Well, it worked... but I have some issues to attend to. We only got about 8"-10", with some drifts that were deeper. For the most part, the thrower worked well.

One is not the equipment's fault. I have a stone driveway that was redone this spring, and the stones aren't completely packed down yet, and there were some high spots. Generally I try to blow leaving about 2" and then clean the rest up with the blade. I blew a lot of stones.

The biggest issue was belt slippage, in the real deep stuff where it drifted the snow sifted down and was heavier, it is dry powdery snow, but the drifts are compacted. It tended to cause the belt to slip, and slow down the auger, and then jam the chute. I had to get off countless times, unjam it, and then snug up the belt tension. By the time I was done, my 5/8" belt is now about a 1/2" belt. The pulley alignment is pretty good, except I have an angle because of the engine being mounted on an angled plate. I read about this issue on another thread.

The next biggest issue is the muffler output blowing on the chute, making it get hot and melt the snow on the way out and it was causing slushy snow to build up. The two stage blower I had didn't have this issue, I'm thinking it's because the chute is offset to the side opposite the exhaust, and the single stage is right over the middle for the "paddles" to throw the snow, much closer to the exhaust.

The last issue is easily correctible and that's my lift arm situation, which is temporary anyway.

I've seen some models that had a piece of metal between the engine heat/ muffler exhaust,
and the discharge chute effectively being a diverter, I'm sure someone will post a pix.
Is your belt adjuster backing off? :bigthink:

Thanks George.

Curious about the heat deflector idea.

The adjuster doesn't seem to be backing off, I have seen posts talking about that being an issue. Each time I had to adjust it the adjuster got closer to the end of the threaded rod. So I think it's the belt being eaten up. I didn't get a cheapo belt, it was a NAPA Gates 5L360W.

I could just mount this on my 122 and solve all those problems, but the super gets such good traction with chains and the dual brakes. Plus, my 122 does not have a creeper, so I'm afraid even first gear would be too fast. My plan all along was to run a blower on the 122, but I'm kinda addicted to the guaranteed traction and massive power of the super. The M20 didn't even break a sweat. Or I could wait for a 364 or 450 to pop up for sale, but those are like hens teeth, especially now.

That 20Hp makes a lot of heat, so does my m-18
Here is a shield idea:
page 10 of manual:
https://www.onlycubcadets.net/pdf/19...wner%20Man.pdf
:beerchug:
I have mine blocked off on the 782 and duct the heat into the cab. :biggrin2:

Oh,
Bet cha a dollar to a donut yer adjustment is backing off, hell they all do.
I just drilled a little hole in my handle and use a piece of wire to secure it.
or lookie here: post 13

https://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/...t=58024&page=2

:Duh: I've seen that shield before in snow thrower pictures. So THAT's what that's for.

I don't have a cab, but my wife says I make my own hot air. :biggrin2:

Something that just popped into my mind. I had to replace the pulley because it was way out of alignment and rusted tight to the shaft so I had to remove it with some force (heat and steering wheel puller) and the pulley broke so I had to get another one quick from Tractor Supply since I didn't have time to order one. They had 4" and 5" so I went with 4", since the stock one is 4.5". Would that half inch smaller pulley be causing slippage? I wouldn't think 1/2" would make that much difference as far as belt grip but I guess that's possible. I didn't want to go bigger because it would turn the auger a little slower.

I have a 6" PTO clutch on the shelf, maybe I could upgrade the pulley to a 6" and get all kinds of belt grip... :biggrin2:

The 1/2" smaller Dia will speed up the blower a bit as you know, but will work the belt/engine a little more as expected.
The extra speed is welcome throwing the wet stuff but just keep the governor wide open and adjust your feed/speed accordingly.
You will prolly smell/hear the belt when it is slipping.
I doubt the extra 1/2" diameter will afford a noticeable difference in grip.
I run a 4" Browning pulley, and 1 tooth more on the drive sprocket, so my auger is running faster.
Oh,
Most ppl destroy the pulley removing it, don't feel bad.
'they are down in the moisture and road salt don't help either.:BlahBlah:
I think Browning makes a nice quality cast iron pulley, try surplus center.com
Stick yer finnner in the PTO pulley groove and feel if you have a worn groove.
it should be a nice "V" if it is worn into a "U" that is where you not only loose grip but wear belts fast!
Now don't be stickin' yer finner in the "groove" while it is running or been running recently because you will have a rough time explaining to yer honey how you got yer finner hurt in a "groove" yall been warned about :biggrin2:
FWIW:
fellers complain about mule drive belt wear and a lot of time it is because the mule pulleys and the PTO no longer are "V" but worn into a "U"
The short 1/4 twist, between the PTO pulley and the mule pulleys cause a lot of wear and contribute to it.
Most of these machines are 40++ years old and the PTO pulleys are in need of replacement. :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: :BlahBlah: