Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: MY83T on December 15, 2013, 12:55:12 AM
Post by: MY83T on December 15, 2013, 12:55:12 AM
My dad purchased a pretty nice Sears snowblower about 8 years ago. Maybe used a dozen times. I think he paid near $900 bucks for it going back 8 years. In any case, a year ago during hurricane sandy, the unit was in my dads shed which took on almost 3-4 feet of water. My dad was convinced it was a total loss and was ready to put out by the curb for trash. Fast forward to yesterday, i ran over to his place to grab the snowblower. I loaded it in the back of our Ford Escape, brought it home, added fresh gas and oil, and pulled the cord....... fired up the 1st time i pulled it. Drive wheels worked in all speeds and directions, then i went to engage the auger in front....nothing. I remove 2 bolts and a plastic housing and the belt is off the track. It was kind of py so i ran to the auto parts store and purchased a suitable replacement for 9 bucks. Hooked it up, ran it for 10 minutes solid, and i have a near new machine for a total of 20 bucks between gas, oil and a belt. This was a good man moment.
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: softtouch on December 15, 2013, 01:57:53 AM
Post by: softtouch on December 15, 2013, 01:57:53 AM
Did you drive it like a real man?
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: MY83T on December 15, 2013, 04:04:53 AM
Post by: MY83T on December 15, 2013, 04:04:53 AM
Quote from: softtouch;425672
Did you drive it like a real man?
Ok, that is just so wrong on so many levels.... LoL
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: 1BadBird on December 15, 2013, 07:34:54 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 15, 2013, 07:34:54 AM
Quote from: MY83T;425673
Ok, that is just so wrong on so many levels.... LoL
Yes, yes it is LOL
That's a great story David!! Gotta Love those craftsman blowers. The wife bought me a 28" 8hp craftsman with w cab 9 yrs ago and it still looks/runs like new. Enjoy it :D
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: Beau on December 15, 2013, 12:51:26 PM
Post by: Beau on December 15, 2013, 12:51:26 PM
REAL men have 4x4's and plows...LOL.
(Not saying I'm a better person...I have an AWD and no plow...well, I DO have a plow, but my dad has my tractor at his place to haul wood with it. So far we've only had a few inches. that's what SHE said! LOL)
(Not saying I'm a better person...I have an AWD and no plow...well, I DO have a plow, but my dad has my tractor at his place to haul wood with it. So far we've only had a few inches. that's what SHE said! LOL)
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: flylear45 on December 15, 2013, 02:42:08 PM
Post by: flylear45 on December 15, 2013, 02:42:08 PM
Quote from: softtouch;425672
Did you drive it like a real man?
Ah, the sissy is wearing boots.
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: Beau on December 15, 2013, 08:27:46 PM
Post by: Beau on December 15, 2013, 08:27:46 PM
And a hat. LOL
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: MY83T on December 16, 2013, 02:10:39 AM
Post by: MY83T on December 16, 2013, 02:10:39 AM
did he read the warning label to keep all hanging objects away from the tiller? :-0
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: Beau on December 16, 2013, 04:03:59 AM
Post by: Beau on December 16, 2013, 04:03:59 AM
Quote from: MY83T;425719
did he read the warning label to keep all hanging objects away from the tiller? :-0
Snow....blowing.......and being nekkid....errr, I'll pass.
I'll leave that...ahem..job.....up to someone with nothing else....to lose.
(I know this is a family friendly site and all that good stuff, so don't ummm....neuter me over this post :grinno: )
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: MY83T on December 19, 2013, 02:16:08 AM
Post by: MY83T on December 19, 2013, 02:16:08 AM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;425722
Snow....blowing.......and being nekkid....errr, I'll pass.
I'll leave that...ahem..job.....up to someone with nothing else....to lose.
(I know this is a family friendly site and all that good stuff, so don't ummm....neuter me over this post :grinno: )
No harm done, i hear its no big thing anyway..... :spit:
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: Beau on December 19, 2013, 11:05:27 AM
Post by: Beau on December 19, 2013, 11:05:27 AM
There's three types. Growers, showers, and nude snow blowers. :rollin:
Title: Man triumphs over Snowblower
Post by: Chrome on December 23, 2013, 02:06:11 AM
Post by: Chrome on December 23, 2013, 02:06:11 AM
Quote from: MY83T;425719
did he read the warning label to keep all hanging objects away from the tiller? :-0