JohnnyBoyUpNorth

Hey Bill

Have you ever thought about using a metal chute from an older machine? I know it's not an original idea, but that would solve the problem. Last winter I repowered an old Bolens machine, and the new engine was much larger than the one it replaced. The chute auger wouldn't work anymore, so I cut off the rod, tightened down the chute bolts and packed it with grease. Now I have to manually turn it, but it works fine. I doubt there's any way to reinforce a plastic chute.

I don't know what else you could short of fabricating one yourself out of metal.

John

I had the same problem with a re-engine that I did. I used a local bearing shop to get one for me, they supply alternator shops with hard to find pulleys. They had one for me in 2 days, and it cost around $18.00. If you cannot locate one, send me a private message, and I'll give you their contact info.

Still a great picture.. And the answer to your question is yes, I am sick of it all. Every flyer delivered to my house has some Spring theme to it and I it feels as though I won't see green grass until late August.

Hahaha! That's my new wallpaper! Is that your cat?

Thanks once again Borat.

It's a 1990 KLF 220. The guy rebuilt the motor a few years back, and then let it sit. I am looking to buy it because there is a lot of trails around where I live. I like tinkering with things, and I have the best running snowblower in the neighbourhood due in large part to the advice I got here.

So it is possible to run the bike for a "little while" only on the battery? I am not looking to go anywhere on it, just wondering if it's a logical explanation. My line of thinking is that: a) stator is fine, regulator gone; or b) stator is fried and machine pulled spark out of the battery. Which one of these two situations is more likely?

I've googled it, and was overwhelmed by the info/bs out there. I thought I'd come here first and check with people who know.

Thanks again,

John