I have a 15 year old snow blower. The motor and transmission work flawlessly. Unfortunately since I have neither a garage or a shed I have had to keep it under my deck on a wood platform. Even though I've kept it covered with a tarp the elements have finally gotten to it and the scoop is rusting out. I have looked into using a pop rivet gun and some sheet metal but there really is not much solid metal left to rivet to.

 

It will probably last this winter but I would like to know if any one has any suggestions on how to keep this thing going. It would be a shame to replace it since as I said before everything else is mechanically sound.

 

 

Check craigslist for a comparable model that doesn't run and swap the buckets out.

also keep your eyes out on trash days .

with the winter coming people will be trying to start their old machines .

Who is the meathead that deleted my reply here about the special paint I mentioned that stops rust by turning rust back to a substance similar to metal??? I was serious! This kinda of deleting crap pisses me off!

 

 

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Just to prove it, it's called Eastwood Rust Converter... Look it up. In the mean time, I want an apology....

 

 

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How bad? Depending on how bad it is, having it welded may be an option.

It supposedly stops the rust and  primes the rusted surface for painting. Any metal lost to rust is gone and can't be replaced. 

Just to prove it, it's called Eastwood Rust Converter... Look it up. In the mean time, I want an apology....

 

 

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That stuff is awesome. I used it on my wifes car that had some surface rust... sanded it smooth, then bondo the paint.. looks good as new

Depending on brand/age you may be able to drop the entire front off and swap it out with another from the same model if you find one on Craigslist etc. Some older ones were designed to use the engine as a powerhead that you could use for either a snowblower or lawn mower

How bad? Depending on how bad it is, having it welded may be an option.

Pretty bad. Two of the holes are 3-4 inches across. There are also several smaller ones along the bottom of the scoop.

Depending on brand/age you may be able to drop the entire front off and swap it out with another from the same model if you find one on Craigslist etc. Some older ones were designed to use the engine as a powerhead that you could use for either a snowblower or lawn mower

It doesn't look like it just bolts on. It's an MTD I think from Home Depot.

Pretty bad. Two of the holes are 3-4 inches across. There are also several smaller ones along the bottom of the scoop.

You should be able to use that stuff I mentioned. It will stop the rust and solidify it. Then prime both sides and either use some screen and bondo or slap a few pieces of sheet metal over the holes at least a couple inches larger than the hole. Smaller holes are easier.

 

 

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That stuff is awesome. I used it on my wifes car that had some surface rust... sanded it smooth, then bondo the paint.. looks good as new

I know! Neat ain't it? Not sure if I had that brand or another but you can watch it convert the rust and solidify it almost immediately. Kewl stuff.

 

 

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I would not cover the snowblower with a tarp or anything. Better off just using corrugated steel with a tilt under the deck boards to steer water away from the blower. IMO.

 

Anytime I used a tarp to cover something, it was a guarantee that the air would not get in there and rust would start.

Also, look up fluid film or something like it. I usually coat my blower's with it. Kind of like the old idea of used motor oil. Kinda keep a film on it so rust doesn't start.

 

Used to use it on the plow setup's

You should be able to use that stuff I mentioned. It will stop the rust and solidify it. Then prime both sides and either use some screen and bondo or slap a few pieces of sheet metal over the holes at least a couple inches larger than the hole. Smaller holes are easier.

 

 

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Thanks I'll give it a try.

Also, look up fluid film or something like it. I usually coat my blower's with it. Kind of like the old idea of used motor oil. Kinda keep a film on it so rust doesn't start.

 

Used to use it on the plow setup's

I did coat it before storage every spring but I think because of how my drive way is situated I get an abundance of road salt from the town trucks. My guess is this is what helped advance the corrosion. It's a catch 22. The salt helps keep my drive way clear but it damages my blower. 

Who is the meathead that deleted my reply here about the special paint I mentioned that stops rust by turning rust back to a substance similar to metal??? I was serious! This kinda of deleting crap pisses me off!

 

 

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Not for nothing, but I spoke to the mods and no one deleted your post.  Perhaps your computer hiccuped?

 

In any case, POR-15 is better. 

Not for nothing, but I spoke to the mods and no one deleted your post. Perhaps your computer hiccuped?

 

In any case, POR-15 is better.

It was there because I saw it. I was even going to edit it and add the brand name. But whatever. I'm over it.

What is POR15?

 

 

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http://www.por15.com/

FYI I thought I had posted some stuff the other day and it seemed to go missing.  Maybe it's a forum server issue?  Either that or we have a rogue mod.

The POR15 seems like good stuff, but it's a preventative that can be directly applied to rust. Not sure if I understand this does the same thing I mentioned. The stuff I posted actually changes it from rust to almost a black metal. Maybe the POR15 would be good to use with it?

 

 

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