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I'm sorry it's been a while since I've posted.
The 924108 (late 90s 24" )has been pretty solid. I just added 20 pounds to the front which helped a lot.
But...I still have a severe dislike for the HMSK.
Its carburetor design aside, I often find my self wanting more power. Perhaps it's weak due to age, but the fact it doesn't seem to use oil I suspect it's running as strong as it always did.
Anyway that's all besides the point. Has anyone converted one of these Ariens or similar to a Honda or clone? If so what modifications were necessary? The biggest one I see needing is the pivot for the chute that currently bolts to the top of the Tecumseh.
Also, what about carburetor heat etc?
I'm eyeing up the 8HP Predator but I'll be honest, that 13 HP isn't out of the question if it'll fit. I deal with a lot of heavy snow and slush and often find my self stopping the wheels or going slow just to keep the impeller speed higher because I need the distance. As far as I know, it's running good ever since I did the valves and it idles fine and doesn't hesitate.
I'm planning on keeping the machine going as it seems like the Snow King aside it's built better than most of the cheaper machines these days.
I'm sorry it's been a while since I've posted.
The 924108 (late 90s 24" )has been pretty solid. I just added 20 pounds to the front which helped a lot.
But...I still have a severe dislike for the HMSK.
Its carburetor design aside, I often find my self wanting more power. Perhaps it's weak due to age, but the fact it doesn't seem to use oil I suspect it's running as strong as it always did.
Anyway that's all besides the point. Has anyone converted one of these Ariens or similar to a Honda or clone? If so what modifications were necessary? The biggest one I see needing is the pivot for the chute that currently bolts to the top of the Tecumseh.
Also, what about carburetor heat etc?
I'm eyeing up the 8HP Predator but I'll be honest, that 13 HP isn't out of the question if it'll fit. I deal with a lot of heavy snow and slush and often find my self stopping the wheels or going slow just to keep the impeller speed higher because I need the distance. As far as I know, it's running good ever since I did the valves and it idles fine and doesn't hesitate.
I'm planning on keeping the machine going as it seems like the Snow King aside it's built better than most of the cheaper machines these days.