Hey guys
I'm looking for a Primo Brute Classic 8mm belt drive for 65 to 84 Shovel electric start. Just as my knee is wearing out I find out that Primo has discontinued it. If you're not familiar with this it's got the newer style Evo diaphram clutch setup instead of the old Pan/Shovel drum with the 6 dogs.
Anyone have one laying around new or used? I have part numbers if needed.
Thanks,
Tristate

 

I know your looking for a Primo and understand your preference. But if you can't find one you may want to consider the BDL "bolt in belt drive". I installed one on my '70 Shovel and really liked it. The best price I found was at "JIREH", $468 if I recall correctly for the complete system, clutch, pulleys, and belt.

 

I have 2 of the BDL systems 12K miles and still great

 

Try www.SpeedSupplies.com or www.Debrix.com for the Primo version.

I'm sure you tried them direct as well but just in case: http://www.primobeltdrives.com/

Good luck.

 

Thanks guys. Yeh, I tried them direct. No go. Off the shelf for 2 years now. Ebay and lots of patience and I'm sure one will turn up.

 

Just pulled a bdl with idler and bdl competior clutch,sold em both about a month ago...Clutch is awsesome,cant say much about the belt drive.

 

Stay away from the prim belt idler systems