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I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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Posted by
rolm (
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Tue, Aug 31, 10 at 15:31
| I can pick-up a nice solid 8-HP 26-Inch Craftsman snow blower with a blown engine. The engine is a Dual shaft Tec engine. Can I install a single shaft engine in its place. I can pick-up a NEW chinese 7-HP clone engine for under $200 Forget the cost of a new Dual Shaft Tec engine that is if they are available. |
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RE: I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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- Posted by baymee LehighValleyPA (My Page) on
Tue, Aug 31, 10 at 17:09
| If you are mechanically inclined, why not buy a Tecumseh short block. It's about $200 and not a POS. |
RE: I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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| I just picked up a Nice HS-828 Honda from my Buddy with a Fresh Chineese "Clone" $300.00 Canadian .. Sweet Deal . I Hope you can adapt your Blower also Rolm within Economic Reasoning Friend ! |
RE: I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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| My question is! Can the Dual shaft Tec engine be replaced with a single shaft engine. Thanks |
RE: I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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- Posted by baymee LehighValleyPA (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 1, 10 at 16:12
| I've never seen anything but a single shaft engine used in a snowblower. What does each shaft do? |
RE: I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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If it is like the old Ariens I have, the answer is not easily. The main shaft drives the auger and the auxillary shaft is responsible for the drive wheels. I am sure it would be possible to weld, grind, modify and re-pulley so a single shaft engine could be used, but not easily. I watched ebay for almost two years to find a replacement for my 5 hp Ariens. I like the short block solution. Good luck!
Chuck |
RE: I know It's 90F Snow Blower Question
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| Have you checked Small Engine Warehouse Rolm ? Otherwise you have a lot of Reverse Engineering to accomplish what you intend , other than whats has been already advised ? |
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