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

ok.  My buddy had a tecumseh oh195sa that is listed as a replacement engine for the ariens 924038.  the chute crank has a universal joint in the middle.  the heater box that covers the carb is pretty big and forces a modification of the chute crank.  can't go under the heater box due to the angle. . .anyone do this already?  THinking about mounting the engine higher  and using longer belts?  I would love to hear ideas. 

 No, Trouts...  Inside the curved shaft of a line trimmer is a cable that (like a speedo cable in a car, but much larger) flexs and spins at hi rpm to turn the cutting head.  It is

   I've only looked at a few and at the engine side.  They seemed very flexable but strong.   Maybe they could be used with the shaft and cable together.  Remove the engine and head and attach the head end to the worm and the other to the dash with a crank.  ??  I'll have to pickup a junker and take a look.