Snow Blower Follow-Up - Answering Viewer Questions And Comments

[@hacc220able]

Your patience is admirable responding to some of these Bubba comments which demean your level of professionalism, confidence, quality of work and your innovative machining and equipment setup. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Thank you.

[@chipperkeithmgb]

Couldn’t agree more

[@ronaldstewart1094]

Excellent video again Josh and good idea with going copper fuel line. I go that way on alot of my small engined

[@mikep1085]

Nice update.... Although I don't wish a large amount of snow on you, I'd love to see that beast throwing the white stuff a good distance too!! 😎

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Thank. I'm hoping g for a repeat of last year, but I do want to test it out.

[@jasongreene303]

I was wondering why you didn't set up your welding inside, then move it outside so you didn't have to re-heat the shop, nor have to worry about lingering gases in a corner. Thanks, Josh! It's disappointing knowing the direction your business is headed, your videos are enjoyed by many.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Being inside helps keep the shielding gas in place. While it is a good idea to move it out, with the heated floor, recovery time is minimal. Close the doors and it is back to temp in about 5 minutes. As far as where my business is headed, YOU can help. Spread the word, I do good work and quick turn arounds.

[@brian_2040]

Hey mr Josh, the ethanol comment is so true. Ethanol has water in it, the older machines really catch hell having to run with that.

[@markkielman4777]

I run non-ethanol fuel in everything but my car as well. It makes a HUGE difference, especially with the life of smaller things like weed eaters and chain saws and snow blowers. It’s more expensive but cheaper than new equipment for sure. It’s remarkable how many people don’t know that.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I go through about 25 gallons a month on an annual average in my tractors, loader, and small engines. When we are sawing, I'll go through that in a week or less. The extra cost of the nonethanol fuel has never concerned me knowing I won't have issues.

[@mmi16]

When I was actively racing I would use my leftover 110 Octane nonethanol race fuel in the lawn mower at the end of the year. A couple of years I forgot and had to have new carb in the spring as the ethanol corroded up the little passages in the carbs. Now tha I am not racing and don't have race fuel on hand - I drain the tank and run the machine out of gas for the Winter.

[@TodaysProject-hc9mk]

I really like watching the updates.

[@lancekincaid5610]

I love your videos. I used to be able to do the same work before I had my stroke. Thank you for showing your job

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke. I fear that may one day be my fate.

[@lancekincaid5610]

@TopperMachineLLC it SUCKS, my 2 sons tried to steal everything from me and I haven't seen my grandkids in almost 4yrs.. I wouldn't wish this on anyone

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@lancekincaid5610 my mom had a stroke a few years back. She still wishes she never survived it. Seeing someone strong and independent, lose all of that I'd heartbreaking. I'm so sorry for what you are going through. I totally understand.

[@lancekincaid5610]

@TopperMachineLLC I like in Ohio and drove semi with an 8axle trailer in Michigan, I went to work not knowing I was having the stroke. I had a hundred thousand pounds on the deck of the trailer. I thought I was just having a headache

[@lancekincaid5610]

I woke 3days later in intensive care

[@DougCurtis_plus]

Great update, regarding snow, be careful what you wish for - lol.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

You are absolutely right. The more snow, the more snow blower work.

[@neilward9932]

From Australia, Snow! what's that ?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@neilward9932 ill gladly send it all to you so you can find out. Lol. SNOW, Shit No One Wants!

[@frankerceg4349]

Thank you Josh!

[@timscartoys9321]

You really addressed the points well!! Non-ethanol gas is first and foremost!! Establishing a hard-pack with a gravel driveway is absolutely needed!! Old rubber gas lines are the cause of so many problems, that they are usually the first thing I replace!! Whether it's chunks of rubber, or collapsing, or delaminating and acting as little flapper valves, nothing but problems!! Hopefully you will be turning away jobs because you are too busy before you know it!!

[@billdoodson4232]

Love these follow-up videos. I kind of wish that everyone I follow did them.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Glad you like them. I feel it is good to address the comments and questions.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

My best guess is the white build up on the jet is Zinc build up from water contamination. You see it a lot in carbs that are poorly maintained or in carbs that sit for awhile and don't get run very often, ethanol gasoline is notorious for this as it absorbs moisture, but since you use a non-ethanol gasoline the water is probably from condensation in the tank. Great video as always Josh! 👍👍

[@shannonstebbens6992]

I have quite a bit of experience with these engines. Just a note: shutting off the fuel is generally a very good practice. Although, it only burns the fuel in the float bowl down to a level where the main jet will no longer pick it up. There is still quite a lot of fuel in the bowl when the engine stops due to fuel exhaustion. The white deposits could be from this residual fuel level and evaporation. Also, many of us watch to learn and not to criticize your methods. I hope you will pay no attention to the haters.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Thank you. Great point on there still being fuel in the bowl. Some carbs do run dry, but now with your comment and remembering the jet configuration, this makes total sense.

[@stuartpowers2196]

The white stuff could be residue of a binding agent in the hose. Unfortunately imatation materials are getting everywhere, kinda like those grade 8 bolts from Taiwan back in the 90s that you could torq the heads off with a 1/2 in ratchet. Keep up the great content!

[@grege2383]

Another good video, thanks for calling out how bad ethanol is!

[@charleslund453]

Process of elimination. Sediment bowls have been around for a long time. They work good. Quality of gas is a problem throughout the US. I never use ethanol for anything except for my automobiles. I have 10 small engines that get nothing but non oxygenated fuel. They all work good. Rubber fuel lines can be a problem. I have one engine with rubber fuel line. I have not had any problems yet. Thanks for follow up.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Usually I have no problems with rubber fuel line, but after 60 years, I think it's time. Lol

[@ypaulbrown]

Thank You Josh❤❤❤❤

[@ddblairco]

thank you for the follow up

[@alanm3438]

What a great way to start the day.................with one of your videos. It looks like we might get some snow today. I sure hope the Lord sends some work your way. I think that you are a great and giving man. I sure wish that I could stop by for a short visit but your place is a long drive from Rhinelander and my health is not that good. I still think that you should be on PBS with your own TV show. Be sure to say HI to Rocky for me!

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Thanks alan. I'm still hoping for a brown winter. Lol

[@pdxRetired]

Good analysis of the fuel problem. If anyone needs to replace rubber fuel lines, make sure to get the stuff rated for ethanol fuels (like Gates 27323 Barricade), costs more but holds up better when exposed to ethanol. Some of us are stuck with ethanol enhanced fuels.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Good suggestion. I will never run ethanol in any of my stuff, so it's not an issue. I wouldn't call it "enhanced" more like "government overstep"

[@cimfur]

Was looking forward to this one lol

[@jeffmay1332]

“It’s a tool, not a toy”. I tell my wife that too!

[@ypaulbrown]

Come down to Florida and we can test the Snow Blower….❤ Paulie

[@TopperMachineLLC]

You got zombies?!?! Or just stupid people. LOL

[@stephenbridges2791]

I had a 62 Ford P/U that had a sediment bowl on the fuel pump, of all places. I never saw the need to do anything different, either.

[@seksak5176]

Hey Matt, when you throttled up the Wisconsin V4 it sounded pretty fast to me. These things have a pretty crude oiling system that squirts oil from the side of the block into a hole in the con rod at the incredibly low pressure of 5 psi when warmed up. 15 psi cold. I have two of these lumps of iron. One on a log splitter and one on a 15 kW generator. Get a spindle tach and measure the RPM and set the governor rev limit per the engine model manual which is around 2200-2400 rpm. These things are very prone to tossing a rod out the side from over revving. If you watch the revs and overloading, these 1937 designed things will run forever. Hope we have another mild winter and you don't need it. Steve in Oconomowoc

[@CEngineering-pv8uw]

Hey Steve, his name is Josh.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It is governed at 1800. That was checked. Funny how the camera audio makes things sound different, Josh

[@kimmclennan9949]

A friend on spooner lake has a piece of 1 1/2 pipe pinned to the bottom of his plow blade to keep it out of his gravel drive

[@phlodel]

The old sediment bowl is perfectly good for keeping trash out of your carburetor. It lets you see what's going on, too. That being said, I'd probably put an inline filter in it, too.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Inline filter is a good idea, but there isn't much room. fuel line is only a few inches long, and in a tight spot. But when the hose is failing, that is another issue beyond the filter.

[@BrucePierson]

The white corrosion on your jet is most likely caused by humidity in the air. Being a retired small engine mechanic, I've seen a fair bit of this over the years in carburettors that have sat for extended periods of time when the equipment has not been used.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

That makes sense, I have not used this in a while!

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Hey Josh, back about 40 years ago I used to maintain some bigger snowblowers, lived in a place that got LOTS of snow and keeping the roads open in the plant was a big deal. I learned to hate them, and living in that much snow I learned to hate snow too. So I moved LOL. Now I live in a part of Canada that has the mildest winter. right now it is 4 with an expected high of 8 ( so 33 - 48 ). No snow yet, if we do get any it goes away really quick. If I want snow I have a ski hill about 40 min away, they have about 7 feet already. Christmas day calling for 50 mm rain (2") and about 7 degrees (43 F ) Snow blower story time. We had a much bigger version of what you have, mounted on a Cat 966C loader. Can't remember clearly but I think it had a Cummins 555 for power. We had this one brain dead operator running it, he figured out that if he tilted the unit forward, the bottom auger would touch the pavement and since it was a fairly dry snow that day, it cleaned the pavement down to bare. Why he decided to go this route instead of leaving it on the shoes and letting the cutting edge do it's thing is beyond clear thought. All was fine until he ran it into a piece of the pavement that was broken up a bit and well the auger ate it. I don't even want to remember the destruction. Broke the cutting edge, mangled the auger, pushes the side of the unit out. We did have a spare machine, it was a 1950's vintage Sicard, took 2 men to operate so the push was on to get this steaming pile of crap back together. Yup, that was a fun couple of days. Then we would get a wet snow and the blowers would plug, don't want to remember that either. I hope that the business picks up. I know the value of a good machine shop and machinist, I have been lucky enough to work with some really excellent ones over the years. I'm retired now, heavy equipment mechanic, too far away and in a different country to help you out. I do enjoy your videos.

[@user-oi8tg3dq7t]

Greetings Josh from the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches. It looks like you’re ready for the global warming snowstorm. Keep warm.

[@northwoodsguy1538]

ETOH draws water from the air and causes corrosion especially equipment kept outside. ETOH can eat some old rubber parts. Good snow blowing.

[@TalRohan]

We get humid cold in the UK its deathly ...add a strong wind and its deadly to be honest if you get a draft through to skin you are getting wet and ten times colder immediately Loving the attitude change to snow lol Yeah now I see where the Snowblower problem is, you should see a section of fuel line I just found on my Landrover, I really need to change it because its glazed with solidified biodiesel. The rubber goes porous if you dont use the right stuff, and this bit was put on by a garage I think...definitely prefer my supply Have a great holiday and a happy new year

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Humid cold os the worst.

[@ckvasnic1]

Josh…. You sound like me…. I’ll get to it when it acts up…. The only thing is it’s going to act up when you have a drive full of snow…. And pulling it apart will be less than less fun…

[@TopperMachineLLC]

when it acts up, I will bring it inside and just do it in the heated shop. 30 minute project in the warmth. No big deal.

[@broncota2210]

I've rebuilt 2 erskine blowers that had thousands of hours on them. We don't use hard shoes because it's not just on pavement . I see nothing wrong with your line of thinking josh.

[@scpvrr]

Next season: convert a Jordan spreader for road use

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Find me a Jordan spreader and I'll put it to work on the railroad.

[@ron827]

With your slow ship time in the shop, now might be a good time to do the carb and fuel line work so it does not interfere with plauing in the snow. :)

[@TopperMachineLLC]

While this is a good idea, it may not fail until next year. Then I can start out fresh then. Why install the kit if it won't be needed.

[@MikeF1189]

Oem rubber line from the '60s lasts decades, aftermarket Chinese rubber line lasts a couple weeks

[@BrucePierson]

Interesting that you mentioned ethanol fuel. We've been using E10 (up to 10% ethanol) since in was introduced here in Australia, most of the time in our cars and we have had no issues in all that time. I do however, use plain 91 unleaded in all my lawn and garden equipment, mowers, brush cutter and chainsaws. I have a Honda mower and brush cutter and it specifies not to use ethanol fuel, so I don't use it in them. We fill a five gallon drum with 91 unleaded when we need it, so everything for lawn and garden gets 91. There has been rumour that ethanol may be mandated in all fuel, but that has not happened, so it may or may not happen.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

For your sake, I hope it isn't mandated. Ethanol ruins a lot if stuff.

[@jjohnson2553]

Gas evaporates whether it contains ethanol or not. So it is going to go bad sooner or later. Sooner if your fuel tank/system is vented. I use nothing but ethanol free in my boat, ATV, motorcycle, pressure washer, blower, weed eater, mower, etc. I've had fuel go bad just over the course of the winter months due to evaporation. My winter temps are probably mild by comparison to yours which may be part of the reason for the rate of evaporation, but it does happen. My boat is the one thing I don't worry about too much because I can manually close the vent on that fuel tank to slow down the evaporation. Everything else gets stabilizer unless I get lazy or forget. It's cheap insurance against having to clean a carb and fuel system.

[@StuartsShed]

👍 Cheers.

[@mikeduhm5325]

" 10 to 20 below with low humidity is much warmer than 28 degrees with humidity". That's a good one. I know what you mean but it's not warmer. Lol. Yes ethanol fuel is junk but even non ethanol isn't as good as the old leaded fuel was. Every hard face electrode ( wire or stick ) is insanely expensive. I've had good luck using stainless electrode on certain things to give it a harder surface. Bought lots of it for dirt cheap at auctions

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I actually use stainless for a different application. The wear characteristics were exceptional. But this hard face is very specific for a special application that I can't substitute.

[@prototype3a]

I don't know much of anything about hardfacing. TBH, I didn't know it could even be done with MIG. I've heard that ethanol wrecks a lot of materials and the only real solution is teflon.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Howdy Josh, to be honest, I never watch these follow up videos, sorry buddy 😂 however here I am now, so happy days, thoroughly interesting too, fuel line breaks down on the Custom Motorcycles make too, thanks for sharing

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I get it. Not everyone likes the followups. I don't hold it against anyone for not watching them. But when I bash the haters and morons, it sure is funny.

[@tinkerersgarage2944]

In this case I would use rubber line. Copper is to stiff when the fuel tank is mounted away from the engine.

[@Drottninggatan2017]

As they say in the song: Let is snow, let is snow, let it snow.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

NO, NO, NO. But I still want to play with it. LOL

[@bobmazzi7435]

Your comment on toy/tool strikes close to home. One major difference between men and boys is the cost of their toys. And I'm glad to see others admit it.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Lol. Yup. My toys are expensive.

[@bobmazzi7435]

@@TopperMachineLLC You play with full sized steam driven equipment. And a sawmill. And antique mining equipment. and, and, ..... You are an example for many of us on what can be done.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@bobmazzi7435 or more like What Not To Do. LOL. Don't buy this stuff. LOL

[@MICHAEL-ys3pu]

Glad we don’t get much snow here in Australia, were I live,if we get 50mm all the roads are closed until it melts, this only takes a day or so and we only get that much snow every second or third year. 🇦🇺

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@MICHAEL-ys3pu sounds wonderful. Lol.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Josh, I would just replace with a good quality rubber fuel hose. Probably last the rest of the life if the blower. I would worry about vibration fatiguing the copper line.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Good point.

[@DonDegidio]

@TopperMachineLLC Wish I didn't need to drive an hour just to get ethanol free gas. Might try a method I saw in a KZbin video about adding a quart of water to 5 gallons of ethanol gas, shake it up, then wait for it to settle then drain off the water.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@DonDegidio I've heard that works great. The alcohol will attach to the water and the petroleum will float. At least that's what I understand. Never tried it.

[@dcraft1234]

I think the problem with that is you lose "octane" rating.

[@kennethstaszak9990]

That was my first thought as soon as he said copper line. Nickel/copper is a different animal and is good to go.

[@Crusher9mil]

I don't think any of the antisnow warranties ever exceed one year, at least not in my area. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@The_DuMont_Network]

Your dilemma re hating winter and wanting to use the snowblower is like watching your mother in law driving your new Tesla over a cliff. Mixed emotions.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Lol. Honestly if I had a new tesla, I'd gladly send it off a cliff.

[@tetedur377]

🤣 I actually liked my mother-in-law and got along with her, but that's still funny.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@tetedur377 I like my mother-in-law too. But she has one of those nasty electric cars. So I think I can sympathize the the OP but in reverse. 😅

[@seancasey2444]

I want to see that thing throwing snow.

[@blitzkrueg07]

When I get gas for equipment in a gas can I fill my truck first with the hose then the can as some hoses get shared for different fuels.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Absolutely. I always pump at least 3 gallons into the truck first. There will be a lot of crap in that first bit. Sucks we have to pay for it.

[@wizardind3203]

possibility sweating in the tank carb may create white

[@lancekincaid5610]

You said it right the first time " TOY" not "tool"😂😂😂😂

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Don't tell the wife that. It's a tool as far as she is concerned.

[@lancekincaid5610]

@TopperMachineLLC 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dcraft1234]

Might have been a mixup at the gas station and some corn squeezins got in the wrong tank.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Not likely. The fuel doesn't have that rancid smell.

[@mongoose388]

Josh, as a former instructor I can tell you there is no such thing as a stupid question. Just stupid people that ask...

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Lol.

[@GardenTractorBoy]

I wish we could buy non-ethanol fuel but sadly it is very hard to find over here

[@pr3ttyxdogs73]

There's a lot of things you can fix, but ya can't fix stupid! Lol😂

[@funone8716]

My guess is it's gonna be lacking horsepower. I"m sure it'll work, but if you ger 12" or more, probably slow going. And that's if it decides to run on all 4 cylinders. The Wis-cons and the 2cyl Onans seem prone to dropping cylinders randomly......plugs or weak spark perhaps.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

HP is not the issue in snow. Torque is what is needed, which is what wisconsins have. I have no fear this is underpowered at all.

[@ironmyno]

I wonder if you could find some harder material to bolt on those skis instead of spemd all that time welding that expensive wire. Like hardened and ground shafting. Or 3' length of 1" drill rod?? I dunno. Just a random idea.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Hardfacing doesn't take that long.

[@kenmajeski7715]

Well... You will have to let us know how this works out. Many years ago I had a single stage snow blower. It was a Hiniker made in Mankato. It was worthless in wet snow as it was always plugging up. But when everything was right it took a Lot of power and snow really flew. That thing would soak up around 100 HP Had it on the back of a 1206. I gave it away to a friend who used the gearbox to drive his sawmill. Now I have a 2 stage 7 foot. Hard to plug. Will blow really wet snow. Will work with around 70 HP. I do see the blower/auger part is different than my Hiniker so maybe this one will be better...???

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I've had several single stage over the years. There are good and bad designs. I think this one will work great. Another thing with single stage is having the shoot almost strait, as mine is. Any restriction will cause plugging. I will have a video of it when we get good snow.

[@jamesbonnema1041]

I used to have a snowmobile to keep snow away

[@TopperMachineLLC]

They work too. Never had one. Never could understand owning something you store for 11 months of the year, spend a week getting it running, then the last 3 weeks fixing it everything you want to ride it. At best you get 100 miles of riding. Yeah, I'll stick with my truck. Lol

[@Hey_Its_That_Guy]

It's sad, and ridiculous that we have to pay more for non-ethanol fuel, as ethanol is an additive, but it's totally worth it.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I agree. On a average $0.50 more per gallon. I had a truck that would get 12mpg on ethanol and 19 on nonethanol. We'll worth the added expense. I still put non ethanol in my current truck if I'm pulling the camper. I notice a couple mpg increase there.

[@MichaelD-fn5lv]

Ethanol is a really bad deal all around. Bad for engines, consumers, the environment, and farming. The amount of fossil fuels it replaces is trivial compared to the amount of resources it takes to produce.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It is an environmental disaster. The add ethanol to the fuel, which in turn takes more fuel to burn. Does this not add to pollution? Not to get into the environmental aspects of making that garbage. UGH

[@MichaelD-fn5lv]

@TopperMachineLLC 100% glad you brought it up! Ethanol is an issue that doesn't get enough exposure. When you consider the logistics and equipment required to grow, water, fertilizer, transport & process, it just doesn't work without massive government subsidy. Not to mention a detriment to the environment and society.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@MichaelD-fn5lv we had the opportunity, years back, to get an ethanol plant in our area. I was involved because of the railroad. The volume of ground water that plant would consume in the production was enough that the DNR stepped in and said NO WAY. It would have dropped the water table 30 feet in the first few months. We are talking millions of gallons of water a month. While I wish it would have went through, because it would have created so many great jobs and brought in more industry, I am glad it didn't.

[@demetre6756]

What are the problems your noticed with ethanol fuel? please

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It dries out seals for one. The biggest issue is that it grows some kind of weird fungus or something like that in the system. Basically it plugs it up solid. The only way I've found to remedy this, once it happens, is to bead blast the entire carb, inside and out.

[@cougarhunter33]

Alcohol is hydroscopic. It draws water out of the air. Water in fuel is not good.

[@dankotos61]

To keep the mice out when you're not using it put mothballs around the motor

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I have tried that in the past. Funny, in my area, they use the moth balls for bedding. Tough little pests.

[@northwoodsguy1538]

Try bars of Irish Spring soap. Leave them in the box because they still smell.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

we have had the same results. The only thing that keeps the critters away is either my cat or the .22

[@johnmf6096]

Why not paint the skids? im not trolling, genuinely interested. Will the mill scale protect the metal?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@johnmf6096 why paint them. It will just wear off anyway. Paint doesn't make equipment work any better.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

stuff is painted because people buy shiny things. A lot of things do not need paint to function. If you don't like that I don't paint things that don't require it, don't watch.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@mmm365 Again, something that is in an abrasive environment does not need paint. Secondly, it is MY equipment. Don't like it, you are welcome to come paint it for me. I will gladly let you!!

[@bostedtap8399]

Ref hard facing wire, guessing its a 1% Nickel grade.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Much higher actually. Very specialized.

[@jrmintz1]

Where do you get non-ethanol fuel? I don't have a clue.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

most any gas station.

[@mmi16]

@@TopperMachineLLC - that might be true in Wisconsin - but not all states permit the sale of non-ethanol fuel.

[@northwoodsguy1538]

​​@@TopperMachineLLCIn northern WI Most Fleet Farms with gas stations have mid range ETOH free gasoline which is cheaper than premium ETOH free. Some Kwick Trips have ETOH Free 87 octane about $ .40 - $ .50 more than regular $ .40 - $ .50 less than premium.

[@davidcat1455]

Australia

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@@northwoodsguy1538 I only buy my fuel from Cenex or Mobil now days. I refuse to buy anything from Kwik Trip. That is one evil corporation.

[@richardsedenquist3222]

Toy = 2 Hands.....Tool = 1 Hand. ....ìm Bad...🤣

[@TopperMachineLLC]

🤣🤣🤣

[@richardsedenquist3222]

​@@TopperMachineLLCjosh...im putting a 353 detroit on my Mckee 7 ft 2 stage snow blower to quick attach to my 580 SL....yours looks like it has an overcenter clutch going to a speed multiplier to increase rotational speed and chain and sprockets to Spin the Auger??? Is your unit only a single Stage as i dont see a fan housing behind the Engine....🤷‍♂️

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@richardsedenquist3222 yes, single stage and great reduction. I looked at several 2 stage units but they were too big. I really isn't want a 2 stage as they are more mechanically prone to failure. Simple is always better. I used to clear my yard with a 1969 cub cadet and 42" snow thrower. Knowing what a good single stage can do, I have no regrets. This will do the job.

[@richardsedenquist3222]

@@TopperMachineLLC Josh...i was not cutting down your Unit...Toy....Tool. im just using what i have Available as my grandfather passed away and it was his....it will be an interesting Fab Job for me and i also have a machine Shop in Escanaba Mi...ive àlready got how i want to do it in my head....going to mount the Engine first and then incorporate the quick attach...the Snowblower from Hell on KZbin was my inspiration.....and like you.. we are all Nuts until it Works....Cheers

[@TopperMachineLLC]

@richardsedenquist3222 I never took it as negative. I prefer a single stage, but that's my choice. I'd love to see your unit when done.

[@BruceBoschek]

It's your site and the work is all yours, but I still want you to know that I do not enjoy these follow-up videos and don't watch them. If everyone else loves them that's fine. I don't have to watch them and can still enjoy the regular videos. No snow here in central Europe yet.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

That is totally up to you. I don't hold anything against you for not watching them. A lot of people love them. What you watch is totally your choice. No hard feelings here.

[@redmorphius]

The way it ran good briefly upon start up, then sputtering…. Sounds like it wasn’t getting good fuel flow to the carb

[@TopperMachineLLC]

plugged jet. It plugged right after starting.

[@candyjanusch3716]

also wasnt the 100000 sub video only 6 months ago 27000 in only 6 months almost seems as if the more subs you get the faster it grows

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I believe you are right. It does accelerate. that algorithm

[@Dalbayob69]

If you don’t get any snow, atleast it’s ready for the zombie apocalypse 😆and we’ll get to see it working one way or another.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I await the zombie apocalypse with great enthusiasm. It would be so much fun to go through a herd of them with this. LOL

[@timodeporto686]

I find it a very scary machine, however, if there is no snoe to blow, it might help you with a zombie apocolypse!

[@TopperMachineLLC]

Exactly. And I'm excited for that also.

[@valkman761]

If things are quiet maybe look for some sponsored content?

[@TopperMachineLLC]

This has always been a controversial issue for me. So many do this, and it seems to kill their channel. I tried a few and have a few good ones. Lately the ones reaching out are not ones I am interested in working with.

[@michaelhaiden6718]

Josh the first chance I get I will ask you stupid question

[@Cinder2008]

I enjoyed the video but…….you are waiting until the blower acts up to fix it. It won’t act up until you need it.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

It may not act up. If it does, its a 30 minute fix in a heated shop. Not worth tearing into it until it really fails.

[@oldadthomas]

share some of the stupid comments with us. always like to see how "intelligent" some folks think they are.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I may do a stupid comments video. I'll have to keep track of all that. Lol. Great concept for my new years special.

[@darmah1959]

Ethanol is not the devil, does it need a little different handling, yes. It offers much more environmentally friendly octane improvement than alternatives. The biggest problem is the oil companies dont make it and spend a fortune demonizing it and as a result people spend a fortune on gasoline that they probably dont need.

[@TopperMachineLLC]

I disagree 100% ethanol is bad all around. Look into the environmental impacts of its production. From start to finish, it is horrible.

[@darmah1959]

@@TopperMachineLLC There is a lot of misinformation about ethanol and it has become popular to blame everything on it. Sure it has its issues, but not what is commonly thought. Its environmental impact is actually a lot less than any alternatives. I have worked in alt fuel area for a long time, happy to continue this offline if you want. Like unleaded fuel, whether you like it or not, it is here to stay.

[@mikeshotts5254]

@@TopperMachineLLC You evidently have not been around many oil fields and refinerierys if you think ethanol has more environmental impacts.

[@candyjanusch3716]

"is your broom broken"

[@TopperMachineLLC]

LOL, Actually I can't find it.