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thomasritchuk

Discussion Starter · 2 mo ago

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Picked this Old Ariens up yesterday. Freebie. Not planning on reviving it. Should be able to salvage some hardware from it. But I may still try to see if I can start it.Any idea when it was sold as new?

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Ziggy65

· #21 · 2 mo ago

Model 910018 both 73 and 74, from the serial # it is a 1974 model, last year for the 10000 series machines. Yours was manufactured roughly 400 machines after mine.
I just noticed the sticker serial # on mine is 009142 but the stamped serial # is 009141. I guess someone on the line that day got the stickers mixed up.

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quexpress

· #22 · 2 mo ago

thomasritchuk said:
Here you go. You are welcome to any part.

Much appreciated! Thank you!
PM sent!

thomasritchuk

Discussion Starter · #23 · 2 mo ago

quexpress said:
Much appreciated! Thank you!
PM sent!

Can you pls pm me your mailing again.

quexpress

· #24 · 2 mo ago

Done! Thanks a lot!!! 🍻

thomasritchuk

Discussion Starter · #25 · 2 mo ago

quexpress said:
Done! Thanks a lot!!! 🍻

For some reason I am not getting your message. Cellphone may be acting up. Send to [email protected]. Merci

tabora

· #26 · 2 mo ago

thomasritchuk said:
For some reason I am not getting your message.

Click on your Account details icon in the upper right corner, and then on Conversations...

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thomasritchuk

Discussion Starter · #27 · 2 mo ago

I can always use more insulation.LOL.

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vmax29

· #28 · 2 mo ago

That looks like a nice warm mouse house. 😳

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thomasritchuk

Discussion Starter · #29 · 2 mo ago

vmax29 said:
That looks like a nice warm mouse house. 😳

I'm sure generations of mice have called it home.

Oneacer

· #30 · 2 mo ago

Make sure you wear a mask and gloves when cleaning up mice crap and housing....

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quexpress

· #31 · 2 mo ago

thomasritchuk said:
For some reason I am not getting your message. Cellphone may be acting up. Send to [email protected]. Merci

@thomasritchuk Did you receive my last reply (security question answer)?

enigma-2

· #32 · 2 mo ago

You certain? Model 910018, serial 009559 looks to me to be 1974. (1973 only goes up to ser. No. 2000.)

RalphS

· #33 · 2 mo ago

My '74 910018 is serial number 008530. All original except for the scraper bar and skids. And belt.
@Ziggy65 - interesting placement of the electric start switch. Mine is on the top of the engine shroud.

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Ziggy65

· #34 · 2 mo ago

RalphS said:
My '74 910018 is serial number 008530. All original except for the scraper bar and skids. And belt.
@Ziggy65 - interesting placement of the electric start switch. Mine is on the top of the engine shroud.

That photo is from 2 years ago right after I finished the restoration and was where the switch was mounted when I got the machine.

I have since remounted it to the location I think Ariens intended the switch to be mounted, inside the heater box. The mounting holes and hole for the starter button are predrilled from the factory and it makes for a much cleaner installation.

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quexpress

· #35 · 2 mo ago

Many thanks to @thomasritchuk who generously sent me this 10492 belt guide for the cost of shipping only.

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VintageAriensNut

· #36 · 2 mo ago

Shame there's so much rust on it. I got lucky with my machine and after washing and going over the paint with some Meguiars Ultimate Compound the machine looks great again.

HillnGullyRider

· #37 · 15 d ago

Easiest way to identify a 1974, without serial (at least from memory of only one Ive seen in the flesh), is that the frame is completely unique to 1974. It has 2 rear frame brackets that aren't weldments, whereas the 1973 only has the lone remote clutch bracket. A unique feature that makes engine swapping away from the original Techumseh layout , problematic.

quexpress

· #38 · 15 d ago

There are exceptions. My 10, 000 series (fabricated late in the 1973 season) also has these 2 frame brackets.

HillnGullyRider

· #39 · 15 d ago

quexpress said:
There are exceptions. My 10, 000 series (fabricated late in the 1973 season) also has these 2 frame brackets.

Late 73? I believe that's considered a 74 model

quexpress

· #40 · 15 d ago

IMHO it's a 1973. 910021 serial 001559 with Sno Thro 910995 serial 085151. The adjustment link for the friction wheel is different than the one on the 1974. Note: I have both: a 1973 and a 1974. I have compared.

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