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RLBPA1 
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 Topic: Automated my snowblower shute
Posted: 24 Jan 2025 at 7:04pm |
135 RPM hydraulic motor. Now I can stay warm in the cab instead of getting out to turn the handle. 
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plummerscarin
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Posted: 24 Jan 2025 at 7:10pm |
Nice! Now you need to come do mine 
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Gary
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Posted: 24 Jan 2025 at 7:44pm |
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I have seen Windshield Wiper Motors used to turn Blower Shutes because of their very slow RPM.
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DiyDave
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Posted: 24 Jan 2025 at 8:09pm |
I put a steering wheel on the one I made, telescoping shaft, too... 
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Unit3
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Posted: 24 Jan 2025 at 11:05pm |
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Very nice. 5 Stars
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 25 Jan 2025 at 7:32am |
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FWIW.....if you swap rear wheels, you'll have better traction....
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Posted: 25 Jan 2025 at 9:32am |
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I like it! Nice install.
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Gary
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Posted: 25 Jan 2025 at 3:01pm |
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135 RPM
Are you broadcasting the Snow like you would Grass Seed?
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RLBPA1
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Posted: 25 Jan 2025 at 4:46pm |
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That speed motor seems about perfect for controlling the chute rotation and direction. Very similar to the hand crank speed.
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acken
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Posted: 25 Jan 2025 at 6:17pm |
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12 volt window motors quite common retrofit on garden tractor sized snowblowers, not sure if they would up to the task on a heavier blower like this.
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Steve in NJ
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Posted: 26 Jan 2025 at 1:53pm |
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Ingenuity strikes again!! Lookin' good!
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Gatz in NE
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Posted: 27 Jan 2025 at 5:51pm |
 acken wrote:
12 volt window motors quite common retrofit on garden tractor sized snowblowers, not sure if they would up to the task on a heavier blower like this. |
Doubt that a 12v window motor would have enough torque for that large of chute. Hydraulic motor would be the best route to take.
I adapted an early GM power window motor/gear to the snowblower on my JD GX345. A bit of work, but it moved the chute easily. Rather than letting the motor stall out at the end of travel, I built a spring-loaded clutch to protect the drive; adjusted to just slip when it hit either end of travel. Also used a 12v actuator for the deflector; stock item at Surplus Center. (video taken before cab installed)
BTW, the GX345 w cab, mower & snowblower is for sale. PM me for info.
Edited by Gatz in NE - 28 Jan 2025 at 8:58am
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WF owner
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Posted: 28 Jan 2025 at 7:25am |
I still have the hand crank on the chute turner for my snowblower, but I recently used a 12-volt linear actuator with a double pole, double throw momentary switch to tilt the tip of the chute up or down. I was more concerned about the tip, since I could easily turn the chute from the seat but had to shut everything down and get off every time, to tilt the chute.
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