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"Tubby" - I have a 1738e Simplicity Signature Pro. Had it since 2007-2008. I have noticed a decline in the chute motor function. The unit simply must be warmed after use and allowed to melt away any snow on it before I feel comfortable in running the snow blower on a day to day basis. Too many times the chute will stay fixed in place. I took the gears apart once and as you say, there is not much to the assembly of the chute motor and linkage. I took you up on the Saturn 2004 window motor replacement suggestion. The actual motor type is the Passenger-side Rear Window Motor. The plug has to face away from the handgrips side. Otherwise the output shaft bumps into the frame. I used the 2004 Ion model as the search type. The sizing is a bit different than the Simplicty OEM provided motor but they are close. The electrical plugs do not match up. I am working on converting that now to connect the harness from the Simplicity end to the Saturn window motor end. I will update the thread when that is completed. It has been economically rewarding to read this message thread due to the difference in pricing between what Simplicity sells and what is available on the auto parts market. Alas, the Simplicity belts do not show up as an exact match for the auto parts belts (I tried) but if someone has a tip on that process, it would be interesting to learn of an alternate supplier. Thanks for a great board here. I have recently visited the local Simplicity dealer for the replacement belts. I examined the latest 38 inch Pro model they had on hand. The chute direction control hand switch has been duplicated on both handgrips, for redundancy as well as left handed users I guess. The chute lift spring is much more refined and looks heavier duty than the one on mine. The chute rotate motor also looks updated. The Briggs motor also is bigger, with a fancier exhaust, and the gas tank looks bigger. Floor price listing was $2800...