Lets talk snowcaster inprovements

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/esKdXozj38DW1P5b6

Surplus Center sells seat motors that are the perfect speed. But, they are not outdoor use motors. They are only $15 and replacing one every few years is not that big of a deal.

For the crank, I grind the threaded shaft down to fit into a 3/8" tube which is the size of the spiral that rotates the chute. The shaft is a little too short. That part sucks the most. You have to weld some round stock on the shaft so it will be long enough. I just use a simple piece of flat stock. One hole a little over 3/8" to motor shaft through and a 1/4" hole to bolt the flat stock to the same flat that is the spiral crank bracket.

The same motor runs the tilt. This time the traveler nut is used with the motor. Mounting is all about locating the motor mount and the traveler nut that will give you the full swing for the tilt chute. I drill, tap and tack weld a stub of 1/4" threaded stock. It takes several nuts and washers to mount yet swivel and not loosen the nuts.

The switch is either a monetary reversing switch with just 4 terminals. Or the DPDT switch is for reversing with 6 terminals and a little more wiring at the switch.
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Dave, realize that too, My point though I think we all know the short comings of the case/ingersoll snow caster, we have all found ways around that , or not, but there have been no changes other than temporal fixes. Want to really discuss what works or not/want to fix it one time! I know I am there my friend! for me my task right now is to find a solution to improve me Case/Ingersoll snow caster to a level that needs no improvement. For that, the only help I need from you is your brain!!! what works, what does not, what do you want to see changed, etc.. Want to help? you are welcome, want to get in our way, not soo... your choice...
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Ray, if you want to come to my location to see first hand my snow caster your welcome to do so. The last time I used it throw snow and ice 30’. It was incredible to watch. :peace: Harry
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Harry, my plan is to visit soon. I really enjoyed our day talking about GT's and your shop. I will contact you on private messenger to arrange in perhaps a month when the weather breaks
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ssmewing wrote: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:11 pm https://photos.app.goo.gl/esKdXozj38DW1P5b6

Surplus Center sells seat motors that are the perfect speed. But, they are not outdoor use motors. They are only $15 and replacing one every few years is not that big of a deal.
A cover for the motors is relatively easy to make.

I have a couple Simplicities with factory electric chute rotators. I don't know if it is some kind of clutch or a wierd drive coupler on the motor, but it can ice up and jam. Simple fix was to cut a 1/2" slot top to bottom in a large mayo bottle with a smaller slot sideways to fit over the shaft. some zip ties and 3 sheet metal screws to hold the lid to the bottle. 3 years running and no jams with the cover on :thumbsup:

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so this came up on my local Craigslist:



At $125 what would you do? I have asked the seller to state the size 38 or 48 inch. 38 would definitely be a non starter but 48 inch? Will not offer $125 might go to $100 but what are your thoughts?

I was thinking more to get a plow for my second GT. I have a 446 with snow blower already..
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ras101 wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 3:43 pm so this came up on my local Craigslist:



At $125 what would you do? I have asked the seller to state the size 38 or 48 inch. 38 would definitely be a non starter but 48 inch? Will not offer $125 might go to $100 but what are your thoughts?

I was thinking more to get a plow for my second GT. I have a 446 with snow blower already..
Based on the relative length of the end compared with to the chute . I would say 38"
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Thanks Dave , I wondered that too.. I think I will continue to look for a blade as I would love to have a complete option for snow clearing in the winter. This became very apparent during the latest storm the deposited less than a couple of inches of snow then we had an ice storm that added about 1/2 of ice on top. Did not even try to blow that! a blade I would have used though! Still looking for a blade guys, yea cheap, in WNY.. Anyone?
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It is just a pity that craigslist and other sellers can't tell you that they have for sale a 38 inch or 48 inch item and just try to hide the fact. Total waste of time!!!
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Ray if that is the caster from the Buffalo area, when it came up initially there were two casters and one blade. I think the other caster was a 48” and this one is a 38”. The 48” and blade were gone quickly. :peace: Harry
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