Bushings Bearings & Friction Disc Replacement on MTD Snowblower

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍 Here in the UK luckily we have no need for snow blowers, but it is still interesting to watch.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching anyway Pete, appreciate it 👍

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Lived in the UK for 2 years and only saw snow once, in Guildford, Surrey, on the way to work. All traces were gone by morning tea. 👍

[@hermanchow1405]

Doesn’t matter what you do (fix) , it’s always educational to learn from the pro , appreciated 👍

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Herman!

[@balloonnoo]

Good work. That light makes the videos pop. Great addition .

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Jimmy!

[@wesleymarkmusic403]

Excellent video!!

[@Turningwrenches85]

Love the in depth videos on this repair on the bushing bearings and friction disc replacement, if I was doing this kind of repair I would go with the iron flange bushings also .

[@waynestefinashen239]

Thanks John appreciate your videos also and thanks for commenting.

[@Turningwrenches85]

@@waynestefinashen239 yes sir your welcome

[@Big_Johns]

I watch with enthusiasm. you never know when it may snow down here in south Mississippi. 🤣👍

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks John, appreciate it!

[@Big_Johns]

Anytime brother

[@waynestefinashen239]

Very well done and informative video especially the gear ratio explanation on why the bronze bushings wear so quickly. Another video that allows the DIYers to repair their own equipment specific to this repair, as always your videos are helping many out there save a lot of money by doing it themselves instead of paying a shop to do the repairs. Early comments already substantiate this position.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@LewisMowersandBoats]

Support that buddy 😀

[@waynestefinashen239]

@@LewisMowersandBoats Appreciate is buddy

[@jerryschneider145]

I have that exact machine with those two differential triggers, only it is a Craftsman. Now I understand now I understand how the differentials work. I may gave to do that bushing replacement job some day. It would be worth it. Those machines are the easiest to maneuver hands down. Thanks for the great video!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, and yes I do agree these machines work the best for maneuverability. Some say Ariens easy steer is better, but I disagree.

[@rbear4574]

A big thanks for your help getting my Craftsman snowblower working.Still waiting for the snow so I can use it.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@armandocastro7774]

Hey! Love your videos, especially the perfect way that you explain things. Keep it up. Soon i will be a repairman of snowblowers. Hehehehe joking. 😊👍🍻

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Armando, glad you enjoy them!

[@kensmith6708]

Excellent video and vary informative and to the point. I will add that if you oil your bushings like your supposed to do they will last for many years. I kid you not my snowblower is 27 years old this year and is a MTD and still have the original bushings and bearing cause I oil and grease mine constantly. I enjoyed the video and can't wait for more. Thanks again.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Ken, and yes great tips. Regular maintenance will keep a machine running for years!

[@ElliottVandam]

I agree I was just saying mine is 30 is 8hp 26" and worn lasted plenty going with bronze honestly prolly the best snowblowers ever no one would believe us but the simplicity and good Tecumseh engine I have 0 complaints

[@jamiesawyer5102]

Great content again, didn't know about split axle.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@watermanone7567]

Great video as always. Thanks

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@georgedimakos2723]

You definitely are a pro !

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks George!

[@donmayberryjrsOPE]

Awesome video Jake! Spot on and very informative! Oh man, those thrust washers, I've had nightmares concerning those things always falling out. They are very tough to keep in place when reassembling but your trick by using grease to help out will come in handy, thanks. P. S. - I couldn't keep my hands off those cool gloves you got there 🤣🤣🤣😎👍

[@waynestefinashen239]

I believe those are gloves we ordered from Stens at a very reasonable price. Rarely do i wear gloves that is why you see me with grease stained fingers on the live streams. Takes forever to wear the skin down to eliminate all the cracks and grease. Its just a matter of wearing them but you know i just get going and rarely put them on.

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Jake great video very informative

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Henry!

[@user-xo4uc3vt3p]

EP I just happened upon your videos. Are you Canadian? I like to follow trades that can relate to my climate and parts wear also ease of parts replacement. I'm in Ontario. Btw great vids from what I've seen.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes southern Ontario, I'm located in Port Colborne!

[@user-xo4uc3vt3p]

@@EliminatorPerformance Sounds good. You have a new follower

[@waynestefinashen239]

@@user-xo4uc3vt3p Appreciate that greatly where in Ontario are you?

[@sweetlou5902]

Reminded me I have to grease my deeres blower chain😉😎

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@gordbaker896]

Those Oil-LIght Bronze Axle Bushings carry the weight of the machine they oval at the top and can be reused if necessary after rotating them 180°. Sintered Metallic powder metallurgy formed under great pressure in a mould. This also tightens the chains.

[@PainterD54]

I am replacing my softer bronze bushings with the new steel ones, but a second thought came to me last night. I should just get a pair of 3/4" I.D. bearings and get rid of those stupid bushings all together. I know the steel bushings will wear the shaft down faster and need to be greased every trip to work properly. Bearings on the other hand will last the life of the blower.

[@kenhilson786]

I was given a 94 mtd. Needed the rubber wheel. I'm on my 2nd aftermarket replacement. I did find some play in the mounting plate of the big drive wheel. Thinking sideways move of it might affect rubber wear I shimmed the cross rod. Time will tell.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Could be, I always try to shim axles when I can to limit play. I think I have an older video where I shimmed up an Ariens and it was a huge difference before and after. I believe the issue on this one was, because of the wear on that bushing, the right side actually seized up, which prevented the friction disc from turning. However, the friction plate kept spinning due to the engine still running, so it smoked one side of the rubber disc lol 1st time I've seen that. Usually they have similar wear around the outside.

[@DIYVariety]

Very well done.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks!

[@kenhilson786]

Lol. I waited long enough for you to show what held the 6203 bearing in. On no trigger models the shaft end is threaded for a retaining washer.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes they have a washer and bolt on the models that don't have power steering. Thanks for watching Ken!

[@frankie7508]

Another fine video showing detailed explanations in the tricks of the trade. The sky is really a pro. Thanks for a great video. But before I go I have to confess that I really do not like the design of this machine at all. Chains and sprockets throw lubricant And a gear drive system Is a far superior design. Also you may not be aware That m t d was sold to stanley Black and decker earlier their year in 2023. I am hoping that the new management and engineers improve the design of these snow throwers so that they are more maintenance free and have better quality parts and paint systems. I guess time will tell.

[@dclawnmaintenanceandsnowre4099]

Would that be the same setup on a newer Craftsman's

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Very similar, but this is a 2001 MTD so any Craftsman, Cub Cadet, Yardworks around that year will be similar.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Jake, that graphic on the shaft was pure brilliance! Now you’re becoming an artist too?! 👍

[@waynestefinashen239]

We have to watch that we do not offend Big Sons or John Klem with our artwork.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

@@waynestefinashen239 😂

[@loudsqueak]

Ugh watched the whole thing and has nothing to do with my flashlight repair. Nice video tho. Still came. 10/10.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching!

[@pauleastend4706]

I have a few specific questions for you about a John Deere TRS 27. Can I contact you by email?

[@waynestefinashen239]

Paul this is Jake's dad the old man at EP and i do not think it would be a problem. I will mention to Jake to watch for the email. Thanks for your support of his channel.

[@kjell-richardlvdal373]

Roller bearing is much better than bushing ref Yanmar snnowblower

[@waynestefinashen239]

100% correct that bearings are better than bushings but as usual manufacturers can save millions of $ by using a cheaper part. Small engine equipment normally come down to failure of the 10 cent piece being the problem and it being backordered eh?

[@joehorecny7835]

Hmm, I think you need some new screwdrivers Jake.

[@waynestefinashen239]

Thanks for the comment but we have more screwdrivers than we can handle. Actually have two areas of storage in speciality trays there are so many plus ones hanging on peg boards.