What would you do?

[weazel]

Well my recently aquired Arctic Cat mini didnt come with a engine.. I found out it is suppose to have a Tecumseh hs40 engine. Here is my problem.. I've tried to find one with out any luck at all. What would you guys and gals do? Would you keep looking? Buy a bigger engine? Please help.. Ohh I want to try to keep it as original as possible so I think that is my answer.. Just curious as to all of your thoughts also!

 

[MNGB]

You could find a HS50(snowblower engine) and install it near the same size readily available at reasonable prices. Just make sure that the 5 hp has a 3/4" crankshaft.

 

[Bill Ellerby]

There are 2 on Ebay but they have 1" crankshafts-sorry!

 

[weazel]

Ive been watching ebay and noticed that also.. Im not in a huge hurry for it so I have time.. Just to bad that these are so hard to find! I will also keep my eyes open for a HS50. Thanks for that input guys

 

[MNGB]

I see a number of the 5 hp snowblower engines on craigslist rom time to time most want more hp now days for the snowblowers, I got a great running 5 hp for the Heald Trail Bronc for $65.00
GB in MN

 

[66l78rat]

If your bike came with a headlight {climber, ss scat}- you need a tecumseh with the lighting coil!!

 

[Sieve]

My HS50 came off of a rototiller and had a 3/4 inch shaft and 3/16 keyway.
From my experience most Snoblower engines have larger shafts. Hope this info helps

 

[badtec]

I just realized that I have an HS40. I also have an HS50. They both have 3/4" shafts. PM me and let's talk. Thanks.