agc91campora
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I recently picked up a used Hi Vac Snapper (Model P217017BV) with a solid but rusty deck and tired engine. I figured I could clean this one up, repaint it, and replace the engine for less than $600. Now, I'm not so sure, but I'm committed.
I took the mower all apart and sandblasted the parts, now I'm working on assembling my "new" Hi Vac Snapper. My problem is the engine replacement. I've called my local mower repair shop, Jack's Small Engines, and Northern Tool, and they are all telling me that B&S quit making a direct replacement for this engine about 2 years ago, and since it has an odd shaft size, they can't come up with a replacement engine. I can't accept no for an answer, yet.
The B&S engine is a 128602-0149-E1 and has the following shaft size:
Shaft length: 2.98"
Shaft diameter: .984" (or about 24.9mm)
I was really wanting to go with the Honda, but I can't find a match for the shaft size. I've also looked at B&S engines, but again, no luck on shaft size.
From what I've read in some other forums, I may be able to swap out the pulley and blade adapter. Can anyone provide some information on that with the particulars of my setup? I've read other posts about the use of Predator engines, but I'd rather stick with Honda, Kawasaki, Kohler, or B&S.
I've attached a few pics of the project so far. Don't be a hater for wanting a color other than Snapper red!
I took the mower all apart and sandblasted the parts, now I'm working on assembling my "new" Hi Vac Snapper. My problem is the engine replacement. I've called my local mower repair shop, Jack's Small Engines, and Northern Tool, and they are all telling me that B&S quit making a direct replacement for this engine about 2 years ago, and since it has an odd shaft size, they can't come up with a replacement engine. I can't accept no for an answer, yet.
The B&S engine is a 128602-0149-E1 and has the following shaft size:
Shaft length: 2.98"
Shaft diameter: .984" (or about 24.9mm)
I was really wanting to go with the Honda, but I can't find a match for the shaft size. I've also looked at B&S engines, but again, no luck on shaft size.
From what I've read in some other forums, I may be able to swap out the pulley and blade adapter. Can anyone provide some information on that with the particulars of my setup? I've read other posts about the use of Predator engines, but I'd rather stick with Honda, Kawasaki, Kohler, or B&S.
I've attached a few pics of the project so far. Don't be a hater for wanting a color other than Snapper red!