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888
CAN ANYBODY GIVE ANY INFO ON THIS FORD ST 524 SNOWBLOWER, THAT I BOUGHT TODAY FOR $75.00. ITS BLUE AND WHITE IT STARTS RIGHT UP BY PULL CORD OR ELECTRIC START ...
banker6172000
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Nov 2, 2006
2:18 am
889
That is a Gilson built machine. Well a good running engine can be worth $75. so it's hard to go wrong. Reverse tends to be slow for safety. I have a Gilson...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 2, 2006
2:53 am
890
I JUST BOUGHT A FORD ST 524 BUT THE ROD THAT CONNECTS THE CHUTE ROD DOES NOT WORK WELL CAN ANYBODY HELP ME AND TELL ME WHAT THE CONNECTOR BETWEEN THE 2 RODS IS...
banker6172000
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Nov 4, 2006
1:26 am
891
WHAT IS THE CORRECT OIL LEVEL IN A FORD ST 524 WHEN I BOUGHT IT -THERE WAS NO MANUAL ALL YOU CAN DO IS UNSCREW A CAP OFF /IT HAS NO DIP STICK... THE PERSON I...
banker6172000
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Nov 4, 2006
1:36 am
892
It's a universal joint and is no longer available from Lawnboy. Old stock or one from a junker are options. Next option is adapting a similar component. Are...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 4, 2006
2:36 am
893
Filled to the top of the fill opening. Check before each storm or each tank of gasoline. http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/snowfaq.html#oil I would change the oil,...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 4, 2006
2:48 am
894
CAN ANYBODY HELP ME I SPRAYED CHOKE CLEANER IN THE CHOKE NOW ENGINE WILL BARELY RUN. IT RAN REAL GOOD PRIOR TO CLEANING CHOKE. I CLEANED THE CHOKE BECAUSE IT...
banker6172000
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Nov 7, 2006
2:37 am
895
I'm thinking about restoration of my 1979 Gilson 5hp/24".recently stumbled over Rust-Oleum farm equipment paint...
Mishka
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Nov 9, 2006
1:28 am
896
Try this: http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/snowparts.html#paint Pete ... From: Mishka To: gilsonsnowblowers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 9, 2006
1:52 am
897
I HAVE A FORD ST524, CAN ANYBODY TELL ME IF I HAVE SHEAR PINS OR ROLL PINS IN MY AUGERS AND WHAT SIZE ARE THEY SO I CAN STOCK UP ON REPLACEMENTS... THANKS -...
banker6172000
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Nov 9, 2006
3:23 am
898
Assuming that it's a Gilson built 5-24 they are 1/4 solid soft steel pins best acquired from your local LawnBoy dealer or: ...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 9, 2006
3:40 am
899
if I will decide to do restoration project again would like to paint snowblower not just similar color paint but specific paint for OTE hope this might bring...
Mishka
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Nov 10, 2006
12:41 am
900
The best thing you can do is to allow ample curing time for your paint. In the realm of enamels such as this nothing else will matter much. When I was trained...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 10, 2006
1:10 am
901
I HAVE A FORD ST 524 THAT I RECENTLY BOUGHT IT HAS NEW BELTS ON IT. BUT HOW TIGHT SHOULD THE BELTS BE WHEN ENGAGING THE AUGER? IT LOOKS TO ME LIKE THE BELTS...
banker6172000
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Nov 10, 2006
4:30 pm
902
Gilsons belts are easy to adjust since you do not adjust them. Having the correct belt will put into a range where the spring loaded idler rollers will apply...
Pete & Lorna
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Nov 10, 2006
11:33 pm
903
MY CHOKE ON THE FORD ST 524 WONT ALLOW ME TO PUT IT IN RUN POSITION WITH OUT STALLING OUT THE MOTOR. LET ME EXPLAIN BETTER. MY 5HP BRIGGS & STRATTEN MAGNETRON...
banker6172000
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Nov 11, 2006
3:47 am
904
Try taking the bigger carburetor needle valve and closing it, then open it 1-1/2 turns. Pete ... From: banker6172000 To: gilsonsnowblowers@yahoogroups.com ...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 11, 2006
3:59 am
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WHERE DO I FIND IT ? THE CHOKE IS ON THE TOP & CARB DOWN BELOW Pete & Lorna <spectrum@...> wrote: Try taking the bigger carburetor needle valve and closing...
mike hunt
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Nov 11, 2006
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906
Thanks Pete, I tried your remedy with the carb problem as listed below. And now the choke is not stalling out, as a matter of fact its running great !! I used...
mike hunt
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Nov 12, 2006
1:34 am
907
I HAVE 4 HOLES IN MY AUGERS, BUT I ONLY HAVE 2 SHEAR PINS IN THE AUGERS SHOULD I PUT SHEAR PINS IN ALL 4 HOLES?...
banker6172000
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Nov 12, 2006
8:37 pm
908
I WENT TO MY LOCAL LAWN MOWER & SNOWBLOWER REPAIR SHOP LOOKING FOR A SET OF USED WHEELS WITH TIRES. I CURRENTLY HAVE HARD RUBBER WHEELS. AT THE SHOP THEY HAVE...
banker6172000
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Nov 12, 2006
8:55 pm
909
That does not sound like any Gilson I know. What model do you have? Pete ... From: banker6172000 To: gilsonsnowblowers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 12, 2006
11:42 pm
910
A tire that stands 2 inches taller will make the machine sit 1 inch higher at the axel. this may not be a big deal. Gilson upsized some tires over the years in...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 12, 2006
11:53 pm
911
ITA A FORD ST524 Pete & Lorna <spectrum@...> wrote: A tire that stands 2 inches taller will make the machine sit 1 inch higher at the axel. this...
mike hunt
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Nov 13, 2006
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ITS A FORD ST524 Pete & Lorna <spectrum@...> wrote: That does not sound like any Gilson I know. What model do you have? Pete ... From:...
mike hunt
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Nov 13, 2006
1:23 am
913
I don't know what the extra holes are about but only use 1 shear pin per side. Pete ... From: mike hunt To: gilsonsnowblowers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday,...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 14, 2006
1:57 am
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Hello to all Gilson Snowblower Owners: I just bought a 1985 Gilson 32" snowblower with a 10HP Tecumseh. The unit is all original, in excellent condition with...
plabissoniere
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Nov 23, 2006
4:09 am
917
Without seeing the machine or knowing it's history I would suspect an incorrect or misrouted blower belt. Nearly everything you need to know about getting a...
Pete & Lorna
spectrum04002
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Nov 23, 2006
12:01 pm
918
I have an old late 60s early 70s unit. I am wondering what to fill the main gearbox (on the auger axle) with? Is that gear oil or standard motor oil? How full...
rlc_fan2000
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Nov 24, 2006
4:47 pm
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Changing is not required unless you fear it got submerged in water but it can't hurt.. The fill level is equal to the small plug on the front with the machine...
Pete & Lorna
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Nov 24, 2006
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