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I have a Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder (Model 4990, Serial # XXXXX) with an 8 HP Briggs & Stratton (Model 190402, Type 2979 02, Code 85030612), purchased in April 1985. I need a “cylinder shaft" which, according to my Parts Catalog, is Part # XXXXX I have seen the part number (SearsParts Direct website) as W20301000.

Where do I find one? Thanks.

Submitted: 348 days and 3 hours ago.
Category: Small Engine
Value: $17
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Expert:  Vince O. replied348 days and 2 hours ago.

Hello,here is a site that is showing one available.Scroll down near to bottom.Contact them to be sure. http://members.tripod.com/sonnys_bolens/parts/list1.htm

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Expert:  Vince O. replied346 days and 7 hours ago.

Did you contact the site?

Customer replied345 days ago.

I linked to the website per your recommendation, however Bolens is not receiving e-mails at either of the addresses provided (XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX or XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX) nor is its telephone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) in operation. Any alternative suggestions? Thank you.

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Expert:  Vince O. replied344 days and 7 hours ago.

I'm sorry to hear you could not get through to them.I'm out of suggestions.Let me opt out and let another help you .

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Expert:  James W replied344 days and 4 hours ago.

Greetings, My name isXXXXX and I am here to help the best I can. My goal is 100% satisfaction. Let's get started. MTD part GW-W2030903 has been changed to MTD part GW-WSBK200

that is a Auger Assembly Housing 21"
The last known price WAS $344.20
When it was available
I see NONE available world wide.
You may have better luck buying a whole used one off of craigslist.org
James W41100.9895257292

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Expert:  James W replied344 days and 3 hours ago.

Here is a collection of whole units, many of which it would make more sense to purchase the whole unit then it would the part

SUPER TOMAHAWK TROY BILT 8HP CHIPPER SHREDDERMay 20, 2012 ... Industrial grade chipper, 8 HP, electric start, and has attachment to be pull behind ATV. Please text/call if me @(NNN) NNN-NNNNif interested ...charlestonwv.craigslist.org

Troybilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder - scranton craigslistJun 25, 2012 ... _____ Troybilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder_____ - $800 (cressona) ... For sale is a SUPER Tomahawk from Troybilt this heavy duty ...scranton.craigslist.org
____ TROYBILT SUPER TOMAHAWK CHIPPER/SHREDDER____For sale is a Troybilt SUPER Tomahawk Chipper 8hp briggs motor starts by 2nd pull. Heavy Duty model can handle up to 3" branch's. Asking $800 570-385- ...reading.craigslist.org
TROY BILT SUPER TOMAHAWKTROY BILT SUPER TOMAHAWK - $500 (OBO). Date: 2012-07-05, 6:21PM EDT Reply to:XXX@XXXXXX.XXX. VERY WELL MAINTAINED ...newyork.craigslist.org
SUPER TOMAHAWK TROY BILT CHIPPER SHREDDERJun 1, 2012 ... SUPER TOMAHAWK TROY BILT 8HP TOWABLE CHIPPER SHREDDER model 10942 & seriel # XXXXX THIS UNIT ALSO IS EQUIPPED ...marshall.craigslist.org
Troy-Bilt Super TomahawkMay 30, 2012 ... Troy-Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder. 8 HP, Electric and pull start. works great! Make minutes instead of hours out of your yard work!youngstown.craigslist.org
Troybilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder - scranton craigslistMay 6, 2012 ... _____ Troybilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder_____ - $800 (cressona) ... For sale is a SUPER Tomahawk from Troybilt this heavy duty ...scranton.craigslist.org
____ TROYBILT SUPER TOMAHAWK CHIPPER/SHREDDER____May 6, 2012 ... For sale is a Troybilt SUPER Tomahawk Chipper 8hp briggs motor starts by 2nd pull. Heavy Duty model can handle up to 3" branch's ...reading.craigslist.org
Troy bilt super tomahawk chipperJun 18, 2012 ... This is a troybilt 8 hp chipper shredder for sale. It runs and works great. Also its on wheels so you can pull it around to the job easilly. This will ...minneapolis.craigslist.org
Troy Bilt Super TomahawkJun 26, 2012 ... Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk 8hp Chipper / Shredder 8hp Briggs and Stratton I/C Engine Trailer Towing Kit. Model Number: 47266 ...albany.craigslist.org
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Troy-Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper/ShredderMay 23, 2012 ... 8HP Electric start. New battery. Up to 3" limb or leaves. Runs good. Briggs and Stratton motor. 600 OBO. Call Bill eight 6 5 five six seven 4 3 ...knoxville.craigslist.org
Troy-Bilt super tomahawk chipper shredder 8hpJun 4, 2012 ... Chipper runs great, needs battery for electric start but has a manual pull start, bought for $900 at a garage sale and only used once or twice.glensfalls.craigslist.org
Troy Built super tomahawk wood chipperJun 28, 2012 ... Troy Built super tomahawk wood chipper - $500 (Lewiston) ... SUPER TOMAHAWK TROY BILT 8HP CHIPPER SHREDDER .THIS UNIT ALSO ...maine.craigslist.org
troy-bilt super tomahawk chipperJun 4, 2012 ... troy-bilt super tomahawk chipper - $850 (Marysville ) ... this super tomahawk is new, never used. it has all the paper work and runs great. can ...columbus.craigslist.org
WOOD CHIPPER Troy Bilt Super TomahawkMay 29, 2012 ... Troy-Bilt Tomahawk Chipper Shredder. Brigg's & Stratton 8 HP engine. Brigg's & Stratton 8HP engine model 195437. Runs great, electric start ...lewiston.craigslist.org
Troy bilt super tomahawk. Chipper shredderJun 19, 2012 ... Troy billt super tomahawk. Chipper shredder 8 hoarse Briggs and stratton runs excellant. Call Holly(NNN) XXX-XXXXXXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX ...detroit.craigslist.org
Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper ShredderJun 13, 2012 ... This is quality built, all steel construction, made in the USA. Manufactured to virtually last a lifetime. Excellent for composting, mulching leaves ...pittsburgh.craigslist.org
Troy-Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper Shredder... protection/certification/guarantee. More info. Troy-Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper Shredder - $600 (Littleton/Roxborough). Date: 2012-05-10, 2:23PM MDT ...denver.craigslist.org
Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk Wood ChipperTroy Bilt Super Tomahawk Wood Chipper - $400 (Smithfield, NC). Date: 2012-05- 16, 8:32PM EDT Reply to:XXX@XXXXXX.XXX ...raleigh.craigslist.org
Troy Bilt Super Tomahawk Chipper ShredderJun 17, 2012 ... For sale is a Troy Bilt chipper/shredder. This unit is in very good condition. All accessarys are included (plunger, screen etc). Unit has been ...smd.craigslist.org
Below is just one

http://www.justanswer.com/small-engine/6vq90-troy-bilt-super-tomahawk-chipper-shredder-model-4990.html

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Expert:  James W replied344 days and 3 hours ago.

you can perform your own nation wide craigslist search here.

http://www.searchtempest.com/results.php?search_string=super+tomahawk+troy-bilt&ca tegory=8&Region=na&cityselect=zip&location=76101&maxDist=3000&region_us=1&srchType=&showeb=1&keytype=adv&minAsk=&maxAsk=&subcat=sss

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Customer replied344 days ago.

Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX


 


Are you sure we are talking about the same part: a “cylinder shaft” (W2030903) for a Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder, formerly manufactured by Garden Way Manufacturing Company in Troy, New York? Not an “Auger Assembly Housing 21.”

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Expert:  James W replied344 days ago.

Garden way owned troy-bilt until they went bankrupt (after buying bolens) and the company was split in three pieces.

MTD got some of it, and Murray got some of it.

the part you are asking for

GW-W2030903

the GW stands for Garden Way
It was discontinued and replaced by a larger assembly which is
GW-WSBK200that is a Auger Assembly Housing 21"
Again, the GW standing for Garden Way

Problem is, when companies start going bankrupt, the consolidate their assets to avoid goin broke.

So they make as many units to sell, and make very few replacement parts

In the end, there just were not many replacement parts.

Now, I am first asuming that you provided me the first part number correctly.

There are few parts for these available new

and there is a GOOD market for these parts used.

We have parted out Many of the chipper vacs and chiper shredders and sold the parts on ebay and web sites

we get double what we can get selling it whole.

I just do not have what you want now, but that is why I suggested getting a replacement working or parts unit from craigs list


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Expert:  James W replied344 days ago.

MTD part GW-W20301000 has been changed to MTD part GW-WSK100

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Expert:  James W replied344 days ago.

But, That number is XXXXX
Bearing CupPart Number: GW-WSK100

So I think it is time to start over with the part diagram and make 100% sure the part number you are providing is correct

Customer replied343 days and 23 hours ago.

The “cylinder shaft” part number (W2030903) comes from my Parts Catalog, The Garden Way Super Tomahawk Chipper/Shredder and Tomahawk Shredder (CAT-57 11/84), Drawing One.


 


The part is also referred to as a “cylinder shaft” part number W20301000 in the following website:


http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-number/W20301000/0071/987?pathTaken=directMatch&filterPart=&pop=flush&prst=0&shdPart=W20301000

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Expert:  James W replied343 days and 23 hours ago.

I see you are looking on this diagram

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Troybilt-Parts/Chipper-shredder-Parts/Model-SUPERTOMAHAWK8HP/1307/1503320/00048428/00001

Customer replied343 days and 10 hours ago.

Yup, part 2 on diagram.

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Expert:  James W replied343 days and 10 hours ago.

YEP, and that part number was replaced by the number I gave you which is not available.

Customer replied343 days and 9 hours ago.

So, I think we ran that rabbit down the hole. My next step is to do a nationwide search (Craig’s List or EBay) for either a) cylinder shaft (W2030903), b) Auger Assembly Housing 21” (GW-WSBK200), or c) whole units.


 


Like kidney transplants, can I put my name (and part number) on some list for contact if and when a Cylinder Shaft or Auger Assembly Housing 21” becomes available?


 


Thanks very much for your help!

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Expert:  James W replied343 days and 4 hours ago.

You can actually create a search and then save the result link as a favorite with the site that I gave you. In that case create three separate searches. I doubt seriously anything will show up but hey why not try.
Also you can create a custom search in the eBay for those numbers
And make sure that you also include searching the description. Make your shirts charm very short in this case I would say Troy built and then the part number only.
Then you save this search as a favorite search and you can head eBay notify you anytime a match ever shows up. For three months six months a year how everlong you wanted to be done.

Customer replied343 days and 3 hours ago.

Thank you, XXXXX XXXXX all your help.

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Expert:  James W replied343 days and 3 hours ago.

you are welcome.

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Expert:  James W replied342 days and 18 hours ago.

I am sending this message just to clear a flag that says that you are waiting an expert reply. I see no follow up question. So I assume it was a glitch.
So, again, I say thanks for using our service.

I wish we could have fully satisfied you. And I wish we could have "pulled the part from thin air", but this happens when a company goes out of business because of poor management decisions and financial and then is split up.

Good luck.

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