Front Mounted snowblower update

[ducksjunk]

A long winter. had to use the blower on 3pt. so it didn't allow much time to work on it but it is finally done. works like a charm. runs at about 700 R.P.M. which works a lot better than it di at 540. Doesn't take nearly as much power on front pto.
Here's some pics.
Richard.

 

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Belt drive from electric front PTO. with hydraulic lift.

 

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Another pic

 

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The front pto. Made this from a front wheel drive car hub abd axle stub , and clutch from 91 plymouth A/C compressor. Works perfectly.

 

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Power rotor for the chute. '93 pontiac wiper motor. Nice easy speed and flawless operation.

 

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Another shot.
BTW. Something i learned along the way. Used a slightly lighter cable for turning, and put 2 or 3 extra wraps than would ever need on the post. This way it never comes to the end of the cable which is what causes the fray and breakage. Should outlive me this way.

 

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Last one. The lift control.

 

[LMTC]

I am just flat out impressed! You can come convert one of our tractors for a front snowblower any time. Nice job.

The ONLY way it could have been more impressive is if you had used duct tape somewhere....every good project utilizes duct tape.

 

[arthr31]

wow, that's amazing work!! You might want to patent this ! -Arthr

 

[ducksjunk]

I did use some duct tape. Over my wife's lips when she voiced her opinion about my sanity , re this project.
P.S. The skin has nearly grown back where I took the tape off. LOL!!
Richard.