Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Today I took the Ariens out for a quick and fast blow, has I was getting to finish the job, I heard a strange noise coming from the front hehehe, the impeller was turning but not the rakes whoooo, I took

the thing apart and I was surprised of what I saw take a look

No comment on this one here

http://www.jackssmallengines.com/snow_arn_wormshaft.cfm

This is whats left of the  radial bearing couldn't find any ball s around

This one looks good to the eye but it's worn at the end so here's the thing I' m searching for a deal or new parts for 86$ or more what a mess

To get the shaft out I had to hammered it and then grind around the end shaft to reinsert the bearing

http://www.thebigbearingstore.com/servlet/the-594/1635-Radial-Ball-Bearing/Detail

You should have the drum Rino-Coated and tell us how it works..

Friiy

Well the ariens is going to sit inside the rest of the winter, the shaft is worn out too. I will have to buy the kit

ariens 52402600 gear shaft assembly new or use will see. I'm going back with the shovel...I hate the shovel