Auger clearance
 

Anyone know what the clearance between the chute hole and the auger, or at least maybe what your is just curious have searched but no luck? Attached pics of mine was cleaning and painting the chute and got to ask. I bought this used 2 yrs. back. Looks to be about a 1/4" gap. Thanks, going to surf later if I find anything I will post? Maybe Sugarmaker will compare his as it is pretty factory lookin now! LOL :HeadScratch:

That appears to look all right. That is about what all 3 of my throwers look like. Here is pics of my 36" and 42"

Darn I just learned something by seeing your pics! LOL Not only is the clearance the same but, my QA36A has a right and left blade in the center of the screw? Your QA36 looks like its soild? Strange similar model and design change? Pretty cool! Thanks for the pics cubs n bxrs answered 1 question and started another? Maybe less snow thrown less chance of plugging? LOL IDK :bigthink:

Auger clearance?
 

340,
I will try to get out to the sugarhouse and measure the clearance on the QA42 chute to rotor dimension.
Sorry I did not follow your comments about the auger difference on the machines? A picture might help?
Glad cubs-n-bxrs got this info for you!
Regards,
Chris

340,
Looks to be as mentioned: about .25 inch clearance, between rotor and housing near the chute.
Regards,
Chris

Just measured my QA36A & 1/4" between the auger & upper housing.

Nik.

Would you take pics of the front view of your auger. The screw on the left in your pics looks odd for some reason. Does not look like it is attached to the paddle in the center.

Sorry thought I had posted a left and right picture? Heres a couple more, like I said the QA36-42A's must have a different paddle style for the chute from the QA36-42's 2 lefts 2 rights :HeadScratch:

There are both 2-paddle and 4-paddle QA-36/42A snowthrowers...that is the reason for the differences you are noticing.

Things that make you go HMMMMM. I have never seen a 4 paddle thrower before. Does one work better than the other hence the design change?

Well, theoretically the 4-paddle should be able to empty itself twice as fast. My current QA-36A is a 4-paddle.

Where do you purchase the slip plate material? Is it brush or spray? and what is the dry time? Can it go over existing paint.
Regards,
Chris

Ok cool did not know about the 2-4 paddles on these throwers! I would agree the 4 paddle should be able to empty faster! Now cubs-n-bxrs could you post a couple pics of ur thrower paddles from the front? Got me curious now! LOL Would make sense to me the 4 paddle would be better for a non-hydro with out creeper then? Because of the tractor speed? Were as hydro you can inch them along? LOL Hope I'm not :beatdeadhorse: just love learning more about these tractors and their attachments! Thanks guys

Got mine at Tractor supply like $8 called EZ-slide. First time for me heard and read about it, so see if it helps. Dries really fast, I repainted my chute let it dry a couple hours and just sprayed it over top. Direction says paint should be scuffed up, i would scotch brite. I'm sure some others will post. They had have it in qts gal.

340demon here is the pics of the 36" and 42" 2 paddle augers.

It probably would not matter because it doesn't change the fact that you still have to continuously vary your speed over the ground to keep the thrower full.

The brush-on graphite paint is a lot better than the spray can. It'll go on thicker so you won't have to reapply as often.

I used TSC Valspar oil base paint with hardener in it on the white thrower and it is holding up better than the EZ-Slide ever did. Brushed on. I think it works just as well if not better on this application.

Ok that is the style my dad had. This one seems to keep up better than my dads IMO. I haven't had any speed problems on this one so far. It seems to keep up fine has the speed-up pulley on it maybe that helps? Well next year when I give up the Hydro for the 108 it may come into play? So far I am pleased this is a link of me cleaning a run-way for the 5 pups to play frisbee in the back yard with 3-4 inches of snow! Spoiled damn dogs! LOL I may try the brush on after using up the spray. But I agree if you do a good paint job with some type of hardener like automotive paint should hold up well, and would think you wouldn't need it! When I refurb mine I will use some PPG,dupont,etc. or even if you could find the old Dupont Dulux we did my dads tractor, I bought it from him, and my brother bought it from me and still looks decent! Thats been some time in 97 we painted it! Heres a link: Thanks for the pics guys and info.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK7Pi...ature=youtu.be

Auger clearance
 

Here is a pic of my QA42A it has the 4 paddle auger, and throws snow 25- 30 feet.
.http://i556.photobucket.com/albums/ss1/pszjm/227.jpg

Love this forum to learn stuff like 2 paddle vs 4 paddle throwers! Thanks for posting I will watch for that feature now.
Sam thanks for posting the info on the slip plate.
Regards,
Chris

I think that's actually an H42.

WOW That auger is Huge lookin! Man that is a serious machine, tube looks like 6-8" pipe!:biggrin2: I know Sugarmaker same no problem love this site! LOL

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You are right Matt