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#1 ·
Hi all, I have a Deutz-Allis 828 ,was having carb problems just ordered a replacement but have been looking at replacement engines as a backup. I see some of the engines are sold with no throttle control ,a seller says mount,pull cord and blow snow. Some of these are the Briggs and Stratton snow series engines I saw some of these engines on lawnenginesurplus.com , would they work? Thanks Kensico
 
#2 ·
Just measure the important things of your engine and then look at the diagrams of the replacement engines. It would be best to get something with the same crankshaft diameter, height and length as well as the same mounting pattern where it bolts on the tractor. The new OHV engines tend to be a little wider than the flat heads so you might run into issues on the left side of your blower if your crank handle goes through there.
 
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Thanks for quick reply I am trying to find diagrams for my engine now regarding mounting holes I have a tecumseh hm80-155209K engine on it the LH358XA with 3/4" shaft looks like it will fit,e-mailed the seller it is a fixed speed motor with no throttle and was wondering about that part the no throttle.
 
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Personally, I wouldn't want an engine without a throttle. I like to idle down sometimes without shutting the engine off. However, that's how a lot of machines are now - full throttle only. It's your call.
 
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I have re powered quite a few old machines with the 6.5hp greyhound and a couple with the 11hp greyhound and all ran very well. I bought a supply of the 6.5hp greyhounds cheap when they were blowing them out near the end.

I would have no issues re powering with a predator engine.
 
#14 ·
Are you close to the Canadian border? as Princess Auto have the 10 hp winter engine.

These engines are made by Ducar and well renowned for their quality.
 
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I just did a repower for a family member. I replaced an 8hp OHV Briggs with the 212cc Predator on a 27" Craftsman. The blower took a full bucket of 24" deep snow in 2nd gear and kept its stride. I wouldn't blame you for going bigger, but the 212cc Predator wouldn't leave you under powered.
 
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Kensico, you should add a location to your profile so it pops up under your screen name. Comes in handy for someone offering advise on something that might only be available in a certain local. Like a great deal on a used engine off craigslist or parts machine near where you are. Just a thought.
 
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Thanks for advice,will do, I just took gas tank off and there was ice on bottom��!!! Cleaned it out and put a new hose with a inline fuel filter and new carb added Seafoam and some gas and it started on first pull �� engine sounded good ,so hopefully it stays that way. I am gonna buy a predator engine when they go on sale (leave it in garage just in case) ,thnx for the info everybody , it should mate up easy if I ever need it 3/4" shaft and 1 pulley just like my tec
 
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