QA-36 snow blower part problem.
The chain driving the rotor broke today and I can't find a part number or source for a new one. Ideas anyone?
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QA36 chain
Drive chains should have their size stamped on the side of the links. I don't recall if the QA36 drive chain is #30, or#40, but the correct number should be found on your old chain. I think the length including the master link is 39ā. Measure your old one. A local tool and industrial supply here in Maine will cut to order. Modern motorcycle chains generally have āoā ring seals , and Iām not sure that is necessary,or adviseable in this application. Good luck, Steve
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Motorcycle chains are usually metric, it uses a stand #40 roller chain not a metric chain.
IH,JD or other farm tractor dealers stock Chain also. ---Don't ever remember a #30 chain usually 25, (small) 35, 40,42, 50, 60,80, 120. are the common ones in the roller chain family. TSC, Family farm/home stores are common suppliers:beerchug: |
Thanks guys. It is a #40. A simple fix is with just a master link. I'd like to replace the whole chain but all I can find is 10 foot lengths.
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FWIW: if you don't know, the master link clip opening or cotter pin opening (if cotter pin style) should trail the direction of rotation. Why? so if it contacts an object like a stick it will not be flicked off. It happens quite often where debris is encountered. IE: trail or motorcycle biking ---BTDT. |
Thanks for the tip on the clip direction, hopefully the snow won't have any junk in it. This blower is on a Model 72 tractor so I can't complain about a chain that lasted 50 years.
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