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

question for the pros,, I have a ST824 932029(serial #01951) with a cracked auger sheeve.  the crack is near the key housing were it attaches to the auger shaft, so for no wobble, no play no issues  Now my question is it possible to convert the sheeve over to a bolt on pulley like from a 924 series or something similar?  A new sheeve online is $179.00 it seems exspensive compaired to a pulley and a new hub !  Also because of the sheeve, the machine  requires a specialty belt that can be hard to find and pricey !  Any suggestions ?   Thank you