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451 blower on a 2072
Don't know if this a kosher modification, but I picked up a nice 451 blower for my 2072. Didn't do all the diligence and realized CC geared down the input side on the 451 to compensate for the larger PTO pulley. Did some looking for a different PTO and quickly found the M20 Kohler to have an odd crank size and no apparent options for the electric clutch. Finding good 450 gears was probably going to be equally expensive as any PTO.
So, I went the route of changing out the blower pulley--smaller input pulley to speed up the shaft. Common shaft and keyway size. Found a cast pulley for just over $20: 5.25 inches versus 7 inch OEM. The only adjustment I had to make was to fit a spacer to hold the pulley away from the housing. (The OEM hub is smaller than the AM cast hub and fit into the gearcase. I ground down a couple washers.) This also let me slide the pulley a bit closer to the lower idlers and reduce the side pull on the belt. And I had to use a longer shaft bolt. The only thing left to do is get a shorter drive belt. Time will tell if slippage and torque will be a problem. I have zero experience with snowblowers. Original stamped pulley: Replacement pulley: Installed: |
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Looking good...Those are very heavy hope you have some weight in the back...!
Also, did you put the support brace on the Rockshaft and deck lift arms to help stiffen it up? If you done have one you can make one from flat steel and bend it to fit... |
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Weights are my next project. I'm doing this earlier rather than later to stay ahead of the weather. Chains are in the mail as well.
I've heard talk about this bracket but haven't seen a good picture of one. Do you have one? Chris B. |
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Check this thread out for the bracket you are referring to.
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ad.php?t=40612 |
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Just thought I'd report that this setup seems to be a success. I took her for a spin in the snowfall we had earlier this weekend. Found a couple drifts and cleared the driveway. Not reason to worry about the belt slipping on the smaller pulley I installed on the gearbox. Blower was tossing snow a good 20 feet in the deeper stuff. Found 2 sets of wheel weights plus the chains. The chute tilt controls are kind of nice to have, once I figured out how to install it.
Chris B. |
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The cast pulleys seem to do better at transferring power to a belt than stamped pulleys do.
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