Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Can a "normal" (like this) engine be used to repower a snowblower?  I am aware of the carb icing issue, so would remove the air filter and maybe add a box to heat the carb. Everything else looks pretty much the same!

Bolt hole pattern and drive shaft/pulley height are possible variables.   Easy enough to fix the bolt hole pattern on the snow thrower.  If the engine pulley shaft is too low, you can add a spacer.  If it's too high, can't see a fix for that.  Maybe longer belts if everything else fits.