[Auger1]

Last week I got a free 2475 Storm Troy Bilt blower for free with a popped engine, no biggie right? Never again. I was a big PIA to to do the swap conversion to a single shaft engine. The Predator bolted on fine but nothing lined up well and getting the speeds to work right sucked. I ended up taking off the shift shaft and grinding the lever and pin off to flip and re-weld them on then it worked ok. Next time I get one of those I will just part it out. Way too much time spent on something like this. Was very surprised it was a 2 shaft engine blower, but at least it works. Added the paddle mod as it only blew snow like 10ft but now will toss the stuff 30 ft. or so.

 

[crazzywolfie]

those machines are not worth parting out. also sounds like you converted it the hard and improper way. to do the conversion you need parts off a single shaft parts machine.also for this same reason there is not really much value in parting these machines out. the parts are petty much only compatible with other dual shaft machines.

MTD Transmission Modification

The following is a modification I did to my MTD 31AE643G131, Serial Number 1H012B10345, powered by a Tecumseh HMSK85 dual shaft engine. Had my MTD apart recently doing preventive maintenance, so I thought I'd get some photos of the transmission modification I did a while back, and post about...

www.snowblowerforum.com

 

[guzzijohn]

It appears that the clone manufacturers have started building two shaft engines. It will be interesting to see what the blower companies do now that they are available.

 

[db130]

It appears that the clone manufacturers have started building two shaft engines. It will be interesting to see what the blower companies do now that they are available.

which clone manufacturer would this be?

 

[Oneacer]

There is plenty of the dual shaft out there that are on end-of-life units ....just have to look and be patient.

 

[deezlfan]

Twin shaft engines are also quite common on Rear Tine tillers so keep your eyes open at the transfer station or curbside for possible doners.

 

[crazzywolfie]

There is plenty of the dual shaft out there that are on end-of-life units ....just have to look and be patient.

that is not what John said. he said that the new chinese machines are running them lol. no offence to John but i have noticed quite of bit of the info he has been posting lately is incorrect. i do agree that there is still lots of those dual shaft engine out there if you know what to look for. the chinese machines do look like they are a cloned of the the older mtd tractors and bucket but any i have worked on were setup as single shaft machines. haven't seen a chinese dual shaft engine yet.

 

[guzzijohn]

There’s at least one B&S model online at a supplier. Cool bore 250cc so not to promising.

 

[Oneacer]

@crazzy,

Auger1 was referring to the fact that he had major headaches converting that machine from dual shaft to single, when all he had to do was pick up a cheap dual, plenty out there ....

 

[guzzijohn]

Maybe it was an Inteck or something that is no longer produced but it is an inclined clone type.

 

[guzzijohn]

Perhaps it was B&S testing the water or the first of a series. As the manufacturers are tooled up for the singles who knows? I’m just curious about the future.

 

[crazzywolfie]

@crazzy,

Auger1 was referring to the fact that he had major headaches converting that machine from dual shaft to single, when all he had to do was pick up a cheap dual, plenty out there ....

it is still not worth it. cheaper to just buy single shaft parts and convert it since it is rare to see a running or working engine/machine for under $100. if you have to wait for a free or super cheap engine to come along you may be waiting a while where mtd parts are super common. i got all the parts to convert at least 2-3 dual shaft machine to single shaft since the single shaft machines are way more common.

 

[Oneacer]

You are in Canada, so of course you won't see the free stuff that we commonly see down here .... good free stuff all around here ....

 

[crazzywolfie]

You are in Canada, so of course you won't see the free stuff that we commonly see down here .... good free stuff all around here ....

you do see free and cheap machines but they also disappear super quick. i bet scappers end up with most of it since they are continually driving around or they luck out and get it when picking up other stuff from them. i know i have seen quite a few snowblowers with the scrappers.

 

[Auger1]

it is still not worth it. cheaper to just buy single shaft parts and convert it since it is rare to see a running or working engine/machine for under $100. if you have to wait for a free or super cheap engine to come along you may be waiting a while where mtd parts are super common. i got all the parts to convert at least 2-3 dual shaft machine to single shaft since the single shaft machines are way more common.

If it wasn't for the fact that the original engine had a funky end of the crankshaft I would have used the 8hp off the Toro I just sold and swapped the cam and cover off the original engine to make it work. I did plow snow with it today and it does that part well. Now I have to swap over the speed pulley to a smaller one as the machine is way too fast (even in low gear) but reverse is like super fast. I kind of like it myself but if I were to sell it to someone it might be a problem.

 

[crazzywolfie]

Now I have to swap over the speed pulley to a smaller one as the machine is way too fast (even in low gear) but reverse is like super fast. I kind of like it myself but if I were to sell it to someone it might be a problem

I don't think they make a pulley small enough to make that engine work properly on that machine. You might be able to get 1st gear usable but the rest will be too fast no matter what you do. That is why you need the single shaft machine for parts. The single shaft machines have a larger drive plate which is slows it down a lot.

 

[laser3kw]

I have converted two engines from single shaft to two shaft. I replaced the side cover and camshaft of the blow , donor engine on to the replacement engine and it's a done deal. Its also a good idea to swap the blower shroud so the repaired engine has the right model number for future reference.

 

[Auger1]

I am going to put a smaller speed pully on the engine so I got a couple of smaller belts to compensate the difference. Should helps as this Troy Bilt is speed monster but that's not good when you need a lower gear to move heavy snow. This should help.

 

[crazzywolfie]

I am going to put a smaller speed pully on the engine so I got a couple of smaller belts to compensate the difference. Should helps as this Troy Bilt is speed monster but that's not good when you need a lower gear to move heavy snow. This should help.

You do realize the the cam pulley on the dual shaft engines that drives the wheels spins at half the speed of the engine. 3600 at the main shaft is 1800 at the cam pulley. There is no pulley small enough to put on the main shaft and spin the drive plate at the correct speed to make the gears usable

 

[Bearguy69]

Anything free that’s broken is something I don’t want or need.