more than a foot of snow fell since yesterday. however my yard and driveway act is like a vacuum cleaner, with over 2 feet. Predator Engine didn't struggle thru it at all. Old MTD 24" bucket Yard-machine modded with a 6.5 hp Predator Engine.
First thank you for the video and information, my snowblower engine was over heating i fix that problem it run for a year then engine got messed up so i decided to add 212cc i was so frustrated on those dam pulleys thnaks shearing the part information it made it so much easy i am going to workon my snowblower before starts snowing 😅... did you get it runing just curious
Yes, Use the gates 7280 belt for the drive pulley. It measures 28 5/8. Also flip the tensioner around 180. I think the stock belt size worked for the auger
I just completed this swap and this video was VERY helpful, but I found that the 15290 belt would slip on the 2" pulley, but a shorter belt (Gates 7280 - which was 28 5/8" long) while extremely difficult to roll onto the pulley, worked perfectly. I had the belt over the output shaft, installed the 2" pulley outside of it and used a flat blade screwdriver to "ramp" the belt onto the pulley. Also, I flipped the idler around since the belt is running in the opposite direction
Does this engine run OK in cold weather? I think I have read in comments from some other videos that the carb needed a larger jet for cold weather use.
My 212 predator motor dies after a few passes. Not sure why, but I may try to rejet it. If I let it sit for a minute or two, it will run again for a few more passes.
Hey dude, I hope you can help. My buddy swapped the engine for me. The engine runs great, however the drive is not so hot. I drove fine before, but now it on ly has one reverse, no first or second, third is good, but fourth and fifth work but it takes a while for it to start moving.... I also notice the drive belt stops sometimes and the machine won't move, and in other gears it slows down and then picks up and in yet others its fine... Any thoughts on how this guy effed this up?
Try using a Gates 7280 belt and flip the idler pulley. Other guys have tried this and said it works better. I also gave it a try and it doesn't slip as much. It's just a pita to get it on. Also make sure that the trans is engaging.
@@drewjager3455 Is there any chance that when he flipped the trans he didn't alight everything correctly when putting it back together? he claims there is nothing to aligne
@@drewjager3455 I went down in belt size to a gates 7290 and that's too big and tried with a 7280 but it was small and I didn't want to force, but Im guessing thats what Ill have to do. Shame there isn't a 7285 for the between fit... Am I at a greater risk of the belt snapping if I go that small?
I didn't run it before switching the transmission. You would only have 2 forward gears. Believe it or not, I still haven't got enough snow to use it lol
The R2 gear becomes 3, and the R1 becomes 2 (roughly). 5, 4, and 3 will now be reverse gears and will snap your damn wrists if you're not expecting how fast it is coming back at you! I relabeled the gear selector panel, so reverse is where 1st used to be, and now my two reverse gears are my forward gears. I also used some zip ties to keep the gear lever from going into gears 3, 4, and 5. I'm gonna live with it for now. I think!
Ok, the time has come. I have the same machine and the Tecumseh is leaking oil like mad. 1996-2022, RIP. I just looked at the price of new snowblowers and it looks like the price has gone up 30 - 50% for a lot of machines over the last year! I will bet the harbor freight engine is no longer $99 either. My hope is to make it through the snowblowing season and then I think I may give this a shot. I don’t weld so I am a little bit concerned about reversing everything underneath and I’m wondering how functional the machine will be if I don’t do that. Are the two forward speeds going to be enough. Thanks a lot for the crazy inflation Federal reserve with your stupid zero interest rate since 2008 policy, coupled with endless money printing.
Run your machine in the reverse gears and that's how fast it will move forward after the swap. Then all the forward gears will become reverse. It should be fine.
So tell me. How do you reverse engineer an actual gear driven transmission, instead of one of these friction driven jobs? I have a Craftsman with a 5 hp, dual shaft, Tecumseh engine on it. Have yet to find a video telling me how to work on an actual transmission, so it will still have 3 forward speeds and one reverse. Not one forward and 3 reverse.
Use the gates 7280 belt for the drive pulley. It measures 28 5/8. Also flip the tensioner around 180. I think the stock belt size worked for the auger. Can't remember what size it was though
Will this work the same and same parts if using the Predator 420cc? I have the MTD 10/26 Steerable Track Drive Snow Blower with the 317e762f013 Engine 10HP Motor.
This is GOLD. Thanks for including part numbers for the pulleys!
Genius. I never would have thought of these awesome solutions
Awesome going to try it out on a Troy-Bilt Pony Tiller. Appreciate the part number information and how you did it.
more than a foot of snow fell since yesterday.
however my yard and driveway act is like a vacuum cleaner, with over 2 feet.
Predator Engine didn't struggle thru it at all.
Old MTD 24" bucket Yard-machine modded with a 6.5 hp Predator Engine.
Nice! I still haven't got to try it out. We got all rain. I'm not complaining though lol.
I get to do that and reverse my transmission thanks for the vid man I was about to return the single shaft.
damn i fkn love you for this. Thanks man good stuff
Do those engines have the same size shaft ? Other than the length
First thank you for the video and information, my snowblower engine was over heating i fix that problem it run for a year then engine got messed up so i decided to add 212cc i was so frustrated on those dam pulleys thnaks shearing the part information it made it so much easy i am going to workon my snowblower before starts snowing 😅... did you get it runing just curious
Yes, Use the gates 7280 belt for the drive pulley. It measures 28 5/8. Also flip the tensioner around 180. I think the stock belt size worked for the auger
1:18 you welded? Its not really clear mic seems to cut out
Yes, the pin needs to be on the other side
@@drewjager3455mine is a snapper 422, seems extremely similar. Won't have the welder till Xmas though 😂
Nice work! I have the same MTD, but 1995 model. Did you have to adjust the chute crank once you put on the engine (it didn't hit the engine, did it?).
No
Question...the 15290 belt is on the 2" drive pulley? It's still too long for my snowblower.
Nathan Weary
The 15285 was too short
I just completed this swap and this video was VERY helpful, but I found that the 15290 belt would slip on the 2" pulley, but a shorter belt (Gates 7280 - which was 28 5/8" long) while extremely difficult to roll onto the pulley, worked perfectly. I had the belt over the output shaft, installed the 2" pulley outside of it and used a flat blade screwdriver to "ramp" the belt onto the pulley. Also, I flipped the idler around since the belt is running in the opposite direction
Jerry joe found a better belt. The Gates 7280 is a better fit. Also, flipping the idler pulley makes sense. Two heads are better than one lol
Did you ever get to run this? Did you change anything on the setup? I’d love to see an update video.
Use the gates 7280 belt for the drive pulley. It measures 28 5/8. Also flip the tensioner around 180. I think the stock belt size worked for the auger
Does this engine run OK in cold weather? I think I have read in comments from some other videos that the carb needed a larger jet for cold weather use.
I still haven't had a chance to use it. Maybe we'll get some snow this year.
My 212 predator motor dies after a few passes. Not sure why, but I may try to rejet it. If I let it sit for a minute or two, it will run again for a few more passes.
@@250r4trax I saw somewhere else that this engine runs lean in the cold. Instead of rejetting the carb, somone suggested running it on partial choke.
I live in North Jersey and have not experienced any problems
Hey dude, I hope you can help. My buddy swapped the engine for me. The engine runs great, however the drive is not so hot. I drove fine before, but now it on ly has one reverse, no first or second, third is good, but fourth and fifth work but it takes a while for it to start moving.... I also notice the drive belt stops sometimes and the machine won't move, and in other gears it slows down and then picks up and in yet others its fine... Any thoughts on how this guy effed this up?
Try using a Gates 7280 belt and flip the idler pulley. Other guys have tried this and said it works better. I also gave it a try and it doesn't slip as much. It's just a pita to get it on. Also make sure that the trans is engaging.
@@drewjager3455 Ill give it a try and let you know. Thanks.
@@drewjager3455 Is there any chance that when he flipped the trans he didn't alight everything correctly when putting it back together? he claims there is nothing to aligne
@@mrerschroeder Not sure. It's wired it works in some gears. If it was jacked up I wouldn't think it would work at all
@@drewjager3455 I went down in belt size to a gates 7290 and that's too big and tried with a 7280 but it was small and I didn't want to force, but Im guessing thats what Ill have to do. Shame there isn't a 7285 for the between fit... Am I at a greater risk of the belt snapping if I go that small?
Did you run this before swapping trans? What is the speed like with just keeping trans how it is and swapping motor?
I didn't run it before switching the transmission. You would only have 2 forward gears. Believe it or not, I still haven't got enough snow to use it lol
The R2 gear becomes 3, and the R1 becomes 2 (roughly). 5, 4, and 3 will now be reverse gears and will snap your damn wrists if you're not expecting how fast it is coming back at you! I relabeled the gear selector panel, so reverse is where 1st used to be, and now my two reverse gears are my forward gears. I also used some zip ties to keep the gear lever from going into gears 3, 4, and 5. I'm gonna live with it for now. I think!
Were you get your pulleys web site ?
It's in the video
where did you get the key for the drive shaft
Where to get key for the shaft
It came with the engine
Ok, the time has come. I have the same machine and the Tecumseh is leaking oil like mad. 1996-2022, RIP. I just looked at the price of new snowblowers and it looks like the price has gone up 30 - 50% for a lot of machines over the last year! I will bet the harbor freight engine is no longer $99 either. My hope is to make it through the snowblowing season and then I think I may give this a shot. I don’t weld so I am a little bit concerned about reversing everything underneath and I’m wondering how functional the machine will be if I don’t do that. Are the two forward speeds going to be enough. Thanks a lot for the crazy inflation Federal reserve with your stupid zero interest rate since 2008 policy, coupled with endless money printing.
Run your machine in the reverse gears and that's how fast it will move forward after the swap. Then all the forward gears will become reverse. It should be fine.
Maybe bend the lever or cut out more notches for reverse
what was the belt used before and after, size difference?
I cant remember what size the original belt was
So tell me. How do you reverse engineer an actual gear driven transmission, instead of one of these friction driven jobs? I have a Craftsman with a 5 hp, dual shaft, Tecumseh engine on it. Have yet to find a video telling me how to work on an actual transmission, so it will still have 3 forward speeds and one reverse. Not one forward and 3 reverse.
Without seeing it, I'm not sure. It may not be possible.
@@drewjager3455 Sort of what I figured.
Are both belts 29"?
Use the gates 7280 belt for the drive pulley. It measures 28 5/8. Also flip the tensioner around 180. I think the stock belt size worked for the auger. Can't remember what size it was though
Will this work the same and same parts if using the Predator 420cc?
I have the MTD 10/26 Steerable Track Drive Snow Blower with the 317e762f013 Engine 10HP Motor.
I'm not sure
All you had to flip were both axles
Flip the bracket and switch the pin on the bracket to the other side.