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

Ok, so I picked up an old 1977 Ariens 8HP 24" 924026 blower back in September for $20.  Actually it was $20 each or $30 for both if I grabbed a walk behind leaf blower too.  Neither one were in great shape and both had been setting for quite some time.  I picked up a yard vac after that so didn't feel like messing with the leaf blower and sold that for $50 as-is.  Got the snow blower running with a carb clean out and rebuild and some new fuel lines.  Changed out some old bearings and bushings and put some new tires and an impeller kit on it and could not wait to try it out.  We got 2 snow storms of about 1-2" and obviously it handled those with no trouble.  Then we had 3" of snow.  Oh boy did I have lots of snow to play with then.  Well, I was admiring how far it was tossing a small drift in the back yard and the connecting rod exited the block...

Well, I like to go overboard so I also opted for the 11HP Greyhound instead of the more sensible 6.5HP one.

If it works out great, maybe I'll strip it down and repaint it so it doesn't look like crap.

AlwaysFixing, the 6.5 Honda clone fits right on, has clearance with the chute crank for the head, and belt cover fits. 

The existing motor mount studs are too short.  Cut and drill and bolts from the bottom will match the bolt holes on the engine.  I've converted two of that style, 924032 and 924035.  I forget which model it is but one model requires you grind off side section of the flange bolt to fit.  

The machine tosses very well with the 6.5. 

I have to choke to start 6.5's and it's the same for real Hondas.

You don't need to cut and drill the studs.  A hammer knocks them right out.

   How does one get to know that.  Is one's approach to alway try hammering first?

Yes.

Thanks, once spring gets here, I'm shopping for a greyhound.