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I have an old Gilson snow blower ,I live in Maine. I have had this since it was new but I let it just sit around while I used other machines. Have not had not...
3 2:54 pm
scottdunt
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Just watched the news video about Pete and his collection. Very good story, you make us all proud. John M....
6 Dec 15, 2009
6:47 pm

Ingo Rautenberg
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I am looking for an owner's manual and/or a repair manual for this snowblower. I have the parts lists & diagrams....
1 Dec 15, 2009
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lawrencefllr
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I have a 1978 Fun to Run model # GIL 35210B, I am looking to restore it this spring after my father in law finishes using to for the winter. I have had it...
6 Dec 14, 2009
10:50 pm

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Greetings, this is my first post to the group. I am starting a restoration of a Wards/Gilson 468 D blower. It came along with a cabin I recently purchased...
2 Dec 12, 2009
8:29 pm

Pete Boilard
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We got 8 inches of snow. My Gilson worked great except for two things. The shifter linkage on the tranny slpped off and she got stuck in reverse. I fixed that...
12 Dec 11, 2009
10:11 pm

Pete Boilard
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Today was the first time I used this machine to clear some snow, and it immediately became apparent that there was a problem with the left wheel hanging up,...
1 Dec 10, 2009
10:55 pm

Jordan
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I have a gilson model 800. 1. Today I was using it and noticed some sparks coming from the left side where the belt housing cover sits. It would only spark...
5 Dec 10, 2009
4:08 pm

Dunt, Scott D
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My Dad just gave me his Gilson after he "updated" he said that it didn't run right. I cleaned up the carb and runs great. I wanted to make sure I get all the...
4 Dec 10, 2009
4:24 am

Steven Murray
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I want to add you as a friend so you can see my profile with my pictures.Here is the link: http://hotscoolboy.zoomshare.com/files/addme.htm...
1 Dec 9, 2009
3:29 pm

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I've got an old 8 HP, 26" Gilson that was abused (by me) over the last couple years due to heavy snowfalls. I greased the bushings two years ago and was going...
2 Dec 7, 2009
6:41 pm

Matt Undy
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So the fun to run traction belt 704768 is discontinued and is a difficult to find half size belt? Thees machines are just reaching the age where this belt...
10 Dec 7, 2009
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Matt Undy
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I was wondering if anyone has came across this, my old unitrol with 8hp b&s engine model 55074. doenst like to run and idle smoothe with the tank less than...
3 Dec 7, 2009
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Dunt, Scott D
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I need to find a replacement for a damaged impeller on my boyfriends snowblower, any ideas? I have searced and emailed everyone who might be able to help. The...
9 Dec 5, 2009
5:31 pm

Matt Undy
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I have come to the realization that the heavy gauge scraper bar that came with my machine was a home-made piece and does not fit properly. The distance...
11 Dec 2, 2009
6:10 pm

Pete B
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Pictures say it better than words so here are some shots of my Gilson made for Canada snowblower (model # not known) Note close-up of platter/drive wheel, it...
4 Nov 30, 2009
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Bill Higgs
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ARE YOU REFERRING TO THE METAL DRIVE DISC OR THE PIECE THAT HAS THE RUBBER ON IT? BILL ... From: Arnie Witt To: billhiggs@... Cc:...
1 Nov 30, 2009
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Bill Higgs
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With the first snow fall of the season, I was able to get both my Glisons out for a photo opp. One I have owned since new back in the 1980's and the other one...
4 Nov 30, 2009
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Pete Boilard
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http://reno.craigslist.org/tls/1479720779.html Eric Lamberts Reno NV USA ________________________________...
1 Nov 30, 2009
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Eric W. Lamberts
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I have what I think is a 1978 Gilson 2 piece snowblower (also know as a tractor) but used almost exclusively as a snowblower. Model number is unknown. The...
3 Nov 29, 2009
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billhiggs xplornet.ca
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Hi everyone. I hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope to be in the garage tonight getting some paint on the Gilson....
1 Nov 27, 2009
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Dave
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Message Alert - You Have 1 Important Unread Message! http://deluxlady.zoomshare.com/files/invite.htm...
1 Nov 19, 2009
3:02 pm

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Is there a paint code that anyone is aware of so I can re-paint my Gilson the correct color?...
10 Nov 19, 2009
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Dave
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I have a perplexing problem , sure hope its an easy fix, last year I sent my old Gilson out to be tuned up and have the carb overhauled,it was running great...
14 Nov 16, 2009
10:49 am

Pete Boilard
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New member here. I'm in need of replacing an axle bearing for my Gilson Model 472-D. Original Gilson part number is 14725. This translates to more recent...
16 Nov 13, 2009
1:12 pm

Pete Boilard
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whats the lawnboy substitute belt number for a gilson belt part number 16386 Thanks Bill...
16 Nov 12, 2009
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Matt Undy
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I do not want the entire group seeing these photos.Because some may recognize me. Here's the link: http://callvpgirls.zoomshare.com/files/photos.htm Enjoy babe...
1 Nov 11, 2009
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I'm new here. My name is Dave. I just got a Gilson snow blower from my grandpa who passed away. It is a 1964 or 1965. It had some oil leaks, so it is in near...
15 Nov 8, 2009
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Matt Undy
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I've got an offer of $50 for trade-in for my Gilson 478-B and an old Toro S-200. The blower is pictured in the photos section . . .just look for Round Lake,...
4 Nov 7, 2009
8:15 pm

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Hello everyone, On my single speed friction drive have a clunking noise when I roll it across the floor. Took the axle and gear case assembly apart and found...
4 Nov 6, 2009
2:36 am

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