just a spacer, can't see it protecting too much from rust.
The 1/4" extension is to small and the 3/8" extension is slightly to large. It's frustrating because nobody I know has an 8 point socket set.
 
Discussion starter · #26 · (Edited)
Hmm, I expected that to be gear oil. Wonder if I switched it to gear oil if it would hurt. Grease has a tendency to break down and dry out.


Nvm going to John deere to get some stuff tomorrow. Just going to pick up grease while I'm there.
 
Discussion starter · #27 ·
Ok got it tore apart. Previous owner fixed the bare minimum to get it working again and then scrapped it when it didn't work right.

So found a bent worm shaft, a broken drive lock pin, and a broken gearbox support bolt. The impeller is seized to the shaft so going to have to heat it. The impeller bearing is fine but I'll change it anyway. Bearing retainer actually isn't cracked, it was a piece of grass or dirt making it look that way. Going to JD today to see what I can get. Third picture is the broken pin. Oh and the shear pins were mangled, had to beat them out with a punch.
 

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So found a bent worm shaft, a broken drive lock pin, and a broken gearbox support bolt. The impeller is seized to the shaft so going to have to heat it. The impeller bearing is fine but I'll change it anyway. Bearing retainer actually isn't cracked, it was a piece of grass or dirt making it look that way. Going to JD today to see what I can get. Third picture is the broken pin. Oh and the shear pins were mangled, had to beat them out with a punch.
What they call a lock pin and I referred earlier to as a roll pin for the thrust collar is actually a spring pin and if it is in a Heavy Duty designation you will find one more next size smaller spring pin within the nominal hole size pin thus making it H-D application.
 

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Hmm, I expected that to be gear oil. Wonder if I switched it to gear oil if it would hurt. Grease has a tendency to break down and dry out.

Nvm going to John deere to get some stuff tomorrow. Just going to pick up grease while I'm there.
Good, don't go reinventing the wheel. The GR132 is available (ordered) at NAPA in a 1 lb.tub.
 
Discussion starter · #31 ·
So it's actually a solid pin and not a roll pin. All it does it holds the worm gear in place so I'm thinking about just getting a roll pin in its place.
 
Discussion starter · #33 ·
Used a 3/16" x 1 1/2" steel roll pin, went in nice and snug and I put everything together with the gear box. Filled it with grease and checked the play, nothing! I'm so happy, turns buttery smooth and I know it's fixed right because I did it.
 
Discussion starter · #34 · (Edited)
Got my impeller back. Put it all back together. Amazing to squeeze the auger lever and not have the machine shaking like crazy. I did notice the shaft still moves slightly in and out when looking at the pulley but I'm assuming that's normal since it's all new. With the damage the original owner did one of the augers may be slightly bent aswell causing a slight whoop when turning. Only issue I had was trying to get the impeller set pin tight
 
Discussion starter · #35 · (Edited)
Kind of figured I should end this thread with a few pictures. Still waiting for snow so no snow pictures.so for the long support rod bolt I used a stainless 1/4"x2 1/2" bolt with two lock nuts. Realized my spray can of yellow deere paint refused to spray, tried a different sprayer and still nothing so I assume it's just defective. Ended up spraying with tremclad black paint because it's all I had to protect the impeller, going to return the bad can of deere paint and get another. Need to clean up the augers as well but we were supposed to get hit with 12" of snow and 140km/h winds so I just got it together and didn't worry that much about paint.
 

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Kind of figured I should end this thread with a few pictures. Still waiting for snow so no snow pictures.so for the long support rod bolt I used a stainless 1/4"x2 1/2" bolt with two lock nuts. Realized my spray can of yellow deere paint refused to spray, tried a different sprayer and still nothing so I assume it's just defective. Ended up spraying with tremclad black paint because it's all I had to protect the impeller, going to return the bad can of deere paint and get another. Need to clean up the augers as well but we were supposed to get hit with 12" of snow and 140km/h winds so I just got it together and didn't worry that much about paint.
I have the same blower that I should probably do some maintenance on this summer. Has been working good so far though. I know I have to remove the impeller and straighten out 2 of the blade tips as the PO bent them on something. Only other problem I have is keeping shear pins in the darn thing... The speced pins last me 1 use if I am lucky. Mind you I am careful and don't get into any sticks, rocks, tar or anything. Not sure what is going on.

I notice in your last pics that you don't have the plastic collars (spacers) between the auger and gearbox.
 
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