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slickclay
Joined: Jan 10, 2008
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Sno thro engine replacement-which one?
Original Message Jan 10, 2008 1:09 pm |
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Hi. My 6hp tec seized up (on my Ariens old snothro)and I will swap it with new Intek. I have both an auger unit and mower deck for this and I need to confirm (question 1) that I should get an air-filtered engine. I can get a great price on a 7.5hp Snow Intek OHV, 12C314-0207 snowblower engine but I mow with it in the summer, so it demands an air filter. Does anyone know of how to retrofit an airfilter onto a snowblower engine? Otherwise, I can only afford a 6.5 hp intek and while the 6hp tecumseh worked well, I would have like to go close to 8 hp. Anythoughts on the 6.5hp Intek IC PRO, 123435-0168 ? It is a air filtered, tiller rated engine. Thank you all who contribute. Sincerely, Rick
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Professorpi
Joined: Jul 26, 2007
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Re: Sno thro engine replacement-which one?
Reply #9 Jan 11, 2008 1:46 am |
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Rick, I've done some research into this b/c my H70 is smoking and I'd like to replace it. First, in the owners manual when using the ariens for mowing you are supposed to remove the heat box and install a filter. Second, many non-"snow" engines work in cool weather just fine don't sweat it. I'm not sure a filter can be attached to the snow inteks; they seem to have very tight packaging, therefore definitely go with a filtered engine. the I/C pro should work well, other engines that have gotten my interest are the 6.5 HP Honda clones (I just saw pepboys have them on sale for $99) and the Robin 7HP (~$325) has a lot of torque and revs to 4000rpm which will increase your throwing distance. BTW, how do you like the mower attachment I was thinking about getting one? Keep us informed.
This message was modified Jan 11, 2008 by Professorpi
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slickclay
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Re: Sno thro engine replacement-which one?
Reply #11 Jan 11, 2008 10:08 am |
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Professorpi; I have been looking at some very low priced engines on Ebay and elsewhere but I don't trust them because I don't have trust in Chinese made knockoffs and their uses are for anything from a go cart to utility. I have learned for the web that I want torque and hp in the low rpm range, unlike a go cart engine that would want speed. I am satisfied using the mower deck for light brush cutting, knotweed and high grass cutting. Borat; I found a site http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/shop/html/tecumseh_snow_engines_feature-specs.htm stating the tec has a cast iron bore. mm14; I almost made that mistake but I am reading alot of webpostings and learned that ahead of time. Thanks Nibbler; I wondered if the shroud was removable. I am going to make some calls and get more info I am find great pricing to MTD shaft engines but I can't find a pulley to go on it. I also wonder if I need to change the pulley size ratio if I go to a larger engine than the 6hp that died. Thanks |
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