emerson

my old buffalo blower had a spacer washer missing on the fan shaft gear. this would cause the shaft to move to the outside and make the fan blades rub on the housing.
put in a new washer as a spacer and that took the back and forth movement out of the fan shaft. fixing my grinding noise and rubbing problems.

Soak it in some diesel for a day, or more, should loosen up all of the old gunk in it.

Soak it in some diesel for a day, or more, should loosen up all of the old gunk in it.

I had mud daubers in my blower and soybeans. I have found a mouse nest and a screwdriver in other blowers I have aquired.

I had mud daubers in my blower and soybeans. I have found a mouse nest and a screwdriver in other blowers I have aquired.

I had mud daubers in my blower and soybeans. I have found a mouse nest and a screwdriver in other blowers I have aquired.

I had mud daubers in my blower and soybeans. I have found a mouse nest and a screwdriver in other blowers I have aquired.

Also if it is a bi-directional blower; some of them will work better in 1 direction than in the other---I've had one that would rub if turned one way and not if turned the other. Rather than rebuilding it I just marked the direction on the housing.

check for a bent blade or see if it has moved to one side or the other

I bought an antique blower on ebay and of course it was supposed to work like new. When it arrived i found that although it worked there was quite a bit of resistance and when i really cranked it the fan seemed to make a sound like it was rubbing on the shell. Can anyone tell me how I should approach this. I would like to repair and use this blower. All help is much appreciated. I am a rookie so talk to me like i am ignorant as I am.

Thank you for taking the time to help a newbie out. I greatly appreciate it.

I am in the same situation as the new guy. The link to the Blue Print 0133 the famous 55 forge is non working......can anyone please help me find this information as I am desperately trying to get started while i am motivated to do so. I need help building a good cheap forge......any takers?