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stresst
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I want to install a larger engine......
Original Message Oct 10, 2011 9:13 pm |
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I posted this last year but I didnt get answer. I have a Toro 826OXE with a 250cc engine but I want to install either the 305cc from the 1028OXE or even the 342cc from the 1128OXE. Does anyone know if this is a direct swap? What pulley's and belts I would need? Thanks in advance! I just emailed small engine warehouse, wise sales, and Toro. Hopefully one of them can help me out. IMO if i can install a 305cc or 342cc engine on my bucket this would be the best of both worlds. I have a feeling this is pretty straight forward.
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aa335
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Re: I want to install a larger engine......
Reply #12 Oct 14, 2011 10:30 am |
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I hear ya 100%! We had that 27" blizzard the day after x-mas and it was really good compared to some of my neighbors larger units whom were pretty much useless. I just want more! The main reasons for this is due to 2 things. One EOD mountains and the second is when I clear my driveway (houses on both sides) I blow it straight into the street. Once I get out to the street to clear/move what I just dumped there the blower really strugles "recycling" the snow. I can blow 18" of fresh snow 3 times faster then 12" of recycled snow. I have no idea why but at times the motor REALLY struggles, the light dims, etc. I forget what speed I was at but IMO I should not have to be in 1st to move this. (hope what I just said made sense ) You should utilize the 1st gear when the snow is high and heavy. Listen to your machine, if it's bogging down and lights are dimming, you're overdriving the machine, doesn't matter how many horsepower you have, the engine is operating outside of its power band. Have you ever thought the problem you have is not related to the snowblower, but the house sitatuion? Throwing recycled compacted snow is tough on any snowblower. So more power will get you another 5 feet of throwing distance, if even optimistically that. I have trouble throwing fresh snow consistently across the street with a 11 hp. There's factors like snow density, wind, ect.. At the end of the day, with a more powerful engine or snowblower, you sitll have to deal with that recycled snow, only now it's 5 feet further than what you had before. Sorry to bring it up, but I think it will be more effective trying to keep your current machine in top operating condition, fine tune your technique and figure out your snow clearing pattern to minimize throwing recycled snow. It's not everyday you need to tackle 27" of snow. Or you can throw money at it an see what happens. It's only money and may cure your thirst for power. That Ariens Pro 28 is only $2000, ready to go without experimenting with engines, pulleys, ect... People want the biggest and most powerful, until there's money involved, then they evaluate it more carefully. To put it another way, I'm sure you have done your homework prior to purchasing the your existing 826OXE, based on various factors and situation. It's the best decision you made at the time, and you had the option to get the bigger 1128OXE, for about $800 more. Was that extra power worth $800 to you then? How much does it worth now?
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edgenet
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Location: Toronto
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Re: I want to install a larger engine......
Reply #13 Oct 14, 2011 2:45 pm |
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This message was modified Oct 14, 2011 by edgenet
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stresst
Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
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Re: I want to install a larger engine......
Reply #14 Oct 14, 2011 8:54 pm |
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You should utilize the 1st gear when the snow is high and heavy. Listen to your machine, if it's bogging down and lights are dimming, you're overdriving the machine, doesn't matter how many horsepower you have, the engine is operating outside of its power band. Have you ever thought the problem you have is not related to the snowblower, but the house sitatuion? Throwing recycled compacted snow is tough on any snowblower. So more power will get you another 5 feet of throwing distance, if even optimistically that. I have trouble throwing fresh snow consistently across the street with a 11 hp. There's factors like snow density, wind, ect.. At the end of the day, with a more powerful engine or snowblower, you sitll have to deal with that recycled snow, only now it's 5 feet further than what you had before. Sorry to bring it up, but I think it will be more effective trying to keep your current machine in top operating condition, fine tune your technique and figure out your snow clearing pattern to minimize throwing recycled snow. It's not everyday you need to tackle 27" of snow. Or you can throw money at it an see what happens. It's only money and may cure your thirst for power. That Ariens Pro 28 is only $2000, ready to go without experimenting with engines, pulleys, ect... People want the biggest and most powerful, until there's money involved, then they evaluate it more carefully. To put it another way, I'm sure you have done your homework prior to purchasing the your existing 826OXE, based on various factors and situation. It's the best decision you made at the time, and you had the option to get the bigger 1128OXE, for about $800 more. Was that extra power worth $800 to you then? How much does it worth now? Very informative reponse! I don't know where to begin in response to your post......many valid points but I really want more. I have my blower on Clist for a few weeks already but imo its too early. I thought about the Ariens Pro 28 as well as the 1128OXE. IMO its much better to sell and start over. My issue is I have to sell before I buy a new one, but I dont want to get stuck w/o a blower as they seem to go very fast! I did a ton of homework before purchasing my Toro, to be honest I only wanted to spend 800-900. I wound up spending upwards of 1600$$ between tax, delivery, cover, etc. I really thought this would be more then enough if not I mite have went a differant route.....
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