Ariens Snowblower Auger Gear Box Keyway Repair

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13 жыл бұрын

Learn How To Repair a broken or missing keyway in your vintage Ariens snowblower Auger Gear Box. Visit my channel for more repair videos; kzfaq.info...

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@mmichaelc 13 жыл бұрын

Your video is well made and you go step by step on the repair great work!

@FrederickDunn 7 жыл бұрын

YOU are a craftsman! This was a great demo, I never considered shaping down my own key with the bench grinder. Snowblower key broke in the middle of a snowstorm of course, so making my own fix. Don't know what I'd do without KZfaq :) Thumbs UP all the way!

@donyboy73 7 жыл бұрын

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@juanantoniollorente1928 6 жыл бұрын

Frederick Dunn

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@gstebb62 i forget if it was bearings or bushings, but i do know that the casing has separate oil seals

@lestergillis8171 2 жыл бұрын

That sure looks like an old-time snow blower ! I'm glad to see that many tools can be made to last a very long time with decent maintenance...🔧

@anthonydtobias 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this... this is exactly what is going on with mine...perhaps i will not be shoving this year!

@1575murray 5 жыл бұрын

Nice piece of work fabricating that Woodruff key and getting that old machine working hard again. Ariens built machines to last a very long time!

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@custer123100 it's 10hp and i think it's 30" cut

@robertwaid2965 9 жыл бұрын

nice improvising. i had to make a round key way for a pump on a wood splitter once. stilling working to this day.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@gstebb62 how about the auger bushings at each end of the shaft?

@mikespain8655 6 жыл бұрын

00 Cornhead grease world well when the seals are shot in an old gearbox. Got a ‘77 Ariens 24” snow blower still kicking. Built like tanks.

@hondafreak8613 5 жыл бұрын

there called woodruff keys and Napa sells them. rockford hardware makes them

@RyanColemanOtis 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I had no idea what to look for!

@ken7326 2 жыл бұрын

Donyboy73, do you have vids on the newer gearbox disassembly for the ariens deluxe 28 sho. Need to remove worm shaft & gear? All your small engine fixes & maintenance have been awesome. Thank you

@timothywalsh7974 7 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing.

@TheNoBSZone 8 жыл бұрын

I love these videos man. I wish all mechanics were as competent as you!

@donyboy73 8 жыл бұрын

+TheNoBSZone thanks for watching

@brixtonderek7793 2 жыл бұрын

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@jackdavion8782 2 жыл бұрын

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@brixtonderek7793 2 жыл бұрын

@Jack Davion Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) I appreciate it !!

@jackdavion8782 2 жыл бұрын

@Brixton Derek no problem xD

@MrDjtuck 9 жыл бұрын

Kudos. Love your Videos. I'm an Electrical Guy so my Mechanical knowledge is limited. Your very informative videos have gotten me out of a few situations. BTW-I'm a "Tightwad Yankee" up here in New England.

@donyboy73 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

yes it could be

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@gstebb62 i would have to see a video at least of it

@jerryf2426 6 жыл бұрын

Dony it looked like the gear teeth were worn on the drive pressure side and because the gear looked symmetrical I would have turned it over so the unworn side of the teeth would be used and extend the operating life. In fact if it is not too much trouble I would have flipped he worm gear as well.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@starakobieta never heard of it, is it chinese made?

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@mmichaelc thanks, make sure to subscribe

@2cyclemix 11 жыл бұрын

Good job on cutting and shaping your own keyway. And not much snow? That's more than we see here in the Southern U.S.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@TRcustomengineering thanks man

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@Smallgasengine1 not really

@sissyrahrah9292 8 жыл бұрын

Could you please give me advice on my Ariens snowblower , There was a chunk of ice that prevented the impeller from rotating ,I kept squeezing the handle on the handle lever then smoke came out of the side, I stopped cleared all the ice out now the impeller doesnt move at all, the engine runs fine and the the tires rotate good as well, I can only use it as a plow,, could you please tell me what I broke? Thank you

@Jake6995 10 жыл бұрын

I have a question for you. I have the gear case almost apart but I can't get the worm gear out. The rake shaft, dust cap, and side cover are off. The bull gear shaft doesn't want to come out as it interferes with the pinion gear. Any help is appreciated.

@starakobieta 13 жыл бұрын

have you heard of a blue max chainsaw i got one but idk how good of a brand it is

@mkt1688 5 жыл бұрын

Sir, Do you have any video on "how to remove and replace old Ariens (model 24" sno - thro 10995) jaw clutch (part number 10176). It's for the single belt mechine. Thanks.

@robertdavis6708 8 жыл бұрын

That old Ariens blower is twice the machine as my Craftsman 536.887992. Wish I had a new one.

@STKpc 10 жыл бұрын

I'm just trying to figure what parts to order for the repair.

@STKpc 10 жыл бұрын

I have a Noma 824. The impeller turns but Auger does not. Would this either be the Gear is chewed up or the Keyway missing/broke? Thanks!

@bobtanoory1276 Жыл бұрын

I have an Ariens 1336 that needs a new auger shaft. I made a new shaft but I need to know what direction the gear goes on. The internal key way on the worn gear shaft doesn’t go through. Not sure which way the gear goes to mate with the worm. Any help. Thanks

@scottj719 4 жыл бұрын

Just replaced a gear case assembly on a small Ariens and trying to figure out why my impeller shaft is 3/16 off center coming out the back of the bucket. Looking at the Auger side of things, I need the case to move to the right but I have no space, I'm metal to metal with the Right Auger touching the case and the auger shaft braket. What am I missing here? I'm seriously considering cutting 3/16 off of the right Auger to solve.

@Slane583 13 жыл бұрын

@starakobieta I found some info on that brand and from the looks of it. It's an American made saw sold by Home Depot. It looks like it's fairly durable to me, but there's no Home Depot around here. So I can't see one in person. I have a link but it seems KZfaq won't let me post it in the box here. Prick's.

@geojor 9 жыл бұрын

good one, thank you...

@petewhit607 3 жыл бұрын

Where can you find that worm gear?

@michaelbissman1771 Жыл бұрын

Great videos! I was able do a teardown for 25-year-old Agri-Fab Craftsman snowblower attachment expect for the worm gear shaft like the one shown in this video. Do you have video that shows how the remove worm gear shaft from the auger shaft axel?

@donyboy73 Жыл бұрын

it would be similar like in this video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mNp8psx92Mu8imQ.html

@michaelbissman1771 Жыл бұрын

@@donyboy73 Thanks for the quick reply. I watched this video before, but I think I got it now. I assume there is a Woodruff key to keep the worm gear shaft in place on the auger shaft. Since I don't have a long 1-1/8" pipe or a Seperator fork, I'm going to give it a try by drilling a 1-1/8" hold in old 4"x4" wood post that hopefully won't crack from the force.

@Lessonscg13 13 жыл бұрын

@Slane583 its okay but what website is it?

@krishillis5275 7 жыл бұрын

I just aquired my first snow blower Craftsman 10/32, and I thing you are gonna be my go to move when I have a problem cause you know your stuff. I could use a manual and can't find 1 anywhere for my model-C950-52379-5 It's made in Canada don't know the year either. Think you can help? Thanks and keep the videos coming they're great.

@donyboy73 7 жыл бұрын

you would have to google it or try partstree.com

@krishillis5275 7 жыл бұрын

I've done both of those things and turned up nothing. Not sure what else to do, seems to be just 1 of those mass produces 1 off items. lol thanks . Maybe you have an idea of why it doesn't drive straight in gear or just pushing it, it pulls left. Tire pressure seems fine btw. Thanks again for the help and the great videos.

@mrtwister9002 Жыл бұрын

What would cause a rattling/vibration from auger when blowing snow/underload? Sounds almost like a gear is slipping teeth or something.

@andrefiset3569 3 жыл бұрын

These Ariens are really bulletproof, they have the same gearbox on their tiller.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@thumasta666 , good idea, i thought we lived in a freezer here in winter, lol

@robertdavis6708 8 жыл бұрын

Donyboy73.... dam your good. Could you tell me if the 9 HP Tecumseh snow king engine has a cast iron sleeve? I'd appreciate any information? I've got one on a 2003 29'' X9 Craftsman.

@donyboy73 8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Davis some do some don't

@gord1252 10 жыл бұрын

Donyboy73...I'm real stuck...been working on this for at least a couple of years...Ive been going thru auger belts so regularly on my mtd 10.5. I've replaced the bearing, impeller shat and both pulleys. When I spin the auger pulleys by hand I can still see a definite run out on the pulleys which I'm positive is causing the premature belt wear and ultimately throwing the belt(s) off again. I'm stumped... would you be able to offer any suggestions...I've certainly researched your videos but of course have had no success. Thanks.

@gord1252 10 жыл бұрын

...I should mention as well, the worm gear looks fine...I thought perhaps the teeth may be worn, but they look like these on the video.

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

watch my video "what to look for when buying a used snowblower" in it you will see that mtd blowers crack and it causes belts to break

@gord1252 10 жыл бұрын

donyboy73 I did watch that one and thought it may be the solution because one of my bolts had cracked off. I replaced it with another bolt/washer/nut combo thinking that would solve the problem, but no. I have the auger assembly in the basement and as I mentioned, when I spin the installed auger pulley(s), I can see a definite run out (whether I try the old or new pulleys).. Could there be a "whoops" in my worm gear that I can't see causing my (new) impeller shaft and (new) pulleys to have that runout? I used to be an auto mechanic and try to work methodically but I feel like I'm throwing parts at this and it drives me crazy.

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@VILLAPRO71 ask liamautomechanic

@STKpc 10 жыл бұрын

could be.....what. If the Keyway was ok and the Worm Gear chewed up wouldn't you get some sort of motion from the Auger and conversely if the Keyway was missing wouldn't the Auger spin freely? Thanks!

@Cassandraleigh79 7 жыл бұрын

Right on , gonna pull that gearbox apart and see if that's the problem

@ericcheng5792 9 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend use tire chairs on snowblower?

@donyboy73 9 жыл бұрын

only on those with turf tires

@SuperDagod1 10 жыл бұрын

When draining the gear box lube out, what type do I replace it with? Thanks Rob

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

type "00" grease, that's zero zero

@SuperDagod1 10 жыл бұрын

donyboy73 any brand, as long as it is 00, Also how much do you think I will need

@donyboy73 10 жыл бұрын

probably 250ml or 1 cup

@starakobieta 13 жыл бұрын

yes i beleve it is

@TRcustomengineering 13 жыл бұрын

Wow.., you couldn't have bought a better key! Great job!

@thumasta666 13 жыл бұрын

next time, try putting the shaft in the freezer for a couple hours, it will shrink the metal and allow it to go in easier :D

@pimpinpenz 13 жыл бұрын

pretty nifty repiar

@donyboy73 13 жыл бұрын

@7t6e354r oui

@2LateIWon 13 жыл бұрын

looks like the gear it's self could have used some replacing

@warryckscown5620 6 жыл бұрын

' half moon key! lol.. 'wood-ruff' is the correct term for this key.. good as vid all the same..

@gabrielfalan7538 5 жыл бұрын

right woodruff key

@matthewclements5834 6 жыл бұрын

1. That is called a Woodruff key. 2. You are making a key and not a keyway. The keyway is the slot that the key goes into on both parts....

@JustAnAverageBrad Жыл бұрын

the key is a key...not a keyway.....the keyway is the groove and/or seat where the key resides....you cant be missing a keyway

@hdrk59 6 жыл бұрын

That's a old timer

@lestergillis8171 2 жыл бұрын

What "flavor" of grease...? LUBRIPLATE?...