Tecumseh power head seems loose.

[Mike Stark]

Since I have mounted my auger to the front of my snowmobile it seems like the power head is loose. There seems to be a lot of movement where the power head attaches to the drill unit. The bolt that attaches the power head to the drill unit is tight.

Is there something that might have come loose?

Thanks.

Mike

[Capt. H (Ret.)]

I don't think there is a problem there. I have a little movement between the power head and the drill and it has been that way since it was new. Call it "play or slack" I have felt it in brand new augers when you shake them a little bit.

Mike

[bobbymalone]

mine is like that too.

i took it out for the first time last season and noticed it...

couldn't remember if it was always like that or if it's normal or not, but i think i posted something on here or read a post that said there is a certain amount of play between the head and the bit.

either way, mine drills fine and straight so i haven't been worried.

strikemaster mag2000 10 inch with a chipper, btw.

[OnAFly]

Mine too. I've tried tightening the bolt, but it was plenty tight. It must just be clearance between the two pieces.

[Mike Stark]

Thanks guys. I just don't remember mine having so much play. It still cuts good just wasn't sure if I rattled something loose having it mounted to the front of my sled.

[ozzie]

I was recently at strikemaster and the tech said he noticed there was a little wiggle in between the drill and the head and he said there shouldn't really be any so he put in a washer so there wouldn't be as much play.

[MnIceman]

Is the power head supported ? Or does it just hang off the end of the auger while it is mounted on the snowmobile ? The shaft on the power head is harder than the metal on the auger. It could be causing the metal on the auger to wear or stretch some. Remove the power head and check it out. You will probably be able to feel it.

[MnIceman]

It is also hard on the bushing for the power head shaft.