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

I have a Honda 13-hp GX390 engine I want to build a monster SnowBlower. What deck should I be looking for that can handle this engine??????

edgenet
I'll have to try your idea about adding another "belt shield"  on the left side on my repowered Ariens.  I have one on both sides right now.  But still not getting the belt to let go of the pulley when the handle is released.
Don't like that situation.

edgenet:>>by installing one  just above the auger idler pulley and two on the other side  of the belt.

Could you give a bit more detail?  I can't follow what has been placed where?

You have a guard or arm sticking out (mounted where/how) above the idler on the outside/inside of the belt?

Two on the other side of the belt.  On what side, where?  Never saw two on one side of a belt on any machine.  Usually there is no need.  Maybe your hitting a resonance or something. ??

Generally there are a couple fo belt guards on the right and left side fo the auger pulley.  Depending on the machine they can be pretty close and about at the center of the pulley.  Others are away more and down going and inch or two down.  All on the outside of the belt.  The guards I see are always mounted on the engine cover holes (4) usually the top two or right (facing) if one. 

Well I tested the Monster and All I can say this is the best snowblower I have ever used and I have used them all or tested most of them on snow. The best way I can describe this snowblower is like a snow-blaster. The sweet sound of that Honda engine is awesome and a lot of credit has to go to the Murray Body it is a beautiful designed unit. The tires provide excellent traction and it handles like a sports car. My suggestion when buying a snowblower buy the biggest engine you can and stay under 28-inch this is the  best combination.

edgenet
What diameter engine pulley driving the blower did you end up using?

 The Snow-Blaster is Now Sold. I am now looking for another project. I am thinking of building a 30" to 32" Blower with a Twin 18-hp to 24-hp engine. Any ideas you would like to see?