Snow thrower 193-353-100 (H-42) Driveshaft
 

My 30-yr old snow thrower's u-joint came apart. I'm having difficulty in locating a replacement. Any suggestions on where to get one? The part number may be 1254-783-C1.
Thank You!
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Try a farm parts, or machine shop for Weasler series 6, there cross may work. Take the yoke with so it can be measured.

Thanks Jkainz. I've tried CC dealers and TSC, but your suggestion may be the answer. I'll let you know if I have success with that.

Any auto parts store that worth a :censored: should be able to measure and match them. :beerchug:

OK thanks Jonathan. I'll give that a try.

Until I can locate a replacement I went with a modification to the original. Local auto parts store tapped and installed 1/2-inch bolts. In between the yokes was a cube with holes where pins wore loose and dropped out. Sorry, I neglected to take photo before re-assembly.

Are there bushings around the bolt shanks to take up the play? If not, it's going to beat itself to death in short order. ( as in catastrophic failure )

What he said! That is going to destroy the yoke and it may come out and hurt something or someone.

Ok. Thanks for the feedback. I'll have to keep looking for the correct part. It can never be easy with these. I'm really surprised these u-joints are not more available. Thanks again guys!

Look for a shop that services Spicer drivelines. Take them the complete shaft and I'm sure they can fix you up.