To each his own, but a 5hp flat-head on a heavy 24" like that will be an absolute turd plopping dog. I'd rather bench-build a donor 8hp than bother with that scrap 5hp.
Transplant an 8hp Snow King or put something OHV 7hp or larger on it if you want to make a decent snowblower out of it.
Joel
Transplant an 8hp Snow King or put something OHV 7hp or larger on it if you want to make a decent snowblower out of it.
Joel