That definitely looks well worth some love!
Ariens 10000 series finds a new home
After restoring my Dad's 5 HP 10000 series last spring (which he purchased new in 1968), I have been on the lookout for another Ariens (10000 series or 70's vintage twin stick 924 series) machine in decent condition for my next project.
In my neck of the woods, they are not near as plentiful as in the US of A and rarely, if ever at the curb with a free sign on them.
I found one yesterday that I could not resist in the small town I grew up in an hour away from here. The gentleman I bought it from had owned it for 25 years and had purchased it from an "older guy" who bought it new. For those 25 years, the machine was used about 6 times a year at his cottage. He has purchased a new 28" machine with all the current "safety" features, as he was concerned that others (son in laws etc) would be operating the machine in the future. The machine has been maintained and definitely stored indoors all it's life.
The Ariens is a 1974 model (last year for the 10000 series), 24" bucket with the original HM 80 Tecumseh 8 HP engine. Engine runs great, no surging or smoking, auger gear box seals and bushings were replaced in the last couple of years.
I haven't done anything with it yet, other than spraying all the hardware with Liquid Wrench.
I paid $225.00 for it, which I feel is a fair price for my area. He offered to delivered it, which saved me the hassle of borrowing a friends truck.
I'm thinking I will totally dismantle machine, replace any bad bushings or bearings, hardware, gas lines, perform valve job, clean carb etc. Remove rust inside chute and bucket, sand, prime and paint, but leave the original paint on the rest of machine. I think it will clean up pretty good with rubbing compound and wax.
What are your thoughts on this plan, or would you repaint entire machine?
Some photos from the ad on Kijjiji:
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In my neck of the woods, they are not near as plentiful as in the US of A and rarely, if ever at the curb with a free sign on them.
I found one yesterday that I could not resist in the small town I grew up in an hour away from here. The gentleman I bought it from had owned it for 25 years and had purchased it from an "older guy" who bought it new. For those 25 years, the machine was used about 6 times a year at his cottage. He has purchased a new 28" machine with all the current "safety" features, as he was concerned that others (son in laws etc) would be operating the machine in the future. The machine has been maintained and definitely stored indoors all it's life.
The Ariens is a 1974 model (last year for the 10000 series), 24" bucket with the original HM 80 Tecumseh 8 HP engine. Engine runs great, no surging or smoking, auger gear box seals and bushings were replaced in the last couple of years.
I haven't done anything with it yet, other than spraying all the hardware with Liquid Wrench.
I paid $225.00 for it, which I feel is a fair price for my area. He offered to delivered it, which saved me the hassle of borrowing a friends truck.
I'm thinking I will totally dismantle machine, replace any bad bushings or bearings, hardware, gas lines, perform valve job, clean carb etc. Remove rust inside chute and bucket, sand, prime and paint, but leave the original paint on the rest of machine. I think it will clean up pretty good with rubbing compound and wax.
What are your thoughts on this plan, or would you repaint entire machine?
Some photos from the ad on Kijjiji:
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Parts have arrived for the new project:
head gasket, intake and exhaust gaskets, carb kit, axle bushings, impeller bearing, spare belt, muffler and hardware, gas line.
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I spent a couple minutes with mild degreaser and rubbing compound to see how the paint responds to some love.
I am only going to repaint the inside of the chute and auger housing and will leave the rest original (battle scars and all), should clean up pretty well.
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head gasket, intake and exhaust gaskets, carb kit, axle bushings, impeller bearing, spare belt, muffler and hardware, gas line.
I spent a couple minutes with mild degreaser and rubbing compound to see how the paint responds to some love.
I am only going to repaint the inside of the chute and auger housing and will leave the rest original (battle scars and all), should clean up pretty well.
Started to disassemble the machine today, removed the chute and engine.
The axle bushings definitely need replacing, no play or noise from impeller bearing, but will replace it anyway. Resprayed hardware with Liquid Wrench.
Tuesday is supposed to be warm (17 C), so going to apply degreaser and power wash the engine and machine to remove some of the grime built up over 47 years of use.
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The axle bushings definitely need replacing, no play or noise from impeller bearing, but will replace it anyway. Resprayed hardware with Liquid Wrench.
Tuesday is supposed to be warm (17 C), so going to apply degreaser and power wash the engine and machine to remove some of the grime built up over 47 years of use.
Cleaned up the gas tank inside and out and the belly pan.
The inside of the tank was clean as a whistle except for a few black particles of debris. The previous owner said he always drained the tank before he stored it for the summer.
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I don't plan on repainting the exterior of this machine, but I did a complete repaint on my other 10000 series last year.
If you are wondering how close Dupli-color DE1620 Chevy Orange is to the original Ariens paint colour, I placed the inside of the belly pan (not faded) next to the repainted auger housing I did last year.
Pretty close match.
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The inside of the tank was clean as a whistle except for a few black particles of debris. The previous owner said he always drained the tank before he stored it for the summer.
I don't plan on repainting the exterior of this machine, but I did a complete repaint on my other 10000 series last year.
If you are wondering how close Dupli-color DE1620 Chevy Orange is to the original Ariens paint colour, I placed the inside of the belly pan (not faded) next to the repainted auger housing I did last year.
Pretty close match.
I am showing steps and photos that may seem obvious and perhaps not necessary to the guys that have done dozens of these rebuilds.
However, I am trying to document the process the best I can, for newbies like myself, who are not as experienced and may not have refurbished a snow blower before.
Any tips or recommendations are most welcome.
Split the machine and gave it a good power wash to get rid of some of the grease and grime.
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Dismantled the Tecumseh HM 80 in preparation for carb rebuild and valve job.
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However, I am trying to document the process the best I can, for newbies like myself, who are not as experienced and may not have refurbished a snow blower before.
Any tips or recommendations are most welcome.
Split the machine and gave it a good power wash to get rid of some of the grease and grime.
Dismantled the Tecumseh HM 80 in preparation for carb rebuild and valve job.
I had soaked all the hardware on the machine and engine several times with a good penetrant (like Liquid Wrench) over a couple of weeks. Have not had any issues removing any bolts so far.
I also take a lot of photos of the dismantling process, so I hopefully know how it all goes back together.
I tag and bag all hardware and try to store all small items in one organized area to prevent lost parts.
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I also take a lot of photos of the dismantling process, so I hopefully know how it all goes back together.
I tag and bag all hardware and try to store all small items in one organized area to prevent lost parts.
The 10000 series are my preference, as I have 3 of them, along with my Yardman 7100 and a 10HP Craftsman. I sold all the other blowers I had last year.
This time of the year is a great time to tackle those refurbishing projects ... I am finishing a 10000 series project myself, as well as in the process of restoring my older Ryan Core Plug Aerator, which I picked up cheap, which runs great, but needs a cosmetic restore.
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This time of the year is a great time to tackle those refurbishing projects ... I am finishing a 10000 series project myself, as well as in the process of restoring my older Ryan Core Plug Aerator, which I picked up cheap, which runs great, but needs a cosmetic restore.
I had assumed the engine had a Tecumseh carb, but the factory carb on this engine is a Walbro LME 49. The inside of the carb was very clean, and components look to be in good condition. The O ring on the main jet needle and float bowl gasket were shot. I was able to use the O ring from the Tec. rebuild kit I had ordered and have a new Stens float bowl gasket on order (2 3/8" OD).
Rebuild kits for these carbs are harder to find and expensive, especially if you live in Canada, about $32.00 CAD Plus $22.00 CAD for shipping. I am glad this carb was in good condition.
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Carb ready to install once the float bowl gasket arrives
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Has anyone found a cheap Chinese direct replacement for these Walbro LME 49 carbs, that will match up to the original linkages and mounts?
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Rebuild kits for these carbs are harder to find and expensive, especially if you live in Canada, about $32.00 CAD Plus $22.00 CAD for shipping. I am glad this carb was in good condition.
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Carb ready to install once the float bowl gasket arrives
Has anyone found a cheap Chinese direct replacement for these Walbro LME 49 carbs, that will match up to the original linkages and mounts?
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