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Need advice on bent auger! John Deere 522 <pictures added>
Original Message   Sep 27, 2008 1:18 pm
hi, while taking apart my old john deere 522 (simplicity 555) snowblower  i noticed that one of the auger blades was pretty badly bent. Any recommendations on how to straighten it ? thx, chuck

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Re: Need advice on bent auger! John Deere 522 <pictures added>
Reply #2   Oct 9, 2008 12:24 pm
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Re: Need advice on bent auger! John Deere 522 <pictures added>
Reply #3   Oct 12, 2008 8:20 pm
That looks like a fairly simple fix if you haven't done so yet. 

I'd use a large crescent wrench or possibly two.  I often use this method to straighten thin gauge things.   Just put the wrench onto the piece and close it down until it's snug.  Then pull/push in the direction you need.  I find the wrench method to be quicker and cleaner than using pliers or vice grips.   

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Re: Need advice on bent auger! John Deere 522 <pictures added>
Reply #4   Oct 14, 2008 11:24 am
I think all you need to do is get it as close as possible without rubbing or hitting...   I don't think it would effect the unit at all or dynamic balance..

Good Luck from the Desert,

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