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

This is my 4th plastic chute for my craftsman snowblower.  It is about 6 years old.  If a person  out there can make a metal chute for this snowblower,  he could become rich. If anyone has any ideas let me know  I have a 9 HP Craftsman snowblower.  Model # 536.887992   Thank You

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

Hey John

Thanks for the suggestion! I tried using some band iron where the bolts would screw in, but that did not help. I will try your advice, I will look for a older snowblower with a metal chute. You would think Sears would fix this problem, but by not fixing it they are sure of people buying new chutes every couple of years. John, thanks for the help    Bill