Snapper Re-power Part 1

[@wesjenjes24]

Here's a tip I came up with. If your engine is blown or not going to be used again then get a hack saw blade and saw the shaft off, then put pulley in a hydraulic press or just tap it on out with a hammer.

[@jimo2627]

That drive and pulley set is worth it's weight in gold

[@farmboy30117]

Good to know! This mower has been parked in the barn for last 5 years.

[@Krankie_V]

mine was a 1980 model. it looked like the big friction plate part was an alum alloy, because there wasn't a speck of rust anywhere on it.

[@timtidwell1355]

What is the shaft size?? I have same snapper motor blown but I have a 18 hp v twin in shop do you think they would swap

[@farmboy30117]

I don't remember but I'm pretty sure the 18 HP has a bigger shaft.

[@farmboy30117]

It's still a 12 hp Briggs but it's off a front engine lawn tractor (no pull start)

[@Krankie_V]

I had to beat the CRAP out of the pulley on mine to get it off the crankshaft. It didn't damage it though.

[@Zomorg3]

what year is your RER? I have the 28 Hi-Vac and trying to figure out what to replace the blown 8hp briggs with.

[@chefkdowg]

They make a puller for these, but they are expensive.

[@Zomorg3]

what engine did you end up going with?

[@farmboy30117]

probably so

[@farmboy30117]

I think it's a 1992

[@farmboy30117]

Yeah, they can be a real bitch to get off. Glad it's ok