blower will not turn

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  1. kobelcarpet New Member

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    i just got a white magic 1200 truck mount for $75.00
    and the blower will not turn im takeing the blower apart front plate will not come off it lift about 2inch
    do i need a puller on it i just want to see if it can be fixed or need to get new one
    can i still get a manuel book on white magic 1200 my email is kobelcarpet@aol.com thank you
    kobelcarpet, Aug 13, 2010
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    Put a pipe wrench on the blower shaft and free it up. The impellars are probably rusted to the walls. My backup unit seized up from sitting for so long and I called Steamway in Denver, CO and thats what they told me to do. Worked gread and ran like normal, too!
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    I would add to that to remove the hose coming from the waste tank to the blower first. Then spray some break free type of product in it, an entire can. Allow it to soak in for about an hour or so, then try to use a pry bar to turn the pulley. They will rust up if the humidity goes into them from the waste tank.
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    Lots of pb blaster and a pipe wrench give it some dwelltime and pry away
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    Did you say you bought the TM for $75.00?
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    Gary is right, I forgot the part about lubing it up first! That might actually be the difference in getting to free up or not!!!
    Full Steam Ahead, Aug 14, 2010
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    I try to remember to spray WD40 into the blower at the end of each work day to help prevent 'lockup'. Do you guys do the same?
    Tommy C, Aug 14, 2010
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    hi i took the blower apart the one gear in back of the blower is brocken igot to see if i can geta rebuiltin for kit thank you
    kobelcarpet, Aug 16, 2010
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    yes got it for 75 .00 just the cleaner water pump look new but the blower is bad
    kobelcarpet, Aug 16, 2010
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    Good luck rebuilding the blower. You need to know what you are doing.
    I would probably look for a good used one.

    What kind is it.
    Kevin Dumas, Aug 16, 2010
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    at least once per day, I also now remove the lid to the waste tank to let out any humidity
    Blind Dr, Aug 16, 2010
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    Odds are that shaft is bent. Cut your losses and find a new blower.
    Ara Klujian, Aug 16, 2010
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    im looking for a new blower thank you the old blower is 5# sutor bilt thank all of you give me advices
    kobelcarpet, Aug 16, 2010
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    hi all, i am facing a similar situation with my prochem legend se. went to start it today, got about a quarter turn out of it and nothing, the pumps are running strong and it keeps tryin to turn so its not the battery, thhe only thing i can think is the blower is siezed. i dumped a can of pb blaster into the blower lube inlet and am waiting now. if i have to put a pipe wrench on the shaft... is that located in the gear box? i cant see any other way to get the shaft, i have not taken the cover off cuz i dont want to mess with it if i dont have to. is this where put the wrench on?
    thank you
    johnnywriight, Aug 25, 2010
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