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

Hi!

Does anyone now if this Hi Performance Impeller Kit Part# 532187724 fit my new Husqvarna 15530SB-LS?  I am not sure if this kit will fit because it is a new model for 2009 and i think older huskys used the Tecumseh engine and mine has a 15.5 B&S Snow Max. Do they have same drivshaft dimensions so same pulley`s can be used on both engines. Or is it other reasons why this won`t work? I think this kit will give me the same performance as the PRO series huskys that have HIGH SPEED IMPELLER? The only difference i`ve found in the 15530SB-LS and 16530SB-XLS part`s is the impeller pulley and impeller belt. Am i far of?

Philip

Got my impeller pulley and belt today.

Had to order the parts for the Husqvarna 16530SB-XLS that has "high speed impeller " as standard,

 since Jack`s Small Engines didt have the Hi performance kit in stock.

So i just ordered the parts from a shop here in Norway.

Geronimo332 wrote:

I didn't realize you were in Norway.  Cool!

You are probably going to have kit on yours before I am. :-) 

I am curious if dimensions are the same on you kit.

Here are rough specs on mine:

Belt Diameter:  5/8 inch / 1.5875 centimeters
Pulley Diameter:  ~3.622 inches / 9.2 centimeters

HTTPs://ouppes.com

The Pulley Diameter on mine is 89mm. Part # 532 42 64-92

I still have to wait 3-4weeks before i get my snow thrower. I ordered mine from Amazon for $1283 with free super saver shipping.

It`s now on a boat over the Atlantic on its way to Europe and Norway.

The snow thrower will cost me about  $1950 total with norwegian tax and for the shipping over the Atlantic.

But`s that`s cheep, as almost the same Husqvarna model ( same spec) here in Norway called ST276EP  cost $3900.

No kidding! Is that crazy or what? The local dealer got a shock when i told him the reason for why i ordered the parts(impeller belt/pulley),

since the norwegian ST276EP have hi speed impeller standard. "Have you ordered a husqvarna snow thrower from USA" shaking his head like he

tought i was crazy. That was untill i told him i got it delivered at my door for $1950. He mumbeled something about

him not even getting it for so low cost into his store from Husqvarna Norway.

Notice "NO HQV" on the impeller pulley plastic bag, stands for Norwegian Husqvarna. Still made in USA. (bottom left, under the barcode)

REMHJUL stands for Belt Pulley

 

Parts waiting to get installed (hour timer and Clarence`s impeller kit)

Geronimo332 wrote:

Wow!  I thought the Canadians got the shaft on pricing!  Amazing savings you got there.

It sounds like pulley diameter is the same.

Yeah, i got it for half price. You don`t wanna know what a Honda cost over here!

snowmachine wrote:
Here is general video after installing the new auger pulley and belt.

http://picasaweb.google.com/audreyappliance/2008Craftsman145TorqueRatingSnowThrower#5437431143452072306

I can tell fan and auger are spinning noticeably faster.

I went and tossed some wet snow that was around 35 degrees.  I measured it out and it appears most is falling in the 38-42 foot range.  This is further than when I throw powder.  I think Clarence kit will get me to 50+ feet.

The only problem I have found is that I might need to buy the associated Husky plastic belt cover case.  The Auger pulley wore a significant slice into cover that slightly pushed cover out a small piece on exterior but didn't cut through.  I'll take a picture of it later.

EDIT:
This is the $10 belt cover I might need to pick up.
http://www.m-and-d.com/AY-409161.html?id=n79iL6TA&mv_pc=122

I have installed the bigger pulley and the impeller kit now and it throws snow like crazy.

The only complaint i have is that i think mayby the clarence impeller kit did make it into a big air fan, as it

make a big "white out" when the snow is fluffy. I`m not sure if it is the increased speed of the snow or

if it is that it now also blows a lot of air as well that make some of  the snow disolve in mid air.

I also found a picture of the Weight bar installed on a Norwegian Husky! As you can see it is installed inside the bucket!

It's been a terrible snow year on the west coast. I probably won't get to try my Clarence kit out. The Impeller kit upgrade made a huge difference though. I'm still waiting on parts from M&D for some of my other mods. Geronimo332 wrote:

It`s been a terrible snowy winter in south of Norway (where i live) as well, so this

snow thrower was one of my best investments!

I just installed my own made Weight bar`s (made two) and it made a nice  difference.

My local dealer wanted about $150 + freight, so i decided to make my own.

I found a stainless steel bar on my job. It mesured 10cm width and 10mm thicness,

i cut two bar`s 61cm long and drilled two holes in em. By looking at the picture i guess i have double the

weight than the original part (my bar`s is hanging about 10mm lower).

I didn`t weigh it but i guess my bar`s is about 15-16Kg.