Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): old craftsman snow thrower, gear box assembly, craftsman snow thrower

Question
I have an old model 536918501 Craftsman 32 in. snow thrower and I need a brass bearing that has a key notch on it. Nothing on sears direct.com. The bearing is part of the gear box assembly. This bearing goes on the shaft and it has two bearings. I need the shorter front bearing. Do you know where I can get one?

Thank you,

Answer
You have a Murray made snow blower...I can tell by the parts numbers.  Unfortunately Murray went out of business several years ago and parts can be hard to find for older machines.


IPL = Illustrated Parts List

IPL 31:  Bearing PART NUMBER: 48210
IPL 52:  Rotor bearing PART NUMBER: 26080
IPL 64:  Bearing PART NUMBER: 48274
IPL 66:  Flat roller bearin...PART NUMBER: 32397 Substitution: 50684MA
IPL 70:  Bearing PART NUMBER: 48273
IPL 72:  Auger gear case PART NUMBER: 48265  Substitution: 784039MA Learn why
IPL 78:  Ms case w/br PART NUMBER: 48266 Substitution: 784040MA


The parts lists does not have a very good picture of the parts so I'm not sure which bearing you need. If you can't get a bearing from Murray I would try your local bearing supply shop and see if they have a bearing or one similar that could be machined to fit.  

Can you attach a picture of the bearing you need?
Eric