This is my first post on this forum and I wanted to share my pending project.
First the tractor and snow-blower info:
Kubota GR-2120 3 cyl diesel
Snow-blower: 46" GR 2728
Living in Maine this set-up so far (this yesr) has been sweet.
The shute rotation crank is less than useless
Ive checked out options for the electrical rotation package and its over $550.00....wrong!
Howerver I have looked into information on user/owner projects to address this problem. Several of the projects that I've looked at were good but lacked specific information on the materials and parts used.
This is what I would like to share.
The electrical window motor is what I'm going to use. There 1000's of options on this part but I wanted something that could be easily and inexpensively replaced if needed.
I opted for a Chevy truck window motor.
I got two (2) of these motors new from e-bay for $35.00 shipping included.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310490163297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
1992-1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
The price is right but more important is fitment and installation.
this motor has a 12 tooth sprocket. Using a 13/16th deep socket is a perfect fit for this sprocket. Using a 3/8th Dr universal to attach to another deep socket to slip over the rotator shank. This shank already has a hole through it.
By drilling a hole through the socket a bolt can then pass through the socket and secure the motor drive to the rotator shank.
I like this motor for the fact that the 13/16" socket will work for the drive output without any welding or modding the motor which only adds more time and further comlicates the project....simple is always better.
The switch is a RadioShack DPDT (#275-0709) switch.
I wanted momentary on for both sides of the switch with the center position "off" this switch fits my needs.
As I move forward with this project I'll update this thread and figure out how to post photos.
Any and all advice or insights would be appreciated
First the tractor and snow-blower info:
Kubota GR-2120 3 cyl diesel
Snow-blower: 46" GR 2728
Living in Maine this set-up so far (this yesr) has been sweet.
The shute rotation crank is less than useless
Ive checked out options for the electrical rotation package and its over $550.00....wrong!
Howerver I have looked into information on user/owner projects to address this problem. Several of the projects that I've looked at were good but lacked specific information on the materials and parts used.
This is what I would like to share.
The electrical window motor is what I'm going to use. There 1000's of options on this part but I wanted something that could be easily and inexpensively replaced if needed.
I opted for a Chevy truck window motor.
I got two (2) of these motors new from e-bay for $35.00 shipping included.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310490163297?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
1992-1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
The price is right but more important is fitment and installation.
this motor has a 12 tooth sprocket. Using a 13/16th deep socket is a perfect fit for this sprocket. Using a 3/8th Dr universal to attach to another deep socket to slip over the rotator shank. This shank already has a hole through it.
By drilling a hole through the socket a bolt can then pass through the socket and secure the motor drive to the rotator shank.
I like this motor for the fact that the 13/16" socket will work for the drive output without any welding or modding the motor which only adds more time and further comlicates the project....simple is always better.
The switch is a RadioShack DPDT (#275-0709) switch.
I wanted momentary on for both sides of the switch with the center position "off" this switch fits my needs.
As I move forward with this project I'll update this thread and figure out how to post photos.
Any and all advice or insights would be appreciated
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