Alternate ways to adjust belt on QA-36?

[jimbob200521]

Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

I can make the screw right handed. Can you get me the overall length from the handle ( where the rod starts ) to the end of the threaded rod?

I will be happy to get you that info but tonite, the thrower and I aren't on talking on terms. I was cleaning up some sidewalks at work today and as I've found before, this weather has made several sidewalks heave pretty bad. Well...I found another one today. I hit it so hard (was cruising at almost full speed with the thrower apparently not all the way up) that when it caught, I almost got knocked out of the seat. Anywho, it knocked the thrower a bit off of the quick attach mounts so I've got some work to do and when I do it, I'll get the info.

Long story short, yes I'll get you the length but not tonite

BTW, I didn't mean to jack this thread!

[Jeff in Pa]

Get your working first and then if you have time, get measurements.

Sudden stops can really hurt

[rdehli]

my QA42 A looks just like that , think my problem is that the adjuster is a little worn , its 35-40 years old and it just works loose. thinking of fabing something to hold the t handle in place so the belt will stay tight. Any body ever done this . thought I seen once where a guy drilled a hole thru the t-handle attached a short chain to the t-handle the bolted the other end of the chain to the blower mount. thoughts on this?

[finsruskw]

Rob, Do this....drill and tap a 1/4" hole near enough to the adjuster handle so that a 1/4" bolt threaded into o=it will catch the handle should it try to back off. Add a jam nut so you don't loose the bolt.

If you need to re adjust, just back off the jam nut, unscrew the bolt and adjust.

Dave

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by cmouta

Is the adjuster supposed to look like this?


that IS reverse thread and that castle nut makes sense because there is a hole for it which is not the case with the adjuster I have. I'm starting to think I got a little hosed on this snow thrower from craigslist. The belt I was given was too big, the lifting rod was too short. now this...

Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

I purchased material, I have begun machining and will be offering these shortly.

Jeff

Originally Posted by jimbob200521

Is there a way to incorporate some kind of socket head on it to make it able to be turned with a wrench? Even a nut to put a socket on or even a female socket adapter (like the fill plug on older Cub rear ends have) would make it easier to get to from time to time. Just a thought, looking forward to seeing what comes out of your shop!

Got the first few done



QA36 / QA 42 / QA36A / QA42A belt tensioner bolt, castle nut & plate button . This style has a welded nut in the end for use with 3/4" wrench. ( original style will offered later after I bend up handles)

These are 1/2 -13 LEFT HAND thread




I'll also sell just the bolt and castle nut too


Complete unit as shown $27 plus shipping
Adjustment bolt with castle nut $15 plus shipping
Plate button $15 plus shipping

I put this in my parts for sale post too.

[Muzzy]

Nice job Jeff.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by Muzzy

Nice job Jeff.

Thanks Muzzy

I'll update the pictures, I got larger washers and cotter pins.

[ACecil]

Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

Got the first few done



QA36 / QA 42 / QA36A / QA42A belt tensioner bolt, castle nut & plate button . This style has a welded nut in the end for use with 3/4" wrench. ( original style will offered later after I bend up handles)

These are 1/2 -13 LEFT HAND thread




I'll also sell just the bolt and castle nut too


Complete unit as shown $27 plus shipping
Adjustment bolt with castle nut $15 plus shipping
Plate button $15 plus shipping

I put this in my parts for sale post too.

Great job as always, Jeff!

[yeeter]

I like the idea of being able to put a wrench or socket on it to adjust. In fact, on one of the ones I have the PO welded a large nut to the adjuster wing - just throw a socket on it and can turn it to however tight you want.