I was just wondering about how to do this. I got an old Craftsman snowblower who has survived decades but I always worry if it will last another winter. My gears have been slipping for years. Thanks for producing and sharing and saving me money with your lessons how to DIY and fix my own machine.
Perfect timing! I have the same job to do on a White/MTD this weekend. Mine was definitely mice. They got the wheel rubber, and gnawed a little on every piece of plastic and rubber they could find. Ive never had that happen before. I guess its a good excuse to replace everything and know its all in good shape. I guess I also better contact HR, and set up a meeting with the barn cats. 😁
I really like your snowblower repair tutorials I live in a area where we get snow . You are like the only content creator that shows how to repair snowblowers and I appreciate it.
Excellent replacement of friction disk. Being a backyard mechanic, I thought I was the only one who had trouble reassembling the parts back together. It's always a pleasure to watch a real professional. 👍👍👍👍👍
Well Done Dony and great photography. Glad the wheels came off easily. Not much maintenance going on with that one. A nice big old machine with little use. Likely the skid shoes should be lowered.
Thanks Donny!! I have a (25?) year old MTD tracked machine that I thought had the same problem last year. I bought a new disc, but as it turns out, the disc was fine, but the coiled spring pin connecting the chain and whatchamacallit gears snapped off. Thankfully a fastener shop here in Alaska had plenty, so I got it up and running in no time. Thanks, and another great video!
I have a 20-year-old Murray with the Tecumseh engine. I did a video on replacing that friction wheel. The replacement friction wheel wasn't actually much larger in diameter than the old one. However, I had tightened the cable adjustment as much as it would go, but it was still an issue for me. Replacing it wasn't too bad after I watched one of your videos, and it works perfectly fine now.
it's like one of those puzzles where everything has small tolerances and small parts falling all over the place if it tips the right way...even for seasoned mechanics, they can drive you crazy....so easy yet so difficult...I get it Don
I've got a 45 year old Roper snowblower, it uses a turn buckle style adjuster for the drive. They say to adjust have snow blower on nose put a pennet on the drive disc and ajust till friction wheel just touches. Ahhh the good old simple days.
I have a similar machine and used your video from a few years ago to replace my 20 year old friction disk on my 8 HP Craftsman and the two belts about a month ago. I should have cleaned my hex shaft with cleaner. Didn’t recall doing that on your earlier video. Also replaced the Bolt/nut on the one wheel with a second linch pin. Seems to work just fine. Not sure if it’s that important to have a bolt on the one wheel.
awesome video DB73. I have the same set up on my Simplicity with a Briggs 1150 engine. After seeing you struggle a little, I know what I'm in for when I go to change mine out. I'll bookmark this video cause I know I'll need it.
Another great video!! Short and to the point, yet still contains any pitfalls or set backs that happen to you. This sets us up to anticipate those pitfalls to expect them and try to avoid or atleast deal with them. I'm using the "Thanks$" botton above to send another few $$ your way to say thanks for the knowledge you share. Plus you can put the $$ toward a lift table you need.😉💪 Peace out and God bless you and your family.😎✌🖖🙏🤝
Great video Don. What do you use to lube the drive chains? Would it be better to clean that aluminum drive Platinum before you put the friction disc assembly back together it seems like it would be easier to get it the whole Platinum that way?
I have a similar MTD machine and it has the chains like the one you are working on. Are those chains adjustable as mine are loose and I see no adjustments to tighten them ? Thanks.
Dony great job straight to the point one question are you ever going to get a lift table? You're not getting younger Dan from DD speed shop looks much happier since he got off the ground..... work harder not smarter
@@donyboy73Do It "BEFORE" You get old ! 😉 All that lifting, kneeling, crouching takes a toll on you and accelerates the AGE Process ! 😖 Believe me ... I Am NOT a fan of the process. 😠 Laying on a cold concrete floor in the winter to get underneath something can cripple ya fer days ! 😩
Replaced one on my 12 yr old mtd pro the end of last winter , ready for another 12 years : )
This is great. My Murray is 19 years old. The friction wheel looks good but I bought a new one and will be replacing it soon. Thankyou!
I was just wondering about how to do this. I got an old Craftsman snowblower who has survived decades but I always worry if it will last another winter. My gears have been slipping for years. Thanks for producing and sharing and saving me money with your lessons how to DIY and fix my own machine.
Perfect timing! I have the same job to do on a White/MTD this weekend. Mine was definitely mice. They got the wheel rubber, and gnawed a little on every piece of plastic and rubber they could find. Ive never had that happen before. I guess its a good excuse to replace everything and know its all in good shape. I guess I also better contact HR, and set up a meeting with the barn cats. 😁
Great video. So glad you didn’t cut out the frustrating parts
Glad you liked it!
Your videos always help us out thank you for the video
I really like your snowblower repair tutorials I live in a area where we get snow . You are like the only content creator that shows how to repair snowblowers and I appreciate it.
Excellent replacement of friction disk. Being a backyard mechanic, I thought I was the only one who had trouble reassembling the parts back together. It's always a pleasure to watch a real professional. 👍👍👍👍👍
Well done very informative I always enjoy your vids
Very good advice. Thanks Dony!
Good job Dony. Thanks for posting
Well Done Dony and great photography. Glad the wheels came off easily. Not much maintenance going on with that one. A nice big old machine with little use. Likely the skid shoes should be lowered.
Dony, great video! You do a wonder job!
Thanks for great videos.
Thanks Donny!! I have a (25?) year old MTD tracked machine that I thought had the same problem last year. I bought a new disc, but as it turns out, the disc was fine, but the coiled spring pin connecting the chain and whatchamacallit gears snapped off. Thankfully a fastener shop here in Alaska had plenty, so I got it up and running in no time.
Thanks, and another great video!
Your the best. It's mediation watching all your videos. Thanks again.
I have a 20-year-old Murray with the Tecumseh engine. I did a video on replacing that friction wheel. The replacement friction wheel wasn't actually much larger in diameter than the old one. However, I had tightened the cable adjustment as much as it would go, but it was still an issue for me. Replacing it wasn't too bad after I watched one of your videos, and it works perfectly fine now.
it's like one of those puzzles where everything has small tolerances and small parts falling all over the place if it tips the right way...even for seasoned mechanics, they can drive you crazy....so easy yet so difficult...I get it Don
Very nice Don, job well done 👍🏼
I've got a 45 year old Roper snowblower, it uses a turn buckle style adjuster for the drive. They say to adjust have snow blower on nose put a pennet on the drive disc and ajust till friction wheel just touches. Ahhh the good old simple days.
Good one . Thanks donnt.
You brought back some frustrating memories! I never look forward to getting the drive back into the housing. Nice step by step repair.
You and me both!
Awesome video buddy
Thanks Dan!
Great repair, I actually need to do this to my machine so I'm glad you showed how to do the repair. It will make it much easier. 😊
Great video. Thanks for the tip about the friction cable adjustment.
Good job 😊
Nice video man. Thank you!
Really great video!!!..I just did one of these yesterday...I had a tough time getting that back in as well...-John
Great video!! Good job on remaining calm during the reassembly!!
🤭 You got that right, and no swearing either ! 😂
Nothing like watching anew repair video after 3 hours of snow blowing this mornin.
Over here by gull lake we got bout a foot of snow
Thanks for the video Don. All good advise.
Another Awesome Tutorial, Donny ! 😀👍 You Always nail the details, Man... 😌
Thanks!
So unbalivebel its great cool very cool hank you
I have a similar machine and used your video from a few years ago to replace my 20 year old friction disk on my 8 HP Craftsman and the two belts about a month ago. I should have cleaned my hex shaft with cleaner. Didn’t recall doing that on your earlier video.
Also replaced the Bolt/nut on the one wheel with a second linch pin. Seems to work just fine. Not sure if it’s that important to have a bolt on the one wheel.
awesome video DB73. I have the same set up on my Simplicity with a Briggs 1150 engine. After seeing you struggle a little, I know what I'm in for when I go to change mine out. I'll bookmark this video cause I know I'll need it.
As usually, a very informative video!
Greetings from Denmark.
Very good presentation.
We can almost hear your frustration. Good thing you edited some parts....😂
Another great video!! Short and to the point, yet still contains any pitfalls or set backs that happen to you. This sets us up to anticipate those pitfalls to expect them and try to avoid or atleast deal with them. I'm using the "Thanks$" botton above to send another few $$ your way to say thanks for the knowledge you share. Plus you can put the $$ toward a lift table you need.😉💪 Peace out and God bless you and your family.😎✌🖖🙏🤝
Great information. Don’t remember you using a floor jack to prop it up. Why this time.
Another great video Don. I wonder why Murray engineers put the drive shaft bushing on the inside of the machine.
Guess i should open that cover 😢
Yep it is that time of year and reinstallation is always time consuming compared to removal.
Great video Don. What do you use to lube the drive chains? Would it be better to clean that aluminum drive Platinum before you put the friction disc assembly back together it seems like it would be easier to get it the whole Platinum that way?
Looks like a bit of a PITA.
Question: Have you ever used motorcycle chain lube on the chains?
Great step by step video, but why wouldn't you have taken off the wheel axle to allow more room to install the new disc?
Snow seasons here. We got a lite dusting last night. More on the way. ❄❄
hi 👋 Don I hope you had a great 👍 thanksgiving buddy thanks for sharing your videos help a lot.
Thanks, you too!
I have a similar MTD machine and it has the chains like the one you are working on. Are those chains adjustable as mine are loose and I see no adjustments to tighten them ? Thanks.
The good news for me. I've never used a snow blower and never will.
One question: When do you use oil instead of grease and vice versa?
I use grease on drive axle bushings and on friction disc shaft I use oil or lithium grease, it doesn't really matter
What is the mix ratio of your motor oil transmission oil ?
Usually 50/50... 🤷♂️
What is the mixture percentage of oil/transmission fluid?
50/50
Maintain your machine better then that!$$$ Rusty wheel shafts, dry chains, dry shifter shaft etc. Snowblower are so expensive now!😊
Dony great job straight to the point one question are you ever going to get a lift table? You're not getting younger Dan from DD speed shop looks much happier since he got off the ground..... work harder not smarter
At some point I will!
@@donyboy73Do It "BEFORE" You get old ! 😉
All that lifting, kneeling, crouching takes a toll on you and accelerates the AGE Process ! 😖
Believe me ... I Am NOT a fan of the process. 😠
Laying on a cold concrete floor in the winter to get underneath something can cripple ya fer days ! 😩
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