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

2010 Ariens Platinum 24 impeller.  14" dia.  Impeller speed is 1010 rpm from the factory.  Clearance from impeller edge to blower housing is about 1/4".  The curve of the blade might require that I use 5 smaller bolts for proper attachment.

Do you think it would be worth the effort while I have the impeller out already or is it a waste of time for this situation?

1/4" on a new blower?  That's sloppy.  I bet my Simplicity was 1/8" or less when new.   I'd go with a kit on yours.  1/4"?  Unreal!!

Wow, ok then...impeller kit is imperative!  I think I'll just make my own.  I've got some reinforced neoprene 5/16" thick that I used for the paddles on my SS.  I'll use a strip of galvanized or stainless for the back, and some low-profile button head stainless machine screws that should not affect the smooth surface of the impellers too much.  Shouldn't be too tough to do.