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Used Ariens purchase
#1   Mar 1, 2007 9:38 pm
Hi,

Any tips of what to look for in purchasing a used Ariens snowblower?  I'm probably looking a few years old (2-7?) likely 8hp, 24-26" width.  Any common trouble spots on these machines?  Or were they pretty much bullet proof?   Does anybody know of any older threads of how to evaluate a used machine?   Any preferences between models (932xxx vs 926xxx's)   Thanks in advance.

Eric
Re: Snowblower Repower?
#2   Feb 22, 2007 9:09 pm
Thanks for the replies so far.  I'm still debating what the smartest move is.  Problem I have with actually trading up to a more powerful machine is that they are all wider than the 22" width I have - and they won't fit well in my relatively small garage!   

From what I have seen on the engine websites - all the Tecumseh L-head engines (5hp -195cc, 8hp- 318cc and 10hp- 358cc) are available with stepped pulleys for an MTD application.  At least that's what I think they are telling me. 

Anyhow - thanks again for the replies and I'll let you know if I get brave and try this!

Eric
Snowblower Repower?
#3   Feb 21, 2007 8:37 pm
Hi Guys,

I wanted to get some opinions on a repower idea that I've been toying with.  I have an MTD/Yard Machines 5hp/22" 2 stage snowblower that is about 6 years old.  Several times in the past few years I've thought that it was a bit underpowered.  The past snowstorm we had in Central PA (4" of snow followed by probably an inch or more of rain - causing a very heavy slushy mess) was my tipping point.   I am looking at replacing the 5HP Tecumseh HSSK engine with something in the 7-10 HP range.  Has anybody done this sort of swap before?  I am assuming I may need a few new pulleys and different length belts - but I am not anticipating more modifications than that.   Am I nuts?   Should I just sell the machine and pick up a used 8hp machine?   What are your thoughts?

Thanks

Eric
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