HOW TO MAKE YOUR SNOWBLOWER UNSTOPPABLE WITH AN IMPELLER KIT

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HOW TO MAKE YOUR SNOWBLOWER UNSTOPPABLE WITH AN IMPELLER KIT. Is your SNOWBLOWER NOT THROWING FAR ENOUGH? Is it CLOGGING UP when it hits the HEAVY, WET SNOW at the END OF THE DRIVEWAY? This SIMPLE MODIFICATION makes a HUGE Difference! Watch and See how I INSTALL AN IMPELLER KIT to make this ARIENS SNOWBLOWER UNSTOPPABLE! These QUICK and EASY STEPS can make your snowblower more EFFICIENT, THROW FARTHER and PREVENT CLOGGING! But does it VOID THE WARRANTY? LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

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@brianpfister1456 8 месяцев назад

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@smcnish1droid 7 месяцев назад

This modification is well worth the time and effort! I installed this type of modification a couple years ago to my 1970’s Gravely MA210 snow cannon and it made blowing wet snow so much fun. I had to disassemble almost the entire feed system, but well worth it.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

We’ll worth the time! It’s an investment that just keeps paying you back lol! 👍👍

@donnovicki9771 7 месяцев назад

With 21.5" of snow this year here in Erie Pa., I won't be doing anything except cleaning up the Deluxe 28 and putting it in the back of the garage until next season. I bought it new in 2022 and have used it a grand total of 4 times in the last 2 years. I knew when I bought it, it was going to be a waste of money, but my wife insisted I get one. Now it's taking up valuable garage space, and seldom used.Glad this channel exist's because in 5 year when it needs it's first oil change I'll know where to look to see how it's done.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Hey Don pretty crazy you’ve only used it a handful of times! Always here to help you out bud!

@WayneMarion 7 месяцев назад

What are your pronouns?

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

@@WayneMarion I identify as a snowblower

@markhenderson9778 6 месяцев назад

I did this myself back in the early 80s on a single stage snowblower. Went to TSC and got a small piece of conveyor belt material and made it myself. This made it work a 100% better than it had ever worked.

@GarageGear 6 месяцев назад

Awesome my friend! These great improve any machine!

@PMichaels 5 месяцев назад

Hey, JB - I just got done putting an impeller kit on my Ariens 24 Compact. 🙌🏼 Thanks to your video everything went pretty well. I ordered the impeller kit from your link. Thanks to your video, I also went out and got some stainless steel washers as the plates wouldn't work. Again per your video, I cut the rubber pads down to size using my bench vice and a multitool. (That part was super easy -- thanks for the tip!) The drilling wasn't terrible, but trying to get the nuts on the bolts was the hardest part. Trying to work in such a small space was a major PITA... and it took a lot longer than I thought. However, in the end it all lined up well. I fired up the machine and just like you said, a slight weird noise and a little smell of burnt rubber. I had some minor marks from rubbing rubber in the shoot, but soon it was humming. It looks to be a total success! The only problem is now I have to wait until next winter to test it out... 😩 I really appreciate your channel and especially this video. I never would have attempted this without this video, and I couldn't have done it without this video. Thanks, man! Keep cranking out the awesome content! 👍🏼

@GarageGear 5 месяцев назад

Hey PMichaels! Glad this video helped you out! You’re right sometimes getting those bolts in is the real challenge. Limited working room and making things line up the way you want can be a chore but trust me, wait until you see how much better she throws next winter. You may have to pick your jaw up. Thanks for being an awesome fan bud! 👍

@bc454irocz89 8 месяцев назад

I cut out some conveyor belt material and marked it on the impeller then drilled a pilot hole then self tapper with a washer. Works perfect. An absolute must do. Also a 4 blade only needs 2 wipers

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Yep! Thanks for sharing this info!

@PMichaels 8 месяцев назад

This is PERFECT timing! I was just watching your other videos on impeller kits but my Ariens compact 24 has cupped impeller blades so I didn’t think it was possible. I was going to give up until I saw this - and now I’m all in. 👍🏼 I also just bought your course. My blower is going to be the pride of the block now. 💪🏼 Thanks, JB!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! You’re going to dominate the neighborhood my friend. Thanks for being a cool fan and supporting the channel. Enjoy the course as well!

@GerardWeitz 7 месяцев назад

Hi JB ! After seeing your videos and a few others ,I got one of these kits . I have an Ariens 30" Platinum Snowblower that's 11 years old . Great machine ! Today , I tried to install my kit . I should have re-watched your video as my machine has cupped impeller blades. I bent the steel plates to conform with the blades and drilled several holes. Because of the curve, the holes did not line up and after several attempts, I gave up . I will try again tomorrow without the steel plates . I live in Marilla NY and you make reference to being near Buffalo and lake effect snow , so we both have that going for us ! I will let you know if it works on 2nd attempt . Great videos !

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Let me know how she works out for you Gerard! Thanks for the positive feedback!

@hairballmanor 8 месяцев назад

I've put these kits on both by snowblowers this winter. I used the thin cardboard from the box they come in as a spacer between the auger housing and the end of the rubber flap. It leaves just enough clearance to prevent rubbing. Nice video on installing.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Appreciate you hairball! Thanks for sharing this tip!

@TheNovaNorm 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for this video. I think I can manage that on my ariens. I was hesitant before because of the washer plates. Never thought of just washers, D'OH!

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Won’t be disappointed doing this! Have fun Norm!

@mikechapman4767 6 месяцев назад

Question for you... which would you choose for your rubber friction disc? The 4.9" or 5.5"? I want to convert one of my blowers to a little trailer mover

@GarageGear 6 месяцев назад

Depends on the model my friend. I would go by what fits on the machine.

@kqc7011 8 месяцев назад

I used some old 3/16" thick by 2&1/2 wide scrap conveyor belting. I used 1/4" wide by 3/4" long self tapping screws. I have not had to change the screws or belting in the last 3 years and I live in the U.P. of Michigan.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing kqc

@stevepelino5986 8 месяцев назад

Another great informative video…GO BILLS !!! …Next season

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Appreciate you Steve! Thanks for watching! Go bills… next season indeed!

@jeffrock5688 8 месяцев назад

No need for impeller kit on ariens but did use impeller on Troy built and Troy built needed it because it could not move slushy snow

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@tempusveritas8901 8 месяцев назад

Good Idea. This should reduce the space heater time after the work is done. Thanks'

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

You got it my friend! Thanks for watching!

@appleztooranges 8 месяцев назад

***Damn I could not do this to my Honda 1332 that I purchased for almost $4k usd. Just can’t!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Mine was $3400. why not?

@appleztooranges 8 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear ehh expensive lol. I just can’t modify it like that for spending that cash. I feel like it void the 3 year warranty

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

@@appleztooranges but imagine if you did do it…. 🤔…

@appleztooranges 8 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear haha it throw 100 ft instead of 65 😀😀😎😎

@dirtmover123 7 месяцев назад

I wonder why the manufacturers don't do this. It's not like them to pass on the chance to sell overpriced consumable parts.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@mikerodent5205 Месяц назад

The factory spacing is required by law. So dummies don't cut their fingers off.

@tomkeating65 7 месяцев назад

You should line the chute with thin plastic so the snow doesn't stick. Also put zip tyes on the main auger to keep it clean of snow. To find out more about this search for Japanese snowblower. There more advanced of what you're doing

@tomkeating65 7 месяцев назад

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@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

I have seen that truck before. Works well! I will look into this!

@georgedrake1430 8 месяцев назад

The kit works great on older blowers but most newer ones really do not need it

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing george

@TVC777 8 месяцев назад

Just installed an impeller kit on my Craftsman 26" Quiet technology snowblower over the weekend. We got 6" of heavy wet snow here in Maine yesterday morning. Super impressed how it doesn't bog down, even on the plowed snow at the end of the driveway! A note on the installation regarding craftsman/MTD snowblowers. I used a Dremel with a sanding wheel to round out the rubber flap to fit around the carriage bolts which hold the lower chute piece. this allowed me to get a tighter fit between the rubber and impeller housing. Love the content, keep it up!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Awesome TVC! Thanks for sharing!

@electroddxful 8 месяцев назад

Good morning JB. I did this mod with truck mud flaps and cut them down to size. Great a video. I enjoy watching your content. Have a bless weekend together with family 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@appleztooranges 8 месяцев назад

I think my Honda hss1332ATD still throws further. We need to settle this haha!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

See if you can get some similar conditions and take a measurement.👍

@appleztooranges 8 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear Honda claims 56 ft with the 1332. Next time I will measure. Thanks

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

@@appleztooranges go for it!

@privatejoker01001 8 месяцев назад

JB, quick question. I have a Cub Cadet, there are 2 screw heads inside where the impellor is. If I put the paddles on, should I try and notch around them? What would you recommend?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey joker! I would recommend doing that. I’ll be doing a video on this procedure soon! Stay tuned!

@johngrossbohlin7582 8 месяцев назад

It would probably be wise to load up the bolts and holes in the impellers with Fluid Film. This as drilling the holes in the impellers leaves raw steel exposed that would be prone to corrosion. Ask me how I know about this issue…

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Good tip John! Thanks for sharing

@dshogan6174 8 месяцев назад

SPRAY the inside surfaces of the auger and the impeller wtih DIESEL or some other slick substance….and the snow will not build up and will super increase the performance. Same trick used in dump trucks hauling snow…..keeps ice and pack snow from forming…easy fix

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing

@xlcrider 8 месяцев назад

What do you think of using duck tape (8 mils or .008 in) thick or gorilla tape (16 mils or .016 in) thick. Stack the tape on wax paper (.125 in?) then apply to snowblower? Then peel off the tape when you're done, of course

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

You could give this a shot.

@blackjackal2156 8 месяцев назад

Just bought a 90s Simplicity 8 for $75 no start, only needed a carb clean. Might do this. But didn't you already make this video?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey black jackal! This is a very popular topic here on the channel with a lot of questions and topics. Figured I’d make a new video answering those and setting the facts straight! Thanks for watching bud

@dougrobinson8602 8 месяцев назад

The previous video was on an impeller that wasn't cupped. This one is different because he used the large area washers instead of the backing plate supplied in the kit.

@protoolsfanatic7276 7 месяцев назад

i live in north central MN and haven't got to use my snow blower this year.

@gudfarfar 7 месяцев назад

I bought a cheap snowblower from a shop and found that the distribution shaft in front had no lubricant inside it! Nobody told me that this should be filled but I decided to drain it after a few hours use, and found it was empty! I complained to the shop and they delivered a new distributor to me in a few weeks. The first one still broke after some time, even if I had filled it with oil, so I guess the first dry runs really killed it.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Oh wow thanks for sharing my friend!

@brucemitchell5637 8 месяцев назад

If you're using stainless steel nuts and bolts you MUST use anti- sieze on the threads or you will gall the threads and the bolts will be impossible to tighten or take off!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Good to know thanks for sharing with the Garage Gear community.

@GenericYouTubehandle910 8 месяцев назад

Came here to echo the above comment. It can't be stressed enough to use anti seize when using nuts and bolts of the same material. Great video! Impeller mod FTW!

@Jonas_Aa 7 месяцев назад

The nuts and bolts look like zinc plated and not as dark as stainless steel.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

@@Jonas_Aa it said on the box everything was stainless steel 🤔

@Jonas_Aa 7 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear maybe I see wrong color on screen. But the blades look darker than the screws.

@jayhartigan946 8 месяцев назад

Why do you think the manufacturers don’t build their machines this way from the start? Especially the higher end products.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Did you watch the entire video Jay?

@jayhartigan946 8 месяцев назад

I sure did. I heard your explanation and I get it. I still think it could be an option to charge extra for.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

@@jayhartigan946 I would agree with that and I would pay it! 👍

@frankie7508 8 месяцев назад

Just another great video very thorough and clean - just like a shop! 2 years ago I was not able to find an impeller kit that I thought was durable enough. So I decided to buy my own parts and make it myself. I used 3/4" thick conveyor belting, 1/2" diameter stainless bolts, stainless fender washers and stainless castilated lock nuts. I sprayed some lubricant in the auger housing and ran it Without snow. I wanted to make sure there was a slight interference fit between the impellor tips and the auger housing. The modification did put some extra load on the engine and drive components, But after a few minutes of running, it wore in satisfactorily. How does it work you ask? It's phenomenal! I continue to spray lubricant in the auger housing To make sure it is continuing to wear Correctly. The wet and slushy pack snow At the end of the driveway now can Be moved by the snow thrower. My snow thrower is ten years old and has a 208 cc engine, So the power is merely adequate. But here in maryland it has very serious fatal flaw with my cub cadet 524 swe unit. It would constantly clog before I made this modification. Now it does not. I completely agree with the assessment and video produced by this professional. Thanks again and great job.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this frankie and for the positive feedback. 👍

@DjDaveVoom 8 месяцев назад

lol for as much snow as yall got bud I know why your redoing a video Great Job man

@DjDaveVoom 8 месяцев назад

I wonder though how far it would shoot with the Impeller Kit and Harbor Freights 420cc Engine 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

This is a very popular topic on the channel. I see the questions and comments pop up everyday so it was good to get some facts out there. 👍 I haven’t done a video on this topic in two years too so I figured it was time. Appreciate you DJ!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

@@DjDaveVoombet that would be pretty awesome!

@edmaerkl7121 8 месяцев назад

I did this for blowing slush,used a mud flap from a semi it worked perfectly never got clogged

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Awesome Ed! Thanks for sharing! 👍

@skydancerforever 29 дней назад

Nice video. I will try it on my snow blower. What part of the country are you located, live in.

@GarageGear 29 дней назад

@@skydancerforever hey sky! I live in Buffalo ny

@mikemorgan5015 8 месяцев назад

Cool. I think carriage bolts and a ramped retainer plate would be better, but if this works fine, why overthink it.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Right On Mike! 👍👍

@Copyright-2021 8 месяцев назад

Sir I have a question? Do you know why as soon as my snow blower comes to where there is a little more snow, the front part goes up in the air?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Sounds like your snowblower may need a weigh kit. They sell them but you can modify this on your own by some how bolting on weight plates to the top of your auger housing. This will help keep the front end down better.

@chrisnolin7103 8 месяцев назад

Great video, JB!!! Love it!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Appreciate you brother!

@lawrencejneuser8801 7 месяцев назад

When I installed the Impeller kit i used drill tip screws, in other words the text screws, i use three screws on each blade in case one screw came loose it still had two screws left.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing

@mikeflowers874 8 месяцев назад

Where in or near Lancaster NY can I have this kit installed on a late model Cub Cadet snowblower?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey Mike don’t know if any local shops that would install this. Thanks for watching my friend! 👍

@liljoeii6091 2 месяца назад

Thank you for the video

@GarageGear 2 месяца назад

@@liljoeii6091 appreciate you watching Joe! 👍

@HuckThis1971 8 месяцев назад

Advantage of rubber flappers is slushy water downed snow!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Huge advantage with that heavy wet snow!

@chrislane2030 8 месяцев назад

this looks like way too much trouble

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching!

@A3Kr0n 8 месяцев назад

Why do you have to break it in and smell burnt rubber if the paddles have clearance?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey A3 the rubber paddles are cupped. Even as best as I can do the center of the paddles usually doesn’t rub the the corners of the paddles sometimes will. It just happens when their bent. It usually only runs a little. Once it wears in you’re good to go!

@kenjones4139 8 месяцев назад

I'm thinking of doing this on my old Toro. It's an 18 year old 1028. Still throws 35-40 feet, but the end of the driveway can still be a challenge when we get the wet stuff. Especially because the auger housing is beginning to rust. I think some of the impeller kit issues people have heard of come from early videos (like 10ish years ago) where it was recommended to not leave a gap and let the rubber pad wear in to conform to the shape of the auger housing. I think it put a lot of extra strain on the machines back then. For the auger bearing wearing out prematurely, a lot of machines - mine included - use a bushing instead of a bearing. I have replaced mine twice over the years. Ariens uses a sealed bearing that seems to last much longer. Several years back, I modified my buddies Toro with an Ariens-style sealed bearing instead of the bushing. It is still working great! Keep up the great work! Love the videos

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Give it a shot on that Toro and see how it works. It will only cost you an hours worth of your time. Thanks for being a cool fan!

@kingers36 7 месяцев назад

Wish that was an option on new snowblowers i cant see myself attempting that mod

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

I wish it was an option on new units too

@shanew7361 8 месяцев назад

Good way to void your warranty. There's a reason why engineers have designed the impeller to be short. I agree it sucks getting clogged snow, though 😂

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching Shane

@TheTheomax 8 месяцев назад

I'll be the one to ask what the reason is? I did this to four Snowblowers at my job and my coworkers were very happy. I live in the Va. Md. and Dc. area and we rarely get just snow (Aka wintery mix) which made the snowblowers almost more trouble than it was worth.

@nickc6399 8 месяцев назад

Now we all have grass again!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Gotta love winter right?! Lol

@willieperez3549 7 месяцев назад

So the washers don't come with the kit? Also the metal plate goes on top or bottom?

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Yes you’ll have to buy the washer separately! The metal plate would go on top of the rubber paddle! Thanks for watching Willie!

@jcrummer11 7 месяцев назад

Do you add washers to the top and underside or just to the top of the rubber piece?

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Just on top my friend! 👍

@Eizenz 7 месяцев назад

Careful you don't get stuck in the chute with your step-bit.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for looking out for me!

@CarolHoffstetter-d7e Месяц назад

where should I buy ariens snowblower in Buffalo area

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@CarolHoffstetter-d7e hey carol! Give Schaub in west Seneca a visit and tell them JB sent you

@thunderinparadise-ep1cf 8 месяцев назад

Eminem relevant !hello from Russia, yes yes we are looking at you

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Haha just had to throw that in there! Thanks for watching from Russia! 👍

@ronjoseph333 8 месяцев назад

So wondering why the manufacture designs such a gap around the impeller. What is the reason if there is one?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Did you watch the whole video Ron?

@ronjoseph333 8 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear I did but that much of a gap just for manufacturing difference? Perhaps they need to redesign their manufacturing process. The business that I am in we are working with tens of thousands of an inch clearance and we get it dead on all the time

@electroddxful 8 месяцев назад

Good morning JB. I did this mod with truck mud flaps and cut them down to size for my 3x cub cadet and it works really well. Great video. I really enjoy your content. Have a bless weekend together with family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

There ya go Ray! How do you like that 3x? Was thinking about getting one to do videos on. Enjoy the weekend with your family my friend!

@electroddxful 8 месяцев назад

I like it but there is nothing like a Ariens snowblower. If I could go back I will buy a Ariens not a cub cadet.👍🙏👍🙏

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

@@electroddxful I hear ya! Never be afraid to pop a for sale Sign on it and put that money toward an ariens. 👍

@ilovepinktacos 8 месяцев назад

Why not spray the Pam spray after the flap install.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Wanted to show the true power of just adding the kit. Don’t worry I coated it later on! Thanks for watching

@onesweetxj 8 месяцев назад

I got a chance to test the Impeller Kit on my Craftsman with the weak Tecumseh 5.5hp engine 😢… but, it made a huge difference in throwing distance for sure…. All thanks to you ….. Cheers from Rhode Island

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Rock on, Rhode Island! You won’t regret it!

@deeblues1 8 месяцев назад

Off topic but what rope do you recommend for a snowblower...After many years mine broke on our last western NY storm..It's on a older MTD Yard Machine with a 5 horse Tecumseh engine... Kinda weird only two small bolts holding the recoil on...THANKS.....OH and second question...Thinking of buying the Toro PowerMax 824...The bolts in the auger...wouldn't be better just to replace them with a equal in size shear bolt.??...I know they claim "no shear pins needed"..??

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey dee usually # 5 pull rope works best from what I’ve seen. I’d have to see closer up at those bolts to know better. Next time I get a peek at one I’ll check.

@midwestern_rc Месяц назад

Alrgorithm comment 🤝🤝

@GarageGear Месяц назад

@@midwestern_rc thanks for the boost RC!

@Rebel9668 8 месяцев назад

I wonder if instead of a wrench and a ratchet/socket it might be easier and give a little more room with a standard box end wrench and a box end gearwrench? I know my grearwrenches have made a few of my jobs a lot easier, like changing the alternator on my truck where a ratchet just wouldn't fit and a standard 6pt or 12 pt wrench would have taken about half the day. I have a wilton vise but it looks a bit different than that as it has the standard clamp on the top side but also has a pipe clamp on the bottom side of the jaws. Wish I still had the old one we had on the farm. Never thought about it as back in the day they weren't that expensive. Nowadays people must think the old ones are worth their weight in gold as much as they want for one, lol. Guess you could use a steel 6" ruler to use as a gauge on where to stop the rubber by placing the ruler against the impeller housing and sliding the rubber up against it. Be easier than trying to put enough feeler gauges together to make a millimeter. :) I don't think I'll ever need an impeller kit myself though just because of where I live. We've had 1 decent snow this month and a week of frigid temps and the rest of the month has just been rain and weirdly, it's been as high as 61 degrees this week.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Perhaps it could make it easier. Never know until we try

@rob2669 8 месяцев назад

Great video as always JB! And wooohooo got my Round The Outside fix 😂 ...now I have one thing still waiting in the wishlist...my first ever impeller kit installed in the summer time on my Craftsman and NO SNOW YET! Here in Hamilton Ontario.... arrrrrrrg just rain rain rain...oh well one day soon maybe......lol thanks JB!! Great stuff!!! I always enjoy them....until next time....Round the outside 🎉😂❤

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey Rob! Figured you’d appreciate that lol! Was hoping you’d catch it! I installed an impeller kit on an older ariens a while back. My side walk has a dip in it and water usually puddles up there. I send the machine through it and it launched the water like a fire hose. Crazy what these kits can do. Should try it on yours lol with all this rain. Appreciate you positive feedback my friend! Until next time… round the outside…👍

@ScottWakeman119 7 месяцев назад

I whole-heartedly recommend this type of modification to your snowblower! I've been doing this to my machines for going on 20 years and it really does throw the snow much further than without. Just one caution for first-timers - be careful *where* the snow is thrown. E.g. windows, vehicles, other delicate things like walkway lights. Snow will come out with much greater force. First time I ever used these on my old machine, I ended up blasting all the glass out of a 3 lamp walkway light 😞. And when you occasionally kick up chunks of ice, those can do even more damage. But other than being mindful of surroundings, I would not use a snowblower without this! My blower (a basic 26" 2 stage craftsman) launches snow 40+ feet no problem, sometimes farther!

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Good tips here Scott thanks for sharing!

@williamrobertsjr3922 8 месяцев назад

That's a cool architectural scale........what's your 9-5 occupation

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Im a teacher by day and RU-vidr by night lol! I took an architectural drawing class in high school and somehow managed to keep that scale! Was actually one of my favorite classes! Thanks for watching William!

@williamrobertsjr3922 8 месяцев назад

That's cool! My dad was a teacher at harkness, Potter road and N.F. H.S. and an Engineer (dual degrees). I followed his footsteps and design firetrucks. No more board for me! All CAD and 3D modeling for me

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

@@williamrobertsjr3922 ha wow small world William I teach personal training at Orleans Niagara Boces in sanborn! I have NF students that come to my building. Very cool my friend!

@HuckThis1971 8 месяцев назад

Nothing like looking down a chute hole!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Nothing like it in the world!

@richardkawucha1232 8 месяцев назад

As I live at the bottom of a small hill, to keep from having an ice rink, at the foot of my driveway I have to clear the street 80-feet tonthe sewer drain. Additionally the snow plows usually keep 18-inches away from the curb when they come by. This means the sewer grate gets plugged. The neighbor, where the grate is located, is too lazy to clear it. I've been doing this now for over 45 years. When I bought my Yard Machine 2-stage it was easier, but the chute would clog. Saw this video this fall and installed the rubber blades. Mine shifted a bit and were just clearing the metal sides, but hitting on the bolt heads. First snow we had was 3-inches after a day of rain, making for a wet heavy mess to move. Fired the machine up and had to let it run a bit, so the bolt heads wore the rubber down. Once everything was finally seated, I took off. I won't say that it was perfect, but I never had to stop and clear a slush plug out of the chute. The modification did what you said. At 72 I look for easier ways tomdo things, but am not afraid of work.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this Richard!

@BigDaddysGarage 8 месяцев назад

If I had a two stage I would defiantly do this mod!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Makes a world of a difference Flint! Hope all is well bud!

@lawrencejneuser8801 7 месяцев назад

After installing the kits and you're using the machine before you start spray cooking Pam inside the drum to lubricate the blades. Carry this can with you as your snow blowing . If anybody is worried about folding the environment pam should follow the environment less than any other lubricant.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing Lawrence

@plainairbarnettsoutdoors 8 месяцев назад

I don't have a snowblower yet, but educting myself before putchase. Is the kit installed on the front (attack) face, or rear (passive) face. Thank you.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

If I’m understanding you correctly I would say this is on the front face of the impeller.

@barkybarker2592 7 месяцев назад

I made my own using a tire sidewall, a few self-tapping #12 screws and fender washers. Install it snug against the impeller housing and it will quickly form itself to fit perfectly. It turns a snowblower into a snowthrower.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Right On Barky! 👍

@jaybauer5619 8 месяцев назад

Made my own out of heavy quarry conveyor belting!! Especially amazing in wet snow!!!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Awesome my friend!

@pjpankratz8829 8 месяцев назад

Ever consider putting the paddle on the backside of the impeller blade vs the front? Smother surface might throw even further. "shrugs shoulders"

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

It’s a possibility. The Kit instructions don’t recommend putting them on the backside of the impeller though. I worry that the placement and friction of them would pull them off or cause issues though.

@StlrNtn95 8 месяцев назад

I've been debating this modification on my Deluxe 24. Seems more than throwing farther, the anti-clogging is the biggest benefit.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

That’s really where the mod gets it’s biggest win!

@hmdwn 8 месяцев назад

I did this some 20 years ago and possibly before there were pre-made paddle kits available. It really is a great improvement and throws even heavy snow much further. Makes my wonder WHY manufactures leave the impeller gaps vs having a tighter clearance.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

That’s a good question my friend.

@ek8137 8 месяцев назад

On the next edition of Neighbor Wars - " Snow blowing to harass neighbors" Nicely done video something I need to do for my machine! thank you man!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

I like that video idea! I got one to harass! Thanks for watching ek!

@mrvoyagerm 8 месяцев назад

I have a very powerful 14 HP 28" Cub Cadet 3X and was not happy to see it plug up with wet nasty snow repeatedly having to stop and clear it only to have it plug up again. I installed this kit this past fall and got to try it out for our first deep wet snowfall of the year. I was amazed to see that I had to turn down the chute tip to keep from throwing it over onto the neighbors and also got to see all that power put to work without plugging up once. It even throws the 50% water/slush from the gutter straight out the chute without issue. Why don't they come with this?

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

You’re not the first tell me this voyager. That hood in the auger housing creates the perfect clogging problem. Glad this kit helped you out!

@ronaldcoleman7343 7 месяцев назад

i also used lock nuts or lock washers

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Yep they work great!

@smallblock412 8 месяцев назад

Best mod with no downside for a snowblower. 👍👍

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

You know it Smallblock! This baby just keeps crankin it out! Have an awesome weekend my friend!👍

@danohagan942 8 месяцев назад

JB just installed a kit last week on my Toro 826 . Flat impeller went smoothly but getting to the impellers was a different story not as easy as your Ariens . Not impossible just time consuming .

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, some snowblowers have extra steps. Thanks for sharing this!

@anythinggoes9705 8 месяцев назад

Watched a few of these videos from you already and I'm ready to install it on mine. But never see a video from you on Husqvarna machine? But, thanks for all the cool tip, tricks, and maintenance!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

You got it my friend! Need a husqvarna to work on!

@w9awx1 8 месяцев назад

Never stick your hand into a snowblower chute with the engine running. A local man had issues and stuck his hand into the chute without turning off the motor. Pulled his hand right in. Luckily, he didn't lose his hand.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing !

@freddevito3801 8 месяцев назад

Excellent video! I added an impeller kit on my Craftsman several years ago. It increased the distance, but mainly the shoot has never clogged!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

ROCK ON FRED! They work great!

@chadialhajkadour7198 8 месяцев назад

I was gonna ask about the warranty, I guess I'll have to wait three years now, just received my deluxe 24 last Monday 😅

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Now we know! Enjoy the new snowblower my friend.

@joelrunyan1608 7 месяцев назад

Omg. I do the exact same thing whenever round the outside is said or heard... except I add in. Two trailer park girls...

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Hahaha glad to hear I’m not alone! Thanks for sharing!

@lweston3875 7 месяцев назад

I did this with an old snow blower i had and it worked great. I now have a Husqvarna st330p with a cast impeller. Wondering if i can install there on a cast impeller?

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Should be able to!

@johnanderson3405 7 месяцев назад

That’s a HUGE difference! I wasn’t expecting nearly that much. I have the same blower. I might have to get a kit and get it installed after the season is over.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Go for it my friend! Makes this thing a War Horse! Lol!

@TheBillclark2 8 месяцев назад

Why wouldn't the manufacturer just do this? Like your videos!!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Did you watch the entire video Bill?

@JTOTHEW3000 8 месяцев назад

Any chance you can make it snow in Minnesota? LOL. I bought a new roof rake. Its still in the box... :(

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

I’ll try to squeeze it in this season! lol 😂

@cwcole 7 месяцев назад

I discovered these impeller kits right here on the channel. Thank you! I installed an impeller kit last year on my Cub Cadet 528 SWE. It made a huge difference in performance, and it hasn't plugged up at all even with wet and heavy snow. You'll definitely want to invest in a quality step bit for this. I used 3 different sized twist bits which added to the install time. I used the drill/driver with a 1/4-inch extension to tighten the bolts while holding a combination wrench on the underside. Although the impeller kit did make a major performance difference, I am not really happy with the Cub Cadet 528 SWE. It just doesn't throw as far as my old "73 Toro 8/32. I think I will invest in an Ariens when it comes time to upgrade.

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing this cole! Good information here! 👍

@davidplatt8915 8 месяцев назад

JB, your videos keep getting better and better. Production values are sky high. Quality content and creative editing. Looking forward to several Garage Gear stickers arriving here in today's mail. Gonna put 'em on my snow thrower, my lawn mower, my seed & fert spreader and...? Now, the Heart Of The Rockies could use some SNOW! Give those impeller flaps on my trusty ol' Craftsman a workout!

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Awesome, my friend! Your machines will look good! Thanks for following along!

@nbpt1000 7 месяцев назад

I just found your channel and am impressed with your level of detail and practical advice while keeping the video to a minimum of time. I love to have choices and you often give alternatives. I have installed a handful of impellar kits and i still learned a few things. I guess I am not too old to learn. That is an awesome snow blower. Too bad you have to add an impellar kit at the price Ariens asks. In the 70's Simplicity Snow -a -Way had rubber wipers on the blades right from the factory. I share your sentiment on getting warrany work done on something simple. A blown engine is different. You are a professional teacher. thanks man!!!!

@GarageGear 7 месяцев назад

Appreciate you nbpt! A lot of work goes into every video! I try my best to be as thorough as possible. Thanks for sharing that info about the simplicity! That was helpful! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍

@nbpt1000 7 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear Having made a few videos myself, so I get the time and effort involved. I see you have put in a lot of time to cut these down to what is just needed and not wasted out time with watching you spin a wrench or walk across the room looking for something. Keep up the great work. You have something here that helps people at all levels.

@tamer1773 8 месяцев назад

It's a violation to throw the snow back into the street here on Long Island as well. But whatever the town plows up into my driveway I consider theirs and throw it right back where it came from. I feel it's only right to return the favor since they bury my driveway four or five times by the time I get out there.

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Hey tamer! Totally agree with you bud! ROCK ON!

@chriswagner6310 8 месяцев назад

I wish I had that on my machine

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Do it! You won’t regret it!

@robertmailhos8159 8 месяцев назад

Snow thrower throwing 51 feet. Wish I could get My craftsman Ys mower to throw grass that far .oh can't forget about . My poulan XT mower as well

@GarageGear 8 месяцев назад

Maybe there’s a way lol! Thanks for watching!

@robertmailhos8159 8 месяцев назад

@@GarageGear you are welcome young man 👍😎

@buffalobluecheese 8 месяцев назад

Great video as usual 👍 Being up the road in Cheektowaga I can relate to the conditions. I was going to install an impeller kit on my Craftsman sbl'r like the one you have currently, but after full maintenance & adjusted OHV 3 yrs ago it threw snow better then ever... may revisit impeller kit after watching... Go BILLS