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

I thought that I would start a thread with information on the LCT engine. Since these engines starting showup in place of the Temcumseh Snow King it would be nice to have a reference thread. Here are some links with information:

http://www.lctusa.com/

http://www.j-thomas.com/Catalog/164_lct_engines.html

http://www.parsonsracingengines.com/page/lct%20racing%20engines

The Parsons Racing site also shows that some of the parts on the 208 cc engine are interchangable with Honda GX200.

There are two base versions for LCT: 208 cc and 414 cc
The 208 cc is the one used for snowblowers. It is also referred to as the StormForce. My experience with the engine is on a Poulan snowblower. I'll post more on how it works out later in the season (it's only snowed twice so far in Denver).

Sport

Try adjusting the governor to reduce rpm. 

If you're keen on a different muffler, you might be in for some mount fabrication. It can be done however, a fair bit of trial and error will be required and attachment points might be an issue.

Have you thought of just adding a length of flex pipe inside the exhaust hole and running it down to the bottom of the chassis.  It should attentuate some of the sound.  At the very least, it will take the raspy bark out of it.