Simplicity snowblower junk yard

[MinnesotaMike]

Is there such a thing?

I picked up a free 8hp 24" Simplicity that I was able to get running, the only thing I need is the rod assembly that turns the chute.

Any ideas?

Thx,

Mike

[amateurfishing]

google search?

[Ryan_V]

Call l & p supply in Hutchinson. They have a pretty large graveyard

[MinnesotaMike]

Google Search, geesh, never thought of that.

Thanks for the good info Ryan, I'll call them.

[jentz]

Small engine repair shops usually have a junk pile out back.Finding the right one gets tough!

Have you checked prices new??

[hawgchaser]

Mike,

I think I have the same snow blower...received the same way. Mine has the Briggs engine, but they also made an 8 hp with a Kohler. There were a lot of machines equipped with either engine and both companies still supply parts. There are also a host of online small engine parts companies.

Here's a link, I've used for my Briggs. If you have the Briggs it will work for your blower too.

briggs engine

[MinnesotaMike]

Thanks guys,

Yes, Ive priced out new parts, over $100. Simplicity is proud of thier equipment.

I have a line on a used blower $75 on the list but the guy won't reply to me.

Mike

[Smokey]

I think that I also have the same machine, inherited when my father-in-law passed. You might try calling Lehmann's Power Equipment in Anoka. They seem to have a fair amount of used equipment and parts around.

[delcecchi]

Or try that resource for all kinds of stuff, the bay of e.

For example when I searched for "simplicity snowblower rod", this was 12.99

Probably helps if you know what the real name is or a part number. I didn't.

[CaptainMusky]

Del, I am sure you used the technical word for it. :-)

[MinnesotaMike]

I did search the Bay of E, found what looks like what I need.

They want $40 plus $20 for shipping from Rochester, Mn.

I can get a whole machine for $75 if the guy in Hastings would reply to my request.

I'll still try and find a repair shop around, I called the place in Anoka with no luck.

Thx,

Mike

[delcecchi]

Who in Rochester? I happen to be in Rochester. Save you the 20 anyway, and maybe the guy will take less.

I'll be in Vadnais Heights over Christmas, should the deal go down. You could pick it up there.

[MinnesotaMike]

Thanks for the offer Del. I am meeting a guy in Hastings that is parting out one and should be able to get the parts I need.

Mike

[MinnesotaMike]

Met up with the guy in Hastings and picked up what I needed for $10.

All is good.

Mike