Bearing for Craftsman Snowblower


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Old 11-25-07, 01:40 PM
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Bearing for Craftsman Snowblower

Anyone know where I might be able to get a drive shaft bearing for a Craftsman Snowblower Model 536.918800? The bearing is part number 54423. I contacted Sears and they no longer make this part and don't have a replacement part for it. Any help on finding a replacement part would be greatly appreciated. The blower runs perfectly except for the bearing being worn out so the drive chain skips and the thing is way to heavy to push through the snow.

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Old 11-25-07, 01:46 PM
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The thing was made by Noma, which was absorbed
by Murray, which died and was absorbed by Briggs, so
parts availability is getting tough, but I will check in the
morning. Is this a regular sealed bearing, or a bushing?
Let us know.
Fish
 
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Old 11-25-07, 01:48 PM
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it's just a plastic bushing. if it would help I can post a picture of it.
 
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Yes do so, and post the inner and outer dimensions, we
might be able to come up with other solutions.

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ID looks to be about 19mm. Hard to get an accurate measurement cause it's worn out. I can get a measurement of the diameter of the shaft tomorrow. Here are some pictures of it. As long as it will fit over the shaft and I can bolt it to the steel body I can probably make it work. I can also take some pics of where it mounts to the blower tomorrow if it will help. Just let me know what you want.


 
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You can order it at the site below $1.90.
http://www.jackssmallengines.com/searchdb2.cfm

Have a good one. Geo
 
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well I don't work for them.
But if youcan find your part that is great....
 
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Thanks geo I just ordered 2 sets so I'll have a spare. thanks much.
 
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Originally Posted by Silinrul View Post
Thanks geo I just ordered 2 sets so I'll have a spare. thanks much.
I know it's been a few years since you ordered the bushings from jack's small engine but, would you happen to remember what their part number was? I have the same problem with my snowblower - 54423 bearing is shot.
 
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I checked several sites and they all say "NO LONGER AVAILABLE", that suckz, maybe you can make one or find one on eBay. Have a good one. Geo
 
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I found a Mountable Bearing ¾" at Northern Tool, their item number is 13851. Cost me 17 bucks each but worth it.
 
 

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