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Saturday, March 23, 2024

Snowblower Wheel Hub Design 3 23 2024

 

The problem with snowblower wheel hubs is that they rust solid to the axle they are on, making them very hard to remove.

The reason to remove them is that it might make for a cleaner oil change.  Plus you might have to remove them to change parts.

If they were made where y that center hub is shaped exactly like a hexagonal nut then you could get a large socket snuggly on it.  With a 10 foot breaker bar on each side...it would make the job possible and a lot easier to do.

By the way a ~1/4" pin with anti backout loop pegs that wheel it place on the axle.

In youtube videos you often see people welding a nut to something in order to free it with a wrench.  I would assert the engineering opportunity was missed and whatever part that is should have had the hex configuration?  And sure you have a lot of people who wouldn't figure it out.

I think a strong reputation is built by making products that last forever.  Increases product satisfaction but customer.  Then the product is recommended by word of mouth.

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