Ariens 832 Snow Blower with Impeller Kit
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- Took a video of my "new" Ariens 832 snow blower. The blower has an eight horsepower (HM80) Tecumseh engine with a 32-inch bucket. Bought it from a retired gentleman, a precision grinder by trade, who posted it on Craigslist a few months back. He said he purchased it new in 1975, used it a few years and then winterized & stored it in his walkout basement after his neighbor gifted him a 1979 Ariens 1032 when moving south.
The 832 starts up on the first or second pull if I do my part. Replaced the muffler with a New Old Stock part found online (actually was for a minibike - I took off the deflector). Also rubbed cross-country ski wax on the inside of the chute. Snow just glides off. I also installed an Impeller Kit as it was just dribbling out slush when first purchased. Now it throws about 40% farther and I haven't had to clear it yet. It throws about 40 feet with dry snow and 33 feet with wet. Fresh fuel has Sea Foam added for good measure. The original owner followed the instructions meticulously and took off the fuel tank every spring for storage. He also put on a new scraper bar and skid shoes.
The Ariens is a model 924016 / Serial No. 00404 with matching numbers. The teardrop bucket is model 924012 / Serial No. 010030. This thing is built like a tank and works like a Swiss watch. Hoping to get many good years of service out of her.
I have two older Arien’s snowblowers. They are built like a tank. Bulletproof. I sold a brand new 8.5 hp troybuilt snowblower when I got the older 1970’s Arien’s. My son and I each have one the run ,start blow snow like there’s no tomorrow. Can’t go wrong with an older Arien’s. I think they were built better than todays Arien’s snowblowers. Great video. Thanks
I have a 1976 Ariens 832 that I bought used for $450 in 1978. I still use it in Michigan 35 years later. Mine came with snow chains and they are just about half worn though. The best thing I did was add an electric starter. I bought a used one for $10.00. The wide tires are called turf tires because back in the 70's you could remove a couple of speed bolts and replace the snowblower with a 30 inch lawnmower attachment. A large rotary broom for sweeping parking lots was also an available attachment in those days. Ariens in those days were built to last.
So far the turf tires have been able to get up our steep driveway OK. I wanted to cut a path through our yard and clear an area for our dog, but couldn't make it through the 20" plus snow drifts. Maybe the chains would have helped. My Ariens did not come with a starter, but I would add one in a heartbeat if I found one for $10.00. As is, it starts on the first pull - would just be nice as backup.
Lee Ekstrom
Lee, I just checked Ebay for "Tecumseh electric starter" and there are a ton of them out there from $29 to $79. Just to give you an idea of what you are looking for Ebay Items 161204332647 & 261376899911 look like the starter I installed. It is super easy to install. If you look on the right (passenger side) of your engine you will see a tin cover over a cutout in the flywheel housing, this is where the geared end of the starter goes.You will also see the threaded bolt holes for mounting the starter. On the tin housing on top of the engine, toward the rear you will see two inward dimples and that is where the switch/power cord housing is attached by two self tapping screws. And that is all there is to it. I highly recommend the electric starter. After 20 or 30 years they take a little more than one pull. Especially in zero weather, besides that I am no longer the thirty-year-old I was when I first bought it.
Chains are a must for me, my driveway melts and refreezes in to ice and you need the chains to go anywhere. I tried it one year without them and soon put them back on after a storm or two. Jerry
I love how simple it looks. With proper maintenance it will last to infinity & beyond.
Being a late 70s model, it will have the adjustable carb on it. Reach under the bowl and turn the jet out a quarter- half a turn. It surging a little bit, which means it needs a touch more fuel. Do this and you'll see that it will run perfect!
Great machine btw. Its in flawless shape!
Glad I'm not the only one that noticed that. Easy fix, if you know about. A lot more satisfying experience after the adjustment!
Lee, The best thing about well built/maintained 2 stage machines is it's like a walk in the park like you were doing. Snow goes all away! Life is good, well done and wish you well with it.
You cannot beat a Tecumseh engine. My Troy Built Tiller turned 43 this year and is still going strong.
I've got an old snowbird. With a 5 hp Tecumseh and it just keeps on running
I had an ariens too. Transitioned to a Honda and man, all I can say is starting the Honda is insane. One pull with my pinky and it’ll start even after sitting all season. It’s impressive. My Honda will throw about 70 ft too. It’s a 13 Hp. Complete brute
I had a Sears Craftsman, lasted 20 years, now also a Honda man HSS 724, goes through anything throws snow across my whole lawn, 50' approx. I am putting this rubber adapter on impellers (2) for the deep wet slush.
Wow what a beauty. Keep it rinsed from salt and get some paint sealant on it or a good wax so it'll never rust. Wish mine looked that nice.
I never seen an older Ariens like that one in mint condition.
What a find!
Great story and video!
Thanks!
Wow, what a great looking machine. I have a 1970 Ariens Sno-Thro and absolutely love it. I bought it because of how its made, thick steel that can stand up to clearing my gravel parking area in the back. I actually bought 2 of them and used one for spare parts. I did end up installing rubber paddles on the impeller because we have been getting a lot of wet snow and the machine would clog. I bought it with a replacement newer HSK70 engine that needed some work, it looked like the person who installed it messed with the carb. Come to find out the HSK70 has a plastic knob on the end of the throttle that runs horizontally which was hitting the chute control crank in the down position, previous owner totally messed up the carb probably trying to make it start and run. To fix the issue i simply pulled off the plastic knob, leaving the throttle lever in place. I removed and rebuilt the carb to original specs and settings. Now it starts 1st pull at half choke. Because we hardly have big snow storms where i even need the snow blower I always use Seafoam in the gas container, i feel it keeps the carb clean and gas fresher so it runs right. I even bought a used electric starter and have yet to even need to use it since it starts so well by hand. I took a lot of the machine apart so i can inspect everything, replaced things like worn axle flange bushings, worn keys, then thoroughly cleaned everything with degreaser. Last thing i will say is i like how it runs on its own, the one handed operation to make it stop is simple and easy on my hands at the end of the day.
I want one. Can't believe how good looking it is. My parents had an ST824 from the 80's, then I bought one in 2000 a 1028... but this is just a beautiful time warp machine.
Thanks for the kind words - runs a lot better this season now that I gave the carb a tune-up.
I have my grandpas 1969 model 10964 which came with a 7 hp. Now on its 4th engine that I am aware of. I decided to up it to the Predator 301. 8 hp Hemi. SO Yes I have a 69 Hemi.. ;-). As with everything else it has taken some encouragement on my part to keep the old gal going but she sure tosses the snow. Hoping for a big snow year this time around.
My first time using it was the Halloween blizzard of 1991. Snow as way over the bucket in depth but she worked like a champ. Well until I came across a frozen leather glove. old gramps didn't like shear pins and had grade 8 bolts in the augers. Well too the pinion gear out. I could not believe I found one for $ 14 and tossed her in. Several carb overhauls, a couple engine replacements but hey that's why we live in Minnesota.
Pretty cool story about your Hemi engines!
That’s a beauty! I fixed one just like it recently, sat outside for years, very rusty. Had no spark, cleaned points. New $20 carburetor from Amazon; freed up levers and controls, runs great!
I have a 75’ snapper snow blower and it is built like a tank, and of course, it has a snow king. I have never had any problems with it and I am shocked. My dad gave it to me and I thought if I was lucky I might get five years out of it. That was twenty five years ago, and it still runs perfect
Wow, what a memory! I (my parents) bought a new Ariens 724 back in 71-72 time frame, that I used to clear driveways before school each morning. Sadly, all good things come to an end. My first season with it, I was in a bicycle accident (hit by car), that ended my snow clearing and had to sell it - couldn't afford the payment on it. I sure did enjoy it for the short time I had it.
Glad to hear it helped you make some extra money - good while it lasted. Sounds like you healed up from the accident.
these are much better than anything you could buy today!!! Build to last
Agree whole heartedly!
My father bought a similar Ariens snow blower in around 1976. He plowed his gravel entrance which is 350 feet long up until the end of the 90's. My sister inherited it with my father's house and her husband the snow blower it until 2008 when he bought a tractor to clear this 350 feet long entrance. One mishap: one day he forgot to check the oil level of the engine and the engine passed out. He found a used engine for it. In 2010 I took the snow blower to my place, last year the strap was slipping ,the friction wheel died on me. Then I had the machine overhauled by a local mechanics (I have no garage to work on it --- too bad) It cost me a belt ,new skids, new belt housing,and a new friction wheel.
Just costs me $300.00 CDN.
I taught that this overhaul would make a big impact on performance. --Just a little.
Since I need a machine that throws far (3 car wide entrance) I was thinking of buying a new Ariens but after a friend told me to look about an impeller modification on the internet, I decided to give it a try -- because it made sense to me.
Yesterday I looked at the impeller, it was warned out by the gravel abrasion during all those years.
There was a gap between 3/8 to a half inch between the housing and the impeller.
Then I cut 4 rubber pieces from the side of an old winter tire and I made my self a impeller kit which I installed.
Now the machine is 38 years old.
Yesterday there was some left over snow in my drive way : I could see the impeller kit makes a big difference, I can't wait for the next snow storm to really try it.
I am sure the original engine would still be working if it was not deprived of oil.
These machine are almost indestructible.
Moral of the story if you have an old snow blower like this that is throwing the snow a few feet, do not sell it but install an impeller kit and then you will have a brand new old machine that will work for years.
Final word: As Tecumseh don't make those engine any more: if you ever have to throw away any old snow blower that use a Tecumseh engine, at least keep the engine and sell / give it to your local snow blower mechanic's it may find another foster machine.
I think Ariens made the john deere 1032. I shoulda never got rid of that snowblower
Old Ariens blowers are "the bomb" Looks like you found a good one...kind of like finding a 60's Mustang that was lightly used and put away for safe keeping.. also those wide "mower" tires....great video...I should paddle my blower impeller too.
I've since put on chains - works great with the lawn tires.
Can't mistake the sound of those old Tecumseh engines!
I just picked up a free '73 Ariens with a plug in electric start last year from a guy who said they only used it a couple years prior and left it sitting since. I took the carb in to have it cleaned out after we couldn't get it clean, put everything back together and started right up after some minor fiddling. I read that the 7hp motor is a bit underpowered, but who knows, maybe those people were trying to do ten foot snow drifts or something, will be nice for the occasional driveway clearing :D
Sounds like you have a nice machine - I think the 7hp should work well - especially if you install the rubber paddles for the slushy stuff.
I cant believe you found such a treasure that thing looks almost new!
I'd been looking for a while on Craigslist and narrowed down the Ariens 832 as one of my wish list items. I also really like the Yamaha snowblowers, but their a bit harder to find parts. I jumped on this unit as soon as I saw it. Can't believe someone else passed on it before I showed up. Thought it was too old.
If doing the impeller modification on an even bladed thrower, save yourself some effort and just put the wipers on two opposite paddles. There's no need for them on all the paddles. In addition, you're just creating unnecessary friction for the impeller.
I have a Ariens 520 and a 824. The 824 has four paddles and the 520 three. The 824 only has two wipers. I had to do all three in the 520 to keep the impeller in balance. I *could* have done just one paddle and welded a counter weight opposite the wiper paddle. But, I didn't want to remove the auger transmission and balance the impeller/shaft combination.
Love the old iron of the earlier Ariens machines. They are well worth the effort to keep refreshed and functional.
People can run what they like, but I almost hate to see that done to a classic machine. I had an old ST504 that was far too abused to ever be a "classic" anything and when I wanted to get more performance out of it I just put an over drive pulley on it to increase the impeller speed 50%. The nice thing is I could return it to stock by just putting the stock pulley back on.
Beautiful condition. It should be mounted on a wall or in a museum.
What a Gem. Lucky man.
Old Ariens = Snowblower to the Gods.
Still have my big 2 stage smaller than his mine is the 6hp had it in family for 5 yrs
I had a Ariens like that only difference it was a 8 24. I got it for the low low price of free. It ran and worked great when I got it. I used it for 4 years then gave it to a buddy. He had it for 3 years and the last I knew it was still going. Now I can't use a walk behind snowblower due to my tendinitis in my shoulders. I can't hold it down no more without my shoulders hurting. So now i bought a snowblower for my 30 year old Craftsman tractor.
i own a 1977 8/32 Ariens, a little more wear appearance-wise , but performance is still kick-ass.
Lee, If you keep the augers greased and pull your wheel spindles in the Spring and throw some grease on them, change the oil regularly that machine will last longer than you.
It's a beauty for sure. Might want to pull that main jet in the carb and spray some carb cleaner to get rid of that surging.
Nice machine!
Trust me Canadians know snow snowblowers and that Aaron's snowblower that you have is a fantastic unit Best snowblower ever build
Ariens..
You did catch that I seen it after I was done damn spellcheck LOL
My dad still has his the same year as yours it looks like brand-new his neighbor has a brand-new Sears and dad blower does it 7 hp compared to 12 hp the 7 walks all over it trust me were using them today we got a foot of snow last night
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I used to test snow-throwers for Sears years ago. Our benchmark was always an Ariens. That was the one to beat. Documented how many pulls it took to start, checked RPM daily, temperature outside, how much oil they used, how much fuel, total running time, breakdowns, throwing distance, personal opinions [likes/dislikes]. When it came time to purchase a snow-thrower, I chose a John Deere 726 mainly because it had larger tires. Ran that machine for 32 years. Then I bought a JD 826; a GREAT machine. At one time, ALL throwers had a Tecumseh Snow King Engine; and for good reason. They were the best.
I have a 1977 832 that my father bought new in 1977 and it starts on the first pull! Parts are still available for it so why not keep it going? The only thing I don't like are the handles sit lower than the newer ones so it's a little uncomfortable to use for long periods. I JUST spooned on new rubber this year for the first time. I believe the JD dealers now sell Ariens along side the JD's which are Ariens painted green. (If memory serves)
That is nice ! Original paint too?
We had an 8hp one back in about 1970. Think it was a 26 or 28" wide model.
Yes had tires smaller than yours and with chains.
I got up at about 4am every snow day and snowblowed 13 customers before school, all through the 70's!
Back when it was typical to get 2, 3, or 4 feet of snow overnight! (top of NY state)
That Ariens we had always started maybe 3rd pull with the choke on. Let it warm up a few minutes then took her out down the driveway. That thing blew so much snow through those years I couldn't believe it. Busted my ass doing it, but that was my side job. That gave me the money to buy gas and oil for the snowmobiles!
Sold the blower about 12 or 15 yrs ago to a co worker. He said he had a long driveway to do also. (couple hundred feet)
Last I heard it was still running!
Wish I still had it!
May be looking for another one for that matter.
Could still use one around the house where my truck plow can't reach.
Thanks for the memories!
tmotorman Yes - original paint!
Those are fine machines. Some of the best Ariens ever made.
Had an arien for many years ...I loved it .
ya gotta love the classic equipment it hangs on and keeps on working she runs great !
Trying to keep this one running as long as I can.
What a beautiful machine. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Lee. The only machine I trust for big jobs is my father's 40 yr old Ariens 832. I use only premium gas, no ethanol blends and she always starts on the first pull.
+ML McGregor Sounds like you have a winner - take care of it!
That Ariens 832 is one of the best looking snow blowers ever made.
It looks like a 70 Chevy C/K.
Thanks - still working strong after over 40 years!
Ariens are the best. We have multiple units and they all run flawless. They work circles around our Honda with tracks
"Well, It's time to get the Ariens out"; I'm going to say that every time I use my Ariens from now on. Great Quote.
I love those wide tires. All the machines i have used always struggle for traction.
The turf tires are great - but I added chains as well. Now it's pretty unstoppable!
She's a beauty, I love old machines better than new, especially when you find a new old machine.
I have a 24" 5 hp.
Mine has much smaller tires, but they have tire chains on them.
I would recommend chains before changing the tires, you put chains on those big tires and it be darn near unstoppable.
Good luck
+C Smith I put some chains on per your recommendation. Great move - it never slips, even on ice.
+Lee Ekstrom That's great, glad it worked out.
I have the exact same snowblower from 1974. Will not trade it for anything on today's market. It just goes and goes and goes.
I have a John Deere 1032 from about 1980. They were a join effort with Ariens. I just re-powered it with a new briggs engine. I'd never give up that well of a built machine for the junk they sell today.
I had a 1974 model and it used leaded gas.I would take a look at. the belts though .
I’ve got the 1970, with the 5hp. Cannot kill it!!
Beautiful machine! I love the very large wheels, as I am sure you do too up the steeper driveway. That hm80 is a great engine. I have one in my 70's Craftsman.
+METALfanUSMC I've added some chains to the tires - makes for much more aggressive traction. Rarely slips at all - kind of like a tank now.
That beauty belong in a museum! WOW!
maelleforever I'll have to name my garage as the Ekstrom Museum. Maybe I should post some pics of other vintage equipment.
The high speed needle in the bottom of the carb needs to be turn OUT to stop that surging.
Thanks. I rebuilt it a few years back. Eventually put on a new carb and never looked back. Thanks for the tip !
Nice machine, but that carb needs some attention !! Also, Try letting the machine idle for a few minutes after working it and always take it out of gear (the impeller) before killing the engine. It was sad to see you shut it down so abruptly.
Thanks for the feedback. I'll take that into consideration.
I have one of these blowers and it needs a little loving. I'm having trouble finding parts as I need a new carburetor for it because the one it has in it is not the correct one, also I need a new exhaust on it too. Any help to where you found parts for this beast of a machine would help me out so much thanks
I bought one exactly like this, used, from Charlie Brown's, in Hartford, VT, in 1988. It always started like a champ and did the job, but as my back deteriorated, the slightly too low handlebar/control setup became too much of a hardship to endure. I am only 5''- 9", but it was still too low, as if designed for women of small stature. I did a lot of work with that blower and the extended hunched over position was murder.
There were a couple of winters back then that the snow piled too high to throw over with this Ariens, about 8' to 10' high along the driveway and walkways. It all starts coming right back down to where it came from. The door yard kept getting smaller and smaller and smaller. Paths to the house were like WWI trenches with no view. I had to hand carry shovels full of snow to the edge of the road in the driveway and then use the blower to move the snow across the road. We don't get winters like that any more.
I once blew a ton of dry horse manure out of a small barn with that snowblower. Worked like a charm. Made a pyramid of horse dung in the barnyard.
The Ariens was still running when I passed it on and moved up to a brand new '96 Kubota B2100 HST tractor with B2660 blower. I still run that rig.
Change your oil every fall. Run the gas tank dry and drain the bowl before storage in spring. This Ariens should be dependable.
sounds like the ignition or carburetor should be checked for proper tuning. What a super nice classic Ariens
Thats a good snow blower, looks fun. Does is have a safety guard at front?
Yes - it does have a safety guard.
I just bought a 79 ariens . Had a 65 had no electric start and the fly wheel needed replaced along with some carb issuses it was just a pain to start. I like the 79 though what a differnce.
Sounds like it is running a bit lean on the bottom of the carb there is a screw with a spring around it give it a quarter turn out or half a turn it will run better =)
I shot some new videos - took your advice - hoping it sounds good from your end as well.
Lee Ekstrom another free tip for u...thats a real hard run for an old révéler untuned engine and they Can bé seriously damaged
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OP nice machine. Sounds like surging in the beginning. Maybe a carburetor kit is needed. Just installed one on my 20 yr old machine and the engine runs and sounds like it was brand new.
That is due to how the governor works on the old fellas
Thanks Kirby. I'll try the carb cleaning tip. I pulled back the choke a bit and it ran fine, maybe a good job this weekend. Between this Ariens and a Husqvarna 150BT backpack blower (for the light fluffy stuff) I've not had to use any salt this year. Hoping that will help keep the rust at bay. Been trying to find all the spring rituals for cleaning and preserving these machines. Appreciate the input and feedback - Cheers!
I cleaned the carb a few years back, but eventually replaced the carb. Works much better now.
@@LeeEkstrom I never had any problems rebuilding any carb except Tecumseh. Soaked them in carb cleaner, blew out all the passages and fussed with several but for some reason no luck. They run a long time but best to just replace when they go bad. You were very lucky to find such a nice unit and better to spend money on that instead of any new one. It will out last you probably. Enjoy. Great video.
Lee you gained a new sub
Wow i only have one of those small homedepot toro models..but it also gets clogged or cant throw wet snow..im gonna try your impeller idea..
But wow your ,machine sure throws that snow
Leo H we had over six inches of wet snow this weekend - she didn’t flinch. My buddies at work didn’t fare so well - paddles make a huge difference in the wet, slushy stuff.
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Lee i have a cheap toro418zr..it has that rubber paddle that scrapes the ground but i guess the snow is literally pushed up out of the shoot.??
There is no metal impeller...got any hacks to make it more efficient. Sorry that i cant include pics..just type toro 418zr..thanks
Hey Very nice machine. The older Ariens just keep going. I’m looking for a older rust free one myself. Yours has a little surging so it might need carburetor cleaning. Nice video
Needs carb adjustments. Have a craftsman with same motor. Starts 1st pull every time
@@jackk8422 I ended up cleaning the carb and wasn't happy with it - so I installed a new carb. Very pleased now. Thanks for the input!
I inherited the sister 524 model. From the 60’s I think and runs strong. My Ariens dealer offered me $50.00 on a trade for 828 SHO model. I hope I am not making a mistake!
Keep the vintage model. Built to last , the new machines are Chinese junk
My old Bolens 824 has that same fluctuating idle after it warms up. It doesn't do it with a load on the engine, just at idle. I think we have the same Tecumseh 8HP. My Bolens was given to me also about 5 years ago. It always starts and always clears everything in its path, and I love its heated hand grips and headlight. The neighbors love it when I start heading for their driveways after a NorEaster :)
What is the model of Clarence kit you used?
@@donalddaniels7123 Hi, yeah, It was, but it's all solved and running like a champ to this day. Thanks!
Nice again. Still prolonging my old rusty but not so trusty machine. haha
Sounds like a little surging. May need a carb clean. Some of those jets get clogged.
Ariens da best snow blower
It looks brand new!!
Nothing like the Tecumseh Snow King engines. Tons of low end torque; they love to work and will pump snow all day long. Just keep that carb clean, change your oil, use good fuel, warm them up before pushing them hard and let them cool down after you do. They will last for years.
Let's hope so. Closing down the fuel line after each use to keep the carb clean. Use Sea Foam regularly. Changing oil as needed. Found a good place for ethanol free fuel - using in all my equipment now. Regards.
beautiful machine. They dont make em' like that anymore.
It is a steal. Good luck with it.
My machine doesn't look as good, but it's the same one! Knobby tires from lawnmower repair co in town.
I just bought something of the same era and just discovered only one side of the auger works. I have no clue where to begin.
Look to see if the shear bolt broke. It is designed to break so you don't damage the transfer case. You can find them here on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Genuine-Ariens-Professional-Blower-51001500/dp/B00N2602RA/ref=asc_df_B00N2602RA/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241892709303&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1283368492042442175&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016990&hvtargid=pla-489526412322&psc=1
Lee...amazed at how many views..great video..better machine..
Really cool to see folks appreciate an older machine that's still doing its job
Beautiful machine
Thanks mate!
old girl is a beast. mines at least 10 years newer but looks 10 years older. lol
I'm sure it's still chugging along though! Good to hear your girl is still working hard.
A little Seafoam in the gas should help keep that carb cleaned and the gas good!
I've been using Sea Foam - love that stuff. I adjusted the carb this year and it's running like a champ!
Lee Ekstrom
I like it in the ass myself
Augar looks to be a bit slow needs adjustment or new belt but !! video posted Feb 9, 2013 you must have figured it out by now yes ??
I've never adjusted the auger since purchasing it, or changed the belt. Perhaps it's time to check on that.
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Nice that thing is a beast!!
Very nice unit
Why don't they just build them with impeller kits?
The paint on that , it was hardly ever used.
thanks.i added some mechanic in a bottle overnite.started right up.
+harriet meyeroff Good to hear you're back and running!
Lee Ekstrom
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Where did you order your impeller kit from???
+-Doug - Bought it from Clarence at www.snowblowerpartscanada.com - says he's on vacation. Not sure if he's still selling them...
Wow a real engine
You should grind those bolts down shorter, or use the proper length bolts. It looked really weak when you showed what the paddle mod looked like.
Good suggestion. The bolts are the same ones supplied by Clarence with his kit. I'm not sure how longer bolts will affect performance? It's on the back side of the paddle/auger.
I wish that I had one like it they don't make them like that any more!
Which impeller kit did you purchase? Very impressive!
Cut some strips from a sidewall of a tire, if it's a 4 blade impeller you could get away with only putting 2 on the ones apposing. If it's a 3 do all 3. Some bolts or tap screws and you're good! I did it to a very similar blower of the one in the video.
Bought from Clarence Impeller - not sure he's in business anymore.
Nice score!
She's a beauty!!!
The engine idles uneven. Easy fix. Take the carb apart and use carb cleaner. You will find a video on u-tube showing how to do that.
It's hunting.
My nabor has a snow blower just like that only 2 times bigger and 3 feet of snow in 5th gr is nothing
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Open the low speed needle valve counterclockwise and the flutter it has will disappear .
I made an adjustment to the carb - not sure I got rid of it completely in the new videos - let me know what you think.
The old lady sounds pretty good under load . It seems like the Governor is a bit fussy when you start it , but levels out ok and responds to a load fine . Also watch the Lube in the front Auger gearbox , may take oil or grease , but keep it loaded . Nice Old Iron Snow Grinder :)
Happy Irishman
Thanks for the feedback - I loaded up the front auger gearbox and spun the shafts after lubing them as well. Hoping it keeps the moisture out and lasts a while.
Oil & Grease is cheap compared to finding another Box . :) !!
Beauty.
Sounds like it's surging a bit non idle.
it is bouncing off the governor, just a little tuning cures that.
Typical Tecumseh high speed surge , usually caused by the tiny passage hole in the brass high speed needle nut body being plugged or partially clogged.
where did you get the impeller kit?
I purchased it online, but you can make your own with heavy-duty rubber (single stage rubber paddles, mud flaps, or a tire sidewall work well), some screws, bolts and washers will work. Some use self-tapping screws. I bought some POR15 to keep the rust at bay. My Ariens needed a 4-inch plate to help keep the rubber tight and in place.
snowblowerimpellerkit.com
good education
Nice place
man, i just love ur ariens is t for sale?
That thing probably uses leaded gas my 74 did anyway.