Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Hello all- I just put a newer 8hp Tecumseh on a 'old' blower ( DAYTON with the old water wheel style second auger) simular to the old Bob-Cat blowers. strangely the old 8 hp had a 3 1/2 inch pully with '3/8' size belt and a 3/4 inch bore. the newer 8 hp has a 1 inch shaft and I cant locate any pullys with a 3/8 grove / 1 inch bore combo?  and, I really cant change pully on motor to 1/2 inch belt as the friction drive plate has a 3/8 grouve pully as part of it all in one piece.   my question:  does anyone know a company that sells pullys?     thanks for any help.           p.s used the old 7 hp 1969/70 Ariens for our first major snow 7-8 inches. was quite inpressed. no cover over belts or carb- still worked good. sure like the lock-unlock drive wheels.   once I get this other blower running, will sell Ariens as I'm partial to the 'water wheel' design. won't have room for Ariens as its 32" wide.       Gene