i have an old ariens snowblower with a hm80 tecumseh engine that siezed up what would be a good replacement engine?

Do you want to replace it with another Tecumseh?

i have an old ariens snowblower with a hm80 tecumseh engine that siezed up what would be a good replacement engine?

If you can get a Honda Clone, they work pretty well. the only problem they might have is that the cams wear down faster. Heck, people have gotten plastic cams with them :freak:

i don't necessarily need to replace it with another tecumseh engine just looking for compatible engine

have you possibly tried freeing up the old motor?

If it ran with no oil, you're outta luck.

If rust seized it, just remove the spark plugs, spray liquid penetrant in there, put the spark plugs in, and wait. In a few days it'll be freed up.

You could pick one up on eBay.

I just checked and as of today (03/05/08) there's a new Tecumseh HM80 (the current model number is LH318XA) snow blower engine on "Buy it now" for $298.95 + $70.68 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TECUMSEH-HM80-Snow-Blower-Troy-Built-Tiller-Engine-NEW_W0QQitemZ200158321269QQihZ010QQcategoryZ79670Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQ cmdZViewItem

There's also another new one offered. Current bid is $255 + $54.95 shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Tecumseh-8-HP-motor-Engine-HM80-Complete_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46093QQihZ006Q QitemZ160214590480QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Staying with the same engine may simplify installation in the long run. May have to adapt some parts from the old engine; snow blowers don't have air filters and do have carb heater boxes.

Good luck,
Dennis

thanks alot all you all have been more than helpful i really appreciate it