Comments on: Who Makes Craftsman Snow Blower Engines

By: Paul

Paul — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 19:39:34 +0000

In reply to John Danbury. Hi John, I'm not aware that MTD has ever made a 12-volt starter for the Craftsman/Powermore engines.

By: John Danbury

John Danbury — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 23:18:30 +0000

Hi Paul,
Perhaps you can help in pursuing a way of starting my Craftsman snow thrower with a 12 volt starter.I would like to do is determine a part number for a 12 volt starter that I can acquire to replace the 110 starter. I can figure out the starting, charging, battery and regulating circuits necessary, I just want to be sure the starter I buy is going to fit the 277 cc engine I have, Can you help?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 05 Dec 2019 01:35:40 +0000

Thanks, Paul! I appreciate your help.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:34:07 +0000

In reply to Chris. Hi Chris, You have a Powermore oHV engine. Here is the right plug: Spark Plug for Powermore OHV Engine. Here is an Amazon link if you are a Prime member (free shipping) Spark Plug for Powermore OHV Engine

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 19:15:37 +0000

Hi there. I have the Craftsman 26″ Quiet 208cc Dual-Stage Zero Turn. What kind of spark plug do I need? Thanks!

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:11:02 +0000

In reply to David Mowry. Hi David, It sounds like your engine committed suicide. A repair to your engine or replacement engine can add up over $400. I suggest taking it to a local repair shop, let them inspect it and go from there...

By: David Mowry

David Mowry — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:59:37 +0000

Hi sir. I have a Craftsman 88972 26″ Quiet 208cc Dual-Stage Snowblower, and it is approx. four seasons old. Last season I had to run the choke on half or it would hesitate at full-off. I took it in, paid a good chunk, and now it’s doing it again.

In fact, this morning, not only did the pull rope snap, but when I electrically started it died after 20 minutes. The I went to start it again and a loud spark came out the exhaust side. Looked like an arc, but I suspect it was just a spark. So, I left it alone. Also, mixed color exhaust is coming out the exhaust.

Don;t want to pay an arm and a leg to fix. Have loved this machine.

Thoughts? And Happy Holidays!

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 01 Dec 2019 00:32:18 +0000

In reply to Jay. Hi Jay, That old 8 hp L-head Briggs was put on 100,000 or so Noma and Murry Snowblowers. You can keep your eye out for one on Craigslist, eBay or a neighbor's back yard (I'm not joking :) Another place to try for making a new snow blower engine work is snowblowerforum.com

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 23:29:58 +0000

Paul, can you tell me if there is an easy motor swap for a Sears/Craftsman model 536885921 snowblower? I need to replace mine and I’m having trouble finding info on which replacement motors would be compatible.

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:59:10 +0000

In reply to Stuart Alderson. Hi Stuart, Larger, 6-inch wheels and leaving the snowblower out in the cold garage does make a difference in snow sticking to the single-stage wheels.