Predator 212 engine swap for Ariens AX208 Compact 24

I bought a 2017 model year Ariens snow blower that the previous owner blew up by running it with no oil. I swapped out the engine for a Harbor Freight Predator 212cc engine, that is an almost identical clone of the Ariens AX 208 engine and both of which are clones of the Honda GX200 series engines.
I swapped over some of the engine parts from the Ariens motor to gain some missing functionalities. Check out the video and let me know what you think!
Engine that was used: www.harborfrei...
Snow blower that was brought back to life: www.ariens.com...

[@Dan_the_fisherman]

Nice video. Just wondering, did you have to buy an adapter for the pulleys or did the 208 that you replaced have a 3/4 inch shaft?

[@MikesRepairs86]

It had the right shaft no adapter needed, it was almost made to fit in there.

[@richardtemby4358]

Just a tip, they often made stepped keys to provide for more accurate timing of the ignition, just sayin!!!

[@l337pwnage]

I dunno if I'd go without those alignment pins, but if it's working for you, I guess time will tell if I'm right or not.
I realize people don't want to spend the money, but I have seen winterized engines for sale and not all were super expensive,

[@ascotell]

I agree I am not sure I would have taken the pins out