Tecumseh snow king engine replace Original Message Mar 4, 2014 8:47 pm
I have a LH318SA(HMSK80) - 156574 - Snow King series - cast iron cylinder sleeve - recoil start - 3/4" Dia. x 2.37" keyed crankshaft - D/T 3/8-24 - has 18 watt alternator - Does anyone know an engine I can replace it with. I prefer a 10 hp or better with 12 volt dc or 120 volt ac start .
Location: Michigan - 3 hours north of Chicago on the lake
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Re: Tecumseh snow king engine replace Reply #6 Mar 6, 2014 8:54 pm
Flywheel balance would not be an issue. A flywheel is balanced independently. It doesn't matter what engine it goes on. A balanced flywheel is a balanced flywheel. Engine balance as was stated before is controlled by the crankshaft. Some engines (Honda's) also have balance shafts. Which just smooth things out a little more.
