Sometimes you have to leave the house, and where I live there tends to be a inconsistent amount of snow. Well, I purchased an old Sears Eager-1 5HP 22 inch snowblower (model 536.909400) from a good friend of mine last year, and never got to use it.
Needless to say, it was a bit hard to manage the snow this year, as it's got bad tires (no chains either) and a bad muffler (ouch). It's got plenty of power, but it doesn't push so well. Here's why:
Trying to replace these terribly round things proved difficult. Not available from Sears Parts Direct. Ebay it is. Eventually, after much searching, came across these beasts:
They might look a too big, but the originals (with no tread) are 9.5" dia, and these are 11". I don't care. The width is just about right, bore is 3/4", and they've actually got tread! I won't have to utilize ramming speed anymore.
Then I needed a replacement muffler and gasket. My elderly lady neighbor will be pleased. Locating parts wasn't too hard, as the engine is a Tecumseh 143-687022. Here's the beautiful parts diagram and PNs listing: http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mn=143-687022+Craftsman&dn=1029167169B-EN
The muffler is number 141 in the diagram, and scrolling down... Tecumseh 33697A
Muffler (Front Discharge). Shoot. Not available. Once again Ebay to the rescue, for both muffler and gasket: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350735034005
I should be good to go (crossing fingers). If there are issues, I'll post an update.
Needless to say, it was a bit hard to manage the snow this year, as it's got bad tires (no chains either) and a bad muffler (ouch). It's got plenty of power, but it doesn't push so well. Here's why:
Trying to replace these terribly round things proved difficult. Not available from Sears Parts Direct. Ebay it is. Eventually, after much searching, came across these beasts:
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| 11 x 4.00 - 4 Wheel, 2 Ply Tractor Tread, 3/4" ID w/ 2 Crossholes x 3-1/8" Symm |
Then I needed a replacement muffler and gasket. My elderly lady neighbor will be pleased. Locating parts wasn't too hard, as the engine is a Tecumseh 143-687022. Here's the beautiful parts diagram and PNs listing: http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mn=143-687022+Craftsman&dn=1029167169B-EN
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| Sorry for the blurry muffler. You can see why it's a bit loud. |
Muffler (Front Discharge). Shoot. Not available. Once again Ebay to the rescue, for both muffler and gasket: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350735034005
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| Tecumseh muffler and gasket combo. |
I should be good to go (crossing fingers). If there are issues, I'll post an update.
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