Next JD project.

[Propane1]

Gunna try and fix some rust on the snowthrower that goes on the JD 140H3. This thrower came of a JD 317. Put those flapper things on it. Never saw any difference, even at the first before they were worn out. Nothing left of them.

Noel

 

[Propane1]

Some better pictures and has any one takin one of these augers out. Any tips on that. Is there any manuals that show how to get the auger out. Thanks for any info.

Noel

 

[4getgto]

Now's the time to get her fixed before winter Noel.
Can't give any tips on the blower but I tried those "flapper things" too and concluded it wasn't worth the time .!! maybe throws another foot or two....maybe.

 

[olcowhand]

They say the auger blower center has to be close enough to blower housing that a dime will pass under, but a nickel catches.

 

[JDJake]

Noel, that blower has locking bearings on the auger. From what I have read, you unbolt the flanges, and then you unlock the bearings by using a punch on the bearing collars. They lock in one direction and unlock in the other. There are a few write ups about them on WFM.

 

[jason silliker]

Noel, that blower has locking bearings on the auger. From what I have read, you unbolt the flanges, and then you unlock the bearings by using a punch on the bearing collars. They lock in one direction and unlock in the other. There are a few write ups about them on WFM.

Eccentric lock bearings, I'd suggest leaving the housings bolted until you unlock the bearings, if you're lucky there will only be one set of chisel/punch marks in one direction, if so just go the opposite way.

 

[Propane1]

Thank you both. I’ll start looking tomorrow. I think the Ford blowers have those bearings. Or I’ve seen them on some thing.

Noel

 

[ol' stonebreaker]

Is the chain sprocket easy to remove?

 

[JDJake]

Is the chain sprocket easy to remove?

Should have two set screws.

 

[Propane1]

Is the chain sprocket easy to remove?

Will find out tomorrow. Never worked on one before. So all new experience for me. Have to service a Case snow caster soon too, same type of snow thrower as the John Deere. Case is 48” and the John Deere 46”.

Noel

 

[JDJake]

A lot of guy's on WFM , (me included) tend to change out the chute on the JD. Some put a taller one on, or like I have done, use a round chute off of a older 37, 37a OR 49 blower.

 

[Propane1]

Ya a taller chute would help. I did that on my Ford snowthrower. Made a great difference.

Noel

 

[Propane1]

So made a little head way on the thrower. Only took about 45 minutes to get to where I’m at. More done tomorrow, hopefully.

Noel

 

[Propane1]

More head way today. Auger is out. Cleaned things up a bit. Now looking at it wondering what I’m gunna do to fix it.

Noel

 

[Propane1]

Hehe. A picture of my beautiful welding. Its a start, I guess.

Noel

 

[jason silliker]

Would it be worth you're while to cut out the bottom 6" or right across Noel? Oil tank steel is very close in thickness & is curved if you need it.

 

[Propane1]

Thanks Jason. I thought of cutting out all that. But I think I’ll got the route I’m on. I will fix another hole yet. But I’m going to put a piece of 1/16 by 3” or so x 46” across the front. Bolt it down, then bend about an inch of the piece down and up underneath. So I’ll have 2” up top, an inch or so down and under. Those measurements could change. Then I’ll drill holes in the piece I put on and bolt on the scraper. That way I can change it if needed. Very little welding that way.

Noel.

 

[olcowhand]

Noel, your welds look plenty sufficient to do the job. It's not a beauty contest anyway. Plus the more you weld, the better you will get at it, so keep on welding!

 

[Propane1]

Both holes fixed up and two pieces made to cover the rust and front. Bottom part will be bent up and scraper will go on top of that. Still have to make a middle piece. The upper part I will put a bead of seam sealer there. Maybe. Will see about that. So when it’s done. I hoping that if I have to fix something there, because of whatever, I can repair it with out taking the auger out. Should last a while.
And once it’s all done I can undercoat it with something. Thrower is open on each side, so using a runny oil it will run into where I’m working at now.

Noel

 

[Propane1]

Noel, your welds look plenty sufficient to do the job. It's not a beauty contest anyway. Plus the more you weld, the better you will get at it, so keep on welding!

Thanks Daniel. I’ve always had trouble with mig welding. Two reasons. One is, never took the time to clean up what I was going to weld. Two is, couldn’t see what I was welding. So started wearing clip on cheater lens, I think that’s what they are called. Had them for years, never used them. About two months ago I thought I try those clip on things again. Found they worked not bad. My mig welding has improved. What I was welding there was paper thin in places. So not to bad.
I have two pairs of those lenses. I’m using the +125 pair for the welding. Not sure what the +250 would be good for.

Noel