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

8 HP Briggs and Stratton engine works fine. Impeller turns but loses power in snow. Is this worth repairing or should I give it away? Posted on Craigs List and got 30 replies in 30 minutes of people willing to come and get it. Made me suspicious. What do you advise?

I would repair it. Definitely.
I stripped my 1971 Gilson/Wards blower down to every last part. Cleaned, lubed, adjusted everything. I was very close to taking the impeller to a machine shop to have a new one made, but settled for just straightening it out. But little things kept needing fixing. It would have required replacement of several parts. It was just TOO old to bring back without spending a lot.
However, your Toro isn't that old.