I want to install a larger engine......

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I want to install a larger engine......
Original Message Oct 10, 2011 9:13 pm

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.

This message was modified Oct 10, 2011 by stresst

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Re: I want to install a larger engine......
Reply #16 Oct 17, 2011 12:12 am

stresst wrote:

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.....

Have you thought about having both snowblower if space and finance allows? You can still keep your 826OXe on craigslist while evaluating the new one. If the winter is a bad one, you wouldn't have trouble selling either one. Someone's going to be desperate for a snowblower.

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