this was a big pain but had to be done, I did a temp fix on this snowblower last winter but now its time to fix it right. so watch along and help me trouble shoot the problem,
one mans junk is another mans treasure…
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Thank you for the super video of the repair on the noma snowblower . I have a 12 hp × 33 inch I purchased used probably 20 years ago +
Retired in 2003 and bought when working ,time flies..
The small gear/ sprocket ( 7 tooth lost its teeth. I later determined due to using single wheel drive which allows axle left / rt movement of about ¾ inch , making chain chop away at sprocket teeth. If I use single again I will install spacers on axle to keep centered. Doesn't happen in knocked wheel drive.
Anyway I watched your video at least twice and fully believe it made my job so much easier knowing ahead of time what I was dealing with. I toolk.lots of pics as no manual/ parts breakdown to refer to . I had to pretty much take everything apart in order to get to the one bolt n the inner bearing for the drive sprocket .
I finally found an un bored 7 tooth sprocket designed to install a key and setscrew to be machined as needed. . Decided against key as not original and research said keys not advised if sprockets reverse rotation. .
A friend with a lathe turned the shaft down to roughly ½ in and then we bored sprocket to ½ in. Ended up doing a 3 -4 thou press fit to a shoulder left on shaft as a stop . Oh ,, forgot ,,, ?? !! I REMOVED THE LARGE SPROCKET FIRST . For access and to handle shaft. Appears it was silver soldered on as I had sprocket totally red , ,, inherently it's,, shaft/ bearings are metric. Had to beat large sprocket flat as distorted slightly from force .
Before installing/ pressing sml sprocket on I removed the majority of setscrew key collar. Pressed on easily using only a vise , then welded tacks on inside . Large sprocket was also welded on from inside. . Even painted but red . Had to refer to pics a couple times for confidence and once when I allowed the clutch wheel to slide off and ?? Which way was it on her shaft . ..beats putting more together and finding backwards.
Got t🎉ogether with a couple warmish sunny days here in Colorado sun in the quanset .
Im.watching your video while typing this and your speaking is so relaxed it's a calling to do future videos. I did especially look at the welds on the fork assy you replaced,, looked like well made. I can't imagine how you managed to do the video and the work too. Definitely Hollywood quality . Or better.
Blower is back together and ready for next snow which will surely come in next 2 months .
I even found the belt cover I'd removed 6 months previous and put blower back in garage and forgot about it. Didn't remember the bad sprocket till big snow prediction and when finally started precautionary I realized I'd forgotten its problem .
Again , Great video . And if anyone needs a pic or info more than I described feel free to call me at 908 577 1647 .
Hope this gets to you as your video was made quite a while ago.
Wow Darren I’m sitting at my bench putting a sax back together watching you take this snow blower apart. What a job you are doing! Bravo! This is the the third time I’ve watched this one. It’s a favorite along with the “Lost In The Snowstorm “ episode.
This guy is dangerous
Does he really think there's a big hole underneath the engine to see through there is four bolt holes and a couple different patterns nothing to look through
Thanks Darren! This is very similar to my own Noma snowblower (ca 1986) … haven’t had to do anything major to it except replace the rotted out gas line , but it’s nice to know how to fix it if needed. Great thing about snowblowers is they’re fairly clean on the inside – no grass clippings or a lot of rust.
Mustie you are good enjoy wAtching your videos
This is very much starting to look like an oversight to be able to do maintenance via factory assembly, aka 'non-serviceable components'. Almost looks like they folded the bodywork around the internals after they'd been built. 🤦♂
After failing to do things right, I usually resort to the angle grinder with plans to repair via welder and telescoping tubes. 😉
i have exactly the same part to replace ! Thanks so much. wish me luck ! can you get me part number so I can order?
Thanks!
Mine wont go below 3rd gear i user to be able to go 3rd 4th 3rd then it would release down and now it wont even shift below 3rd mine is 12hp 33 inch
Howdie Thank you Thank you You Are the Man Way Better then The Big Guys Ya Show How And Were the Problem is Been Lookin for over 6 hrs tryin to find someone to fix My Problem Like Yours I Know it's 5 years Later But Yes But It Is nice to see ya Do this Ya Hav My Vote My Sub and thumbs Up to ya Congrats Ther is Nobody I Say Nobody that Shows Better then You Ther Been said Ya Make them Loooook BAD Later Farmer 2022Keep up the Good Work
hi Mustie i have the same blower I need The part # for auger belt please
It's unfortunate that such a"simple part" from the "earliest stage of assembling" – would be the 1st/worst to get to. I'm sure
if engineers -Had to work on these essential parts – That They Would Do Better! (maybe)🙃
How to adjust axle took wheels off from axle can’t get pin in axle on one side
Trying to get that friction disc out myself as I have to replace both bearings for that shaft assembly.
thanks for the video.