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Chipper/Shredder Engine Replacement

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Topic: Chipper/Shredder Engine Replacement

Posted By: JohnThomas
Subject: Chipper/Shredder Engine Replacement
Date Posted: 08 Oct 2010 at 8:37pm

I have a MTD chipper/shredder with a 5 HP B&S engine on it. Not enuff power...is there a way to get a 8 HP or 9HP engine to mount on this. I have found Honda and Techuseh engine's that appear to fit. Is there complications I am not aware of yet? Has anybody here done this?
Thanks!

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Posted By: Coke-in-MN
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2010 at 5:44pm

Used a Techumcha engine on my vibrating packer plate (WACKER) it lasted about 4 hours , will not stand up to vibrations well. Replaced it with a Honda engine and no problems for 6 years now.

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Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 09 Oct 2010 at 6:19pm

Shaft diamtere's are different( 5Hp= 7/8, 8Hp=1")..

Height of shaft from base is probably different..

If the impeller's a direct drive,it'l be 'fun' to repower...

Not impossible but $$$?

Maybe trade in,sell off the MTD for a bigger unit is a better option.

been there...done that....

Jay

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